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Mastering Vocational Expert Testimony

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Michael Blankenship
With Michael L. Blankenship from Michael L. Blankenship, M.A., CRC, LMHC

Fri, Jul 10, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

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Overview

Get Insights Into VE Methods to Spot Red Flags and Strengthen Your Cases

Do you have the skills to transform complex vocational data into clear, persuasive arguments that truly resonate with the decision-makers? This course provides essential strategies to master vocational expert (VE) testimony. From strategic selection and meticulous report review to incisive cross-examination, you will learn how to effectively leverage and challenge vocational expert opinions to strengthen legal arguments in disability, personal injury, and employment law cases. Register today!

  • Deepen your understanding of VE foundational principles.
  • Distinguish between VE reports prepared for different purposes.
  • Gain impactful VE examination techniques.
  • Challenge opposing vocational opinions skillfully.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Vocational Evaluation Process and Expert Qualifications
  2. VE Methodologies, Depending on the Purpose of the Examination
  3. What Government Agencies (SSA, RRB, EEOC) Look for in a VE Report
  4. What Data and Resources Experts Rely on Most Heavily
  5. VE Reports: What's Included, How to Analyze Them
  6. Cross-Examining Vocational Experts

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Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1 Total
California CLE Approved 1 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1 Total
Florida CLE Approved 1 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 1 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 1 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 1 Total
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  1. Mastering Vocational Expert Testimony

    1. Vocational Evaluation Process and Expert Qualifications
    2. VE Methodologies, Depending on the Purpose of the Examination
    3. What Government Agencies (SSA, RRB, EEOC) Look for in a VE Report
    4. What Data and Resources Experts Rely on Most Heavily
    5. VE Reports: What's Included, How to Analyze Them
    6. Cross-Examining Vocational Experts

Who Should Attend

This legal guide is designed for attorneys. It will also benefit disability case representatives, workers' compensation specialists, veterans' advocates, and paralegals.

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Michael L Blankenship
Michael L.
Blankenship
Michael L. Blankenship, M.A., CRC, LMHC
Speaker bio
Michael L Blankenship

Michael L. Blankenship

Michael L. Blankenship, M.A., CRC, LMHC
Michael Blankenship

is a certified rehabilitation counselor and licensed mental health counselor. He is a member of the American Board of Disability Analysts (ABDA) and holds Diplomat status. Mr. Blankenship earned his master's degree in counseling psychology from Ball State University. He works as a vocational expert and has expertise related to vocational preparation including vocational school, college undergraduate, graduate and professional program training. Mr. Blankenship is very knowledgeable about the Dictionary of Occupational Titles and also about civilian occupations by kind and number in the state and U.S. economy. He has consulted for individuals, attorneys, insurance companies and for judges in his area of expertise. In a significant part of his practice, Mr. Blankenship advises U.S. Federal Administrative Law Judges regarding vocational matters. His certifications include, but are not limited to, CRC-Certified Rehabilitation Counselor; NCC-National Board Certified Counselor; and CCM-Certified Case Manager.

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