EXPO HALL HOURS: Wednesday, October 5th: 9:45 am- 4:15 pm Thursday, October 6th: 9:45 am – 5:15 pm (Exhibit hall will be closed during the Motivational Keynote session by Ray Lewis from 3:20 pm-4:00 pm and will re-open from 4:00 pm -5:15 for the Ray Lewis Meet & Greet) Friday, October 7th: 7:30 am -9:30 am 2016 AGENDA
Tuesday, October 4th 6:30 am - 8:00 am: Golf Tournament Registration (Club 19, St. Regis Hotel) 8:00 am - 2:00 pm: Golf Tournament (“4 Man Best Ball” Shotgun) 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Pre- Conference: Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion Forum & Cocktail Reception (Monarch 1-2) Hosted by:The CA Ambassadors for The Alliance of Women in W/C (Everyone is welcome to attend) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Charity Golf Tournament Awards Reception (Club 19, St. Regis Golf Course) 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Attendee Registration & Exhibitor Set Up/Registration (Aegean Ballroom) 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm: CWC & Risk Conference Advisory Board Dinner (Wine Cellar - Invite Only)
Wednesday, October 5th 6:30 am - 11:00 am: Attendee Registration (Aegean Ballroom) 6:45 am - 7:45 am: Continental Breakfast (Monarch Foyer by Sessions) 7:45 am - 5:30 pm: Conference Sessions (Monarch 1-3) 10:00 am -10:40 am Exhibit Hall Networking Refreshment Break 12:15 pm- 1:30 pm: Networking Lunch on Pacific Lawn & Exhibit Hall Networking (Sponsored by Willis Towers Watson) 3:15 pm- 4:00 pm: Exhibit Hall Networking Refreshment Break 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Welcome Reception on Grand Lawn (Sponsored by Medcor) 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Musical Entertainment in Hotel Lobby Bar
Thursday, October 6th 8:00 am - 5:30 pm: Conference Sessions 7:00 am - 8:00 am: Continental Breakfast (Monarch Foyer by Sessions) 10:00 am -10:45 am Exhibit Hall Networking Refreshment Break 12:00 pm- 1:15 pm: Networking Lunch on Pacific Lawn & Exhibit Hall Networking 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm : Motivational Keynote Speaker Ray Lew (Monarch Ballroom) 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm : Meet & Greet & Photos: Ray Lewis (Expo Hall) 5:30 pm - 8:15 pm: "Masquerade Gala" Themed Casino Night, Dinner, Drinks & Music and Casino Card Giveaways. Theme attire encouraged (Grand Lawn) (Co-Sponsors: Stockwell, Harris, Woolverton & Helphrey, / Garland & Associates) 8:15 pm - 12:30 am: "Masquerade Gala" Dancing with the Risk Professionals” (Monarch Ballroom)
Friday, October 7th 7:30 am - 9:30 am: Networking breakfast in Expo Hall 9:15 am - 1:00 pm: Conference Sessions 10:00 am: Exhibitor breakdown 1:30 pm: Conference concludes
Tuesday, October 4th
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Pre-Conference – Optional) Register for Pre- Conference: http://whoozin.com/QUQ-CXU-VTPJ You – According to Them: Accelerate Your Vision for Success In this 50-minute presentation, Sara uses vivid examples to demonstrate the significance of gathering outside perspectives and feedback to more strategically create a powerful vision for the future. Diversity and Inclusion is key to that success.
Career success is tightly linked to our professional reputations—the way we are perceived by our colleagues, co-workers and clients. Here’s the take-away message: the key to maximizing our impact is crafting a compelling, achievable vision that involves understanding those perceptions and skillfully managing our business reputations.
The audience will be challenged to make this critical shift, looking at their vision and impact from an entirely new angle.
