Speaker Biographies

Christopher T. Bauer, MSN, AGACNP-BC, is an experienced clinician and educator whose professional background in the care of patients from a diverse background ranging from large urban academic centers to rural community health systems. His clinical career includes extensive practice in emergency care, critical care, nephrology, and flight/critical care transport. Bauer currently serves as a Clinical Instructor of Nursing at DeSales University, where he teaches across undergraduate and graduate programs. Prior to his transition to academia, he practiced as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in both intensive care and nephrology service lines. His earlier clinical foundation includes several years as a critical care transport and flight nurse, where he also held roles in staff education, clinical orientation, and quality initiatives. Bauer is presently pursuing a Master of Science in Business Analytics, with a focused interest in artificial intelligence, predictive modeling, and the integration of advanced data tools into clinical decision-making and health care operations. His combination of frontline clinical experience and data-driven inquiry provides a unique perspective on the opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations surrounding the adoption of AI in health care practice.

Judge Audrey Beach was appointed a Workers’ Compensation Judge in 1995 and served in Lehigh and Northampton Counties until her reassignment to the Philadelphia Office of Adjudication in May 2014. She received her Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in Boston and was subsequently employed as staff counsel for the PMA Group in its Allentown field office. As the sole staff counsel in Allentown, she was responsible for the office’s small claims and workers’ compensation litigation. In 1991, Judge Beach became the supervising workers’ compensation attorney for Post and Schell, P.C., in its Allentown office. Judge Beach supervised three associates and litigated her own cases in five counties from Petition stage through appeals to the Commonwealth Court. She has appeared several times on the television law show Law Journal and has served on numerous panels and participated in many symposia pertaining to Workers’ Compensation law and procedure. Judge Beach has lectured on behalf of county bar associations and for other private organizations for the last 30 years. In addition to her regular duties, Judge Beach has conducted thousands of voluntary mediations in Philadelphia County and Delaware County. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Council of Mediators and served as past co-chair of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association.

Gillian Beauchamp, MD is vice chair for Education and Community Engagement, and core faculty for the Emergency Medicine Residency and Medical Toxicology Fellowship at Jefferson Health Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania. She is an associate professor at University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and adjunct clinical associate professor of Emergency Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. She is an editorial board member of Toxicology Communications, and of Journal of Medical Toxicology, and is the host for the podcast Tox in Ten: ACMT Highlights. She attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine for her MD. She trained at the University of Cincinnati Emergency Medicine residency and Oregon Health and Sciences University Toxicology fellowship, and is board-certified in emergency medicine, medical toxicology and addiction medicine. 

Judge Lawrence Beck has been a Workers’ Compensation Judge in Philadelphia since 2012. Prior to his appointment, he represented primarily public and private employers, carriers, and third-party administrators in workers’ compensation matters after receiving his BA from Elizabethtown College in 1994 and his JD from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1997. Judge Beck has authored and co-authored numerous articles for The Legal Intelligencer and taught and prepared materials for continuing legal education seminars on the subject of workers’ compensation for the Office of Adjudication, the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Bench-Bar Conference, and for state and county bar associations. He has presented at the Legal Updates session for the Pennsylvania WC Conference since 2024.

Alexis Berg-Townsend, Esq., is the head of the Workers’ Compensation department at Cohen, Feeley, Altemose and Rambo, P.C., located in the Lehigh Valley. Berg is deeply passionate about advocating for injured workers and is committed to securing the full benefits her clients deserve under Pennsylvania law. Berg earned her Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, from Tiffin University in 2003 and her Juris Doctor from Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law in 2006. For nearly 19 years, her practice has been devoted exclusively to representing injured workers in Pennsylvania workers’ compensation matters. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Lehigh County Bar Association and is chair of its Workers’ Compensation Committee. Since 2014, Berg has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court as a Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist and has served on the statewide Certification Committee since 2020. Berg has been recognized by Best Lawyers® for Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants and has been selected to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers since 2022. She was also named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star annually from 2014 through 2017. Her honors include the 2016 Tiffin University Alumni Award, the 2017 Lehigh Valley Business Forty Under 40 Award, the 2019 “Labor Partner of the Year” Award from the AFL-CIO Lehigh Valley Labor Council, the 2022 Women of Influence Award, and inclusion on the 2023 Lehigh Valley Business Power List. A frequent presenter, Berg has led seminars on workers’ compensation law for Penn State University, the Labor School, chambers of commerce, and numerous local union organizations. In 2021, she played a key role in Peters v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board, a unanimous Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision protecting the rights of traveling employees.

Judge Carl Bienias has been a Workers’ Compensation Judge in Williamsport since 2025. He currently hears petitions arising in Lycoming, Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Union, and Tioga counties. Judge Bienias also serves as a Hearing Officer presiding over 1610 cases throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Prior to becoming a Workers’ Compensation Judge, Judge Bienias litigated cases arising under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act for a large defense firm. Judge Bienias obtained his B.A. in Business Administration with a minor in Political Science from King's College in 2010 and his J.D. from the Widener University School of Law in 2013.

Edward R. Carpenter Jr. is a 1979 graduate of Villanova University, cum laude, with a B.A. in History. Thereafter, he attended Delaware Law School of Widener University where he received his Juris Doctor in 1982. Upon graduation from law school, he entered practice in Media, Pennsylvania where he handled insurance defense cases with an emphasis on workers’ compensation. His practice became more focused, and currently he specializes in the handling of the defense of workers’ compensation cases on behalf of employers, insurance companies, and self-insured administrators. Carpenter is a frequent lecturer on a variety of topics related to workers' compensation matters and has been a presenter at the Pennsylvania Bureau of Worker’s Compensation Annual Conference since 2009. Carpenter is a former executive board member for the Philadelphia Workers' Compensation Claim Association, where he served as Editor for the organization’s publication, “The Newsletter.” Carpenter also served as the co-editor of the Pennsylvania Defense Institute’s publication, PDI News and maintains his membership in the Pennsylvania Defense Institute. Carpenter is also a member of the Pennsylvania and Delaware County Bar Associations and has previously served on the workers’ compensation committee for the Delaware County Bar Association. Carpenter enjoys an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer every year since 2007. Carpenter is member of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Coalition, formally the Pennsylvania Self-Insured Association. Carpenter is also a former member of the Insurance Society of Philadelphia where he has participated in the organization and presentation of programs dealing with workers' compensation issues.

John V. Cattie, Jr. is the Managing Member of Cattie and Gonzalez, PLLC. His law firm resolves health care liens, provides legal advice about compliance with federal laws such as the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, and protects claimants’ future access to Medicare and Medicaid benefits when resolving workers’ compensation, auto, liability insurance, or no-fault insurance claims involving bodily injuries. Cattie started in the health care subrogation space with Garretson Resolution Group (Garretson) in 2008, building out its Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) group from the ground up. Over time, Cattie recognized that clients preferred to work with lawyers providing legal advice instead of vendors who cannot provide legal advice. To provide clients with a higher level of service and advice, he left Garretson and launched his law firm in 2016. Today, Cattie works with clients on single event and mass tort cases nationwide to verify, resolve, and satisfy reimbursement obligations associated with Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Prescription Drug, Medicaid, Veterans’ Administration (VA), Tricare, ERISA, and other insurance plans which assert reimbursement rights for medical expenses. Cattie also helps protect a claimant’s future access to Medicare and Medicaid benefits. Cattie has reviewed over 20,000 distinct fact patterns for Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) purposes. Multiple federal and state courts cite his analysis favorably. Cattie is a frequent speaker at CLE and CE events around the country and has written extensively about health care subrogation in the Medicare Secondary Payer context. Cattie received his BA from the University of North Carolina and his JD/MBA from Villanova University.

