AWCP 19 th Annual Fall Education Conference Friday, October 13, 2017 Crowne Plaza Hotel 5321 Date Avenue Sacramento, CA 95841

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1 Avoiding the curses of Work Comp! AWCP 19 th Annual Fall Education Conference Friday, October 13, 2017 Crowne Plaza Hotel 5321 Date Avenue Sacramento, CA Registration/VIP Breakfast in Exhibit Hall: 7:30 a.m. Conference: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Conference Brochure Title Sponsor

2 About AWCP... Workers compensation professionals are in a unique position. To be the best in our profession, we must acquire knowledge on a daily basis, keep current in industry education and implement changes in a timely manner. Our continuously changing environment, whether it comes in the form of new legislation, new regulations, or case law requires that we seek additional knowledge and understanding from trusted sources. As a workers compensation professional association, AWCP has taken pride in offering timely and relevant educational opportunities, including the renowned Annual Workers Compensation Conference, for the past 18 years. The AWCP Board represents a large spectrum of workers compensation professionals who are dedicated to providing educational programs and opportunities to Claims Examiners, Claims Managers, Attorneys, Nurses, Risk Managers, Service Providers, and Human Resources Managers. We are also committed to providing industry networking events to help serve our members as well as our 50 plus sponsors that include Interpreting, Investigations, Law Firms, Copy Services, Insurance, TPA s, Staffing, Transportation, Pharmacy, Diagnostic and Medical/Managed Care to name just a few. Finally, AWCP is dedicated to Philanthropy in an effort to give back to our local communities with the establishment of the AWCP/Carly Bray Scholarship Fund. President s Message Welcome to the 2017 AWCP Fall Education Conference! We are proud to bring you an amazing educational program with relevant topics and educated speakers. It s our 19th annual conference and we wouldn t be here without you, our incredibly faithful insurance community! I would especially like to thank the AWCP Fall Conference Chair Tiffany Corona, Esq. and Committee of Christopher Champlin, Jennifer Gorgen, Karen Jellison, Crystal Tani Bragg Maldonado, Brian Mellor, Esq., Christopher Wagner, Esq., and Michael Weight for their insight and commitment. Their preparation has led to offering you unique perspectives from WCAB Commissioners, the Acting Administrative Director of the DWC, attorneys, a medical doctor and AWCP s legislative advocate. Special recognition must be given to Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi LLP for being the title sponsor of our fall conference! All year AWCP has offered our most amazing educational mini-conferences and luncheons. Hopefully, you have attended one or more of our mini-conferences which continue to receive exceptional reviews by our attendees. I believe the luncheons and conferences add value to our entire educational series, along with the Fall Conference, by giving us the opportunity to bring you updates on topics in close settings where our members can enjoy face to face conversations. We know that we are successful at providing you with educational conferences because of your insight, recommendations, and feedback. We want you to reap the benefits of timely information that helps you succeed in your career. Thank you again for attending the upcoming Fall Conference. Enjoy! Chair s Message Welcome to AWCP s 2017 Fall Education Conference! Dear Members of the Workers Compensation Community, Please Save the Date - AWCP s 19th Annual Fall Education Conference will be held on Friday, October 13, 2017, which is also this year s theme. We are very excited to be hosting Tiffany Corona, Esq. this year s conference at a new location The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Northeast Sacramento. It is a great space and we hope that everyone will really enjoy this new venue. This year we have the privilege of presenting a dynamic group of speakers from all different facets of the workers compensation community. We have a total of six spine-tingling sessions and our topics include Case Law, DWC Administrative Director, WCAB Commissioners, Legislative Update, a QME s perspective on functional restoration programs, Kite, and Rice, and an in-depth discussion of subrogation issues as they affect workers compensation cases. We look forward to welcoming all our attendees and exhibitors and hope that everyone will be as excited about this year s conference as we are. This conference is especially designed to help you avoid the curses of work comp! I would especially like to thank the AWCP Fall Conference Committee Members: Chris Champlin, Jennifer Gorgen, Karen Jellison, Crystal Maldonado, Brian Mellor, Esq., Chris Wagner, Esq., Michael Weight, and of course, our AWCP President, Tani Bragg, who are making this conference possible. We hope to see you there! Tani Bragg AWCP President York RSG Tiffany Corona, Esq. Lenahan, Lee, Slater & Pease, LLP