Keynote Speaker: Sara Canaday (Leadership and Career Expert, Keynote Speaker & Author) Sara Canaday & Associates, Center for Creative Leadership As a respected leadership and career consultant, author and compelling speaker, Sara has a unique gift for connecting and communicating with her audiences to propel them from light-bulb-moment insight to strategic change. Moving far beyond the business-school basics, she helps people identify the professional blind spots that are preventing them from taking their careers – and their companies – to the next level. Sara’s professional career spans 20 years and includes sales, leadership, and executive roles at USAA and Texas Mutual. She served as principal consultant for Empowerment Enterprises before opening her own consultancy, Sara Canaday & Associates, in 2009. She is a member of the National Speakers Association and the Founder and Former President of the Austin Chapter. She has been featured in a number of publications and broadcasts, most notably Forbes, CNBC, Huffington Post, Psychology Today, The Wall Street Journal, and the American Management Association’s Leadership Wired. Sara is also the author of a popular business book, You – According to Them: Uncovering the blind spots that impact your reputation and your career.
Panelists: Danielle Lisenbey (President & CEO) Broadspire Artemis Emslie (CEO) myMatrixx Nicholas A. Santilli (Client Services Liaison) Sedgwick Claims Management Services ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, October 5th 6:30 am – 11:00 am Attendee Registration ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6:45 am – 7:45 am Continental Breakfast in Monarch Foyer ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9:45 am – 4:15pm Exhibit Hall Hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:45 am – 9:00 am Employer & Stakeholder Panel: Evolution of Workers’ Comp & Risk This session will discuss: · What does workers’ compensation do well? · Where are some areas WC could improve? · Is WC still relevant? · Does WC still meet the needs of today’s workforce?
Speakers: . Christine Baker (Director) CA Department of Industrial Relations · Lisa Kelly (Sr. Manager, Workers’ Compensation) Boeing · William Zachry (Retired) Albertson’s/Board Member of CA State Compensation Insurance Fund & Self Insured Security Fund · David North (CEO) Sedgwick · Roman Kownacki (Medical Director, Regional Occupational Health) The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. · Robert G. Rassp (Esq., Author) Robert G. Rassp, Esq. Moderator: · Mark Walls (Vice President Communications & Strategic Analysis) Safety National
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9:00 am – 10:00 am Workers’ Comp Insurance Market Trends: CEOs & Stakeholders "Open Mic" Q&A Panel Topics that will be discussed: -Addressing the storm clouds with early trends with cumulative drama -Technology Disrupters -Inconsistent laws being passed by N. Cal and S. Cal judges. -Questions for Carriers on ADR process and how to integrate ADR process
Speakers: · Robert James (Chief Operating Officer) QBE North America ·Bill Mudge (President) WCIRB California · Danielle Lisenbey (CEO) Broadspire · Bryan Bogardus (Chief Operating Officer) AF Group
Moderator: · Pamela Ferrandino (EVP & Sr. Principal, National Casualty) Willis Towers Watson ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10:00 am – 10:40 am Networking Refreshment Break in Expo Hall 2017 Attendee Pass Give-Away ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10:40 am – 11:30 am Bionomics - A Case Study on How to Finally Prevent Back, Shoulder, and Ergonomic Injuries Speakers: · Mike Terranova (EHS Director) Southern Wine and Spirits of America · Dennis Downing (CEO) Future Industrial Technologies, Inc. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10:40 am – 11:30 am Integration Is the Key to Managing Claim Complexities With different stakeholders owning a piece of an injured workers’ overall treatment, high-quality care decisions that promote functional improvement and return to work can only be made through a coordinated approach. Two workers’ comp medical-treatment experts will explain how an integrated view of a patient’s medical history and treatment course can reveal the full spectrum of factors impacting claim costs and clinical outcomes, to better guide right-time claims management decisions. This includes determining how complex challenges such as comorbid conditions, chronic pain, psychosocial factors, adherence and opioid use can be effectively addressed to optimize care and speed recovery. Speakers: • Silvia Sacalis (Vice President, Clinical Services) Healthesystems • Dr. Adam Seidner (National Medical Director Claims) Travelers Insurance --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11:30 am – 12:15 pm ““Applying Actuarial Data to Your Work Comp Program” You have your actuarial report in hand, but what do you do with it now? Actuarial data can inform strategy for handling one claim or your company’s entire employee safety philosophy. This session will provide a brief overview of the actuarial process and will focus on using your actuarial data to enhance all aspects of your Work Comp program. Along with the fundamental methodologies being discussed, we’ll explore best practices for utilizing your data and effective ways to share this information with your executive team Speakers: · Shaun Jackson (Director of Risk Management) El Pollo Loco, Inc. · Ron Schuler (Partner & Actuary) Willis Towers Watson --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11:30 am – 12:30 pm “Top 3 Current Medicare Issues.” And the key takeaways will be: 1. How the CRC is impacting workers’ compensation settlements. 2. How the data entered for Section 111 reporting impacts conditional payment recovery. 3. To submit or not. Is a non-submission program the right solution?
