Program

Sunday, October 19

2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Registration Open
Exhibit Area Open
Kids’ Chance Silent Auction Reception

Monday, October 20

7:30 am – 8:30 am
7:30 am – 5:00 pm
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Continental Breakfast
Exhibit Area Open
Registration Open

8:30 am – 8:50 am

Opening Ceremony and Welcome
J. Russell Goudelock, II, Esq.
McAngus, Goudelock & Courie, LLC
President, SC Workers' Compensation Educational Association

8:50 am – 9:00 am

Meet Your South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commissioners

9:00 am – 10:00 am

Journey Back to Life After Catastrophic Injury
Dan L. Miears, Accord Services, Atlanta, GA
It was Labor Day Weekend 1989 when Dan’s motorcycle plunged into a ravine leaving him with a spinal cord and head injury. His initiative, determination
and drive have brought him to where he is today. Dan’s return to life after his accident should be an inspiration to everyone.

10:00 am – 10:15 am

Break

10:15 am – 11:45 am

You Be The Judge!*
McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC,
Columbia/Charleston/Greenville, SC
You’ve seen it on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire”. It is certain to be informative, interactive and educational for all workers’ comp professionals. Hear the
cases, make the judgement.

*A Special Thank You to McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC for providing the electronic keypads for this session.

11:45 am - 12:45 pm

Reaping What You Sow: A Perspective from the SC Court of Appeals
Kenneth A. Richstad, Clerk of Court
SC Court of Appeals, Columbia, SC
A hands-on approach to what is required in the Appeals process and what the costs, in all respects, can be for you as a party. Learn the do’s and don’ts enabling you to file your appeal without setbacks.

12:45 pm – 2:00 pm

Luncheon

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Annuals for the Attorney: Ethics and Professionalism
Barbara Seymour, Esq.,
SC Supreme Court, Columbia, SC
An overview of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys.
(2 hours. Will not repeat)

Deciduous Adjuster: Growing New Foilage through Ethics
Michael Burkett, Esq.,
Willson, Jones, Carter & Baxley, PA, Columbia, SC
Anne Noonan, Esq.,
Willson, Jones, Carter & Baxley, PA, Charleston, SC
A focus on ethics and professionalism for adjusters.

The Farmers Almanac of Workers’ Comp
Greg Line,
SC Workers’ Compensation Commission, Columbia, SC
Practical and basic information from the SC Workers’ Compensation Commission that you can use daily.

SafetyFirst. The Miracle Grow for the Bottom Line
Denise Hollis,
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC
Learn how this safety program ,initiated and implemented by Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, impacted profits.

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Break

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Repeat of Above Concurrent Breakout Sessions
with exception of Annuals for the Attorney

4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Lacrappo Production

Program

• Sunday and Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday

Hotel/Spa

Registration

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