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1 New Directions new challenges 2011 Workers Compensation Court Educational Conference September 15-16, 2011 Meridian Technology Center Stillwater, Oklahoma details/registration available at meridiantech.edu Co-Sponsored by: Workers Compensation Section of the Oklahoma Bar Association

2 Oklahoma Workers Compensation Court Judges Michael J. Harkey Presiding Judge Eric W. Quandt Vice Presiding Judge Kent Eldridge Owen T. Evans Cherri Farrar William R. Foster, Jr. Bob Lake Grove John M. McCormick Gene Prigmore David P. Reid ESKIMO JOE S You are invited to attend the reception Thursday, September 15 5:00-7:00 p.m. Eskimo Joe s 501 West Elm Stillwater Sponsored by: Workers Compensation Section of the Oklahoma Bar Association NAME TAG IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY Register Online

3 September 15 Day One Agenda 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. / Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. / Welcoming Remarks Judge David Reid, Workers Compensation Court Frank Gruntkowski, J.D., Workers Compensation Section, OBA Doug Major, Superintendent, Meridian Technology Center 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. / Legislative Update Judge Michael J. Harkey, Workers Compensation Court Bob Burke, J.D. 10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. / Break 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. / Case Law Update Judge Owen Evans, Workers Compensation Court K. Wayne Lee, J.D. Connie M. Wolfe, J.D. 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. / Keynote: Workers Compensation Past, Present and Future Michael Clingman, Workers Compensation Court Administrator 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. / Lunch on your own 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. / Appeals From the Workers Compensation Court and New Appellate Standard of Review Judge David Reid, Workers Compensation Court Judge Bay E. Mitchell, III, Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. / Tribal Sovereign Immunity and Workers Compensation Judge Kent Eldridge, Workers Compensation Court Bryce A. Hill, J.D. Jay L. Jones, J.D. 3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. / Break 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. / Medicare Set Asides Sally Stallcup, MSP Regional Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Don Holman, Director, CompSource Oklahoma Claims Department Jerry Whorton, President, Consolidated Benefits Resources 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. / Primary Factors Leading to Litigation Carl Martincich, Love s Country Stores Timothy S. Reese, J.D. Marshall Snipes, Innovative Partners 4:45 p.m. / Announcements 5:30 p.m. / Networking and Social Hour hosted by Workers Compensation Section Eskimo Joe s 501 West Elm, Stillwater OK

4 September 16 Day TWO Agenda 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. / Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. / Psychological Overlay Diagnosis and Impairment Judge Bob Lake Grove, Workers Compensation Court David Johnsen, Ph.D. Heather A. Lehman, J.D. Kevin D. Berry, J.D. 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. / Continuing Medical Maintenance Judge Gene Prigmore, Workers Compensation Court Scott C. Anthony, D.O. John A. Munneke, M.D. 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. / Break 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. / Mediation as a Dispute Resolution Alternative Judge Cherri Farrar, Workers Compensation Court Gary R. Morris, J.D. William E. Sparks, J.D. 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. / Permanent Impairment Ratings Judge John M. McCormick, Workers Compensation Court M. Stephen Wilson, M.D. LeRoy E. Young, D.O. 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. / Lunch on your own 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. / Judicial Ethics Justice John F. Reif, Oklahoma Supreme Court 2:20 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. / Spine Surgery/Treatment - New Guidelines Judge William R. Foster, Jr., Workers Compensation Court Thomas G. Craven, M.D. Brian E. Snell, M.D. 3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. / Break 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. / Court Resources Physician Advisory Committee Update New Treatment Guidelines Judge Eric W. Quandt, Workers Compensation Court William R. Gillock, M.D. Tish Sommer, Special Counsel, Workers Compensation Court 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. / Judicial Panel Questions and Answers 4:30 p.m. / Adjourn EDUCATION CREDIT: Certifications for continuing education credit are pending and will be posted on the website as approval is obtained. Visit for details.

5 Hotels Atherton Hotel H-103 Student Union (405) Rooms available until August 14 Cimarron Hotel & Suites 315 N. Husband Street (405) (corner of Hall of Fame and Main Street) Rooms available until August 14 Hampton Inn & Suites 717 E. Hall of Fame Avenue (405) Rooms available until August 23 Holiday Inn & Suites 715 S. Country Club Road Hwy 51 and Country Club Road (next to Wal-Mart) (405) Rooms available until August 20 Stillwater Plaza Hotel and Conference Center 600 E. McElroy (405) (Located at Perkins and McElroy) Rooms available until September 1 Meridian Technology Center 1312 South Sangre Road

6 registration Oklahoma Workers Compensation Court Educational Conference September Conference materials to be provided on CD-Don t forget your laptop! Register online at Name Title Company Name Address City, State, ZIP Telephone Occupation Business Code o Medical o Government o Rehabilitation o Insurance o Law o Employer o Education o Claims Management o Other Registration Deadline: August 28 Registration cost: $200 per person No refunds will be made for cancellations after September 3 or for registrants who do not attend. Refunds will not be processed any sooner than five business days after the conference concludes (September 23) and will be subject to a $25.00 processing fee. All refund requests must be submitted in writing and mailed or faxed, using the contact information listed on the registration form. Registration after August 28 will be assessed a $25 late fee. If you are unable to attend, a substitution is acceptable. Those who are unable to attend may purchase conference materials in hard copy or CD format for $25 by calling the number listed below. FORM OF PAYMENT o P. O. Number o Check Enclosed o VISA Card Number Exp. Date / / Signature o MasterCard Register online at Meridian Technology Center 1312 South Sangre Road, FAX