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From Herniated Discs to Whiplash and Mild TBI
A personal injury lawyer's ability to interpret and explain the medicine shapes how juries, adjusters, and opposing counsel view and value the case. It also impacts one's ability to work with and depose or cross-examine medical experts. How does your medical knowledge stack up? This information-packed medical-legal program is designed to give new and early-career personal injury attorneys foundational knowledge of the most frequently encountered injuries in practice. Understand "bread-and-butter" injuries so you can evaluate cases accurately, cross-examine effectively, and advocate persuasively at every stage of the process. Register today!
- Speak the doctor's language with quick-reference definitions and anatomy primers.
- Learn how to present soft tissue injuries persuasively.
- Get tips for establishing pain and suffering damages for appearance-altering injuries.
- Understand spinal disc injuries and how they affect function.
- Discover how to document and present invisible but debilitating neuropathic injuries.
- Find out how to use testing to support "invisible" brain injuries.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Medical Terminology and Anatomy Companion
- Soft Tissue Injuries: Whiplash, Sprains, Strains, and Contusions
- Lacerations, Burns, Scarring, and Disfigurement
- Spinal Disc Injuries: Disc Bulges, Herniations, Radiculopathy
- Nerve Injuries and Neuropathies
- Joint Injuries and Bone Fractures 101
- Head Injuries: Mild TBI and Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Dealing With Pre-Existing Injuries and Degenerative Changes
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-08-2028 |
| Alabama CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-08-2028 |
| California CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-08-2028 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
7 Total | 12-31-2028 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-08-2028 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-08-2028 |
| Florida CLE |
|
7 Total | 07-31-2027 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2027 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-08-2028 |
| Iowa CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-08-2027 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-07-2028 |
| Indiana CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-08-2027 |
| Kansas CLE |
|
7 Total | 01-07-2027 |
| Kentucky CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Maine CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-07-2028 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-08-2028 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-08-2028 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-08-2028 |
| Mississippi CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-31-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-08-2029 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-08-2029 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-08-2028 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-08-2029 |
| New Jersey CLE |
|
7.2 Total | 09-30-2026 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-08-2028 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-08-2029 |
| New York CLE |
|
7 Total | 01-08-2029 |
| Ohio CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
7 Total | 01-08-2028 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-08-2029 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-08-2028 |
| Rhode Island CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-07-2028 |
| Texas CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Utah CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Virginia CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-31-2026 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-08-2028 |
| Washington CLE |
|
6 Total | 01-07-2031 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
7 Total | 12-31-2027 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
7.2 Total | 01-08-2028 |
| Wyoming CLE |
|
6 Total | 09-30-2026 |
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CLE
Agenda
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Medical Terminology and Anatomy Companion
- Anatomy/Body Regions: Quick Reference Sheets
- Common Prefixes, Suffixes, and Terms Defined
- Decoding Diagnostic Codes (ICD-10)
- X-Rays, MRIs, CTs, EMGs: What They're Used for, What They Show, What They Miss
- Deciphering Medical Records and SOAP Notes
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Soft Tissue Injuries: Whiplash, Sprains, Strains, and Contusions
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Cause: Trauma, Overuse, Degeneration, or Pre-Existing Condition?
- Valuation and Advocacy Insights
- Handling Minor Impact Soft Tissue (MIST) Injuries
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Lacerations, Burns, Scarring, and Disfigurement
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Spinal Disc Injuries: Disc Bulges, Herniations, Radiculopathy
- Lumbar vs. Cervical Presentations
- Objective Tests
- Cause: Trauma, Overuse, or Degeneration?