Key takeaways: The ways different liens impact your workers comp settlement and best practices/recommendations for ensuring compliance with Section 111. Speakers: Dan Wynn (Workers Compensation Manager) Goodwill Southern California John Kane ( Medicare Program Director) Liberty Mutual Ciara Koba (Partner) Burns White LLC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm Networking Lunch on the Pacific Lawn Sponsored by Willis Towers Watson ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm Achieving Balance: The Impact of Mental Health at the Workplace This session is designed to address some of the latest thinking and research related to the impact of mental well-being and behavioral health at the workplace. Key trends and statistics will be shared that will help explain and quantify the scope of these challenges. Using case studies and proven strategies, employers will share insight and suggestions regarding how to achieve a strong program that will benefit both businesses and employees. Learn the importance of assessing and treating the whole person, both physically and mentally, as it relates to workplace productivity and performance. Speakers: · Denise Algire (National Director, Managed Care & Disability, Corp. Risk Management) Albertson’s/Safeway · Dr. Teresa Bartlett (SVP Medical Quality) Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm This highly interactive session will focus on the best practices used by your peers to prevent injuries and drive down claim costs. Due to the format of this session, only the first 100 Risk and Claims Managers will be invited to participate. Employer Round Table: Workers COMP Exclusively for Risk managers, W/C Managers, Claims Managers, HR Managers , this session will consist of a round table Kurt Leisure (Cheesecake Factory) Heidi Bastien, (Rubio’s Restaurants, Inc.)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2:20 pm – 3:20 pm General Session: Legislative Update: Update from the CA Department of Industrial Relations -Find out what progress the department has made in addressing current challenge -Considering what’s next in workers’ comp - a look ahea Speakers: Christine Baker, Director, California Department of Industrial Relations David Lanier, Secretary of the CA Labor & Workforce Development Agency --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm Networking Refreshment Break in Expo Hall 2017 Attendee Pass Give-Away ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Let’s Get Ready To Rumble: Picking & Managing a Winning Defense Team For many employers, winning at workers’ compensation is a game with odds often skewed against them. Picking and managing the right defense team can make all the difference between winning and losing. A panel of seasoned professionals will share their respective experience and expertise in managing some of the largest and most complex workers’ compensation claims portfolios in California. Learn successful, efficient techniques that avoid costly mistakes and liabilities. Hear stories about insightful, real life claim examples that have led to successful and cost-effective case outcomes. Be ready for a highly interactive session and lively Q&A period!
Session Takeaway: - Understand how to best identify the key team players and who does what on the workers’ comp playing field -Moneyball – discover the strategies that create a bigger bang for the buck -Learn communication techniques to ensure everyone’s on the same page -Determine what excess carrier hot buttons will ensure effective settlement or a trial.
Speakers: · Judie Tsanopoulos (Director, Work Comp & Loss Control) St. Joseph Health System · Bruce Wick (Director of Risk Management) CALPASC · Nicholas Roxborough (Managing Partner) Roxborough, Pomerance, Nye & Adreani, LLP ·Charlotte Stephen ( President) ACME ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Cyber Trends and Risk Management Strategies – - Learn how to protect your organization from cyber risks, financial loss, regulatory sanctions and reputational damage - This session will brief you on current threats, from simple to advanced, and discuss what companies are (or should be) doing to counter these new threats - How effective risk evaluation and quantification can help identify and assess your entity’s most significant vulnerabilities to cyber threats and provide the framework for effective risk mitigation that can minimize any surprises should a loss occur - Who you need to have on your team when a complex cyber claim occurs?
