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Nominations are open! The OJCC is presenting the second annual Judge Robert Dietz Award. Read more on the recognition below, and email any nominations to david.langham@doah.state.fl.us.  In 2023, the Florida Office of Judges of Compensation Claims presented the inaugural Hon. Robert L. Dietz Emerging Professional award. Judge Dietz was a mentor, a mediator (professionally and beyond), a scholar, an advocate, a friend, and an active member of his community. He passed unexpectedly and left a hole in this organization, practice, and community. In his memory, the annual award will be presented In recognition of professionalism, exemplary conduct, preparedness, and decorum by an emerging leader in workers' compensation. In 2023, it was presented to Meredith McAvoy, and featured in the Florida Bar News (The photo and caption are courtesy of the News). Mediator Ana Gonzalez-Fajardo, from the left, Frank Wesighan, Meredith McAvoy, and Judge Margret Kerr at the First Work Comp Academy pre

The OJCC has been working to produce an educational opportunity for promising future leaders in the workers' compensation community. The OJCC Scholars program will kick off in August, 2024 and conclude in April 2025. It is a great program intended to shore up experience foundations, reinforce bench-bar relations, and build collegiality. The scholars were each nominated by the judges in various regions of Florida over the last few months. We are proud to announce those who will be undertaking this deep-dive into the world of social safety nets and Florida Workers' Compensation! Amie DeGuzman, Esquire (C, The Law Office of John J. Rahaim, JAX) Glenys Domingo, Esquire(C, Asnis Srebnick & Kaufman, FTL) Aimee Gartland, Esquire (C, Oliver Fox, TPA) Bryan Greenberg, Esquire (C, All Injuries, Pt. Charlotte) Vera Hill (Carrier BKS Partners Insurance, TPA) Gina Jacobs, Esquire (EC, Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel, ORL) Stacey Laskin, Esquire (EC, Miami Dade County, MIA) Damon Picho

Ft. Lauderdale is closed on June 13, 2024, due to inclement weather, and in keeping with the provisions of Rule 60Q6.130 . See the Court Clerk's notice here .  The Governor has issued an Executive Order regarding the potential for weather and effects of Invest 90L in  Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade, and Sarasota. See   24-115

OJCC Academy registration is now open. The program features an amazing array of seasoned practitioners, judges, and mediators. There is no cost to attend this full-day program on the challenges of workers' compensation practice. Topics include evidence, memoranda drafting, petitions, motions, settlements, mediations, and so much more.  Space is very limited, register NOW! Register by emailing david.langham@doah.state.fl.us

The Office of Judges of Compensation Claims will host a meet and Greet at 5:00 on Sunday, August 18, 2024. We will be at the Marriott World Center in Orlando, as part of the Workers' Compensation Institute! Join us conversation and collegiality in Anaheim, Atlanta, and Boston rooms. This will follow the conclusion of the Professional Mediation Institute sessions that day! For questions email david.langham@doah.state.fl.us

 The sixth edition of unCOMPlex is coming June 12, 2024! Topics of potential interest are likely to be      Professional courtesy     Cancelling hearing and mediation reports     Artificial intelligence     Supervision of staff     and more! Topic: unCOMPlex Time: Jun 12, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)         Every month on the Second Wed, until Dec 11, 2024, 7 occurrence(s)         Jun 12, 2024 12:00 PM         Jul 10, 2024 12:00 PM         Aug 14, 2024 12:00 PM         Sep 11, 2024 12:00 PM         Oct 9, 2024 12:00 PM         Nov 13, 2024 12:00 PM         Dec 11, 2024 12:00 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYrdeGqqj4vGd2mW5BFabguH52-MnT8pJYG/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGqqDkiGNCQtRqORpwQBIjoWerwiCVYjacPkSiwIQZSYATjHrcQf59xJIDA Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82628245539   Meeting ID: 826 2824 5539 --- One tap mobile +13052241968,,82628245539# US +13092053325,,82628245