3 Agenda at a Glance 7:30 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall 8:30 a.m. Welcome by AWCP President Tani Bragg 8:35 a.m. Hocus Pocus: A Medical-Legal Evaluator s View of Rice, Kite, and Almaraz Jacob Rosenberg, M.D., IPM Medical Group 9:30 a.m. The Shining: Removal and Discovery, Medical Legal Expenses, and Copy Service Disputes Commissioner Deidra Lowe, CA Workers Compensation Appeals Board Commissioner Jose Razo, CA Workers Compensation Appeals Board 10:30 a.m. Break in Exhibit Hall 10:50 a.m. The Sixth Sense: What s New at the DWC? George Parisotto, Acting Director, CA Division of Workers Compensation 12:00 p.m. Lunch and Exhibits (with time to network with your colleagues) 1:00 p.m. Workers Compensation Legislative Update: WC Just like Halloween Trick or Treat Lori Kammerer, Kammerer & Company 2:00 p.m. California Case Law Massacre Justin Drake, Esq., Laughlin Falbo Levy & Moresi, LLP Mark Turner, Esq., Laughlin Falbo Levy & Moresi, LLP 3:00 p.m. Break in Exhibit Hall 3:30 p.m. Nightmare on Subrogation Street Adam Ambrozy, Esq., Lenahan, Lee, Slater & Pearse, LLP Benjamin Oram, Esq., Lenahan, Lee, Slater & Pearse, LLP Charleton Pearse, Esq., Lenahan, Lee, Slater & Pearse, LLP 4:30 p.m. Closing and Raffle including $500 Grand Prize!! Grand Prize Raffle sponsored by Cuneo, Black, Ward & Missler

4 2017 AWCP Fall Conference Speakers Adam M. Ambrozy, Esq., Lenahan, Lee, Slater & Pearse, LLP Adam Ambrozy was born in San Francisco, California and raised in San Jose, Ca. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science (with honors) in 2004 from the San Jose State University. While attending San Jose State University, he worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor. During his time at San Jose State University, he played for San Jose State University s Ice Hockey Team and was involved in several student organizations, most notably Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society. In 2003, Mr. Ambrozy was awarded the Jason Swan Award for the Best Paper in International Relations. After graduation, Mr. Ambrozy enrolled at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. He joined the Lenahan firm in 2006, as a law clerk in the Sacramento office. In 2008, he received his Juris Doctorate from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. Upon passing the July 2008 California State Bar Exam, he began practicing law as an associate attorney. Mr. Ambrozy practices in the civil litigation department primarily representing employers and insurers in subrogation efforts, and defending public entities from civil suits. In addition, Mr. Ambrozy has represented clients in elder abuse, sexual harassment, racial and sexual discrimination, products liability, invasion of privacy and other various civil cases related to the employment relationship before both state and federal courts in California. When not practicing law, he enjoys playing ice hockey, playing music, and spending time with his wife, family and friends. Justin S. Drake, Esq., Laughlin Falbo Levy & Moresi, LLP Mr. Drake received his Bachelor of Arts from University of Michigan in 2003 and his Juris Doctor from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Mr. Drake practices Workers Compensation Defense with the firm. Lori C. Kammerer, Kammerer & Company Lori C. Kammerer is nationally recognized as a leading authority on policy issues affecting California s small businesses, including workers compensation, healthcare and raising capital for small and start-up companies throughout our state. Kammerer represented the business community as Executive Director of the California Coalition on Workers Compensation from 1987 to 2002 before founding her firm in Kammerer & Company is a full-service government relations and advocacy firm. Ms. Kammerer serves as its principal Legislative Advocate and Policy Director for employers and trade associations that represent the interests of small businesses. For over 30 years, Ms. Kammerer has worked to ensure that California s workers compensation system and all policies important to small businesses remain the top priority for the last six Administrations and the Legislature. Additionally, she advances the interests of employers and providers before the state s top regulatory officials, the Legislature, and the Administration. Commissioner Deidra E. Lowe, CA Workers Compensation Appeals Board Deidra E. Lowe was appointed a commissioner to the WCAB by Gov. Schwarzenegger in January, 2008, and has served on the Board since that time. She is currently serving her second term, having been reappointed by Gov. Brown in Before serving on the Board, Ms. Lowe had a long career in workers compensation, representing applicants initially for several years at Green & Azevedo in Sacramento, and then representing defendants, first with the house counsel firm of Metz, Johnson & Larson, and then with Hanna, Brophy, McLean, MacAleer & Jensen for 23 years before joining the WCAB in She finds the work at the Board to be challenging, interesting and very rewarding. Prior to her career in the law, Ms. Lowe attended UC Davis, earning a BA in French, and the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, earning her JD degree and becoming a member of the State Bar in Ms. Lowe is married to Michael Lowe and has a son who lives and works in Dallas. She enjoys traveling, attending plays and the ballet, and tries to fit running into her schedule most days.

