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Learn from experienced practitioners, Department of Industrial Accidents judges, and other professionals, who provide you with essential, comprehensive information on the most important topics and issues affecting this dynamic practice area. Hear from Senior Judge Omar Hernández who updates you on the state of affairs at the DIA.

In-person exclusive features! 

• Lunch Tête-à-Tête: Discuss your thorniest questions casually over boxed lunches with colleagues.
• Conversation & Connections: Networking Reception

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Agenda & Materials

• 9:00 - 9:15 am

  Welcome and Introduction

  Joseph F. Agnelli, III, Esq., Agnelli Law Offices, PC , Worcester
  James E. Ramsey, Esq., Ramsey Law Offices, PC , Worcester
  
• 9:15 - 10:00 am

  Recent Caselaw Update

  Patrick M. Jamison, Esq., TKCK Law , Worcester
  
• 10:00 - 10:45 am

  Mock Section 11 Hearing: Direct and Cross Examination of Expert Witnesses

  James E. Ramsey, Esq., Ramsey Law Offices, PC , Worcester
  Christine Griggs Narcisse, Esq., McGuire & McGuire, PC , Worcester
  Ana Mari de Garavilla, Esq., Sallop & Weisman, P.C. , Boston
  Alicia M. DelSignore, Esq., DelSignore Law LLC , Arlington
  Ann Marie Latella, MS, CRC, Occupational Resources Network , Lawrence
  Michael A. Torrisi, Esq., Torrisi & Torrisi, PC , North Andover
  Shawn Vasquez, Frasco Investigative Services , Beverly
  
• 10:45 - 11:00 am

  Break
• 11:00 - 11:15 am

  National Workers’ Compensation Update 2025

  Alan S. Pierce, Esq., Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano , Salem
  
• 11:15 - 12:00 pm

  Featured Speaker: Medicare/Medicaid Compliance: Important Areas We All Need to Know and Traps for the Unwary

  Louis D. Porrazzo, Jr., Esq., ExamWorks Compliance Solutions , Lawrenceville
  
• 12:00 - 1:00 pm

  Featured Discussion: 60 Tips in 60 Minutes—Issue Spotting and Pitfalls for Newer Attorneys

  Ryan L. Benharris, Esq., Law Offices of Deborah G. Kohl , Fall River
  Hon. Stephen H. Murray, Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Bernard W. Fabricant, Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Susan G. McDonald, Esq., Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano , Salem
  J. Eric Chisholm, Esq., Chisholm Law LLC , Peabody
  Kharissa Meo, Esq., Mullen & McGourty, PC , Boston
  Michael P. Cardaropoli, Esq., Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, PC , Springfield
  
• 1:00 - 1:45 pm

  Lunch Break
• 1:45 - 2:00 pm

  DIA Update 2025

  Hon. Omar Hernández, Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 2:00 - 3:15 pm

  Breakout Session I (choose one)
• Complexities Accessing Health Care for the Injured Worker

  Joseph F. Agnelli, III, Esq., Agnelli Law Offices, PC , Worcester
  Hon. Karen S. Fabiszewski, Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Dr. Peter C. Yeh, MD, Agility Orthopedics , Stoneham
  Ann Marie Freeley, Esq., Freeley & Pellegrini Law Group , Newton
  Heather L'Homme, Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. , Memphis
  Marlene Auclair, RN, Windham Group , Manchester
  Lori A. Favata, Esq., Law Offices of Flood & Favata , Marlborough
  
• For Newer Practitioners: Common Mistakes, Tips for Success, and Open-Forum Live Q&A

  Hon. Tamara L. Ricciardone, Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Michael E. Williams, Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Fall River
  Hon. Martin J. Long, Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Sarah C. White, Esq., Keches Law Group , Milton
  Michael Santi, Esq., Tentindo, Kendall, Canniff & Keefe LLP , Boston
  Michele E. Norton, Esq., Pulgini & Norton LLP , Braintree
  
• 3:15 - 3:30 pm

  Break
• 3:30 - 5:00 pm

  Breakout Session II (choose one)
• What is an Employee? What is an Employer?”

  Mary Ann Calnan, Esq., Calnan Law Group , Boston
  Hon. Kevin B. O'Leary, Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Joseph M. Spinale, Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  David Maille, Esq., Eden Rafferty , Worcester
  Susan Sobolewski, Cove Risk Services, LLC , Braintree
  
• Affirmative Defenses—A Refresher Course on a Lost Art

  Hon. Catherine Watson Koziol, Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. John J. Barrett, III, Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  W. Todd Huston, Esq., Huston Law Office , Worcester
  Bernard J. Mulholland, Esq., Ford, Mulholland & Moran, PC , Brockton
  
• 5:00 - 5:30 pm

  Network Reception

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