2026 Paralegal Masterclass

The Florida Office of Judges of Compensation Claims announces The 2026 Paralegal Masterclass "Getting it Done" - on October 22, 2026; 1:30 to 4:30. Masterclass application here (or email david.langham@doah.state.fl.us for an application link)

The Paralegal Masterclass is designed to be a deep dive into the challenges of Florida workers' compensation litigation - specifically for the non-attorney. There will be information on process, procedure, and the e-JCC filing system. This is now approved for CLE for attorneys or Registered Paralegals!

 Our Sincere Thanks:

The OJCC gratefully acknowledges the contributions of all of our past speakers; a cumulative list will be published when the 2026 faculty is finalized.  We further acknowledge, appreciate, and are indebted to the Academy Steering Committees:


2025/2026

Natalie Cavallaro, Esq.
S. Rachel Givens, Esq.
Lindsay Koppelman, Esq.
Javier Melendez, Esq.
Lisa Thomas, Esq.
Elizabeth Yohe, Esq.
Hon. Margret Kerr
Hon. John Moneyham
Hon. Neal Pitts

2024

Natalie Cavallaro, Esq.
S. Rachel Givens, Esq.
Ana Fajardo-Gonzalez, Esq.
Lindsay Koppelman, Esq.
Javier Melendez, Esq.
Hon. Margret Kerr, Esq.
Hon. John Moneyham, Esq.
Hon. Neal Pitts, Esq.

2023

Natalie Cavallaro, Esq.
Ana Fajardo-Gonzalez, Esq.
Lindsay Koppelman, Esq.
Javier Melendez, Esq.
Tara Pachter, Esq.
Hon. Margret Kerr
Hon. John Moneyham
Hon. Neal Pitts

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