Your Claim on Trial: Understanding Evidence, Testimony and Outcomes

Thursday, May 7, 2026

12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres to follow

*Register Below*

What happens when your claim is tested at trial? Our seminar this year will feature an interactive mock workers’ compensation trial demonstrating how evidence and testimony are presented at the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.

Guest Speakers:

Arbitrator Jacqueline C. Hickey

Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

Dr. Lauren E. Matteini, MC, FACS, FAAOS

Orthopedic Surgeon

Fox Valley Orthopedics

Check-In & Badge Pick-Up: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Seminar: 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Cocktail Reception: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Introductory Remarks – Ivan Nieves of BCM Law, P.C.

Slip-and-Fall Claims in Workers’ Compensation: A Foundational Overview –

Ashley L. Krenz of BCM Law, P.C.

Inside the Hearing Room: A Workers' Compensation Mock Trial –

Andrea M. Carlson, Esq and Amelia A. Schwingle, Esq. of BCM Law, P.C. and The Honorable Jacqueline C. Hickey of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

An Arbitrator's Perspective – The Honorable Jacqueline C. Hickey of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

3:00 p.m.- 3:10 p.m. – BREAK

What’s New at BCM Law – Andrew R. Makauskas, Esq. of BCM Law, P.C.

Dr. Lauren E. Matteini, MD, FACS, FAAOS of Fox Valley Orthopedics

Workers' Compensation Panel – Arbitrator Jacqueline C. Hickey, Dr. Lauren E. Matteini, MD, FACS, FAAOS, Andrea M. Carlson, Esq and Amelia A. Schwingle, Esq.

4:30 p.m. – Closing Remarks – Ivan Nieves of BCM Law, P.C.

Having trouble registering?

Contact Sarah Hazel at shazel@bcm-law.com

Please consider using Google Chrome when registering.

*This program is intended for risk and claims professionals. BCM Law, P.C. reserves the right to deny any registration.