Kevin Chambers is the Area Director for the Harrisburg Area Office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) beginning in August 2020. The Harrisburg Area Office oversees compliance assistance and enforcement under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 for 14 counties in Southcentral Pennsylvania. After a decade-long tenure with the Department of Defense, Kevin joined OSHA’s Allentown Area Office in 2008 initially as a Compliance Safety and Health Officer and then, later, as an Assistant Area Director. Additionally, he served in the U.S. Air Force, retiring from the Pennsylvania Air National Guard after a 23-year career. Kevin also serves as part-time faculty for the Department of Safety Sciences at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Kevin holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University. 

Kelli Chapman, CPCU, Vice President of Claims joined Eastern Alliance Insurance Group, located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1999 as a Senior Claim Representative and worked in many roles over the years before being named Vice President of Claims in 2022. Prior to joining Eastern, she worked at the PMA Insurance Group. Kelli has over 30 years of experience in workers' compensation claims management. She earned a degree in Psychology from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va. and obtained her CPCU designation in 2000. In 2020, she became a member of PRA’s (Eastern’s parent company) inaugural Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council. She has served on the Bureau’s planning committee since 2023.

Thomas W. Cleary joined the Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau (PCRB) and the Delaware Compensation Rating Bureau (DCRB) in July 2022 and currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He is responsible for overseeing daily operations and ensuring the effective delivery of the organizations’ core services. Cleary brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in commercial and workers’ compensation insurance. Before joining PCRB and DCRB, Cleary served as an executive consultant to property and casualty insurers, advising senior leaders on growth strategy, operational improvement, and technology modernization. His clients included state funds, self-insured groups, Insurtechs, and national carriers. He previously held senior roles including Vice President of Commercial Insurance Operations at Farmers Insurance Group, where he led underwriting, premium audit, and loss control for $2.7 billion in written premium. He also served as President and CEO of Robson Forensic and as Executive Vice President and COO of Chesapeake Employers Insurance Company. Earlier in his career, Cleary held leadership positions with the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) and ISO, overseeing regional operations, rating, and regulatory affairs. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Connecticut and an MBA from Pepperdine University.

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Dr. Connor joined Northeast Rehab in August 2016. He received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from The Pennsylvania State University and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia where he was Chief Resident and awarded Resident Teacher of the Year in 2015. He then went on to complete an Interventional Pain Medicine Fellowship at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire. Dr. Connor is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and in the sub-specialty of Pain Medicine. Dr. Connor provides comprehensive, non-operative spine and musculoskeletal care. He performs fluoroscopically-guided spine injections, and advanced minimally invasive procedures such as radiofrequency ablation and spinal cord stimulation. He also has a special interest in the utilization of both ultrasound and regenerative medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of various neuromuscular conditions.

Jared Cunningham is the Director of Operations for Hoover Rehabilitation Services, Inc. and has over 12 years of experience in the workers’ compensation managed care industry, specializing in the design, oversight, and optimization of complex medical cost containment programs. Throughout his career, he has led multidisciplinary teams responsible for delivering technology-driven solutions across workers’ compensation medical bill review as well as pharmacy benefit and ancillary service management. Cunningham brings a deep understanding of state-specific workers’ compensation regulations and reimbursement methodologies, ensuring operational accuracy while maintaining alignment with statutory and contractual requirements. His work bridges regulatory compliance with system design, allowing organizations to translate complex rules into efficient, automated workflows. As an operational leader, Cunningham has played a key role in technology integration initiatives, partnering with internal stakeholders and external vendors to implement and enhance claims, repricing, and payment platforms. His background enables him to evaluate both operational impact and technical feasibility, helping organizations modernize legacy processes while maintaining continuity and data integrity. Jared holds a Master of Science in Information Systems, which informs his analytical and systems-oriented approach to operations management. He applies this foundation to process improvement, data-driven decision-making, and the strategic use of technology to improve accuracy, turnaround time, and scalability.

Nariman P. Dastur is an attorney with Carpenter, McCadden and Lane in Wexford, Pa.. He is an active member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Section having served as its Chair for the 2021-22 term. He has also served as a Proofer/Editor for their Workers' Compensation newsletter since 2002. In addition, he is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, serving on their Workers’ Compensation Section Counsel including as Chair for the 2009-2010 term. Dastur received his B.A. from Westminster College and his J.D. from Case Western University School of Law. His practice is devoted exclusively to workers’ compensation litigation. He was among the first to be certified as a workers’ compensation specialist in Pennsylvania, having met the requirements and passing a comprehensive exam in 2013. In 2020, he was elected a Fellow of the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers. Dastur is a frequent course planner and lecturer for PBI including its Fall Section Meeting, Tough Problems in Workers’ Compensation and Handling the Workers’ Compensation programs. Dastur has also served on the Board of Directors of Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania since 2016.

Judge Jaclyn Day was appointed as a Workers’ Compensation Judge in July 2025 and is assigned to the Uniontown office. Prior to her appointment, Judge Day was an Assistant Counsel within the Office of Chief Counsel at the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (L&I), where she represented the Uninsured Employers Guaranty Fund, Self-Insurance Guaranty Fund, Subsequent Injury Fund and Supersedeas Fund. Judge Day received a B.A. in Corporate Communications from Robert Morris University, as well as a J.D. and Certificate in Administrative and Constitutional Law from Widener University Commonwealth Law School.

Vito DeLuca is a private practice attorney who also serves as Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and First Assistant Solicitor for Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. He is the co-founder of Swif7Edge, a technology consulting and staffing firm focused on AI and cybersecurity. Vito regularly consults and speaks on the responsible and ethical use of AI solutions in government and business. He holds a J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, an M.B.A. from Cornell University, and a B.S. in Accounting from King’s College. He is currently completing graduate degrees in Cybersecurity at New York University and Artificial Intelligence at George Washington University. He also completed an intensive AI, machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing bootcamp at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), further strengthening his expertise in emerging AI technologies and applications.

Bill Dempsey serves as the Executive Director of Program Development at Northeast Rehab, an independent multi-specialty physician group. Bill manages a wide range of services, including outpatient physician care, medical-legal services, and ancillary care service lines. He also leads marketing efforts, coordinates professional education programs, and manages government affairs. Bill's expertise in program development, branding, and statewide promotion highlights his contributions to health care innovation and advocacy.

Joseph DeRita, Esq. serves as a Workers’ Compensation Judge in the WCOA Malvern office handling adjudications and mediations in Chester, Lehigh, Berks and Lancaster counties. From 2018 to 2024, he served as the Director of the Workers’ Compensation Office of Adjudication, leading the transition from an exclusively in-person practice of law to today’s predominantly virtual practice. Prior to that appointment, he served as Workers’ Compensation Judge at the Allentown hearing office adjudicating and mediating cases in Allentown, Easton and Doylestown. Before embarking on public service, he represented injured workers for 28 years as a partner at the firm of Shor, Levin and DeRita, PC in Jenkintown and later as a sole practitioner. He graduated from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia with a B.A. in Industrial Relations in 1983. He earned his J.D. from Widener University School of Law in 1987, and an LL.M. in trial advocacy from the Temple University Beasley School of Law in 2005 where he earned the Faculty Achievement Award. He chaired the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers (Pennsylvania Association for Justice) from 1997-1998. He co-chaired the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association in 2002 and served on its Executive Committee from 2001-2003. He earned the Workers’ Compensation Law Certified Specialist designation in 2013 from the PBA Workers’ Compensation Law Section. He served on the WC Conference Planning Committee from 2019-2024 and has been a frequent presenter. He co-chaired the Planning Committee for the annual PBA WC Section Bench/Bar and Practice and Procedure CLE seminars. He was on the executive committee of the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute, a member of the International Association of Industrial Accidents Boards and Commissions (IAIABC) and the National Association of Workers’ Compensation Judiciary. In March 2022, he was inducted into the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers (CWCL).

