DoubleTree Suites - Southcenter
Wednesday, November 5th, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 6th, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Join us for WSIA’s 2025 Legal Issues Workshop to stay ahead of the fast-changing workers’ comp landscape. Over two days, you’ll gain practical insights on appeals, case law, benefit changes, mental health claims, AI in practice, and more—equipping you with the tools and strategies to navigate legal challenges with confidence and anticipate what’s coming next.
Planned Topics Include:
Day 1
- Understanding the Appeals Process at the BIIA & Superior Court
- Meet the New SI Program Manager
- Meet the New Ombudsman
- Tech Tools & Traps for Legal Teams in WC
- Case Law Update
- Pro-Active Penalties to Manage Claims
- Benefit Rates Update
Day 2
- Mental Health Claims
- Best Practices in Claim Handling
- LEP Policy & Application
- AI in Workers' Comp
- Good Faith & Fair Dealing
- Legislation Update
- Panel Discussion of Experts Summarizing the Workshop
Workshop Leaders:
Chris Bishop, Wallace Mann Capener Bishop & Debney
Shawna Fruin, Reinisch Wilson PC
Ryan Miller, Hall & Miller
Invited Speakers Include:
Bob Battles, Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals
Stephanie Scheurich, Department of Labor & Industries
Ciara High, Department of Labor & Industries
Anita Booker-Hay, Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals
Kelly Myers, Gress Clark Young & Schepper
Jennifer Jutte, Department of Labor & Industries
Aurora Levinson, Reinisch Wilson
Elyse Waters, SBH Legal
Sarah Cohen, SBH Legal
Kris Tefft, WSIA
Sanjeev Batta, Gardiant
Heather Breiman, CorVel
Krishna Balasubramani, SBH Legal
New for 2025: Legal Workshop Sponsors & Exhibitors
As this is our only in-person event of the year other than the Annual Conference in May, we are opening up opportunities to community members to interact with attendees as sponsors and exhibitors. Click the button to take a look at package options and benefits, and contact Kari to reserve your opportunity.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Venue & Hotel Information
DoubleTree Suites
16500 Southcenter Pkwy
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 575-8220
A limited number of rooms have been reserved for overnight attendees. The WSIA group rate is $149 per night for single/double occupancy. Must book prior to Tuesday October 21, 2025 to receive the group rate.
Continuing Education Credits
WWCP — 12 credits awarded
DLI Certified Claims Administrator CEU Credits – applied for
Washington State Bar Association CLE- applied for
SHRM - 12 credits awarded
Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance to use in submitting continuing education credits.
Pricing
WSIA Members - $529
Non-members - $789 (Not a member? Click here to join today!)
**As of October 1, 2 025, WSIA is required by state law to collect Washington retail sales taxes on registrations for live presentations, such as webinars and in-person events, as well as recorded video content.
Full breakfast and lunch included both days
Cancellation Information
No credit and/or refund will be given for cancellations made after October 29, 2025.