The Florida Bar Workers' Compensation Section Podcast

Bill Rogner and Mike Winer join us talk their life and times as Appellate lawyers in the workers compensation practice. A great episode, nothing more to say! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests 01:17 The Journey into Appellate Law 06:57 Building an Appellate Practice 10:56 The Shift Back to Live Oral Arguments 13:39 Unexpected Questions in Oral Arguments 18:26 The Importance of S...

This episode features Neil Ambekar and Jesse Rowe discussing the current state of workers' compensation law in 2026, including practice trends, case law updates, and the impact of remote proceedings. They share insights on litigation, case law, and professional development within the field.   Chapters   00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:51 Upcoming Events and Continuing Education Opportun...

The podcast episode features a discussion between Ken Hesser and Gabriela Sifontes, focusing on professional development and the OJCC Scholars Program. The conversation covers the kickoff of season two, the intensive trial advocacy class, the OJCC Scholars Program 2025, the curriculum and experience of the program, professional responsibility, stress management, the conclusion of the program, and...

This episode of the Florida Bar Workers' Compensation Section podcast features a discussion on the importance of mentorship in the legal field, particularly in workers' compensation law. Host Ken Hesser speaks with experienced attorneys Paul Anderson and Keir Edwards about their personal journeys into the practice, the dynamics of their mentor-mentee relationship, and the evolving landscape of wor...

In this episode of the Florida Bar Workers' Compensation Section podcast, host Ken Hesser welcomes guests Juliana Schmidt and Dale Albright to reflect on their experiences at WCI, aka the "Comp Convention" over the years. They discuss the evolution of the convention, the importance of networking, and the impact of remote work on professional interactions. The conversation highlights the need for m...

This is must-listen episode for anyone considering the path of board certification in Florida workers’ compensation law.  Jacksonville claimant’s attorney Amie DeGuzman, and Plantation E/C attorney Ryan Knight were each recently board certified in our practice area.    They talk about their experiences from the beginning, including the decision to apply, satisfying the trial requirements, and exam...

In this episode, we first chat with Sean McCormack, new Chair of the Workers' Compensation Section, who updates us on upcoming events and lends perspective as he enters the job. Next, we chat with Lisa Thomas, state mediator out of Orlando/Maitland. Lisa has taken a big role in working with our new and "emerging" section members. We talk about her background, her involvement with the section, and...

This is the inaugural edition of our podcast. Incoming Chair Sean McCormack and host Ken Hesser preview upcoming events in the Section.