Speaker: Heather Wilkinson (FINEX Regional Cyber/ E&O Manager Southwest and LA) Willis Towers Watson
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Opening Night Networking Cocktail Reception (Grand Lawn) Sponsored by: Medcor, Inc. Cocktails, Music & Networking ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Musical Entertainment at Hotel Lobby Bar --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday, October 6th 7:00 am – 8:00 am Continental Breakfast in Monarch Foyer ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8:00 am – 9:00 am To C&R or Not to C&R – When the Employee Returns to Work Is it cost effective to settle future medical claims via Compromise and Release with employees who return to work? What impact does it have on the injured worker? Arguments both for and against will be presented on this moderated panel. Speakers: · Kristi Montoya (Risk Manager) UPS · William Zachry (Retired) Albertson’s/Board Member Self Insured Security Fund · Debra Russell (Director Workers’ Compensation Program) School Insurance Authority · Angela De Bortoli (Program Manager, Workers' Compensation) University of California Moderator: · Michael Sullivan (General Managing Partner) Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8:00 am – 8:55 am Drone On: How Flying Robots Will Affect Our Lives, Laws, and Insurance Session Details: • What are drones and how did they suddenly go from hobbyists' basements to a multi-billion dollar industry? • What industries are seeing the biggest increase in drone usage? When will my pizza be delivered to my front door? • What are the current laws for drones? Who decides where and how they can be flown? Should we worry about them running amok? Taking over the world? • Is there insurance coverage for drones? How can we manage this emerging risk? What kinds of policies are available? • What type of claims have been made for drone losses? How are they being handled?
Speakers: · Dan Peterson (AVP Underwriting Manager for the West Zone) AIG Aerospace · Scott Ritto (Vice President, Risk Management) Kilroy Realty Corporation · Damon Willens (Attorney) Anderson, McPharlin & Conners ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9:00 am – 10:00 am Managing claims and risk management issues affecting employers across the country-The Beltway Edition Session topics: - Federal legislation affecting opioid restrictions - Federal marijuana policy considerations - Privacy breach and notification standards - Growing concerns related to federal oversight and reporting obligations proposed by the Obama administration, the Department of Labor and the Social Security administration - Emerging Medicare secondary payer issue related to Medicare Part D Drugs. Speakers: · Gregory McKenna (VP & Counsel Governmental Affairs) Gallagher Bassett · Robert Cartwright, Jr. (Safety and Health Regional Manager) Bridgestone Retail Operations ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9:00 am – 10:00 am Muscular Strength: Essential for the Safety and Well-Being of the Worker Today with the impact of muscle loss (sarcopenia) and muscle strength (dynapenia) and added to this the impact of obesity and the aging work force, the worker is at a much greater risk for injury and disease leading to more absences and less productivity. The three panelists for this presentations are experts on this matter and bring with them solutions to these problems that will last well into the 21st century.
Speakers: . Dr. Paul Terpeluk (Chief Medical Officer Health Plan and Workers’ Comp) Cleveland Clinic · Dr. Thomas B. Gilliam (President) IPCS · Dr. Adam Seidner (National Medical Director of Claims) Travelers Insurance
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9:45 am – 5:30 pm Exhibit Hall Hours ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10:00 am – 10:45 am Networking Refreshment Break in Expo Hall 2017 Attendee Pass Give-Away ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10:45 am – 12:00 pm Live Out Front Ideas: Occupational Health: Past, Present & Future Occupational health is an important element of the workers' compensation industry. Employers rely on occupational medicine to treat work injuries and occupational health clinics are often part of companies’ safe work programs. For a number of years, the presence of occupational medicine providers has been less visible in conference exhibit halls. Fewer panels and conference sessions today focus on occupational health than in the past. In this live edition of “Out Front Ideas with Kimberly and Mark”, three prominent occupational health providers – Concentra, Kaiser and U.S. Healthworks – will offer their take on the current state and future outlook of occupational health. Panelists will address issues like: -How has occupational health evolved over the last 5-10 years and what is the future outlook? - Is there an occupational health provider shortage and how are nurse practitioners and physician assistants helping to round out the care in occupational health? - How are new advancements with digital health, including telehealth and mHealth apps, being used today and how should we expect them to be used in the future? Speakers: · Keith Newton (CEO) Concentra · Joe Mallas (CEO) U.S. Healthworks · Roman Kownacki (Medical Director, Regional Occupational Health) The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.
