Ametros was founded with the vision of making healthcare easy for injured individuals that are paying for their medical needs out-of-pocket. Our mission is to help those individuals save money on their ongoing medical expenses, provide them with support, and simplify the process with all the key players in healthcare, including insurers, employers, attorneys, medical providers and Medicare.
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 7 years will meet with Commissioners from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Attorneys practicing more than 7 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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