Legal19

Legal Issues Workshop 2025

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.

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



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.


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!)

Full breakfast and lunch included both days

Cancellation Information

No credit and/or refund will be given for cancellations made after October 29, 2025.