5 2017 AWCP Fall Conference Speakers cont. Benjamin D. Oram, Esq., Lenahan, Lee, Slater & Pearse, LLP Benjamin D. Oram was born and raised in California, the majority of that time in Sacramento. He attended California State University, Sacramento where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in 2006 graduating Cum Laude. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from the McGeorge School of Law in Mr. Oram practices in the civil litigation department which handles workers compensation subrogation and public entity defense for personal injury, dangerous condition, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other various civil claims before state and federal courts in California. Mr. Oram has represented such entities as the County of Sacramento, County of Yolo, the City of West Sacramento, the City of Davis, the City of Woodland, and the City of Folsom. He also practices before the Workers Compensation Appeals Board. Before working for the firm, Mr. Oram worked as a Correctional Officer for the State of Nevada Department of Corrections for several years where he served as a member of the institutional S.W.A.T. team. Mr. Oram has been married to his wife since 2000 and has 5 children. While not practicing law, Mr. Oram is actively involved in community organizations including the Boy Scouts of America, having achieved the highest honor of Eagle Scout as a young man. He is also a member of J. Reuben Clark Law Society and the Porter Rockwell Society. George Parisotto, Acting Director CA Division of Workers Compensation George Parisotto is currently the Acting Administrative Director of the Division of Workers Compensation. Prior to his recent appointment, he was the Acting Chief Counsel for the Division s Legal Unit. Mr. Parisotto received a B.A. from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and a J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, located in San Francisco. Following law school, Mr. Parisotto became an associate with the Thierman Law Firm, a labor law firm in San Francisco representing employers and management. He joined the Division of Workers Compensation as a staff counsel in 1998, and later rejoined the Division in 2007 after spending three years in Seattle, Washington, with the U.S. Department of Labor s Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program. Charleton S. Pearse, Esq., Lenahan, Lee, Slater & Pearse, LLP Like many other members of Lenahan, Lee, Slater & Pearse, Mr. Pearse started as a law clerk while attending law school at UC Davis Law School, King Hall. He has been a partner with the firm for 24 of his 28 years of practice. Though born in Virginia, he was raised in New York where he lived until moving to California in He started college relatively late, at 22, and worked his way through Pasadena City College and UCLA, graduating with honors from both institutions. Family and employment were a part of his life throughout his entire post-secondary education. He graduated from law school in 1985 and was admitted to the California Bar in early December of the same year. Within one week, he was taking depositions. Within 3 months, he had his first Superior Court trial. Civil litigation is the exclusive area of his law practice, but the nature of his clients cases have been quite varied. Public entity liability and employment defense, tort and business litigation, subrogation, bank fraud, personal injury, elder abuse, and employment harassment and discrimination suits comprise the lion s share of his representation. His experience has included representing plaintiffs, defendants and intervenors. He considers it his honor to represent his clients through all phases of civil litigation, from the inception of a case through trial, and before our Appellate Courts. He has five children, Michael, Amy, Reid, Christian and Aidan. He resides in the Sacramento area.

