DoubleTree Suites - Southcenter
Wednesday, November 4th, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 5th, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Join us for WSIA’s 2026 Legal Issues Workshop to stay ahead of the fast-changing workers’ comp landscape. Covering everything from IME strategy and BIIA evidence to occupational disease claims, vocational issues, and the legislative changes reshaping WA workers' comp in 2026. Whether you're defending claims, advising employers, or trying to stay ahead of L&I policy shifts, this workshop delivers the case law, tactics, and inside perspective you need heading into next year.
Planned Topics Include:
Day 1
- WA Workers' Comp: Year in Review
- Why Employers Lose Winnable Cases
- Winning at Trial and on Appeal: Superior Court Strategy
- The IME Playbook
- Proper & Necessary Medical Treatment
- Legislative Update
Day 2
- Practical Evidence at the BIIA
- Vocational Issues in 2026
- Tricky Occupational Disease Claims
- LNI Policy Updates
Workshop Leaders:
Chris Bishop, Wallace Mann Capener Bishop & Debney
Shawna Fruin, Reinisch Wilson PC
Ryan Miller, Hall & Miller
Invited Speakers Include:
Stephanie Scheurich, Department of Labor & Industries
Kris Tefft, WSIA
Brad Jones-McCreary, Reinisch Wilson PC
Lawrence Mann, Wallace Mann Capener Bishop & Debney
Lonnie Ladenburg, Eims Tedrow & Ladenburg
Madeline Mahugh, SBH Legal
Joe Urbanski, SBH Legal
Julie Busch, Brightside Vocational Partners
Aurora Levinson, Reinisch Wilson PC
Chris Fender, Reinisch Wilson PC
New for 2026: 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 20, 2026 to receive the group rate.
Continuing Education Credits
WWCP — 12 credits awarded
LNI Certified Claims Administrator CEU Credits – 12 claims management 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 - $549
Non-members - $809 (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 26, 2026.