Henderson Franklin Stockholder Scott Atwood Named SHRM Naples Legislative Chair

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that stockholder Scott Atwood, Chair of the firm’s Labor and Employment Law Group, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of SHRM Naples, where he will serve as Legislative Affairs Chair. Reflecting on his appointment, Atwood shared:

“I’m honored to join the SHRM Naples Board and contribute to the important work of guiding our business community through today’s evolving labor and employment landscape. SHRM continues to serve as a vital resource for HR professionals, and I look forward to supporting its mission through meaningful legislative updates and advocacy.”

SHRM Naples (formerly HR Collier) is a chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management, representing more than 200 HR professionals across Southwest Florida. The organization is dedicated to fostering leadership and innovation in human capital management, providing education, networking opportunities, and practical solutions to workforce challenges. To learn more about SHRM Naples and its initiatives, visit www.shrmnaples.org.

Atwood brings more than three decades of employment law experience to this leadership role, including a strong foundation in workplace compliance, litigation prevention, and regulatory interpretation. His background spans representation of business owners, entrepreneurs, and public entities throughout Florida and Georgia. As Legislative Affairs Chair, he will provide members with critical insights into policy developments and employment law trends affecting workplaces across the region.

Atwood has held numerous leadership roles throughout his career, including past chair of The Florida Bar’s Labor and Employment Law Section and president of the Lee County Bar Association. He currently serves on the University of Florida Law Alumni Council and is a certified mediator. At Henderson Franklin, he advises employers on a wide range of legal matters, from discrimination and harassment claims to wage and hour compliance, whistleblower disputes, and employment agreements.

Atwood earned his B.A. with honors from Dartmouth College, J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, and M.A. from the College of William & Mary. He may be reached at scott.atwood@henlaw.com or by phone at 239-344-1287.