Christopher DiMeo is a partner with the firm of Carpenter, McCadden and Lane, LLP. He is certified as a specialist in the practice of Workers’ Compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Section on Workers’ Compensation law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court since May 1, 2013, recertified in 2018 and 2023. In addition, Chris held a certification as a Certified Medicare Secondary Payer Professional (CMSP) from 2018 through 2024. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Self-Insurers’ Association (PSIA), the Greater Philadelphia Executive Claims Council (GPECC), CLM and the Delaware County Bar Association. Chris received a B.A. in Political Science from The Pennsylvania State University and his Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law, where he graduated cum laude. Chris has concentrated his legal practice on the representation of employers and insurance carriers in the area of workers’ compensation since 2001.

Neil T. Dombrowski is managing attorney for The Dombrowski Group, PC, which represents employers and insurers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey Workers’ Compensation matters. Dombrowski advises and represents employers and their carriers throughout the Commonwealth. He serves as co-chair of the Pennsylvania Defense Institute’s Workers’ Compensation section. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Philadelphia Bar Association, and Inns of the Court. He has served as a speaker at professional seminars held by the Pennsylvania Defense Institute, at the Pennsylvania Bar Association Fall section meeting, the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation section, the BWC Conference, and presented to the Pa. House Labor and Industry Committee. He routinely provides on-site and virtual presentations to employer and insurance claim professionals. Dombrowski graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, cum laude, in 1983, with a B.A. and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1986. Following his graduation from law school, he served as a regional counsel for the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. He subsequently became a partner at a Center City Philadelphia defense firm before going on to found The Dombrowski Group, PC in 2003. 

Gregory J. Fischer is certified as a specialist in the practice of workers’ compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Section on Workers’ Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Fischer is the head of the workers’ compensation practice group at Summers McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie and Rauch in Pittsburgh, having also previously held that role at Gaitens, Tucceri and Nicholas, where he was a partner. Fischer has over 25 years of experience defending employers and insurers in all aspects of Pennsylvania workers’ compensation litigation. This includes both trial and appellate level work up to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, having primarily focused on this practice throughout his career. He also has experience representing employers and insurers in Federal Black Lung litigation. He was among the first group of attorneys in Pennsylvania to take, and pass, the test for certification as a workers’ compensation specialist in March 2013, and has maintained that certification since. Fischer has served multiple terms as a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Section Council, serving as an at-large member. He is also a member of the planning committee for the 2026 Workers’ Compensation Bureau Conference and has served on the committee since 2015, working with representatives from all facets of the workers’ compensation community to develop the program for the conference. He has also served for several years on the committee for the Workers’ Compensation Section Golf Outing, which is the section’s largest charitable event, benefiting Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania. Fischer is a 2000 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, having also obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1997. He is licensed in both Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and regularly practices workers’ compensation law in both states.   

Gregory W. Fox, Esquire is the Associate General Counsel of J. P. Mascaro and Sons, a fully integrated solid waste services company. As part of his duties, Greg is responsible for Mascaro’s Risk Management and Workers’ Compensation departments, including overseeing in-house and outside claims and legal personnel, working with insurance and vendor partners, coordinating with Safety, Human Resources, and Operations departments, and managing the self-insured workers’ compensation program for the company and its related entities. He is also a member of the Board of Managers of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Coalition, a thought-leader in the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation industry providing information and networking to industry stakeholders and advocating for sensible, sound, and fair Workers’ Compensation laws.

Ted Fricker is a 1998 graduate of Penn State University and has been in the insurance claims world ever since. He has worked as a multi-state, multi-line adjuster during his career handling workers’ compensation, commercial automobile, general liability, and property claims. Ted joined PMA Management Corp. in 2003 where he focused on handling workers’ compensation claims for self-insured employers, captive members and unbundled carrier insureds. From there, he performed various roles of ascending claims responsibility including claims management, account management, sales and program management. Ted’s career path has afforded him broad experience in all facets of claim management conducted within corporate and branch office settings. Ted shares his knowledge as a board member for the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Coalition, an organization that is committed to the protection and improvement of Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation laws and regulations for the various stakeholders involved.

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Lindsay has been a Registered Nurse for more than 13 years. She worked three years in Oncology and nine years in the emergency room. including one year of travel nursing at Hershey Medical Center as a trauma nurse. She has been working as a Registered Nurse Medical Records Examiner for over a year with SWIF.

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Andrew E. Greenberg has extensive litigation experience in commercial, general casualty, and workers' compensation matters and is a recognized authority in the field of Pennsylvania workers' compensation law. He has been an author and lecturer for the American Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, The Legal Intelligencer, The Pennsylvania Law Weekly, the Pennsylvania Defense Institute and the Pennsylvania Self-Insurers' Association. He has been named to Pennsylvania’s Super Lawyers List on multiple occasions. He has served as a regional brief judge for the American Bar Association Law Student Division, "National Appellate Advocacy Competition." In collaboration with the Honorable David B. Torrey, Greenberg is the co-author of the well-recognized Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation: Law and Practice, a four-volume authoritative treatise on Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation law, published and updated annually by Thomson Reuters Publishing. The Fourth Edition of the treatise was published in April 2021. He was a commentator on the "Medical Cost Containment" regulations promulgated pursuant to Act 44 of 1993. He worked with the Workers' Compensation Rules Committee that revised the Special Rules of Practice and Procedure before Judges in 1999-2000 and has consulted for the Bureau of Workers' Compensation on various issues over the years including application of the HIPAA "Privacy Rule" to the administration of Pennsylvania workers' compensation claims.

David Greene counsels employers, insurance companies and third-party administrators on best practices to manage their Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claims and minimize their risk exposure. David works closely with his clients to provide risk management advice and representation in negotiations and in litigation. He successfully advocates for his employer clients in high-value matters before workers’ compensation judges and appellate courts. David understands the industries in which his clients operate, allowing him to better defend their cases and allowing the client to focus on the running of their business rather than their legal woes. David is one of the leading attorneys in the field of Pennsylvania workers’ compensation. He co-authors the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Workers’ Compensation Practice and Procedure manual which is considered the “Bible” for Pennsylvania workers’ compensation and is a speaker at the associated course. Prior to being selected to co-author the manual, David moderated the “Tough Problems in Workers’ Compensation” course for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute for 15 years. David was invited by the Pennsylvania Bar Association to be a member of the Inaugural Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Bench Bar Committee. This committee consists of attorneys and judges across the state brought together to improve the nature of the statewide Workers’ Compensation practice. David has an AV Preeminent® peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been repeatedly selected for inclusion in the list of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. In 2019, David was the only workers’ compensation defense attorney recognized by Super Lawyers in the list of the top 100 lawyers in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. David was listed in The Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Workers’ Compensation – Employers in the 2025 and 2026 editions. A graduate of Duke University (cum laude) and Villanova University School of Law, he brings more than three decades of insight and dedication to his practice.

