Florida Workers’ Advocates Educational Conference
Representing Florida’s Workers for Over 30 Years
FWA 33rd Annual Educational Conference
June 8-9, 2023
Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort
SPONSORSHIP
FWA appreciates the generous support of their numerous sponsors. Many sponsorship opportunities for FWA and the FWA Educational Conference are available. Sponsorship Packet can be downloaded HERE.
VENUE
The 2023 conference will be held in the beautiful Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort.
REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2023 Conference is NOW OPEN!
AGENDA
See 2023 Agenda posted below
Florida Workers’Advocates – 2023 Agenda
June 8-9, 2023
Practicing Workers’ Compensation in the Era of Tik-Tok
Thursday, June 8, 2023
This course has been approved by the Florida Bar.
CLE Credits: General: 11.0, Ethics: 1.0, Professionalism: 1.0, Technology: 1.0
Certification Credits: Workers’ Compensation – 11.0
7:00am-8:15am
Registration
8:15-8:30am
Introduction and Opening Remarks
– Michael Horowitz, Esq. (Immediate Past President
– Eric Sandler, Esq. (Incoming President)
8:30-9:20am
“Giving your Cases a ‘Glow Up'”
Analyzing & Assessing Workers’ Compensation Cases & Spotting Related Claims
– Lou Pfeffer, Esq.
9:20-9:30am
Platinum Sponsor Presentation
Arcadia – Nate Evans
9:30-10:20am
“Making Your Pretrials…extra!”
Preparing Your Case Pretrial, Pretrial Stip Prep & Defeating Fraud Defenses
– Olivia Devonmille, Esq.
– Eric Christiansen, Esq.
10:20-10:30am – Break
10:30-11:20am
“Spill the Tea”
Successful Trial Tips and Strategies
– Richard Berman, Esq.
– Brian Sutter, Esq.
11:20-11:25am
Sponsor Presentation
11:25am-12:15pm
“Tell Me You’re in FWA, Without Telling Me You’re in FWA”
FWA Technology – How to Enhance Your Practice
– Diana Castrillon, Esq., Moderator
– Mark Lee, Esq.
– Ken Hesser, Esq.
– Kim Syfrett, Esq.
12:15-2:00pm
Lunch, Recognition and Presentations
Keynote Speaker – Rep. Michelle Salzman
2:00–2:50pm
“This is Giving Me Serious Vibes”
Tips for Successful Mediation & Pitfalls to Avoid
– Dennis Smejkal, Esq.
– Manny Franco, Esq.
– Ken Schwartz, Esq.
2:50–3:00pm
Platinum Sponsor Presentation
Ringler & Associates
– Scott Hoover
– Bill Matthews
– Jeff Klugerman
3:00–3:50pm
“Seriously Bingeworthy!”
Caselaw Update
– Holley Akers, Esq.
– Bryan Greenberg, Esq.
– Jeff Friedman, Esq.
3:50–4:00pm – Break
4:00-5:00pm
“They Understood the Assignment”
A View from the Bench
Legal Ethics and Professionalism
– Mark Touby, Esq., Moderator
– Honorable David Langham, Deputy Chief Judge of Compensation Claims
– Honorable Iliana Forte, Judge of Compensation Claims
– Honorable Margaret G. Kerr, Judge of Compensation Claims
– Honorable Ralph J. Humphries, Judge of Compensation Claims
5:00pm
Cocktail Reception
Friday, June 9, 2023
8:30-9:20am
“This is Giving Me All the Feels!”
Is Pain Objective?
– Albert Ray, M.D.
9:20-10:10am
“Be the CEO of Your Cases”
Managing Catastrophic Cases
– Rosemary Eure, Esq.
– Ray Malca, Esq.
10:10-10:20am – Break
10:20-11:10am
“They Did Their Homework”
Legislative Update
– Richard Chait, Esq.
– Jonathan Kilman, Esq.
– Rep. Juan Fernandez-Barquin
11:10am-12:00pm
“IYKYK” (If you know, you know)
How to Prepare and Win Your Fee Case
– Mike Winer, Esq.
– Martha Fornaris, Esq.
About the FWA Educational Conference
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Florida Workers’ Advocates has always valued its partnerships with numerous loyal companies that assist in the fight for Florida’s injured workers. There are multiple opportunities to support this organization including sponsorship of the Annual Educational Conference. If you have other questions, email us at: admin@fwaconference.org
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Florida Workers’ Advocates Mission
The purpose of the FWA is to protect and defend the workforce of Florida and particularly the rights of Florida‘s injured workers by providing a medium for cooperation and continuing education among lawyers representing the interests of injured and disabled workers and other persons interested in promoting injured workers and providing fair and just treatment to those workers who suffer workplace injuries and those who are dependent upon them.
To achieve this purpose, the FWA seeks to attract and promote the involvement of compassionate, dedicated individuals and organizations committed to the highest degree of professionalism and the protection of the rights of injured workers, and may take such action and engage in such activities, or assist other persons or organizations in such action or activities, as are consistent with the overall purpose and goals of the organization, including, but not limited to reaching out to and working with groups interested in providing fair and just treatment of Florida’s injured workers and their families encouraging active citizenship of its members through personal involvement and financial participation in the state elective process at the state and local level; assisting candidates for elective public office; educating and informing government officials and other organizations; striving to influence the passage or defeat of legislation to create fairness for injured workers, require benefits be furnished in a timely manner, and insure access to the courts; and participating in appropriate legal or administrative actions.
In support of this purpose, the FWA may also through a political action committee seek voluntary contributions from individuals and entities for the purpose of influencing the selection, nomination, election or appointment of any individual to any state or local public office and to foster positive legislation to promote a fair balance for all stakeholders in the workers’ compensation system.