Moderators: · Kimberly George (Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, M&A and Healthcare) Sedgwick · Mark Walls (Vice President Communications & Strategic Analysis) Safety National
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10:45 am – 12:15 pm Creating a World Class Risk and Safety Culture Hear from three seasoned Risk Management professionals about their experiences and challenges changing the mindset of Senior Leadership and employees at all levels, essentially changing the culture of organizations to being risk management and safety focused. The challenges are very real, but the rewards can be significant. Encourage risk and safety knowledge within everyone's position - when you achieve this understanding within the organization, the shift will occur and you will create a resilient risk and safety culture. As the saying goes, many hands make light work. - Create an engaged and supportive cross functional relationship with your management teams - Drive results through creating a motivating recognition program and measure your success - How to interact with employees or stakeholders to demonstrate a partnership - Don't be alone in your efforts - utilize internal and external resources and business partners - Celebrate your success! Speakers: · Dan Holden (Manager, Corporate Risk & Insurance) Daimler Trucks North America · Heidi Bastien (Director of Risk Management) Rubio’s Restaurants, Inc. · Scott Ritto (Vice President, Risk Management) Kilroy Realty Corporation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Networking Lunch on the Pacific Lawn ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1:15 pm – 2:05 pm DWC Update: The latest developments from California Division of Workers Comp Session Goal: To ensure the audience is up to date on new regulations in California and how they impact employers and other stakeholders. This session will also discuss Audit issues which will involve fraud.
Speakers: · Cora Lee (Compliance Manager – UEBTIF\SIBTF Audit Unit) DWC · George P. Parisotto (Counsel) DWC Legal Unit ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1:15 pm – 2:05 pm Leading Industry Blogger Panel Join the top industry bloggers to discuss and debate the hottest issues facing the workers' compensation & risk management industry. This session will be fast paced, informative and entertaining. Audience members will have the chance to pose questions to the panel in this interactive format. Speakers: · Robert H. Wilson (President & CEO) WorkersCompensation.com, LLC · Julius Young (Attorney) Boxer & Gerson, LLP · Jennifer Jordan (Chief Legal Officer) Medval · Michael Gavin (President) Prium · Mark Walls (Vice President Communications & Strategic Analysis) Safety National ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2:10 pm – 3:10 pm Absence Management Strategies for the Workplace Description of Session: Job dissatisfaction, medical ailments, family responsibilities, poor supervisor relationships these are all factors which drive absenteeism at the workplace. The resulting impact on productivity can be staggering. Whether a manufacturer, school, or service organization, employees are needed at the workplace as scheduled to fulfill assignments. This session will enable participants to learn how to quantify the cost of absenteeism, identify factors driving reduced productivity, and discuss practical and Innovative ways others are addressing these problems. Speakers: -Susan Emerson (General Manager) Delta Airlines -Dawn Watkins, AIC, PHR, ARM-P (Director Integrated Disability Management) Los Angeles Unified School District -Dr. Teresa Bartlett (SVP Medical Quality) Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.