Abigail Gross is the owner of Gross Law Office, LLC in Allentown. She has been practicing workers’ compensation law for 17 years. She began her career representing employers and insurers. In 2013, she founded Gross Law Office and for the last 12 years, she has been representing injured workers. Abigail also handles Social Security Disability matters as she has a passion for advocating for those who cannot help themselves due to their disabilities. Abigail is a member of the workers’ compensation section of the Lehigh County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. She serves as a council member on the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section. She is certified as a specialist in the practice of workers’ compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Section on Workers’ Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. She has led seminars on workers’ compensation practices and procedures for employers/insurers and various labor unions. Abigail serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the National Slovak Society of the USA and has continuously served on that Board since 2014. In 2016, she was selected as recipient of the Top Forty Under 40 by Lehigh Valley Business, and in 2020 she was selected as a recipient of the Women of Influence Award. Abigail earned two bachelor’s degrees from Shippensburg University and Cedar Crest College, respectively. She received her J.D. from the Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law. 

 Jeffrey Gross is the managing partner at Gross and Kenny, LLP in Philadelphia, where he has focused on workers' compensation litigation for 34 years. He is a certified specialist in workers' compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. A leader in his field, Gross is a past chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Workers' Compensation section and serves as Treasurer of the Alexander Barbieri Workers' Compensation Inn of Court since its founding in 2011. He previously served on the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Board of Governors (2008–2010) and has been a member of its Workers’ Compensation section executive committee for 24 years, including time as co-chair. He is a past Chancellor of the Brandeis Law Society and a founding member of the Brandeis Law Foundation. In addition to his legal work, Gross is actively involved in fundraising efforts for both the Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. In 2003, Gross received the prestigious Martha Hampton Award for his advocacy and compassion toward injured workers, as well as his professional and community service. He has been named among Philadelphia Magazine’s top attorneys in workers' compensation litigation every year since 2004 and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America. Gross is a board member of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, a former and current Chair and current board member of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice Workers' Compensation Section, and serves on the board of Kids’ Chance of Pa. He frequently lectures on workers' compensation issues and has published numerous articles, including in The Legal Intelligencer. He holds a J.D. from the Dickinson School of Law and a B.S. from Muhlenberg College. 

Rob Guillory is a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from 2005 to 2010 in the Navy Nurse Corps. As an ER, ICU, and deployed flight nurse, Rob earned the Navy and Marine Corps achievement medal, as well as numerous action ribbons and the Fleet Marine Force qualified officer warfare badge. He has been a keynote speaker on state and federal drug testing regulations at the state, regional, and national level for occupational health nurses and their employers. Rob is co-founder of two occupational medicine consulting groups to include Return to Duty, a substance use professional and drug testing consulting business. He currently also serves as the director of outreach for a nonprofit group that provides no out-of-pocket cost traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress, and substance use treatment to veterans and first responders nationally.

Angela Havice is the Director of Human Resources at Brubaker, Inc. Brubaker is a mechanical contractor specializing in plumbing and HVAC with a service division for plumbing, HVAC, electrical and kitchen and bath remodel. Founded in 1945, the Brubaker family sold the business to the employees in January 2024 making Brubaker 100% employee-owned (ESOP). Leading their internal safety committee and their ESOP communications committee are just a few of Angela’s responsibilities. A graduate of York College of Pennsylvania, she earned her bachelor’s degree in business management with minors in Human Resources and Philosophy/Religion. Angela is actively involved in advancing the HR profession locally as a member of Lancaster SHRM, where she serves on the Membership Committee. She is also a member of the Lancaster Chamber and participates in their Discovering Paths mentoring program, inspiring, guiding, and empowering high school juniors as they consider their next steps. Committed to workforce development in the skilled trades, Angela is a member of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Keystone Chapter. She volunteers with their apprenticeship program and their middle school construction wars. She also volunteers with the School District of Lancaster as part of the Perkins Stakeholder Committee and the local CTE Advisory Committee. 

Barbara Hollenbach has over 45 years of experience in defending workers' compensation matters on behalf of insured and self-insured employers. She has been certified as a specialist in the practice of workers' compensation law and a fellow of the College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers since 2013. A frequent writer and lecturer on worker's compensation, from 1999-2024, Hollenbach was a member of the course planning committee that plans and presents the biennial PBI program, Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Practice and Procedure, and writes the manual. She has also served as a member of the faculty for various other PBI workers' compensation programs, including Best Practices and Tough Problems, and has been moderator for years for the Legal Updates panel at L&I’s Workers' Compensation (WC) Conference. A past President of the Northampton County Bar Association (1991) and member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Hollenbach is a past chair of the Worker's Compensation Law Section and served on the Review and Certifying Board. She was the recipient of the PBA's Irvin Standard Memorial Award in 2012. She received her J.D. degree from the Dickinson School of Law and her B.A. from the Pennsylvania State University. Hollenbach is a member of the firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., in its Allentown, Pennsylvania office.

Barbara Holmes is a partner in the firm of Blaufeld, Schiller and Holmes LLP, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she practices on behalf of injured workers in workers’ compensation claims and disability applicants in Social Security claims. Barbara is a 1980 graduate of Chatham University and obtained her J.D. degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1984. She is a member of the American, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Bar Associations. She is past president of the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section and is past chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section. Holmes was admitted to the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in 2012 and is admitted to practice before all courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Third, Fourth and Sixth Circuit courts. She is privileged to serve as a faculty member through the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law teaching the Workers’ Compensation course and assisting in the Workers’ Compensation Practicum. In 2019, Holmes was awarded the Irvin Stander Memorial Award from the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section, which she considers one of her greatest honors.

Diane Hovan has over 25 years of experience in Pennsylvania workers’ compensation. She initially was a claimant’s paralegal with Serratelli, Shiffman, Brown and Calhoon and then a defense paralegal at Thomas, Thomas and Hafer, performing legal and medical research, drafting briefs, and maintaining cases. Diane then transitioned to claims, handling catastrophic, complex and litigated workers’ compensation claims. She now leads a team of senior adjusters. She is co-author of the book “The Almost Hassle-Free Way to Collect Pa. Workers’ Compensation Medical Bills”. Diane earned her Associates in Claims designation in 2019. 

Joseph C. Huttemann is a partner at Martin Law and has concentrated his practice in the area of workers’ compensation litigation since 1992. Prior to joining the firm in 1997, Huttemann defended workers’ compensation claims for insurance carriers and employers. In addition to the litigation of many workers’ compensation claims for over 30 years, he has also written extensively on the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. He is the author of “The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act: An Employer’s Guide” and “Act 57: A Legal Analysis,” and has also written articles published in The Legal Intelligencer. In the Spring of 2013, Huttemann became a certified specialist in Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation by the Pa. Bar Association’s Section on Workers’ Compensation Law as authorized by the Pa. Supreme Court. Huttemann has presented lectures on workers’ compensation and social security disability to the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association and the Bucks County Bar Association. In 2016, Huttemann obtained a settlement of $3.2 million for his client who was an automotive technician who became paraplegic after a car accident on his way to a training seminar. Since 2010, he has been a member of the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice (PAJ), the leading organization for the protection of injured workers’ rights in the Commonwealth, and was the chair of its’ Workers’ Compensation section in 2017 where he provided expert testimony on workers’ compensation issues to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Labor committee. In 2021, Huttemann was appointed by the National Football Players Association to represent their members for workers’ compensation matters in Pennsylvania. He has been appointed by the National Hockey League Players Association, Major League Baseball Players Association and Major League Soccer Players Association to represent their members regarding work injuries. He is an active member of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, the Bucks County Bar Association, the PAJ, the American Association for Justice, and the Workplace Injury Litigation Group. 

