North Coast EAC: HR Crossroads: 2026 Labor Law Updates and the Future of Human-Center AI

William Betley, partner with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, represents employers in all areas of employment law. He provides his clients full-service representation from advice and counsel through trial focusing on an aggressive yet practical approach to risk management and conflict resolution. This approach has resulted in a number of excellent outcomes for his clients. Mr. Betley is a former President of the California Employers Advisory Council (CEAC) and was recently elected to serve as that organization’s Vice President. He is also the Chairperson of the Inland Valley Employers Advisory Council and acts as the CEAC’s Regional Vice President in the Inland Empire. Mr. Betley is also on the Inland Empire Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) Board of Directors, and he is an Adjunct Faculty Member at California State University San Bernardino focusing on labor, employment and business ethics.

Emanuel Rose is a marketing strategist and author with over three decades of experience. Born and raised on the West Coast, he is the founder of Strategic eMarketing, where he focuses on direct-response advertising and content marketing—helping organizations grow through clear messaging and authentic storytelling.
He writes about responsible AI adoption—where governance, strategy, and human creativity work together—in books including The Agentic Pivot and Authentic Marketing in the Age of AI.
He also builds practical software, including StrategyNavigator.ai, designed to help leaders turn priorities into commitments and execution.