is a sole practitioner for Anthony V. Cortese, Attorney at Law, who has practiced for more than 30 years handling personal injury litigation, longshore claims, workers' compensation and general litigation. Mr. Cortese is a member of The Florida Bar. He also is admitted to the federal courts in the Western District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Florida, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Cortese is a member and Board of Directors of Workers' Injury Law and Advocacy Group. He earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from Pennsylvania Law School; and his J.D. degree, with honors, from the University of Pittsburgh Law School, where he was a member of the Law Review and had an article published. Mr. Cortese also assisted Professor Welsh White at the University of Pittsburgh Law School with a chapter on particular issues in a treatise on evidence.

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 an attorney at Rawlings Law Firm in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Prior to becoming an attorney, he was actively involved in medical malpractice litigation as a consultant, case reviewer, and expert witness for 25 years. Dr. Rawlings has served as a reviewer for more than 300 cases nationwide and provided both deposition and trial testimony in more than 75 cases. He has acted as a consultant to a number of attorneys and law firms in matters concerning trial preparation. The combination of his many years of experience in the medical field, extensive involvement in malpractice litigation as a consultant and expert witness, his official entry into the legal profession, and his significant litigation experience places Dr. Rawlings in a position to offer a wide range of services to his clients. He is a board-certified neurosurgeon and practiced neurosurgery in Winston-Salem, North Carolina from 1991 until he enrolled in law school. As a neurosurgeon, Dr. Rawlings is acquainted with and highly knowledgeable about cases involving traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), birth accidents with neurological injuries, peripheral nerve injuries (PNI), spinal nerve damages, spine damage, brain tumors, strokes, and a multitude of other neurological conditions and symptoms. He is a member of North Carolina and New Jersey State bar associations, South Carolina Bar, North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, diplomat of the Board of Neurological Surgery, Congress of Neurosurgeons, fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Legal Medicine, Professional Mediation Association, Association for Conflict Resolution, and fellow of the American College Board of Certified Attorneys. Dr. Rawlings earned his M.D. degree from Duke University and his J.D. degree from Wake Forest University.

is an attorney with Allen, Summers, Simpson, Lillie & Gresham, PLLC. His legal career has been devoted to the representation of employers in employment related matters. Mr. Washburn represents national and international clients in all areas of employment law with emphasis in the Fair Labor Standards Act (wage and hour), Family Medical Leave Act, workers' compensation defense, Title VII claims defense and affirmative action compliance matters to include corporate representation during Office of Federal Contract Compliance (OFCCP) audits and Affirmative Action Plan drafting. He has successfully represented corporate clients in courts across the state of Tennessee, to include the Tennessee Supreme Court and Tennessee Supreme Court Special Workers' Compensation Panel, as well as the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Mr. Washburn also has successfully represented corporate clients before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). He also drafts and revises employee handbooks and personnel policies, and assists corporate clients in compliance issues involving the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Title VII, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) WARN Act and other federal and state labor laws. Mr. Washburn has written several programs for use at various continuing legal education seminars and corporate conventions and has been published by the Club Managers Association of America. He earned his B.S. degree from the University of North Alabama and his J.D. degree from the University of Memphis School of Law. Mr. Washburn is a member of the American (member, Labor and Employment Law Section), Tennessee and Memphis bar associations.

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.