Kimberly Jetty graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School in 2005. She then obtained a Master’s in Public Health from SUNY Buffalo in 2006. Throughout her career, her practice has been focused on insurance defense in workers' compensation law. The first six years of her career involved working at private defense firms in Buffalo, New York. In 2014, Kimberly began practicing in Pennsylvania and was an associate attorney at a large defense firm for eight years. She subsequently joined PMA in 2022 as in-house counsel. The primary focus of her work at PMA is to represent clients in litigated workers' compensation claims.

Twyla Jones is an Administrative Officer III with L&I’s Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, where she oversees the statewide Certified Workplace Safety Committee and PATHS Training Programs. She brings extensive experience in accident and illness prevention, safety program evaluation, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on behavior-based safety and culture change. Her work is grounded in the belief that behavior-based safety and psychologically safe workplaces are essential to reducing injuries and sustaining long-term safety performance. Twyla is known for her innovative, solutions-focused leadership and is passionate about developing people, strengthening safety culture, and using data-informed strategies to drive meaningful change. She holds a master’s degree in strategic leadership and organizational development.

Marla A. Joseph, Esquire, an AV-rated lawyer and Principal of the Law Offices of Marla Joseph, LLC, earned her B.A. from Pennsylvania State University in 1991, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Business. In 1994, she earned her J.D. from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, where she was honored with an award for achievement in trial advocacy. In 2025 and 2024, respectively, she was awarded the Pa. Bar Workers’ Compensation Irv Stander Award and the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Martha Hampton Award for her dedication and leadership to the Bar and the respect she has earned from her peers. She is certified as a workers’ compensation specialist, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. In 2025, 2023, and 2020, The Best Lawyers of America named Joseph Lawyer of the Year. In 2025, Joseph was inducted into the Legends of Justice Hall of Fame for her unprecedented advocacy and representation of injured workers. In 2022, Joseph was inducted into the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers. She has been a board member of Kids’ Chance of Pa., for which she instituted an annual Silent Auction, which has raised close to $100,000 in scholarships for students whose parents died or were catastrophically injured at work. She is a former Chair of PBA’s Workers’ Compensation Section and currently serves as its representative to the PBA’s House of Delegates. Joseph was voted by a Blue Ribbon Panel as one of Pennsylvania’s Top 50 Women Lawyers and as a “Super Lawyer” in the field of workers’ compensation since its inaugural year. She received the 2004 Lawyers on the Fast Track Award from The Legal Intelligencer and served in numerous leadership roles with the Philadelphia Bar Association, including the 2002 YLD Chair, and an elected member of its Board of Governors from 2003-2006.

Jenifer Dana Kaufman, Esquire is the founder and principal of Kaufman Workers’ Compensation Law. She has been certified as a workers’ compensation law specialist since 2013. Jenifer has a special interest in the intersection of workers’ compensation and medical marijuana. Jenifer single-handedly litigated the seminal Fegley (Sheetz) case which held that insurers are required to reimburse injured workers for the cost of treatment with medical marijuana. She las lectured extensively on this topic including presentations at the annual PBA Workers’ Compensation Section Fall Meeting and annual Pa. Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Conference. She has presented across the state to bar associations, self-insureds, employers, unions, and laborers. In 2023 she was inducted into the national College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers. In 2023, 2024 and 2025 she was recognized by WILG (Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group) as one of the nation’s Top Injured Workers’ Attorneys. Jenifer writes a Comp and Cannabis blog, and she has authored articles on medical marijuana and workers’ compensation published by The Legal Intelligencer, ABA and PTLA. 

Jenna L. King is an attorney with Martin Law LLC and has exclusively practiced Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law since passing the bar in 2015. Prior to joining Martin Law, King worked at a regional defense firm representing employers and major insurance carriers in workers’ compensation litigation across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In the Spring of 2024, King became a certified specialist in Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation by the Pa. Bar Association’s Section on Workers’ Compensation Law as authorized by the Pa. Supreme Court. King is an active leader in the Workers’ Compensation Sections of both the Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. She is the 2025-2026 Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Law Section and has served as a Council member since 2020. King was also the 2023 Co-Chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section, served as the Co-Chair of its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee from 2019-2024, and has served as its PBA Liaison since 2020. She is a frequent presenter of Continuing Legal Education courses throughout Pennsylvania on various workers’ compensation topics. King earned her B.A., magna cum laude from Widener University in 2011. In 2015, King earned her law degree, magna cum laude, from Widener University School of Law, where she founded and served as the Inaugural President of the Youth Court League, served as the Vice President of the Moot Court Honor Society, and was an active member of the Trial Advocacy Honor Society.

Dr. John Kline is a partner at Northeast Rehab and has been with the practice since 1997. Dr. Kline is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Board of Pain Medicine. He is also a fellow of the American Board of Disability Evaluating Physicians and Senior Disability Analyst and Diplomate of the American Board of Disability Analysts. Dr. Kline received his Bachelor of Arts from Boston College and medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Kline’s area of practice includes inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, electrodiagnostic testing, and independent medical examinations. Dr. Kline also holds several appointments including Medical Director, Director of Outpatient Services, Director of Spasticity Clinic and Director of Brain Injury at John Heinz Institute; Sector Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital; and Clinical Associate Professor at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

Ed Klock is the Director of Safety and Human Resources at Zartman Construction, Inc., a multi-divisional commercial and industrial contractor serving Pennsylvania and the surrounding region. With five years of leadership in construction safety, he has focused his career on building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee-centered safety innovation. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial–Organizational (IO) Psychology from Penn State University, which provided the foundation for his work in organizational leadership, safety management, and workforce development. He combines his education with real-world construction experience to develop practical, behavior-based safety systems that connect effectively with both craftworkers and management teams. The safety program at Zartman Construction has earned some of the highest recognitions in the industry—including more than 25 consecutive years of ABC STEP, the Diamond Award and, most recently, the prestigious Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence (GASE). The company has also achieved seven consecutive years without a lost-time injury, a milestone that reflects our proactive approach to hazard mitigation, employee engagement, and real-time communication across our construction, steel erection, millwright, crane and rigging, and fabrication operations. He oversees company-wide safety systems, regulatory compliance, employee training, workforce development, and emergency preparedness. He also leads their integration of technology-enhanced safety tools, job site coaching, and behavior-based practices that emphasize peer observation, positive reinforcement, and shaping safe habits through shared responsibility.

Judge Leah Lewis has been a Workers’ Compensation Judge in the Harrisburg Office of Adjudication since 2014. Judge Lewis conducts hearings for the Harrisburg area and York County and conducts mediations for cases across the state. Judge Lewis is a cum laude graduate of Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg with a Bachelor of Arts from La Salle University. She previously worked for the Office of Chief Counsel for the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation in addition to several years in private practice throughout the state. Judge Lewis currently serves on the WCAIS and Teleworking Technological Systems (WATTS) Committee and has joined the WCAIS project team as the subject matter expert for WCOA to facilitate the enhancements and improvements to WCAIS. In 2023, Judge Lewis was honored to be invited to join the course planning committee for the biennial PBI Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Practice and Procedure program.