- Treatment
- Valuation and Advocacy Insights
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Nerve Injuries and Neuropathies
- Brachial Plexus
- Ulnar Nerve Compression
- Sciatic Nerve Damage
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Valuation and Advocacy Insights
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Joint Injuries and Bone Fractures 101
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Head Injuries: Mild TBI and Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Signs and Symptoms
- Tests and Documentation
- Valuation and Advocacy Insights
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Dealing With Pre-Existing Injuries and Degenerative Changes
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys. Insurance professionals and paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Jennifer J. El-Kadi
is a litigation attorney and founder of JEK Law, where she advocates for survivors of sex abuse and human trafficking, as well as individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents. Her practice is rooted in the belief that those who have been silenced or harmed deserve fierce, trauma-informed legal representation-and she brings both compassion and precision to every case she handles. Ms. El-Kadi has built her career fighting for plaintiffs who cannot fight for themselves. She previously served as Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Babin Law, where she led the firm's Human Trafficking Department and helped file the first civil TVPRA lawsuit in the country. Under her leadership, the docket expanded from 100 to more than 2,100 active cases. She helped coordinate national litigation strategy across jurisdictions after the denial of MDL centralization, spearheading complex multi-defendant actions against corporate enablers and contributing to early case law development under the TVPRA and CAVRA. In addition to her leadership in sex abuse litigation, Ms. El-Kadi provides high-quality co-counsel support to firms nationwide-stepping in on an overflow or project basis to draft complaints, discovery, and motions, and guide litigation strategy in high-stakes cases. Her background spans personal injury, mass torts, and trauma-informed justice alternatives. As COO at Babin Law, she scaled national dockets involving Uber, Lyft, NEC, Hernia Mesh, CPAP, Hair Relaxer, and Valsartan, optimizing intake workflows and CRM systems. She also clerked under Judge Zottola in Pennsylvania's Veterans Court, where she supported diversion programs for justice-involved veterans facing service-related trauma.
Speaker bio
Conor J. Hulburt
is a personal injury trial attorney and the founder of the Hulburt Law Firm in San Diego, California. He has recovered more than $100 million for clients in cases involving catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, auto accidents, and defective products. In 2025, Mr. Hulburt served as lead trial counsel in Quiroz v. Caltrans, et al., securing a landmark $28 million jury verdict for his client. Over his career, he has taken on some of the nation's largest corporations, government entities, and insurance companies - including Fortune 500 manufacturers such as Ford, Chrysler, and Continental Tires. Mr. Hulburt is known for forging deep connections with his clients and presenting their stories with authenticity and conviction. He combines classic storytelling with modern visual technology to deliver presentations that resonate with juries. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Best of the Bar, and holds Martindale-Hubbell's highest AV Preeminent rating. Mr. Hulburt has also served on the boards of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, the Association of Business Trial Lawyers, and the Civil Litigation Section of the San Diego County Bar. An active writer and speaker, he regularly shares insights on trial advocacy and personal injury litigation.
Speaker bio
Cynthia Russo
is a highly accomplished and renowned legal nurse consultant with over 30 years of experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). As the founder and CEO of Clear Choice Medical Legal Consulting, she has revolutionized the way attorneys' approach medical record analysis and understanding complex medical concepts for their cases. Ms. Russo embarked on her legal nurse consulting journey when she was approached to assist in a large and intricate multiple plaintiff anesthesia case. It was during this challenging project that her passion for legal nurse consulting was ignited. At Clear Choice Medical Legal Consulting, Ms. Russo and her team offer comprehensive assistance to attorneys nationwide, ensuring they gain a thorough and in-depth understanding of the medical aspects of their cases. By meticulously reviewing medical records and deciphering complex medical principles, she empowers her attorney clients to make well-informed decisions and present compelling arguments in the courtroom. As an advanced practice CRNA with a profound understanding of anesthesia and critical care medicine, she brings unparalleled expertise to the legal landscape. Ms. Russo's experience as a clinical and didactic instructor in anesthesia for two university-based nurse anesthesia programs, University of Scranton Nurse Anesthesia Program and Cedar Crest College Nurse Anesthesia Program, further strengthens her ability to analyze intricate cases and provide insightful guidance to attorneys. Driven by a commitment to continuous learning, she obtained an Executive Juris Doctorate law degree from Concord Law School, as well as a Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Boston University; demonstrating her dedication to understanding the unique needs of her attorney clients in litigating complex medical malpractice and personal injury cases. This remarkable combination of medical and legal knowledge sets her apart in the field of legal nurse consulting. One of the most significant highlights of her career was a recent case where her merit report for a medical malpractice case impressed a plaintiff attorney so profoundly that he requested to utilize the report as-is for submission to the state's medical review panel. The review panel, after reviewing the merit report, unanimously agreed on the presence of malpractice, leading to a favorable judgment in favor of the plaintiff attorney's client. This exceptional outcome showcases her ability to make a significant impact on legal proceedings through her expert medical analysis. Beyond her professional achievements, she is also dedicated to giving back to the community. Ms. Russo actively supports charitable causes related to healthcare and endeavors to promote the welfare of those in need. She has actively served her community in the role of council member for her local town. As a visionary leader in the legal nurse consulting arena, Ms. Russo envisions further expansion of her consulting practice and plans to continue empowering attorneys with her unparalleled medical expertise. Her unwavering commitment to excellence, her passion for both medicine and law, and her remarkable success in assisting attorneys in complex cases have rightfully earned her a spot among the most respected figures in the legal and medical fields. Ms. Russo's journey from being a certified registered nurse anesthetist to becoming a trailblazing legal nurse consultant exemplifies the power of combining passion, knowledge, and innovation to make a lasting impact in the world of law and healthcare. With a bright future ahead, she remains an inspiration to aspiring legal professionals and medical experts alike.