6 2017 AWCP Fall Conference Speakers cont. Commissioner Jose H. Razo, CA Workers Compensation Appeals Board On March 30, 2016, the State Senate confirmed Jose H. Razo as Commissioner to the Workers Compensation Appeals Board along with Deidra Lowe, who is now serving her second term at the Board. Since his appointment, Mr. Razo has endeavored to speak at numerous Bar Association events and CEB classes to reach out to the workers compensation community as a public service. Mr. Razo has over 34 years experience as an attorney practicing in the field of Workers Compensation as an applicant s attorney and as a defense counsel. Razo began his legal career with Legal Services Corporation after earning his bachelor s degree from Stanford University in 1973 and his law degree from the University of San Diego in In 1978, Mr. Razo moved on to private practice with Garry, Dreyfus, McTernan and Walsh in a general civil and criminal practice in their San Jose office. In 1981 Mr. Razo went into private practice with an emphasis in Workers Compensation and Social Security disability. In 2006, Mr. Razo shifted to the defense at Laughlin, Falbo, Levy, & Moresi, in San Jose where he practiced until his appointment to the WCAB in June, As an applicant and defense counsel, Mr. Razo has litigated cases at almost every Board in Northern California and has also tried cases in Southern California. Mr. Razo is a long-time resident of San Mateo County and during his years in private practice Mr. Razo was active in legal organizations, public service, community programs, and in his children s schools and sports programs. In addition, Mr. Razo served as a Pro-Tem Judge at the WCAB in San Francisco, in Small Claims Court and Municipal Court in San Mateo County and Santa Clara County, and as an arbitrator the Fee Arbitration panel for the San Mateo County Bar Association. Based on his public service Mr. Razo has been recognized by the State Bar and the local bar associations with pro bono awards on multiple occasions. Mr. Razo is married to Laura Razo and they have two children, Lorenzo, a graduate of Santa Clara University and now an executive at Indeed.com. His youngest son, Orlando, played baseball at UC Davis, and in June 2017 was drafted by the Seattle Mariners. Based on his extensive experience as an applicant s attorney and as a defense attorney, Mr. Razo has made a commitment to bring a balanced prospective to the Board. Mr. Razo is the first Latino ever appointed to Workers Compensation Appeals Board. Jacob Rosenberg, M.D., IPM Medical Group Dr. Jacob Rosenberg is the founder of IPM. Dr. Rosenberg graduated from Vanderbilt University, the University of Maryland Medical School, then completed an anesthesia residency at the University of Texas Houston. Dr. Rosenberg first began treating chronic pain when he was an assistant professor of anesthesiology at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in After five years in private practice in Davis, California, he completed a pain management fellowship at the University of Utah School of Medicine, staying on as an assistant professor of anesthesia in pain management. In 1995 he founded IPM, initiated a pain management fellowship program, and in 2002 started a multi-disciplinary functional restoration program along with Dr. Howard Rome. Under Dr. Rosenberg s direction, IPM now has nearly a dozen staff physicians, a physical therapist with a Ph.D., and staff psychologists to care for the patient through the assessment and recovery process. Dr Rosenberg s philosophy for the treatment of chronic pain involves a partnership between the patient and physician. He understands that patients need information in order to make decisions and to take an active role in their care. His approach is to first identify any correctable pathology, then recommend options for managing pain and beginning rehabilitation. Dr. Rosenberg does not focus only on interventions that provide temporary pain relief. His goal is to address patients pain in order to improve their function and quality of life. Dr Rosenberg is available for consultations and treatment of injured workers. His current practice primarily involves performing Qualified Medical Exams for injured workers.