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2:10 pm – 3:10 pm Win, Lose or Latte – W/C Case update from the most pedestrian to the most outrageous Win, Lose or Latte - This session will present a spectrum of workers’ compensation cases from the most pedestrian to the most outrageous. The audience will be asked to determine whether the decision by the court or on appeal was in the favor of the defendants, the applicants or a third party. When a correct answer is given, a special prize will be awarded – when a wrong answer is given the results will be something completely different. Speakers: · Ronnie Caplane (VP Claims/Legal) The Zenith Insurance Company · Felicia Ruiz ( W/C Manager) Redwood City · Bruce Jennett (Managing Partner) Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi · Marc Leibowitz (Partner) Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi
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4:45 pm – 5:30 pm Risk Management Employer Round Table Discussion ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5:30 pm – 8:15 pm Masquerade Gala Themed Casino Night on the Grand Lawn Co-Sponsored by: Stockwell, Harris, Woolverton & Helphrey with Garland & Associates Food, drinks, music, casino games and prizes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8:15 pm – 12:30 am "Masquerade Gala" Dancing with the Risk Professionals (Monarch Ballroom) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday, October 7th 7:30 am – 9:30 am Networking Breakfast in Expo Hall 2017 Attendee Pass Give-Away ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9:15 am – 10:15 am Knowing When Almaraz/Guzman Works and When it Doesn’t: “Know when to hold them – know when to fold them.” Almaraz/Guzman has been an Achilles heel to the objective rating system offered by the AMA Guides. While the Almaraz/Guzman analysis must be justified, the WCAB has provided conflicting opinions as to what constitutes ample justification. We have evaluated hundreds of reports that include an Almaraz/Guzman analysis. In general they tend to fall into three categories: Figure 15-9; Fair and Equitable; and Individual’s loss of work and self-care. It is important to understand the case law and analyze the PQME to try to establish and Almaraz/Guzman increase in order to know whether to invest in further discovery to mitigate exposure. Speakers: · Richard M. Jacobsmeyer (Partner) Shaw, Jacobsmeyer, Crain & Claffey, PC · David L. Pollak (Workers’ Compensation Administrative Law Judge) Division of Workers' Compensation · Negar Matian (Managing Partner, CEO) Matian Law Group ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9:15 am – 10:15 am Update on the Office of Self Insurance Becoming self-insured in California is easier than ever. Learn the
latest about the Office of Self Insurance and what is involved in applying for
self-insurance under the latest rules and regulations.
Speakers: Norman G. Hainlen, ARM, Managing
Consultant, Work Comp Alternatives Diana J. Rich, ARM, RMPE, Director, Risk Management, Foundation Building
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10:15 am- 11:15 am How Golden Gate Bridge mitigate risk through effective solutions The Director of Risk Management from the Golden Gate Bridge will discuss how he identifies risk and engages executive management to help him mitigate risk through effective solutions. It is impossible to identify everything that can go wrong at work, and we face scary surprises every day bringing unflattering media attention.This session will focus on providing real solutions for dealing with crisis, enabling us to get a good night’s sleep despite the various nightmares we face. Speaker: Bill Stafford (Director Risk Management) Golden Gate Bridge ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10:15 am- 11:15 am Ways to Use Social Media in Defending Workers’ Compensation Claims This session reviews the rapidly expanding use of social media in the investigation, trial, and settlement of contested workers’ compensation claims. How to perform a social media investigation, how to defend a denied claim with the results of a social media investigation, and how to get the results of a social media investigation admitted as evidence in court are discussed as well. Additionally, the session explores ways to overcome privacy issues, state rulings on social media evidence in workers’ compensation claims, what the other side is doing with social media and how to defend against it, and other advantages of social media investigations outside of court. Speaker: T. Nicole Tackett,Esq., (Workers’ Compensation Managing Attorney) Vernis & Bowling of Charlotte, PLLC Co-Presenter: TBD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11:30am-12:45pm Employer Round Table: Risk & Liability · Robert Cartwright, Jr. (Safety and Health Regional Manager) Bridgestone Retail Operations · Scott Ritto (Vice President, Risk Management) Kilroy Realty Corporation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11:30am-12:45pm Return to Work & the Interactive Process “Return to Work & the Interactive Process” where we will discuss how the interactive process applies to work related disability and return to work programs.
Speakers: Kim Grieve (Disability and Accommodations Manager) University of California, San Diego Megan Sullivan (Managing Partner – Bay Area) Michael Sullivan & Associates Lisa Aguiar (Of Counsel – Employment Law Section) Michael Sullivan & Associates 
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