Sam Lard

Principal and Senior Labor Consultant

Sales and Marketing Executive: Sam has assessed gaps and created efficiencies to drive sales and productivity for more than 14 years. Program and product marketing are his specialties. He is proficient with brand development, demographic research, feasibility planning, and connecting with his audience.

Skilled Communicator and Strategist: Sam is highly experienced in executive management, contract development and negotiations, strategic analysis and planning, and board and staff development. He is proficient in stabilizing and promoting positive public and intra-office relations, Sam has been effective with line workers, C-Suiters, and everything in between. His prior membership with a trade union and experience with unions enhance his authenticity and effectiveness. Sam is a charismatic, detail-oriented leader. His collaborative approach instills confidence in others and promotes a communicative environment for respectful discourse and learning, even during demanding or difficult circumstances.

Labor and Employee Relations Expert: Sam excels at regulatory compliance, recruiting, training, and managing supervisory and support staff. He provides training in negotiation strategy, union avoidance, effective communication, diversity issues, corporate campaigns, and effective and approachable leadership. Sam is extremely well versed in the rights and restrictions under Section 7 and 8 of the National Labor Relations Act.

Credentials: Sam earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of San Francisco School of Law in San Francisco, CA. He is a licensed insurance broker in 22 states.