Daniel Linn has been practicing personal injury and workers’ compensation law for over 30 years. He exclusively represents plaintiffs and claimants. Linn was recognized as a Super Lawyer in 2023 and 2024 in his field of practice. He has argued cases before all appellate levels in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He lectured as a faculty member on issues related to Pennsylvania workers’ compensation at various seminar throughout the Commonwealth. He is currently the Inspector General of Elections in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Ann Marie Loiseau, DNP, MS, RN, CSN, CCM is an assistant professor of nursing at DeSales University. She is a certified case manager, providing services for clients who have suffered occupational or motor vehicle injuries and other injuries or illness resulting in long-term care needs. Her experience includes director of services for a large physician practice; community liaison for clients with brain injuries; home health, urgent care, and medical-surgical/pediatric hospital staff registered nurse. Dr. Loiseau volunteers her time in the community and serves on numerous boards and committees including the Pa. Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Conference Committee, Penn-Ohio Association of International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP), Pennsylvania Association of Occupational Health Nurses (PAOHN), and Susquehanna Valley of Pa. Occupational Health Nurses (SVAPOHN). She serves on the editorial board of the Workplace Health and Safety Journal. In 2025, she was presented with the 2025 Medique Leadership Award at the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) for outstanding occupational health nurse in Pennsylvania exhibiting leadership and professional activities. In the past, she has received the Dorothy Staller Occupational Health Nurse Leadership Award, New Investigator Research Grant, and Health Literacy Research Conference Trainee Grant. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from DeSales University, Master of Science in Education from the University of Scranton, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bloomsburg University.

Tracy Long is a dedicated Human Resources professional with extensive experience serving in the K–12 education sector. Currently the Director of Human Resources at Bellefonte Area School District, Tracy oversees all aspects of employee relations, hiring, compliance, and organizational development. Her work emphasizes creating supportive environments where educators and staff can thrive, ultimately benefiting the students and families they serve. Beyond her professional responsibilities, Tracy is pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources. Her research explores the ethical implications of social media screening in hiring, with the goal of shaping best practices that are both fair and effective. 

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Mallory Maxwell is an associate attorney at Bernard Stuczynski Barnett and Lager, PLLC, based in northwestern Pennsylvania with its principal location in Erie. She represents injured individuals in both workers’ compensation and personal injury matters as well as disabled individuals in Social Security Disability claims. She also practices in the areas of estate administration and estate planning. Maxwell is the current Chair for the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Erie County Bar Association and is also a committee member of the Pa. Workers’ Compensation Conference program committee. She has also served as a County Bar Representative in the Pennsylvania Bar Association House of Delegates. Maxwell is presently an active member of the Pennsylvania, Erie County, Crawford County, and McKean County Bar Associations in addition to the Pennsylvania Association for Justice and the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association. She is a 2021 graduate of Penn State Law at University Park, where she served as the Executive Research Editor of the Penn State Law Review. During her time in law school, Maxwell also earned a Certificate of Public Interest Advocacy for her extensive work in legal aid and with the Penn State Family Law Clinic. Maxwell is originally from Wisconsin and prior to attending Penn State Law, she graduated with highest honors from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse.

Cody McGraw is the Senior Manager of Worker’s Compensation at Chewy, Inc., the e-commerce leader dedicated to being the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. In this role, he manages Chewy’s self-insured worker’s compensation program across fulfillment centers and pharmacies in the U.S. Since joining Chewy in 2021, Cody has worked closely with cross-functional stakeholders in safety, legal, and risk management to create a proactive, people-centered approach to claims handling. Drawing on more than a decade of experience as both an adjuster and case manager, he leverages his expertise to streamline communication through Chewy’s claims advocacy program—ensuring injured team members receive prompt support while driving compliance and mitigating organizational risk. Cody holds dual certifications as a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) and a board-Certified Case Manager (CCM). Beyond his role at Chewy, he is actively shaping the future of worker’s compensation in Pennsylvania. He joined the Pennsylvania Self-Insurance Association board in 2023, and following its 2024 rebrand, remains an active board member of the Pennsylvania Worker’s Compensation Coalition. With his blend of operational expertise, collaborative leadership, and passion for advocacy, Cody continues to strengthen Chewy’s commitment to supporting its team members across the worker's compensation landscape.

Michael McGurrin is a senior partner at Galfand Berger, LLP. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Buffalo State College. He earned his J.D. from the University of Denver in 1990, receiving the Howard Jenkins Jr. award in Labor Law. Mike has been representing injured workers and labor unions for over 30 years. He represents clients before Workers’ Compensation Judges, the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board and the Commonwealth Court. His labor practice includes representing unions in a variety of labor matters including collective bargaining, arbitrations and other labor related matters, and he has appeared before the National Labor Relations Board and in Federal Court. He has represented plaintiffs in employment discrimination matters. In 2015, Mike became one of only 20 attorneys certified that year as a specialist in the practice of or Workers' Compensation by the Pennsylvania Bar Association Section on Workers' Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Mike also co-authored and edited the most recent edition of Galfand Berger’s book, Workers’ Rights to Workers’ Compensation, often referred to as the Blue Book. This handy guide concisely explains injured workers’ rights and responsibilities under the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act. It was written with the hope that all injured workers in Pennsylvania will receive the rights promised to them by the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act.

John W. McTiernan has served as a Workers' Compensation Judge since July, 2016. He previously served as the managing partner with the firm of Caroselli, Beachler, McTiernan and Conboy. He is a past chair of both the Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Bar Association Workers' Compensation Law Sections. Judge McTiernan has been a fellow of the College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers since 2012 and received the Irvin Stander Award from the PBA Workers' Compensation Law Section in 2011. He served as a member of the course planning committee, the team that plans, writes and presents the PBI Pennsylvania WC Practice and Procedure manual and program, from 1989 through 2014. He has also served as a member and eventual chair of the Workers' Compensation Rules Committee from 1993 to 2017. Judge McTiernan is a past member of the Board of Kids' Chance of Pennsylvania and served as its president from 2014-2015.

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Lisa Moran is a 1989 graduate of Geisinger Medical Center School of Nursing and has been practicing nursing full-time since graduation. She has experience in med-surg in a hospital for about a year, geriatrics for nine years, 24 years of caring for the intellectually disabled in a state-run Intermediate Care Center, two years of psychiatric nursing in Danville State Hospital, and one-and-a-half years at SWIF.

Gerald J. Mullery was appointed Deputy Secretary for Compensation and Insurance in February 2023 by then-acting Secretary of L&I, Nancy A. Walker. For twelve years preceding his appointment, Deputy Secretary Mullery was a State Representative in Pennsylvania’s General Assembly representing 65,000 constituents in the 119th Legislative District. Deputy Secretary Mullery held multiple leadership positions in the House of Representatives including Democratic Chair of the House Labor and Industry and Ethics Committees. He started and ended his legal career representing the injured at the firm of O’Connor Law in Frackville. Additionally, he was in-house counsel for Lackawanna Insurance Group in Wilkes-Barre for several years prior to opening his own firm of Kasper and Mullery in Kingston. Throughout his twenty-eight years as an attorney, Deputy Secretary Mullery litigated claims on behalf of claimants, insurance companies, self-insured employers, and third-party administrators. He is a graduate of King’s College and the Duquesne University School of Law.

Commissioner Maura Mundy was first appointed to the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board by Governor Josh Shapiro in 2023. Prior to her appointment, she was an attorney specializing in workers’ compensation cases for 25 years. She has represented both injured workers and insurance carriers throughout all stages of litigation including mediation. In her capacity as a defense attorney for a large insurance carrier, she held quarterly seminars during which she lectured claims adjusters and their insureds relative to the dynamic state of the law. In 2013, she opened her own practice devoted exclusively to the representation of injured workers. Her litigation experience includes representation of both complainants and respondents in Title IX cases, as well as defending clients in professional liability cases.

