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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.
• ALL-TOGETHER-NOW Networking Reception

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Agenda & Materials

• 9:30 am - 9:35 am

  Welcome from co-chairs Gabriel Thornton and Jessica Early

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  Alan S. Pierce, Esq., Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano , Salem
  Gabriel Thornton, Esq., Office of the Attorney General, Criminal Bureau/Appeals Division , Boston
  Jessica Early, Esq., Holland & Knight LLP , Boston
  
• 11:15 - 12:00 pm

  Workers' Compensation Law: Maneuvering Through the Never-Ending Medicare Set-Aside Maze

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• 9:35 am - 9:45 am

  Remarks from Chief Judge David J. Barron, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

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  Hon. David J. Barron, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit , Boston
  
• 9:45 am - 10:25 am

  The Advocate’s Perspective: Practical Advice from the Current and First State Solicitors

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  Hon. Mark V. Green, , Boston
  Hon. Peter Sacks, Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Elizabeth N. Dewar, Supreme Judicial Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Gabriel Thornton, Esq., Office of the Attorney General, Criminal Bureau/Appeals Division , Boston
  
• 12:00 - 1:00 pm

  Workers' Compensation Law: 60 Tips in 60 Minutes—Food for Thought for Practitioners in Today’s Virtual World

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• 10:25 am - 10:55 am

  Evolving Perspective: Insights on the Supreme Judicial Court Docket from the Former Chief Staff Counsel

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  Gabriel Thornton, Esq., Office of the Attorney General, Criminal Bureau/Appeals Division , Boston
  
• 10:55 am - 11:05 am

  Break

  Hon. Robert A. Brennan, Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Marguerite T. Grant, Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Rachel E. Hershfang, Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Andrew M. D'Angelo, Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Gustavo A. Gelpí, US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit , San Juan
  Hon. Lara E. Montecalvo, US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  Payal Salsburg, Esq., Laredo, Smith and Kane, LLP , Boston
  
• 1:00 - 1:45 pm

  Lunch Break
• 11:05 am - 11:15 am

  50 Years of Perspective: Remarks from Appeals Court C.J. Green on the Court’s 50th Anniversary of the Appeals Court

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  Hon. Mark V. Green, , Boston
  
• 1:45 - 2:00 pm

  DIA Update 2024

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• 11:15 am - 12:30 pm

  Fresh Perspective: Getting to Know the Newest Members of the Appeals Court and First Circuit

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  Hon. Robert A. Brennan, Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Marguerite T. Grant, Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Marguerite T. Grant, Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Rachel E. Hershfang, Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Rachel E. Hershfang, Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Rachel E. Hershfang, Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Gustavo A. Gelpí, US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit , San Juan
  Hon. Andrew M. D'Angelo, Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Andrew M. D'Angelo, Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Gustavo A. Gelpí, US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit , San Juan
  Hon. Gustavo A. Gelpí, US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit , San Juan
  Hon. Lara E. Montecalvo, US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  Hon. Lara E. Montecalvo, US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  Payal Salsburg, Esq., Laredo, Smith and Kane, LLP , Boston
  
• 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

  Lunch (provided by MCLE)
• 2:00 - 3:15 pm

  Workshop Session I (choose one)
• 1:15 pm - 1:55 pm

  Comparative Perspective: Insights from the Sitting Judges Who Have Served on Both State Appellate Courts

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  Hon. Elspeth B. Cypher, Supreme Judicial Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (ret.) , Boston
  Hon. Scott L. Kafker, Supreme Judicial Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Dalila Argaez Wendlandt, Supreme Judicial Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Jessica Early, Esq., Holland & Knight LLP , Boston
  Hon. Gabrielle R. Wolohojian,
  Pamela Alford, Esq., Norfolk County District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusett , Canton
  Afton M. Templin, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services, Youth Advocacy Division , Fall River
  Jessica Early, Esq., Holland & Knight LLP , Boston
  
• 1:55 pm - 2:40 pm

  Change in Perspective: An Overview of Recent Appellate Rule Changes

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  Hon. Gabrielle R. Wolohojian,
  Pamela Alford, Esq., Norfolk County District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusett , Canton
  Afton M. Templin, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services, Youth Advocacy Division , Fall River
  Jessica Early, Esq., Holland & Knight LLP , Boston
  
• 2:40 pm - 2:50 pm

  Break
• 2:50 pm - 3:30 pm

  Inside Perspective: Catching Up with the Clerks

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  Maura S. Doyle, Esq., Supreme Judicial Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Francis V. Kenneally, District Court Department, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Joseph F. Stanton, Esq., Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Nicholas D. Stellakis, Esq., Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP , Boston
  
• 2:50 pm - 3:30 pm

  Inside Perspective: Catching Up with the Clerks

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  Maura S. Doyle, Esq., Supreme Judicial Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Francis V. Kenneally, District Court Department, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Joseph F. Stanton, Esq., Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Nicholas D. Stellakis, Esq., Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP , Boston
  
• Effectively Handling Catastrophic Injuries and Death Claims: Third Party Liens and Presenting Proper Section 15 Petitions

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• Refresher Course on Proper Etiquette in the Workers’ Compensation Practice Under Current and New Regulations

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  Maura S. Doyle, Esq., Supreme Judicial Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Francis V. Kenneally, District Court Department, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Joseph F. Stanton, Esq., Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Nicholas D. Stellakis, Esq., Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP , Boston
  
• 3:15 - 3:30 pm

  Break
• 3:30 - 4:45 pm

  Workshop Session II (choose one)

  – Dealing with Psychiatric Injuries and Obtaining Adequate Mental Health Care
  – Effectively Representing and Defending Claims Involving Undocumented Workers and Other Immigrant Topics
• Workers' Compensation Law: Dealing with Psychiatric Injuries and Obtaining Adequate Mental Health Care

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• Workers' Compensation Law: Effectively Representing and Defending Claims Involving Undocumented Workers and Other Immigrant Topics

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• 5:00 - 6:00 pm

  Networking Reception

Special Program Materials:

• Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Sourcebook & Citator

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