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2025-09-11 12:00:00
13.5 hours
2025-09-11 12:00:00
13.5 hours
Course Overview
2025-09-11 12:00:00
13.5h CLE Credits
Intermediate
13.5
This session covers essential questions representatives must raise at hearings to comply with SSR 24-3p requirements. Attendees will learn how to challenge VE testimony effectively and position cases for successful outcomes or appeals.
Jim Koford
Nick Coleman
Sarah BohrLearn to craft bulletproof Physician Source Statements using Appendix 1 criteria and relevant Rulings. This interactive session provides tools and language that resonates with both ALJs and the Appeals Council.
Jim Koford
Nick Coleman
Sarah BohrExplore non-medical evidence including explaining alleged onset dates, establishing listings, and symptom tracking. The session covers basic evidence rules and strategies for documenting limitations and VE rebuttal evidence.
Jim Koford
Nick Coleman
Sarah BohrIn the SSR 24-3p era, simple DOT/SCO usage is insufficient for effective advocacy. This session explores the full range of vocational data sources and their strategic applications to rebut questionable VE testimony.
Jim Koford
Nick Coleman
Sarah BohrExamine why fees are regulated and explore HALLEX and POMS provisions relevant to fee authorization. This session addresses ethical considerations in charging and receiving fees, including fee agreements, splitting, and transparency requirements.
Jim Koford
Nick Coleman
Sarah BohrDiscover how creativity can improve outcomes with difficult judges, enhance VE and ME cross-examination, and transform client relationships. Learn innovative approaches to hearing prep, physician referrals, and reinvigorating your practice.
Jim Koford
Nick Coleman
Sarah BohrA hands-on workshop demonstrating AI solutions developed from real practice challenges. Learn to leverage AI for medical record analysis, brief drafting, and routine tasks while maintaining ethical compliance and quality representation.
Jim Koford
Nick Coleman
Sarah BohrMaster strategies for cross-examining vocational experts using medical testing and objective evidence from the record. Learn to use range of motion findings, mental status exams, and symptom logs to build compelling hypotheticals.
Jim Koford
Nick Coleman
Sarah BohrExplore ethical AI integration strategies for streamlining operations from client intake to communication. Learn secure implementation approaches that protect client data while scaling your firm without losing the human touch.
Jim Koford
Nick Coleman
Sarah BohrDevelop skills in clear, concise, and convincing legal writing using proven organizational structures. Learn formatting best practices, common mistakes to avoid, and strategies for crafting persuasive arguments that win cases.
Jim Koford
Nick Coleman
Sarah BohrExamine the simple probability method’s insufficiencies, ORS data limitations, and why ONET remains relevant. This session addresses VE qualifications, cross-examination rights, and ALJ conduct issues under the new SSR framework.
Jim Koford
Nick Coleman
Sarah BohrLearn to challenge unfavorable decisions by applying the logical bridge principle requiring ALJs to connect evidence to conclusions. Review case law from every circuit demonstrating successful remand arguments for inadequate ALJ reasoning.
Jim Koford
Nick Coleman
Sarah BohrExplore how the DOT, SOC, and ORS classification systems influence vocational opinions and where they conflict. Learn to navigate incomplete ORS data and understand each system’s unique contributions to disability case development.
Jim Koford
Nick Coleman
Sarah BohrRequirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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