David Nottoli is the President of Merge Investigations, Inc. With over three decades of true, investigative experience, David’s sole focus has been to provide the highest customer service, client satisfaction and results-oriented products in the industry. In 1991, David accepted a scholarship to attend and play football for the University of Pittsburgh. Upon graduating from Pitt in 1993 with a degree in Criminal Justice, David joined the insurance investigation industry as a field surveillance investigator. David held positions of Field Investigator, Senior Investigator, District Manager, Marketing Manager, Regional Manager, Asst. Vice President, Vice President and Senior Vice President. David became experienced in a variety of investigative disciplines and was moved to open offices and train investigators in Pittsburgh, Erie and Harrisburg, Pa. David focused on growing his employer nationally and started moving around the country hiring and training investigators, living and working in Baltimore MD, Dallas TX, Atlanta GA and Los Angeles CA. In 2005, David moved back to Pennsylvania and in 2012 started Merge Investigations in Lancaster, Pa. David has held investigative licenses in numerous states, expanded a regional investigative company into one of the most recognized names throughout the United States and has worked field investigations in almost every corner of the country. Over a span of three decades, David has developed an extensive background in all aspects of investigative operations, fraud abatement services, fraud awareness training, and has become an expert in all investigation-related issues and strategies. David has been quoted in numerous publications, is a credited speaker, and is recognized as a leader in the investigative community.

Judge Robert F. O’Donnell received his master’s degree from American University, School of Public Affairs in 1992 and his Juris Doctor degree from Temple University School of Law in 1999. He practiced as the in-house counsel for Liberty Mutual Insurance from 1999-2010. He now serves the Commonwealth at the Lancaster WCOA, where he was appointed as a Workers’ Compensation Judge in 2010.

Brent Otto is Vice President of actuarial services and Chief Actuary for both the Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau (PCRB) and the Delaware Compensation Rating Bureau (DCRB). He is responsible for all actuarial functions including the pricing and research teams, rate filings, legislative pricing, and various other special projects. As an executive leader in the organization, Brent is involved in many other strategic and operational decisions. Prior to this role, Brent was Vice President and Chief Actuary at Amerisure Insurance Company where he was part of the executive operational leadership team, driving key strategic decisions resulting in profitable growth. Brent has over 25 years of insurance experience as a longstanding C-Level executive with experience in building diverse teams that produce exceptional outcomes and results. Brent received his Bachelor of Science degree in actuarial science from Eastern Michigan University, and FCAS from the Casualty Actuarial Society.

Hendrick Penn provides results-focused, cost-effective representation to employers, insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured employers in workers’ compensation matters. Before defending employers, Hendrick cut his teeth in the legal world by representing injured workers. This gave him an invaluable perspective on the strategies typically adopted by employees’ counsel, providing him with the edge needed to construct robust defenses for his clients. With his unique blend of legal acumen and industry knowledge, he has become a sought-after ally in workers’ compensation cases across industries as diverse as retail, medical, trucking, construction, hospitality, and energy. In every case, Hendrick endeavors to provide the highest quality legal representation in a time and cost-efficient manner. He understands the legal and practical implications of litigation for his clients and is focused on achieving the best outcome for them and their business. Beyond his practice, Hendrick shares his knowledge and experience with the legal community and industry stakeholders, presenting regularly to employers, insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured employers. He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®, a peer-judged publication, for his work in the field of workers’ compensation.

Michael Quatrini is an attorney with Quatrini Law Group, P.C., working out of the firm’s offices in Greensburg, Pittsburgh, Latrobe, and Altoona. He exclusively represents individuals in claims for Workers' Compensation, VA Service-Connected Disability, and Social Security Disability/SSI. Quatrini is a current faculty member and presenter for several Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s publications, including “Workers’ Compensation: Practice and Procedure", "Social Security: Advanced Issues", and "Social Security: The Basics." He is a member of the PBA Workers' Compensation Section Council and is a past-president of the Workers' Compensation Section of the Allegheny County Bar Association. Quatrini is admitted to practice before the courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, Social Security Administration, and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. He is an active member of, and speaker for, national organizations including the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) and the Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group (WILG). 

Judge Tina Marie Rago, a native Philadelphian, graduated from St. Joseph's University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. In 1992, Judge Rago graduated from Widener University School of Law and became a member of the Pennsylvania Bar. In 1994, Judge Rago accepted a judicial clerkship, with the Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Upper Darby offices where she remained until 1996. In 1996, Judge Rago joined the Law Firm of Margolis Edelstein where she remained for the following ten years, attaining the status of partner. In 2006, Judge Rago took a position with the City of Philadelphia, Risk Management Division as counsel for the Employee Disability Program. On June 25, 2007, she was appointed as a Workers’ Compensation Judge in Workers’ Compensation Office of Adjudication. Judge Rago was the 2022 Martha Hampton Award recipient presented by the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association for her dedication and contribution to the Section. She has co-chaired the Community Service and Charitable Events sub-committee of the Worker’s Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association since 2014. She currently serves as immediate past co-chair for the Delaware County Bar Association – WC Committee. She is also an active member of the Judge Alexander F. Barbieri Inn of Court and the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers. 

Joseph C. Romano is a member in the Workers’ Compensation Group. He focuses his work on the defense of employers and insurance companies in Pennsylvania. Romano is a magna cum laude graduate of the Duquesne University School of Law. During law school, he was a member of the Duquesne Law Review and the Duquesne Business Law Journal. He was selected for and participated in Duquesne’s Second Year Trial Advocacy Program and also participated in the study abroad program. Romano received his Bachelor of Arts from Washington and Jefferson College, majoring in political science. While at Washington and Jefferson, he was a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society and was the recipient of the Dean’s Award Scholarship. Romano is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania before the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA), Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA), and Allegheny County Bar Association (ACBA), and currently serves on the Workers’ Compensation Section Councils for both the PBA and ACBA.

Hon. Cathleen A. Sabatino serves as a Workers' Compensation Judge in Lehigh County. Prior to her appointment in 2012, she focused her practice primarily on workers' compensation defense. While in private practice, she lectured to large insurance companies and employers regarding complex workers' compensation issues. Since her appointment, she has lectured extensively to the judge corps regarding the implementation and use of WCAIS and the use of interpreters in the courtroom. Judge Sabatino previously served as chairperson of the annual Workers' Compensation Judges' Retreat for ten years and returned as chair again this year. She served as president of the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Judges' Professional Association from 2018 to 2022 and is a 2018 graduate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Leadership Development Institute. She also previously served on the Rules Committee. Judge Sabatino is a graduate of DeSales University with a B.A. in Theater and Villanova University School of Law.

Honorable Holly A. San Angelo was appointed Director of the Workers’ Compensation Office of Adjudication on December 20, 2024 by L&I Secretary Nancy A. Walker. Director San Angelo became a Workers' Compensation Judge in May 2012 and then Judge Manager of the Southeastern District in March 2018. Director San Angelo was the 2014 Judge co-chair of the Workers' Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association. During her tenure, she served as a member of the Bench Bar Association. The 2014 co-chairs were also the first to introduce philanthropy to the section, which has since evolved to make the section the most philanthropic among its peers. Director San Angelo has been a frequent panelist for the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Philadelphia Bar Association, as well as the WCOA Judge's conferences/retreats. Director San Angelo is a strong advocate of the mediation program, and she has performed hundreds of mediations statewide each year. As Director, she will continue to perform this service for the stakeholders. Prior to becoming a Workers' Compensation Judge, she was in-house counsel for Travelers Insurance Company at William J. Ferren and Associates for 17 years where she concentrated her practice in workers' compensation. She graduated from the California Western School of Law where she was a published member of the Law Review. She also received a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Service from the Pennsylvania State University.

