MWCEA 2023 Program Directory

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Claimant: Sara El-Shall, Esq., Law Office of Sara El-Shall Commissioner: Hon. Ju Y. Oh 11:15 a.m.

Breakout Room Part 2: Are You New to the Rodeo? A Hearing Boot Camp for Compensability Cases

This breakout room is designed for newer workers’ compensation attorneys with a focus on Subsequent Injury Fund Commission cases. Hear from the Commissioners and experienced attorneys about how to best present evidence and questions for a successful and smooth hearing. Moderator: Lyndsey B. Meninger, Esq., MBA, Chesapeake Employers Insurance Company/Injured Workers’ Insurance Fund and Chairwoman Maureen E. Quinn, Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission Panel: Edward W. Goldsmith, Assistant Attorney General, Maryland Subsequent Injury Fund Laura McKenzie, Esq., Franklin & Prokopik, P.C. Jason Shultz, Esq., Shultz Legal, LLC Commissioners: Hon. Allan Kittleman and Hon. James Forrester 12:15 - 2:00 p.m. LUNCH & LEARN The Wild West of Medicine Virtual Reality and Regenerative Medicine Learn about the good, the bad and the ugly side of virtual reality therapy and regenerative medicine. SPONSORED BY: Maryland Defense Counsel Moderators: Ashlee K. Smith, Esq., The Office of Ashlee K. Smith and J. Michael Harrison, Assistant At - torney General, Uninsured Employers’ Fund Panel: Jerome P Reichmister, MD, Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission Scott E. Brown, MD, MA, Sinai Rehabilitation Center, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for LifeBridge Health Thomas Lee, M.D., Sinai Rehabilitation Center, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Physical Medicine and Re- habilitation for LifeBridge Health and Gerry Stanley, M.D. Chief Medical Officer of Harvard MedTech Commissioner: Hon. Howard L. Metz 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Kids’ Chance One Mile Fun Run/Walk

9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. MWCEA CLOSING GALA: Boots & Bling (Crystal Ballroom) Kick up your heels on the dance floor, enjoy the Tim Elliott band and wear your favorite western gear! SPONSORED BY: Dr. Jeffrey D. Gaber & Associates, P.A.

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