7 2017 AWCP Fall Conference Speakers cont. Mark Turner, Esq., Laughlin Falbo Levy & Moresi, LLP Mark Turner is an Associate Attorney in our Sacramento office. He joined LFLM in His practice includes representing insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured employers in all areas of state workers compensation law. Prior to joining LFLM he worked for the state and various non-profits in the Sacramento community. Mr. Turner received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Davis, and his law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.

8 It s Friday the 13 th, weird things are supposed to happen... Conference Features Six Continuing Education Units for Claims Examiners, Certified Case Managers, Nurses, and Attorneys (both MCLE and Legal Specialization in Worker s Compensation) Six thought-provoking general sessions A variety of exhibitors showing exciting, innovative, and important services VIP breakfast in exhibit hall beginning at 7:30 a.m. Opportunities to meet and share ideas at networking luncheon $500 grand prize courtesy of Cuneo, Black, Ward & Missler AWCP Board of Directors 2017 Tani Bragg, President Crystal Maldonado, President-Elect Mike Nichols, Treasurer Sam Bragg, Immediate Past President Matt Black, Board of Director Christopher Champlin, Board of Director Tiffany Corona, Esq., Board of Director Jennifer Gorgen, Board of Director Kelly Hull, Esq., Board of Director Karen Jellison, Board of Director Brian Mellor, Esq., Board of Director Christopher Wagner, Esq., Board of Director Michael Weight, Board of Director Ted Richards, Esq., Legislative Liaison Lori Kammerer, Legislative Advocate Academy Education Committee 2017 Kelly Hull, Esq., Co-Chair Karen Preston, RN, Co-Chair Tani Bragg Isaac Escobedo, Esq. Sarah Geivett Janice Skiljo Haris, RN Karen Jellison Monica Johnson Roseann London, RN Crystal Maldonado Brian Mellor, Esq. Lori Pugh Brenda Remington Matthew Seeley, Esq. Connie Conley, Staff AWCP Staff: Connie Conley, Executive Director

9 Conference Overview Avoiding the curses of Work Comp Nightmare on Subrogation Street Speakers: Charleton Pearse, Esq., Adam Ambrozy, Esq. and Benjamin Oram, Esq. Lenahan, Lee, Slater & Pearse, LLP Subrogation can be a nightmare full of money seeking goblins at every turn. Sometimes the facts are not on your side or the law is against you but what should be considered when deciding how to proceed? If you wait to pursue a claim or retain an attorney for too long, you could lose recovery to applicant s attorney. When should you settle if the workers compensation claim is still active? What defense tactics in the workers compensation case can harm the subrogation case? How does third party credit work and how do you get the timing right to obtain the most benefit. Subrogation can add complexity to you case but can be very beneficial as well. The Sixth Sense: What s New at the DWC? Speaker: George Parisotto Acting Administrative Director CA Dept. of Workers Compensation Hear first-hand from the Acting Administrative Director of California Department of Workers Compensation about how new rules and regulations will impact the workers compensation community going. We look forward to hearing what the DWC has been working on this past year and what the future holds.

10 Conference Overview Hocus Pocus: A Medical-legal Evaluator s View of Rice, Kite, and Almaraz Speaker: Jacob Rosenberg, M.D. IPM Medical Group Want to cast a spell over your medical-legal evaluators? The first step is understanding the medical perspective on these legal cases. Dr. Rosenberg will discuss the Rice, Kite, and Almaraz cases from a medicallegal standpoint and provide insight on what you need to do to win an argument with a QME on these issues. The California Case Law Massacre Speakers: Justin S. Drake, Esq., and Mark Turner, Esq. Laughlin Falbo Levy & Moresi, LLP Justin Drake and Mark Turner will provide their killer-instinct thoughts and perspectives on the significant developments and cases from the past year with analysis of their impact on the daily practice in Workers Compensation. The Shining: Removal and Discovery, Medical Legal Expenses and Copy Service Disputes Speakers: WCAB Commissioner Deidra E. Lowe and WCAB Commissioner Jose H. Razo Commissioners Razo and Lowe will discuss an extraordinary remedies on removal and the proper methodology and procedural requirements for contesting a medical legal expense by a copy service company and much more to keep you in suspense until the hair-raising conference!

