Aafedt, Forde, Gray, Monson & Hager, P.A.

920 Second Avenue South | Suite 1400

Minneapolis, MN 55402

612.339.8965 | AAFEDT.com

You're Invited!

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

8:15am - 1:30pm CST | Virtual via Zoom

The Aafedt Forde Annual Work Comp Work Shop you know and love is going virtual this year, coming to you live from the WCAF176 News Desk! Anchors Bryan Wachter and Nicole Weinand, along with our esteemed team of attorneys, will keep you in the know with original programming covering the latest topics and developments in workers’ compensation.

We're also excited to welcome special guest Robert Otos from OMNI, who will present on Independent Vocational Evaluations (IVEs), offering valuable insights into the vocational evaluation process and its role in effectively managing workers' compensation claims.

1.0 MN CE & CLE credit per course (pending approval).

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you wish to receive MN CE credits, please provide your adjuster license number at registration. To receive credit, you must participate 100% of the time. There will be a minimum of 2 verification codes or polling questions per presentation. YOU MUST ANSWER ALL TO RECEIVE CREDIT.

WCWS Agenda

8:25 - 8:30am

Welcome & Opening Remarks

8:30 - 9:30am

Headlines & Holdings:

The Cases and Laws Shaping Work Comp

Presented by:

Kristine L. Cook, Andrew M. Grimsrud, Aaron Meland, and Stephanie K. Thiemann

9:30 - 9:40am

Morning Break / Re-welcome

9:40 - 10:40am

To Tell the Truth!

Presented by:

Sheena Denny, Andrew Hippert, Parker T. Olson, Joseph G. Twomey, and Tyler T. Young

10:40 - 10:50am

Mid-morning Break / Re-welcome

10:50 - 11:50am

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(Ethics Credit)

Presented by:

Casey A. Brown, James Connor, Jason Schmickle, Katie H. Storms, and Sean Taylor

11:50am - 12:20pm

Lunch Break / Re-welcome

12:20 - 1:20pm

The Other Expert Report:

Vocational Evaluations in Workers' Compensation

Presented by:

Robert Otos of OMNI, Brad Delger, and D. Jeffrey Pricco

1:20 - 1:30pm

Closing Remarks

Aafedt, Forde, Gray, Monson & Hager, P.A. has earned a reputation as one of the leading insurance defense law firms in the Upper Midwest, with attorneys licensed to practice in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The firm has provided comprehensive legal services for a broad base of clients ranging from multi-line insurance carriers and Fortune 500 corporations to small family-owned businesses.  

Aafedt, Forde, Gray, Monson & Hager, P.A. has been ranked a first-tier “Best Law Firm” 2010 - 2026 by U.S. News-Best Lawyers®. Beginning with its’ inaugural Best Law Firms ranking, U.S. News & World Report placed Aafedt, Forde, Gray, Monson & Hager, P.A. in its top tier in the area of Workers’ Compensation Law for Employers.