ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
Tentative Agenda
Sunday, October 19, 2025
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration Open
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Exhibitor Hall Open
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Brunch with Exhibitors
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11:15 am – 12:00 pm Opening Remarks and Welcome
Dewana Looper, Esq., President, SCWCEA, Atkins Law Firm, Columbia, SC
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm 2025 Inspiration Award sponsored by Ametros
Chairman Scott Beck, Esq., SC Workers’ Compensation Commission, Columbia, SC
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Advancing Joint Replacement
Dr. Max Gehrman, OrthoSC
Dr. Peter Ramsey, OrthoSC
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Networking Break
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm The Future of Burn Injury Treatment: What Workers’ Comp Professionals Need to Know
Dr. Steven Kahn, Medical University of South Carolina
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Networking Break - sponsored by Lind Psychological Associates
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3:30 pm – 4:30 pm The AI Advantage: From Bytes to Benefits in Workers' Comp
Michael Petrie, Webutation, Inc.
Negar Matian, Matian Law group
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5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Kids’ Chance Silent Auction Reception - Donate and item
Monday, October 20, 2025
8:00 am Complimentary Embassy Suites Breakfast
8:00 am – 1:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open - Gourmet Coffee Bar - sponsored by Lee Injury Law
8:00 am – 1:00 pm Registration Open
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8:30 am – 9:30 am Sustainable High Performance: How to Bring Your Best When Stress is High & Morale is Hard
KEYNOTE: Darryll Stinson, Former D1 Athlete, Professional Speaker
9:30 am – 9:45 am Networking Break - sponsored by Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, Pa
9:40 am – 3:45 pm Workers’ Comp Academy
9:45 am – 1:00 pm Professional Tracks
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2:00 pm Optional Activities
Ronald J. Jebailey Fishing Rodeo - 12 slots available. leave from lobby at noon
Join us for the Ronald J. Jebailey Fishing Rodeo —a half-day fishing adventure with limited spots available! Your registration includes
all fishing gear, bait, lunch, beverages, and plenty of laughs with a great group. Don’t miss this fun and memorable outing on the water!
Bourbon Tasting with Commissioner Beck - Limited seating.
Join Commissioner Scott Beck for an exclusive bourbon tasting experience featuring a curated selection of rare and limited-edition
bourbons. Enjoy snacks in a relaxed setting while networking with fellow attendees. This unique event promises top-shelf flavor and great conversation—don’t miss it!
9:00 pm – 12:00 pm Reception & Dance sponsored by Bell Legal and NCCI
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025
8:00 am – 9:00 am Complimentary Embassy Suites Breakfast
8:30 am – 11:30 am Exhibit Hall Open
8:30 am – 9:15 am The Future Workforce: Preparing for a New Generation of Employees
Darcy Alexander, The Rehab Center
Robert Gruber, Clement Rivers
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9:15 am – 10:00 am Overcoming Burnout
Dr. Nicholas Lind, Lind Psychological Associates
Dr. Monica Wright, Lind Psychological Associates
10:00 am – 10:30 am Next-Gen Medications: What’s New in Pharmaceutical Treatment
Paige Bowling, Corporate Pharmacy Services
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10:30 am – 11:00 am Networking Break
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Navigating Change: Essential Medicare Updates Impacting Workers’ Comp
Madison Hammel, Ringler
Daniel Hayes, Hayes Law Firm
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Update from the SC Workers' Compensation Commission
Commissioners from the SC Workers' Compensation Commission, Columbia, SC
Gary M. Cannon, Executive Director, SC Workers' Compensation Commission, Columbia, SC
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12:30 pm Closing Remarks
Dewana Looper, Esq., President, SCWCEA, Atkins Law Firm, Columbia, SC
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12:30 pm Annual Business Meeting
Election of 2025 Board of Directors
ADJUSTERS
Tactical Communication: Navigating Challenging Attorney Interactions in Workers’ Comp
Gibbs Leaphart, Robinson Gray
Colleen Motley, SC Association of Counties
Peter Leventis, Smith Born Leventis & Vega
Combined session with Nurse Case Managers
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Q&A With the Commissioners from the SC Workers’ Compensation Commission
Combined session with Nurse Case Managers
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Networking Break
sponsored by Surry Insurance
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Case Law in Focus: Key Legal Shifts Impacting Workers’ Comp Attorneys
Amity Edmonds, Gallivan White Boyd
Calvin Harmon, Harmon Law
Breakout #1
9:45am - 10:45am
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Breakout #2
10:45am-11:45am
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11:45am - 12:00pm
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Breakout #3
12:00pm-1:00pm
ATTORNEYS
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Practical Tips for Avoiding Ethical Issues
When Using Generative AI in Workers Compensation Practice
Barbara Seymour, Clawson & Staubes LLC
*Ethics hour
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​Case Law in Focus: Key Legal Shifts Impacting Workers’ Comp Attorneys
Amity Edmonds, Gallivan White Boyd
Calvin Harmon, Harmon Law
Networking Break
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Q&A With the Commissioners from the SC Workers’ Compensation Commission
Attorneys practicing less than 12 years will meet with Commissioners from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Attorneys practicing more than 12 years will meet with Commissioners from 12::30 pm to 1:00 pm
NURSE CASE MANAGERS
Tactical Communication: Navigating Challenging Attorney Interactions in Workers’ Comp
Grady Beard, Robinson Gray
Colleen Motley, SC Association of Counties
Peter Leventis, Smith Born Leventis & Vega
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Combined session with Adjusters
Q&A With the Commissioners from the SC Workers’ Compensation Commission
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Combined session with Nurse Case Managers
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Networking Break
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Overcoming Barriers: Addressing Delays in Care Coordination with Adjusters
Larisa Benson, SC State Accident Fund
EMPLOYERS/SAFETY/
HUMAN RESOURCES
Q&A With the Commissioners from the SC Workers’ Compensation Commission
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​Trolls, Truths & AI: Navigating the muddy waters of social media investigations
Michael Petrie, Webutation, Inc.
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Networking Break
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​OSHA Recordkeeping Reboot
Angela Baldwin, Division of SC OSHA
SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
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