The annual workers' compensation seminar features staples like case law and legislative updates
as well as topics on ethics, medical subjects, wellness and updates from the ICA.
Day 1 - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
| Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. |
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| Breaks 2:00 p.m. & 4:15 p.m. | |
| 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Case Law/Legislative Update |
| Legislative: Mark Kendall, CopperPoint Insurance Companies | |
| Laura Clymer, Clymer Legal PLLC |
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| Case Law: Javier Grajeda, Grajeda Weinstein | |
| David Lundmark, Lundmark, Barberich, LaMont & Puig, PC | |
| 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. | How a Law is Enacted |
| Emily Rice, B3 Strategies | |
| Barry Aarons, The Aarons Company LLC | |
| 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. | Ethics Game Show |
| Lynda Shely, Rosing Pott & Strohbehn | |
| 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| Judicial Breakout: Hon. Paula Eaton, Industrial Commission of Arizona | |
| Defense Breakout: Kirk Barberich, Lundmark, Barberich, LaMont & Puig, PC | |
| Claimant's Breakout: Laura Clymer, Clymer Legal PLLC |
Total Hours: 5 CLE hours, including 1 Ethics. Specialization: 5 Workers' Comp
Day 2 - Thursday, September 18, 2025
| Breakfast 7:45 - 8:45 a.m. | |
| Breaks 9:45 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | |
| Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | |
| 8:00 – 8:15 a.m. | Overview of section bylaw changes (no CLE credit) |
| 8:15 – 9:45 a.m. | Psychological Autopsies |
| Dr. Erin Nelson, Forensic & Clinical Psychology | |
| 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Prosthetics, AI, and Robotics |
| Dr. Randy Whiteside, Randy Whiteside Prosthetics | |
| Andrew Bottrell, Patient Perspective | |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch – either on your own or section lunch (separated ticketed event) |
| 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | AMA Guides Updates |
| Dr. Robert Waldrop, HonorHealth | |
| 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Neurological Testing Focused on Traumatic Brain Injuries |
| Dr. Luay Shayya, Neurology Consultants of Arizona | |
| Dr. Frederick Strobl, Neurologist | |
| 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Case Law Update and Legislative Review |
| Case Law: Rob Forman, Dix & Forman PC | |
| R. Todd Lundmark, Lundmark, Barberich, La Mont & Puig PC | |
| Legislative: Diana Ezrre Robles, Snow Carpio & Weekley PLC | |
| Mark Kendall, CopperPoint Insurance Companies | |
| 3:15 – 5:15 p.m. | Panel Discussion with Current and Former Supreme Court Justices |
| Chief Justice Ann Scott Timmer, Supreme Court of Arizona | |
| Justice Maria Elena Cruz, Supreme Court of Arizona | |
| Thomas Zlaket, Thomas A. Zlaket PLLC; Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Arizona |
Total Hours: 7 CLE hours, including 1 Ethics. Specialization: 7 Workers' Comp, 4 Personal Injury
Day 3 - Friday, September 19, 2025
| Breakfast 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. | |
| Break 10:30 a.m. | |
| 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. | ICA Update |
| Gaetano Testini, Director, Industrial Commission of Arizona | |
| Afshan Peimani, Chief Legal Counsel, Industrial Commission of Arizona | |
| Ruby Tate, Claims Manager, Industrial Commission of Arizona | |
| 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. | Wellness Tools and Workshop for Legal Professionals |
| Matthew Schmidt, Schmidt Sethi & Akmajian |
Total Hours: 3 CLE hours, including 1 Ethics. Specialization: 3 Workers' Comp
Want to attend all three days? Register for all three days and save $45!
Conference Co-Chairs
David Lundmark, Lundmark, Barberich, LaMont & Puig, PC
Nathan Zollinger, Matt Fendon Law Group
Need a room?
Conference registration is separate from hotel accommodations.
To book your hotel room at the Hilton Sedona Bell Rock Resort, click here: State Bar of Arizona Booking Link
For more information on hotel reservations and location, please visit: azbar.org/workerscomp
The group rate discount ends August 17th or when the room block is full, whichever comes first.
The State Bar negotiated rates of $240 per night for single/ double occupancy rooms. Additional charge of $10 per night for each additional occupant.
Rooms also subject to an additional $25 charge per room, per night, plus applicable state and local tax, that will be posted to all guest rooms to cover the following items, services and/or amenities (which are subject to change without notice): basic Wi-Fi internet access in the guestrooms and lobby, for up to two devices; Access to the Sedona Athletic Club for up to two guests, including unlimited daily exercise classes; 1-hr Pickleball Court use with paddles; Daily eforea spa access, including 15% discount on signature eforea spa services for up to two services; 10% discount on golf shop merchandise at the Sedona Golf Resort, including one-time putting green access with putter and balls; Unlimited local and 800 telephone access; Use of guest laundry facilities.
Overnight Parking: There will be a $5 charge plus tax per car, per day (subject to change) to all registered guests with a vehicle.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be in writing and faxed to the CLE department at (602) 271-4930 or email registrations@staff.azbar.org and include the word “Cancel” in the subject line. Cancellations must be submitted by 11:59 pm on September 8, 2025. You may choose to receive (1) a voucher in the amount of 100% of the seminar fee paid, good at most upcoming State Bar of Arizona CLE seminars; OR (2) a refund of the seminar fee paid, minus a $50 administrative fee.
Note: No refunds or vouchers will be given for cancellations made after 11:59 PM on September 8, 2025.
Last-minute registrations will only be accepted by telephone up until 48 hours prior to the program.
Policies may change at any time, to view the most recent seminar policies, including cancellation information visit us online at: www.azbar.org/cle.
To make accommodations for disabilities or diet restrictions, please call 520-623-9944.
Want to be a sponsor?
Contact Sam.Tisdale@staff.azbar.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities for this conference and other great AZCLE® programs.