The AI Landscape for HR in 2026

Companies continue to dive deeper into AI, and employers and HR teams are left wondering what the best practices are and how to keep up with a rapidly evolving and ever-expanding AI landscape.

In this session, we will be joined by Ashley Felton, Attorney and Partner at Michael Best. Ashley has presented on the topic of AI many times and will share the major opportunities and pitfalls that AI presents for employers.

We hope to see you there!

SPEAKER

Ashley Felton – Michael Best

Ashley focuses on labor and employment law, representing clients across a broad range of industries. She provides management strategic client-focused guidance in a range of issues including navigating discrimination and harassment allegations, negotiating and drafting contracts and agreements, drafting employment handbooks, employment policies and procedures, and employment-related audits.

Before joining Michael Best, Ashley was a partner and co-founder at Felton Banks, a Raleigh firm, where she practiced employment law as well as corporate and construction law. Earlier in her career, she was an Associate with a full-service Raleigh firm that served clients in the construction industry.

MODERATOR

James Tuft

Vice President

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James Tuft is a Vice President for Horton’s Employee Benefit Solutions. In this role, James is responsible for providing expert employee benefits consulting, bringing new clients on board, and servicing and retaining existing clients. He is part of a team of employee benefits-focused specialists dedicated to delivering innovative healthcare solutions to employers.