is special counsel with Thomson, Rhodes & Cowie, P.C. Her practice is devoted exclusively to representing employers and insurance carriers in all aspects of Pennsylvania workers' compensation. This includes managing various firm accounts and educating our clients on nuances and changes in workers' compensation law. Ms. Rudman is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and the Pennsylvania Self-Insurers' Association. She earned her B.A. degree from Carnegie Mellon University and her J.D. degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

is the co-founder of Sinko Zimmerman, LLC, where he focuses his practice on workers' compensation law; Social Security law; small business; and estate planning, trusts, and probate with an emphasis on the needs of disabled individuals. He is a frequent lecturer for various organizations. Mr. Sinko served as an Allegheny County Bar Association WC Section council member and recently as its chairman. He earned his B.A. degree from Lehigh University and his J.D. degree from The University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. and chair of the Medicare compliance group. He focuses his practice on addressing Medicare issues that arise in the resolution of workers' compensation, general liability and FELA claims. Mr. Basista is retained as national Medicare counsel and advisory Medicare counsel by a number of insurance carriers, third party administrators, and self-insured entities; including Class I and short line railroads; to advise on compliance matters regarding the Medicare Secondary Payer Statute. He is a frequent lecturer on the topic of Medicare compliance to insurance carriers, self-insured businesses, law firms and professional organizations. Mr. Basista has been named as industry Medicare counsel to the Association of American Railroads, and has assumed the role of legislative chair for the National Association of Medicare Set-Aside Professionals. He earned his J.D. degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he was a finalist for the 2003 Herman L. Foreman Labor Law Award. Mr. Basista earned his B.S. degree from The Pennsylvania State University. Previously, he served as a law clerk with the Hon. Paul F. Lutty in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, and in the Pittsburgh office of the National Labor Relations Board. Mr. Basista is admitted to practice law in the state of Pennsylvania.

is an attorney at Dallas W. Hartman P.C., located in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He dedicates his practice exclusively to Pennsylvania workers' compensation representation. Mr. Donnelly has perspective from both sides of the aisle having previously worked for a major workers' compensation insurance defense firm. Currently, he represents injured workers seeking to obtain or defend their workers' compensation benefits in all stages of case handling from initial client intake through appellate practice. Mr. Donnelly has previously lectured as a panel member for pre-law students at Grove City College. He earned his B.A. degree from Grove City College and his J.D. degree from Dusquesne University. Mr. Donnelly is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Mercer County Bar Association.

is a partner with the firm of Reger Rizzo & Darnall LLP, in the firm's Philadelphia office. He is chair of the firm's employment practices group, concentrating in the representation of management in workers' compensation, employment and labor matters. Mr. Goldstein regularly counsels clients on a broad range of employment-related issues. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association (member, Workers' Compensation Section). Mr. Goldstein earned his B.A. degree from Lafayette College and his J.D. degree from Rutgers University at Camden. Mr. Goldstein is also a Certified Workers’ Compensation specialist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

is of counsel with Needle Law Firm, where he concentrates in the field of administrative law, with primary specialty in the areas of workers' compensation, unemployment compensation and Social Security. Since 1978, Mr. Consagra has been a part-time faculty member at Keystone College as an instructor in the areas of education, behavioral sciences, criminal justice and business law. He is an instructor in business for graduate students through Marywood University. Mr. Consagra earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Scranton and his J.D. degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. He earned his Master of Arts degree in counseling psychology and his Master of Science degree in Ed from Marywood University. Mr. Consagra also holds a M.Div degree and Ph.D. degree (all but dissertations).

is the managing partner of Morgan Akins & Jackson, where she is the chair of the firm's Northeast Workers' Compensation Department. She is responsible for defending insurance carriers, self-insured entities and third-party administrators in workers' compensation, general liability and subrogation matters. Ms. Smith is a member of the New Jersey State, New York State and Pennsylvania bar associations, as well as a certified arbitrator of the Philadelphia Bar Association. She serves as judge pro tem for Philadelphia County. Ms. Smith is a member of the Alexander F. Barbieri Workers' Compensation Inn of Court. She earned her B.S. degree from Albright College and her J.D. degree from Roger Williams University School of Law.

is a partner and trial attorney in the Scranton, Pennsylvania office of Margolis Edelstein, a full service multi-state litigation provider to the insurance industry, major corporations and governmental entities. He focuses his practice on casualty litigation, ranging from automobile and general liability claims to products liability, construction litigation and workers' compensation claims. Mr. Connor also has extensive experience in commercial litigation, intellectual property issues, municipal claims, and employment law. He has handled dozens of trials, administrative hearings and arbitrations to verdict, and is active at the appellate level in both state and federal court. Mr. Connor is a member of the Lackawanna County and Pennsylvania bar associations. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his J.D. degree from Widener University School of Law.