2014 Annual Convention
Thu, May 8, 2014 to
Fri, May 9, 2014
2014 ANNUAL CONVENTION
May 7-9, 2014 | Columbus, OH
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Opening Party at Fado Irish Pub
People, Politics and the Rule of The Law in a Democracy - Richard Hailey, Esq., Indianapolis, IN
Female Firefighter, Gender Discrimination and a Big Verdict: Find Out How and Why - Dan Mordarski, Esq., Columbus, OH
Discovery and Motion Practice in the Successful Discrimination Claim - Renee Vining, Esq., Shaker Heights, OH
Delivering the Knock-Out Punch - Making Your Closing Argument Count - Jeff Kroll, Esq., Chicago, IL
Overcoming the Jury's Perception that You are a Predator - Randall Kinnard, Esq., Nashville, TN
iPads and More: Tech for Lawyers in 2014 - Tad Thomas, Esq., Louisville, OH
Building the 21st Century Personal Injury Law Firm - Steve Gursten, Esq., Farmington Hills, MI
People, Politics and the Rule of The Law in a Democracy - Richard Hailey, Esq., Indianapolis, IN
Pre-Suit Damage Work Up and Negotiations - Jami Oliver, Esq., Columbus, OH
Delivering the Knock-Out Punch - Making Your Closing Argument Count - Jeff Kroll, Esq., Chicago, IL
Overcoming the Jury's Perception that You are a Predator - Randall Kinnard, Esq., Nashville, TN
iPads and More: Tech for Lawyers in 2014 - Tad Thomas, Esq., Louisville, OH
Civility and Decorum in Litigation - Bob DeRose, Esq., Columbus, OH
The Fair Debt Collection Practice Act - Edward Icove, Esq., Cleveland, OH
Elder Fraud: A National Epidemic - Craig Matthews, Esq., Dayton, OH
CSPA/HSSA & Residential Construction Defect Cases - Daniel Myers, Esq., Cleveland, OH
Class Actions for Non-Class Action Attorney. How to Grow Your Business by Recognizing New Opportunities - Daniel Karon, Esq., Cleveland, OH
Ethics - Bill Mann, Esq., Columbus, OH
Substance Abuse - Jackie Doodley, Ohio Department of Mental Health, Columbus, OH
Annual Membership Luncheon
Women's Caucus Reception
President's Reception
President's Dinner - With Special Guest Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. "A Contract with Our Future"
Integrated Marketing for Attorneys - FindLaw General Manager Michael Mathias
Professionalism in Workers? Compensation - Grace Szubski, Esq., Cleveland, OH; Barbara Knapic, Esq., N. Canton, OH; Michael Latas, Esq., Columbus, OH
Understanding the Medication Reimbursement Program with the BWC - Dr. Joshua Goldner, MD, Cleveland, OH
Occupational Exposure Claims: What are They and How Do They Work? - Clara Sue Ross, MD, JD, Mason, OH
Breakout Sessions (20 minute rotations):
Dealing with the Armstrong Issue - Ron Bella, Esq., Cincinnati, OH
How to Handle the Rebuttable Presumption on Drug Cases - Sarah Grinder, Esq., Akron, OH
HB 517: The Right to Choose your Doctor is Under Attack Again - Karen Turano, Esq., Columbus, OH
Growing Your Workers? Compensation Practice in a Touch Climate - Steve Kalniz, Esq., Toledo, OH
Settlements: When are Indemnity only Settlements a Good Option - Jerry Schneiberg, Esq., Cleveland, OH
Permanent Total Disability - Joe Moro, Esq., Youngstown, OH
COBRA Violation Cases - Sonia Walker, Esq., Columbus, OH
Case Law Update - Jon Goodman, Esq., Worthington, OH
New Lawyers Training
Becoming a Big Fan: Maximizing Mediation - Sean Harris, Esq., Columbus, OH
Solo Practice: Building Your Name, Your Practice, and Your Network -Bob Wagoner, Esq., Columbus, OH
Don't Take No for an Answer - The Denial of Coverage Dilemma - Bobby Rutter, Esq., Cleveland, OH
The Defense Perspective: The Most Significant Mistakes Defense Counsel Has Seen - Christine Santoni, Esq., Cleveland, OH
Client Fund Management - Angela Lloyd, Esq., Columbus, OH
Professionalism: The Pillar of Your Practice - Corey Artim, Esq., Dayton, OH
The New Lawyer Balancing Act ? Work Life and Home Life - Trent Stechschulte, Esq., Columbus, OH
Helping and Being Helped by the Accident Reconstruction Expert - Hank Lipian, Accident Reconstructionist
How to Litigate a Truck Accident Case - Steve Gursten, Esq., Farmington Hills, MI
Medical Malpractice: Where the Medical and Legal Systems Interface - Dr. Carole Miller, MD, Columbus, OH
Testing Testing 123 ? What You Need to Know about Diagnostic Tests - Brian Eisen, Esq., Cleveland, OH
Medication errors: A Nurse Expert?s Perspective - Diane Sheets, RN, Columbus, OH
Should You Sue Your Subrogated Carrier? - Brian Wilson, Esq., Canton, OH
Subro Arguments that Still Work - Dan Michel, Esq., Defiance, OH
BWC Statutory Subrogation, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - Chris Patno, Esq., Cleveland, OH
Resolving and Litigating Subrogation Claims from the Plan?s Perspective - Denise Motta, Esq., La Grange, KY
Professional Conduct - Charles Kettlewell, Esq., Columbus, OH
Ethics - Bill Mann, Esq., Columbus, OH
Substance Abuse - Jackie Doodley, Ohio Department of Mental Health, Columbus, OH
Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) and SMART Act Update: Practical Effects on Your Practice - John Cattie, Esq., Cincinnati, OH
Healthcare Lien Resolution Today: Protecting Your Clients, Guaranteeing Compliance, and Increasing Firm Efficiencies - Dan Docherty, Cincinnati, OH
CLE CREDIT
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The Hilton at Easton Towne Center
3900 Chagrin Drive
Columbus, OH 43219
614-414-5000
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/C/CMHCHHF-OAJ-20140507/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
The room rate for this years' block is $189 per night. All room reservations must be made by April 15th. The Group Code is OAJ and the Group Name is Ohio Association for Justice. Pleasea give either the group code or name when calling to make reservations.
Cancellations by program participants received by 5:00 p.m. May 2, 2014 will be refunded less a $45 service fee. No refunds are given for cancellations received after Thursday May 2, 2014. Transfer of registration fee paid to another CLE event or colleague is not permitted. Upon request, course materials are available in consideration of tuition paid. The OAJ reserves the right to modify or cancel a program if circumstances warrant. If the OAJ cancels a program, full tuition will be refunded.
Thu, May 8, 2014 to
Fri, May 9, 2014
Please contact Ali Kirkpatrick for questions or further information.
