Social Security Disability 2011
October 2011
Social Security Disability 2011
Co-sponsored by the CBA Disability Law Section
Program Highlights
Who Should Attend:
- ATTORNEYS
- NON-ATTORNEY REPRESENTATIVES
- PARALEGALS
- VOCATIONAL EXPERTS
- MEDICAL EXPERTS
- JUDGES
- ANYONE interested in learning more, and getting the most up to date information, about SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY.
Program Description
Are you considering entering this field? Are you a seasoned social security disability practitioner? In either case, this intensive, full-day program will deliver the latest information, processes, procedures, wisdom and insight from our distinguished faculty, including the state of the Denver ODAR Hearing Office, public benefit mine fields, "disability" terminology, fee agreements and fee petitions, how to spot appealable issues, the anatomy of spinal injuries, and the regulations governing the field. At the end of the day, you will walk away with a wealth of information and useful practice pointers that will certainly enhance your own practice.
This is one day you cannot afford to miss. Mark your calendar today for this superb program. We look forward to seeing you in October!
Agenda
8:30-9:00am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00-9:05am
Welcome and Introduction
Presented by Katie McClure, Esq.
9:05-9:55am
The State of the Denver ODAR Hearing Office
Presented by Honorable Randi E. Lappin, Hearing Office Chief Administration Law Judge
9:55-10:10am
Networking Break
10:10-11:00am
Public Benefit Mine Fields
Presented by Virginia Frazer-Abel, Esq.
11:00-11:50am
Disability “Terminology” - Using Standardized Terms for Effective Medical Source
Statements and Functional Capacity Evaluations
Presented by Honorable Nicholas J. LoBurgio, Administrative Law Judge
11:50am-1:00pm
Lunch on Your Own
1:00 - 1:50pm
Fee Agreements and Fee Petitions
Presented by Frank Bobbitt, Deputy Regional Counsel, Social Security Administration
1:50-2:40pm
How to Spot Appealable Issues at the Appeals Council
Presented by Sarah Bohr, Esq.
2:40-2:50pm
Networking Break
2:50-3:40pm
Anatomy of Spinal Injuries
Presented by Dr. Usama H. Ghazi, Colorado Rehabilitation & Occupational Medicine PLLC
3:40-4:30pm
Navigating the Regulations
Presented by Henry Feldman, Esq.
4:30pm
Adjourn
Chair and Program Planner
Katie McClure, Esq.
The Sawaya Law Firm
Denver, CO
Faculty
Virginia Frazer-Abel, Esq.
Pelegrin & Radeff PC
Lakewood, CO
Frank Bobbitt
Deputy Regional Counsel
Social Security Administration
Denver, CO
Sarah Bohr, Esq.
Bohr & Harrington, LLC
Atlantic Beach, FL
Bohr & Harrington, LLC
Atlantic Beach, FL
Henry Feldman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Denver, CO
Honorable Randi E. Lappin
Hearing Office Chief Administrative Law Judge
Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
Social Security Administration
Denver, CO
Honorable Nicholas J. LoBurgio
Administrative Law Judge
Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
Social Security Administration
Denver, CO
Dr. Usama H. Ghazi
Colorado Rehabilitation & Occupational Medicine PLLC
Aurora, CO
Video Replays: November 2, 2011
Denver: CLE Classroom, 1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Grand Junction: 1250 East Sherwood Drive
Colorado Springs: 421 South Tejon Street, Suite 100
Location Information
CLECI Large Classroom
1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
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1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $339.00 |
| CBA | $289.00 |
| DISLAW | $269.00 |
| New Lawyer | $249.00 |
| CBA | $249.00 |
- General Credits: 7.00
- Ethics Credits: 0.00
- EDI Credits:
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