11 Conference Overview Avoiding the curses of Work Comp Workers Compensation Legislative Update: WC - Just Like Halloween Trick or Treat Speaker: Lori C. Kammerer Kammerer & Company Halloween Tricks or Treats! Several treats are in store for employers in the form of workers' compensation legislation and regulations, while other bills moving through the Assembly and Senate are full of tricks! We'll cover these bills with legs and those that are among The Walking Dead (2010,2017)! Halloween Not to be confused with the comedy movie Boo 2 (2017), but what surprises surfaced during the last 30 days of the 2017 session - Witch bills were gutted and amended or have morphed into a completely different monster? Halloween One Good Scare (2003) deserves another - What can we expect in the second year of the biennial session and in the Governor's last year? Halloween The Scream Factory (1997) - What's in store for the future of our Worker's Compensation System when Universal Healthcare will likely be the main focus during the Governor's last term. Who besides the CA Nurses' Association will be screaming bloody murder?

12 Extraordinary Exhibitors and Sponsors AccessOnTime APEX Investigation Braxmeyer Settlement Solutions Cava & Faulkner, Attorneys at Law Castle Copy Service Centre for Neuro Skills Choices Case Management Coast to Coast Data Research Coleman Chavez & Associates, LLP Compex Legal Services Cuneo, Black, Ward & Missler D Andre Law, LLP DentalWorks DigiStream Investigations ExamWorks Hallett, Emerick, Wells & Sareen Hanna Brophy Sacramento iratings, LLC iunlimited Investigative Services Kaeser Hull, LLP Laughlin Falbo Levy & Moresi, LLP Lenahan, Lee, Slater & Pearse, LLP MTI America Macro-Pro, Inc. Med-Legal, LLC MEDLink One Call Care Management Optum Perez Investigations Premiere Physicians Management Co. ProCare Tranportation & Language Services Rahn Murphy & Young Specialized Investigations Stander Reubens Thomas Kinsey Sutter Rehabilitation Institute York RSG Exhibitors and Sponsors as of 08/31/17 Check back for updates! Our Exhibitors and Sponsors make the AWCP Fall Education Conference possible. Please visit their booths and support these generous sponsors and exhibitors!

13 19th Annual Fall Education Conference Friday the 13 th! Avoiding the Curses of Work Comp! Friday, October 13, 2017 Crowne Plaza, Sacramento Sponsorship Registration Sponsorship Opportunities Title Sponsor** Sold! Laughlin Falbo Levy & Moresi, LLP Education Panel Sponsors 3 Available $1,000 Breakfast Sponsors Sold! Choices Case Management ExamWorks Kaeser Hull, LLP Med-Legal, LLC Luncheon Sponsors 4 Available $ 500 Hallett, Emerick, Wells & Sareen Afternoon Break Sponsors 2 Available $ 500 Grand Prize Drawing Sold! Cuneo Black Ward & Missler Attendee Logo Bags** Sold! Included with Title Sponsorship Conference Syllabus Ads Full Page $ 500 Half Page $ 350 Quarter Page $ 250 Registration & Payment Name: AWCP Diamond Member: Yes No Company: Address: Address: Phone No.: City/State/Zip: Sponsorship: Check Enclosed: Yes No Amount: Payment Information: Visa M/C AMEX Name (as it appears on credit card): Credit Card Number: Charge Amount: Expires: Security Code: Billing Zip Code Number: Mail, or Fax this form with payment to AWCP Due to print deadlines, no refunds after registration deadline of September 30, 2017 Questions? Please contact Connie at connie@awcp.org PO Box 760 Rancho Cordova, CA Phone: (916) Fax (916) Supporting the Work Comp Community!