Marianne H. Saylor, Esq. has served as Director of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers’ Compensation since 2019. Prior to joining the bureau, Marianne was a partner at Willig, Williams and Davidson, where she spent more than 18 years representing injured workers. Her extensive background in both legal practice and public service informs her work at the bureau, where she continues to drive innovation and advocacy in the workers' compensation system.

Charles Scott is a plaintiff-side employment attorney admitted in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He represents employees exclusively, focusing on discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, family and medical leave, whistleblower, and related workplace matters. Over his career, he has advised or represented hundreds of employees across investigations, contract negotiations, agency practice, and litigation, with a consistent record of favorable outcomes, including a successful jury verdict. Before becoming an attorney, Charles worked in nearly every role in a law firm—mail runner, assistant file clerk, paralegal, and trial technician. As a paralegal, he helped manage a busy medical-malpractice practice. As a trial technician, he organized and presented evidence using modern courtroom technology in nearly a dozen complex jury trials and served as a panelist on trial technology at the 2015 Delaware Trial Lawyers Association annual convention. Charles earned his J.D. from the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, where he concentrated on trial advocacy and competed nationally on the National Trial Team and Moot Court Board. He interned for the Honorable Linda A. Carpenter in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and, as a Certified Legal Intern with the Philadelphia Defender Association, represented defendants in criminal hearings.

Judge Todd B. Seelig has served as a Workers’ Compensation Judge for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania since 1996. He sits in the Philadelphia District. Judge Seelig was appointed Judge Manager of the Southeast Region effective January 27, 2025. In addition to managing his own caseload, as judge manager he is responsible for supervising the judges in the Office of Adjudication field offices of Philadelphia and Springfield. Judge Seelig is a member of the faculty of Villanova University School of Law, as an Adjunct Professor of Law, where he earned his J.D. He is the current co-editor of the treatise, Barbieri, Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation. In 2003, Judge Seelig was elected and served as the chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, YLD. Judge Seelig is a past member of the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Workers' Compensation Section Council and serves as the Chair of the Unreported Decision Committee. Judge Seelig is a Lifetime Fellow of the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation. Judge Seelig served as president of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Judges Professional Association from 2003-2007. He is a former co-chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Section and currently serves on the Executive Committee. Judge Seelig is a past chair of the American Bar Association’s Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Committee of the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS). From 2015-2016, he served as editor in chief for the ABA’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) magazine, The Brief. He currently serves on the editorial board of The Brief. In 2016, Judge Seelig was inducted into the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers, an organization established to honor those attorneys and judges who have distinguished themselves in their practice in the field of workers' compensation.

Jeff Seyfried focuses his practice on workers’ compensation defense. He represents self-insureds, third-party administrators, staffing companies, and insurance companies. Jeff’s approach is both strategic and results-driven, ensuring that every case is navigated with precision and care. Jeff litigates matters before workers’ compensation judges, the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board, the Commonwealth Court, and the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Jeff also serves as general counsel to companies, particularly in the personnel services industry, offering valuable guidance on a broad spectrum of legal issues. Recognition of Jeff’s exceptional work includes being selected to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list from 2012 to 2017 and 2019 for Workers’ Compensation. This honor is reserved for no more than 5% of lawyers in the state. Jeff was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2025 and 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® for his practice. Prior to becoming an attorney, Jeff worked as a Workers’ Compensation claims adjuster and Policyholder Service Representative for a Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation carrier. 

Scott Shimandle, graduated from Kutztown University, with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, and a concentration in biology. He has been with OSHA for over 39 years and has served as a Compliance Safety and Health Officer (Industrial Hygienist) as an Assistant Area Director (Health Supervisor). Currently, and for the past 25 years, he has been a Compliance Assistance Specialist, which is a position designed to promote OSHA, and its resources through non-enforcement means. In this position, he oversees the Area Office’s Alliance Program, Partnership Program and Voluntary Protection Program. He conducts outreach and offers compliance assistance to businesses, business associations, local labor affiliates and other stakeholders with the goal of increasing the understanding of, and ultimately, compliance with OSHA’s safety and health regulations and promoting safety and health better practices.

Samantha Starr is an accomplished occupational therapist, compliance leader, and certified professional coder with more than 25 years of experience spanning clinical practice, rehabilitation services, and health care compliance. She currently serves as Compliance Program Manager for Hoover Rehabilitation Services, Inc./Health Resources and Auditing Management Services (HRAMS), where she provides essential oversight in billing compliance, regulatory interpretation, and fee schedule analysis. In this role, she collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure accuracy in bill review processes while monitoring evolving jurisdictional and CMS guidelines. In addition to her clinical and compliance experience, Samantha holds multiple advanced credentials, including Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Life Care Planner‑Certified (LCP‑C), and Medicare Set‑Aside Certified Consultant (MSCC). She has maintained her NBCOT certification and Pennsylvania state occupational therapy license since 1998. Samantha earned her Master of Occupational Therapy from Chatham University and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. Her career reflects a longstanding commitment to ethical practice, regulatory excellence, and improving the quality and integrity of health care delivery.

Tom Stenulis, M.S., GSP, is a seasoned health and safety professional with a robust background in administering worker’s compensation programs across diverse industries. With experience supporting Fortune 500 companies such as Nestle Purina and CBRE, as well as sectors including medical devices, ceramics, graphite, and semiconductor manufacturing, Tom brings extensive expertise to occupational health and safety programs. He has a proven track record of fostering effective labor relations with both union and non-union workforces, promoting a culture of workplace safety, and efficiently managing worker’s compensation cases. Currently, as an Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality Manager for Mersen USA, Tom works with multiple sites to develop impactful safety and health programs with a focus on regulatory compliance and employee engagement. 

Ryan Tilley is a handling attorney and managing attorney for PLG's Harrisburg, York, and Lancaster practice. Before coming to Pond Lehocky Giordano, Tilley's practice focused on workers’ compensation defense for a large regional firm. He has handled all aspects of workers’ compensation claims from beginning to conclusion. He has litigated claims across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and has extensive experience at all levels in the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation system.

Brett Thorius is an experienced Safety Director with a proven history in the building materials industry, focusing on coworker engagement and proactive risk identification. He works closely with coworker Site Safety Teams and leverages the company’s Hazard Hunt platform to strengthen field-level hazard recognition and drive meaningful safety improvements. He is skilled in human performance, behavior-based safety, professional driving safety and the application of OSHA and MSHA standards. With a commitment to building a strong safety culture, he emphasizes collaboration, practical problem-solving and empowering coworkers to take an active role in creating safer work sites. No one is perfect, therefore when coworkers make mistakes, we need to ensure they are able to fail safely!

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Heather Zambelli is the managing partner of the Pittsburgh Office of Cipriani and Werner and a member of the Board of Directors for the firm. She focuses her practice exclusively on defending employers, insurance carriers and third-party administrators in all workers’ compensation matters. In addition to her litigation practice, Zambelli regularly presents seminars to clients and prospective clients. Zambelli has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America annually since 2021 for Workers’ Compensation Defense and was named to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star list for 2022 and 2023.