Past Events

Partner Martine Cumbermack will be speaking at the State Bar of Georgia's "Workers' Compensation for the General Practitioner" seminar on Thursday, April 26. Cumbermack is a part of the panel discussing the topic, "Trying a Workers' Compensation Case Before the ALJ."

Attorney Dan Kingsley will be speaking at Georgia Motor Trucking Association's (GMTA) monthly safety council meeting on April 26, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. His topic, "Minimizing Risk and Exposure from the Accident Scene," will be an overview of steps to take when an accident happens with potential liability and litigation in mind.

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Partner Preston Holloway will be presenting "Workers' Compensation Mediation and Settlement 101" at the Georgia Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) 2018 Educational Series on Thursday, April 26.

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Four Swift Currie attorneys will be speaking at the Atlanta Claims Association (ACA) 2018 Annual Educational Conference on Friday, April 20, 2018. Joanna Jang and Ronni Bright will be panelists during the workers' compensation track. Bright is a member of the case law, legislative and rule change update panel and Jang is a member of the final panel presenting a comparison of state laws. Partner Tom Ward will present a case law update, while Jessica Phillips will speak with an engineering expert on the factual issues arising with hail, wind and other weather-loss claims, during the newly added property track.

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The women of Swift Currie and a distinguished group of women panelists invite you to join the 4th annual women's event, Rising Strong: Facing Workplace Challenges with Resilience and Integrity. The program will be held on Wednesday, April 18, at Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse in Phipps Plaza. To RSVP, please email sarah.miller@swiftcurrie.com or click the link below.

Swift Currie partner Joe Angersola is speaking at the second annual American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Marine Lay Symposium on April 10, 2018, in Charleston, South Carolina. Individuals in the legal and insurance industry, along with marine law enforcement and manufacturer representatives, will gather to help guide attendees through the legal process of boating accidents.

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On Wednesday, March 21, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Marc Sirotkin and Ronni Bright will host a webinar entitled, "Know When to Hold Them and Know When to Fold Them: Strategies for Handling Authorization of Medical Treatment in a Claim."

Swift Currie partner Lisa A. Wade will be speaking at the 2018 American Bar Association (ABA) Workers' Compensation Midwinter Conference held from March 1 to 3, 2018. She is a featured panelist discussing "Ethics and Professionalism Issues in the Workers' Compensation: From Boardroom to Courtroom."

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Partner Anandhi Rajan will speak on March 1 at the National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA) 2018 Annual Conference. Rajan will take part in a panel titled, "Employment Law Updates in the Era of Trump, Dreamers and the #MeToo Movement."

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Partner Mike Rosetti will speak at the Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG) 2018 Southeast Regional Conference held from February 25 to 26. Rosetti takes the stage on February 26 at 9:30 am as part of the "Defending Cases in Your State" panel, moderated by conference committee member Thomas Holder.

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Partners Doug Bennett and Drew Timmons and associate Dan Kingsley will be speaking at the 2018 Atlanta RIMS Educational Conference held on Feb. 22 - 23, 2018. The annual conference is the largest gathering of risk management professionals throughout the Atlanta region.

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The Swift Currie Breakfast Club invites you to join our attorneys and Dr. Kevin Stevenson of Optim Neurosurgery for a breakfast seminar on February 8, 2018. "Deciphering the Medical Terminology in Spinal Injury Claims" will help you hash out and unscramble the medical terms throwing everyone for a (froot) loop so you can turn your claims sunny side up!

Associate Dan Kingsley will present a webcast titled, "Slip and Fall - What Happens if Someone is Hurt in Your Facility." for the Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta on January 17 at 10:00 a.m.

For more information, please visit the Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta website.

On Thursday, Dec. 14, from 1-2 p.m. EST, attorneys Katherine Jensen and Robert Smith will go back to basics and present a webinar encompassing a brief review of common issues faced in workers' compensation claims.

Christy Maple, Rebecca Strickland and Alex Mikhalevsky are presenting Phase 3 of a three-part webinar series on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 1-2 p.m. EST. They will be presenting "Rapid Fire Review of Common Policy Exclusions."

On Dec. 5 and 6, 2017, partner Anandhi Rajan and associate Crystal McElrath will speak at the National Business Institute's (NBI) Guide to Human Resource Laws in the Workplace Seminar in Atlanta, GA. The two-day event will "examine to most pressing issues in human resources" and leave attendees "fully prepared to act in the best interests of employers and employees."

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Swift Currie attorney Ashley Alfonso has been asked to speak at the upcoming NBI Insurance Bad Faith "Set Up" seminar on Friday, Dec. 1, in Atlanta, GA. She will be addressing the topic of "Proper Investigation & Documentation."

"Scrap the App...We Have An Attorney For That!"

You are invited to join us on Friday, November 3, as our attorneys discuss emerging trends and strategies in property, coverage and casualty insurance litigation. Registration for the event begins at 8:45 am and is being held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

This program is free to attendees, includes a complimentary lunch and has been approved for 5 CE hours (2 p/c and 3 ethics hours) by the GA Department of Insurance.

NEED 15 CE HOURS!!...This seminar is for you.

Join Swift Currie at this year's annual workers' compensation client seminar. "Dialing Up the Classics Telethon" will be held on Friday, September 29, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Attendees to this free program should include those in the insurance industry, risk management, human resources, safety, or related field. A complimentary lunch will be provided.

This seminar has been approved for a total of 15 CE hours (3 ethics and 12 p&c) by the Georgia Department of Insurance.

**Important CE Information -- Seminar attendance AND a passing grade on the final exam, to be given at end of the seminar, are both required to receive all 15 hours.

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Melissa Segel and Rebecca Strickland will be speaking at the 2017 International Association of Special Investigation Units (IASIU) seminar Sept.10-13. They will be speaking on "Litigating Third Party Personal Injury Cases with Litigation Funding Companies Involved."

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Crystal McElrath and Blake Staten will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, July 18, from 1-2 pm EST to discuss "Is That REALLY An Accident?"

This program will offer 1 Georgia CE hours for adjusters (pending approval) by the Georgia Department of Insurance.

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Ashley D. Alfonso will be speaking at the National Business Institute seminar on June 27, 2017. She will be speaking on "Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law - Made Simple" discussing motorist coverage and guidelines. The seminar will be in Atlanta, Georgia, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Swift Currie partner Roger Harris has been asked to present at the American Conference Institute's 16th Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims being held June 26-27 at The Union League of Philadelphia. Mr. Harris will be speaking on "Electronic Discovery, Health Records and the Associated Liability Issues."

Jessica Phillips and Rebecca Strickland will be presenting part one of a three-part webinar series on Thursday, June 8, from 1-2 pm EST. They will be presenting on "Dealing with Damages."

Crystal McElrath will once again be speaking at the Nonprofit Risk Management Annual Risk Summit taking place September 17-19 at the Lowes in Philadelphia. This year her presentation will address "Less Polaroids And Snap Filters, More Composition And Development: What Darkroom Photography Can Teach Us About Crisis Communications And Legal Position Statements."