14 19th Annual Fall Education Conference Friday the 13 th! Avoiding the Curses of Work Comp! Friday, October 13, 2017 Crowne Plaza, Sacramento Exhibitor Registration Yes, I want to exhibit at the 2017 AWCP Fall Conference! Booth Fees AWCP Diamond Member $ 795 AWCP Non-Diamond Member $1,095 Note: Only two exhibitors per booth. Additional exhibitors are required to register at the attendee pricing. Registration & Payment Name: AWCP Diamond Member: Yes No Company: Address: Phone No.: City/State/Zip: Address: Check Enclosed: Yes No Amount: Payment Information: Visa M/C AMEX Name (as it appears on credit card): Credit Card Number: Charge Amount: Expires: Security Code: Billing Zip Code Number: Mail, or Fax this form with payment to AWCP Due to space limitations, no refunds after registration deadline of September 30, 2017 Questions? Please contact Connie at connie@awcp.org PO Box 760 Rancho Cordova, CA Phone: (916) Fax (916) Hotel Storage Requests: Please contact AWCP for details. Showcasing Your Company!

15 19th Annual Fall Education Conference Friday the 13 th! Avoiding the Curses of Work Comp! Friday, October 13, 2017 Crowne Plaza, Sacramento Attendee Registration By September 30 After September 30 Members $ Members $ Attorney Members** $ Attorney Members** $ Non Members $ Non Members $ Non Member Attorneys** $ Non Member Attorneys** $ **Attorney Registration includes both MCLE and Legal Specialization Credits Law firms and companies: Reserve a table of six and host your clients! Registration & Payment Name: AWCP Member: Yes No Company: Address: Phone No.: City/State/Zip: Address: Check Enclosed: Yes No Amount: Payment Information: Visa M/C AMEX Name (as it appears on credit card): Credit Card Number: Charge Amount: Expires: Security Code: Billing Zip Code Number: Check here for Vegetarian Luncheon Mail, or Fax this form with payment to AWCP Due to space limitations, no refunds after October 6, 2017 Questions? Please contact Connie at connie@awcp.org PO Box 760 Rancho Cordova, CA Phone: (916) Fax (916) Special Needs: If you require special accommodations to attend the conference, please contact Connie at AWCP Association Headquarters. Education is Growth!

16 A special thanks to the AWCP Fall Conference Committee: Tiffany Corona, Esq., Chair, Lenahan, Lee, Slater & Pearse, LLP Tani Bragg, York RSG Christopher Champlin, C&W Group, LLC Jennifer Gorgen, York RSG Karen Jellison, Gallagher Bassett Crystal Maldonado, York RSG Brian Mellor, Esq., Laughlin Falbo Levy & Moresi, LLP Christopher Wagner, Esq., Cuneo, Black, Ward & Missler Michael Weight Connie Conley, AWCP Executive Director...and to our Fall Conference Title Sponsor When: Friday, October 13, 2017 General Information Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel 5321 Date Avenue Sacramento, CA Exhibits & Prizes: Continue your learning experience by visiting exhibitors who provide services in the industry. Exhibitor prizes and a special Grand Prize will be given away at the close of the conference. Remember, you must be present to win the Grand Prize! Don't forget your business cards. Continuing Education Credit: Do not forget to obtain your continuing Case Managers, Claims Examiners, California Registered Nurse, MCLE and Legal Specialization in Workers Comp Law continuing education. Registration: The attendee registration fee includes conference attendance, complete syllabus, handout materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and continuing education credit. Directions: The Crowe Plaza Hotel is conveniently located off of I-80 and Madison. Free parking is available. Madison Avenue