The
Spring is a busy time; Summer looks to be just as busy this year. There will be
many great opportunities for continuing education in coming months. These
are a few of the events that will feature Judges from the Florida Office of
Judges of Compensation Claims:
April 12-13, 2012 The Florida Bar
Workers' Compensation Forum, cosponsored by The Bar Workers' CompensationSection and the Workers' CompensationClaims Professionals.
Thursday the 12th will feature a "View from the Bench" panel
including Judges Castiello (MIA), Hill (GNS), and Portuallo (DAY). Judge
Harnage (MIA) will team with Steven Kronenberg on Friday to present "Trial
Practice and Procedure." I have attended this program in the past, and it
is an excellent opportunity to gain perspective on Florida Workers'
Compensation. The curriculum this year promises to be nothing short of an
exceptional. My congratulations to Allison Hauser on her obvious effort
in organizing this event, and on an excellent and expert-packed agenda.
Here is the full agenda.
May 22, 2012 the Florida Workers'
Compensation Institute Spring Forum will convene in Orlando. This program will
feature a "View from the Bench" panel that will include Judges
Lazzara (TLH), Portuallo (DAY), Remsnyder (MEL) and Rosen (SPT). I will also be
providing a brief presentation on gathering workers' compensation data from the
internet, and will be available that morning to speak one-on-one with attendees
regarding the Office of Judges of Compensation Claims electronic filing
programs.
June 8, 2012 the Florida Workers'Advocates is sponsoring their annual
educational program at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando. This is a program
that is limited to members of the Florida Workers' Advocates.
June 11, 2012 the Workers'
Compensation Claims Professionals (WCCP) is presenting its 21st Annual
Claims Management & Leadership Conference in Bonita Springs, Florida.
Attorney Robert Rodriguez and I will present The Impact of
Technology on the Legal Profession, the Judiciary, and Claims. Mr. Rodriguez is
on the leading edge of integrating technology into the practice of law. His
innovations and ideas for case organization and presentation using technology
are capturing the attention of fellow attorneys and others in the
industry.
July 9-13, 2012 the Southern
Association of Workers' Compensation Administrators (SAWCA) will hold its 64th
Annual Convention at the Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia. SAWCA
attracts administrators, commissioners and other leadership from a multitude of
workers' compensation agencies in the United States. This convention
promises a variety of excellent opportunities for continuing education and
networking with the professionals that provide the leadership in these
agencies.
July 22-25, 2012 the Florida
Association of Self-Insureds will host its Annual Educational Conference
& Trade Show at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Florida 34108-2300. Future
blog posts will include more information about this program.
August 19-22, 2012 the National
Association of Workers' Compensation Judiciary (NAWCJ) will present its annual
Judiciary College at the Marriott World Center in Orlando. This program will
include evidence for Judges, effective judicial writing, and making effective
credibility decisions. Details on the NAWCJ program are available in the
Association's newsletter.
August 19-22, 2012
the Workers’ Compensation Institute will present the 67th Annual Workers’ Compensation
Educational Conference (WCEC) at the Marriott World Center in Orlando. The Office of Judges of Compensation
Claims will have judges on multiple programs at this event. These include Judge
Daniel Lewis (FTL) on the National Trends Agenda; and a “View from the Bench”
panel at the Attorney Breakout including Judges Castiello (MIA), Pitts (ORL),
Rosen (SPT), and Sojourner (LKL).
I have
likely missed a few programs, and for that my apologies. Email me at david_langham@doah.state.fl.us
if your organization is hosting an educational opportunity that you want me to
add to this site.
