Why You Should Be There:
- Sharpen Your Skills: Dive deep into essential topics with top-notch continuing education led by local practitioners.
- Get the Inside Scoop: Hear the latest agency-focused updates straight from the source. ️
- Engage with the Bench: Participate in a dynamic judge’s panel— your chance to ask your burning questions!
- Network Like a Pro: Reconnect with colleagues, build valuable connections, and enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow Eighth Circuit practitioners.
- Fayetteville Fun: Explore the vibrant city of Fayetteville—from its renowned craft beer scene to its stunning scenery, there’s something for everyone! ️
Space is limited, so don’t miss out!
Venue: The Graduate Hotel
70 N East Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701 United States
Pricing
Non Profit
Sustaining
Regular
Non Member
Agenda
Thursday, November 7
*all times shown are Central Time
7:00—8:00 am—Breakfast/networking and opening remarks by Meghan Gallo
8:00—9:00 am—Nuts and Bolts Panel, Julie Burkett, Meghan Gallo, John Lander, Ashley Loy, Marcus Vaden, and moderated by James Colwell
9:00—10:00 am—Policy and Advocacy Updates, NOSSCR CEO David Camp
10:00—10:15 am—Break
10:15—11:15 am—Attacking Social Security Transferability Evaluations, Hudson Ellis, Eric Buchanan and Associates presented virtually
11:15—11:45 am—Harnessing Governmental Vocational Data: A Fast-Paced Demonstration, Meghan Gallo, Gallo Cazort & Co.
11:45—12:45 pm—Lunch sponsored by Brown, Curry, & Duggan
12:45—1:45 pm—Social Security and the American Labor Market, Jon Dubin, Rutgers Law School presented virtually
1:45—2:45 pm—Prepopulated Poppycock: Sanitizing Claims from Canned CEs, Kyle Sciolaro, BurnettDriskill
2:45—3:00 pm—Break
3:00—4:00 pm—ERISA and LTD Basics, Hudson Ellis, Eric Buchanan and Associates presented virtually
4:00—5:00 pm—Ethics and AI, Nick Coleman, Coleman Law Firm Closing remarks by Meghan Gallo
5:00-7:00 pm—Happy Hour sponsored by The Federal Appeals Firm in the Glenn Campbell Room
Friday, November 8
*all times shown are Central Time
7:00—8:00 am—Breakfast/networking and opening remarks by Meghan Gallo
8:00—8:45 am—Perspective of an Administrative Law Judge, ALJ Don Curdie presented virtually
8:45—10:00 am—Judicial Magistrate Panel, Honorable Christy D. Comstock, Magistrate Judge, and Honorable Mark E. Ford, Magistrate Judge, United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
10:00—10:15 am—Break
10:15—11:15 am—Updates from SSA, ACALJ Jay Ortis
11:15—12:00 pm—Hospital Super Bugs, Dr. Daniel Young, Infectious Disease Specialists of NWA
12:00—12:45 pm—Lunch sponsored by the Eighth Circuit Conference Committee
12:45—1:45 pm—Screening and Consideration for Circuit Appeals, E. Gregory Wallace, Campbell University School of Law
1:45—2:45 pm—Attorney Wellness, Tyler Coe presented virtually
2:45—3:00 pm—Break
3:00—3:45 pm—Case Law Updates, Wes Kappelman, Kappelman Law Firm
3:45—4:45 pm—SSA Trivia, Julie Burkett, Burkett Law Firm Closing remarks by Meghan Gallo
Sponsors
Welcome
Lunch
Friend of NOSSCR
Happy Hour
CLE Information
Attendees will be able to earn up 11 60-minute credits hours, including 1 ethics credit and one mental heath/wellness credit. Attorneys who belong to a 50-minute credit hour state can earn up to 13.5 credit hours, including 1.2 ethics credits and 1.2 mental health/wellness credits. The total number of credit hours an attorney can earn is subject to approval by each state’s MCLE board. For information about your state’s specific approval please email alyssa.pimentel@nosscr.org.
CLE reporting information will be collected through a web form sent out at the end of the conference. This webform will include a downloadable certificate of attendance for those who belong to a self-reporting state. Please fill out and complete the webform by November 25th.
Still not sure the Eighth Circuit Conference is for you? Email us at nosscr@nosscr.org with any questions!