Speaker bio
Patrick H. Patrick
is a partner in the New Orleans law firm of Patrick Miller LLC, where he practices in the areas of maritime law, insurance litigation and regulation, commercial litigation, administrative law, workers' compensation defense, and intellectual property litigation. Mr. Patrick is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, Maritime Law Association of the U.S., Association of Average Adjusters of the U.S., Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel and the Defense Research Institute. He is a member and current secretary of the Executive Board of the International Propeller Club, and past president of the Propeller Club of the United States Port of New Orleans. Mr. Patrick earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of South Alabama and his J.D. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana.
Speaker bio
Barry M. Snyder
is the owner of The Law Office of Barry M. Snyder, P.A. He has more than 40 years of litigation experience focusing in the fields of personal injury, wrongful death, and criminal defense. Mr. Snyder is a board-certified civil trial lawyer, mediator and qualified arbitrator. He is also a NBTA certified trial lawyer. Mr. Snyder is AV rated with Martindale-Hubbel and voted Top Lawyers in Florida, Super Lawyer, and National Trial Lawyer's Top 100 Civil Plaintiff. He is admitted to practice in Florida, as well as federal court (Southern, Middle and Northern districts). Mr. Snyder is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; a member of the Board of Directors of the Florida Justice Association; committee member of the Miami-Dade Branch of Professionalism for Attorneys; past guest speaker at University of Miami Law School, St. Thomas Law School, and Miami-Dade College; and is a trial consultant with Trial Consultants Inc. He is also a former past president of the North Dade Bar Association. Mr. Snyder earned his B.A. degree from the University of Miami and his J.D. degree from the University of New Hampshire Law School (Franklin Pierce Law Center).
Speaker bio
David Sumner
has been managing medical negligence cases exclusively for over 40 years. He currently has a multi-state medical negligence practice on behalf of plaintiffs as a solo based in Tucson, Arizona (David W. Sumner, Esquire, Sumner Medical Law). However, he is a prior career defense medical malpractice trial lawyer, more recently, while in plaintiff's practice, he has also served as personal counsel for physicians being sued for medical malpractices in cases where the damages exposure to the defending physician potentially exceeded the professional liability coverage available for the occurrence. Mr. Sumner published extensively on medical malpractice litigation topics while a contributing editor for Medical Malpractice Law & Strategy (Leader Publications) for over a decade. He currently serves as a content contributor for ED Management (Relias Media), a national journal focusing on risk management issues pertinent to emergency departments. Mr. Sumner is actively licensed in seven states (AZ, SC, GA, PA, OH, MD and AR) and he has also appeared via pro hac vice in medical malpractice cases in multiple jurisdictions where not actively licensed (including NY, TX, IL and NC).
Speaker bio
James W. Balmer
is a founding partner of Falsani, Balmer, Peterson & Balmer, where he has represented thousands of people in all kinds of litigation, including jury trials, workers' compensation trials and hearings, Social Security disability hearings, and appeals in those areas. He has handled wrongful death, car crash, slip-and-fall, worksite injuries, defective product claims, dog attack, liquor liability claims and other kinds of bodily injury matters; as well as insurance coverage disputes, defamation claims, probate and trust disputes. Mr. Balmer is admitted to practice before all Minnesota and Wisconsin courts, both state and federal, and has tried cases throughout both states. He has argued cases before the Seventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago and the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals based in St. Louis. Mr. Balmer has been selected as a Minnesota Super Lawyer annually beginning in 1998. He has been certified as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and by the Minnesota State Bar Association. Mr. Balmer is a diplomate of the American Board of Trial Advocacy. He earned both his B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Minnesota.
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