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DRI is the leading organization of defense attorneys and in-house counsel. DRI provides resources and tools for attorneys who strive to provide quality service for clients.
Episodes
December 17, 2025 • 48 mins
AI & Technology Tools for Defense with Paul Unger
In this episode of Comp Conversations, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl and Jennifer White of Peterson White sit down with Paul Unger - lawyer, author, nationally recognized speaker, and co-owner of Affinity Consulting—to discuss how AI is reshaping the practice of law, the latest trends in distraction management, and practical strategies for boosting productivity.
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In this episode of Comp Conversations, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl and Jennifer White of Peterson White sit down with Paul Unger - lawyer, author, nationally recognized speaker, and co-owner of Affinity Consulting—to discuss how AI is reshaping the practice of law, the latest trends in distraction management, and practical strategies for boosting productivity.
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December 1, 2025 • 47 mins
A “Comp Conversation” with Michael Brennan
Join us for a conversation with Chairman Michael Brennan of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission.Chairman Brennan discusses the past, present, and future of Illinois Workers' Compensation with Toney Tomaso of Heyl Royster and Jennifer White of Peterson White. Their conversation took place at the DRI Annual Meeting which took place in Chicago in October 2025. Michael J. Brennan is...
Join us for a conversation with Chairman Michael Brennan of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission.Chairman Brennan discusses the past, present, and future of Illinois Workers' Compensation with Toney Tomaso of Heyl Royster and Jennifer White of Peterson White. Their conversation took place at the DRI Annual Meeting which took place in Chicago in October 2025. Michael J. Brennan is...
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November 10, 2025 • 48 mins
Functional Capacity Exams with Rob Pearse
In this episode of Comp Conversations, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl and Jennifer White of Peterson White sit down with Rob Pearse, a clinical exercise physiologist, to demystify what makes a good FCE — and how defense attorneys can use them effectively in workers’ compensation cases. From spotting red flags to interpreting effort validity this discussion offers practical insights for l...
In this episode of Comp Conversations, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl and Jennifer White of Peterson White sit down with Rob Pearse, a clinical exercise physiologist, to demystify what makes a good FCE — and how defense attorneys can use them effectively in workers’ compensation cases. From spotting red flags to interpreting effort validity this discussion offers practical insights for l...
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October 6, 2025 • 31 mins
Meade Heartfield
Join Bethany and Ericka for a special interview with DRI WITL's current chair Meade Heartfield. Meade talks about her super inspirational passion project Inflammingo, committee news, her latest hot take, and her hopes for the committee after she steps down as chair (sad face!)
Be sure to follow Meade on instagram (@meademark) and Inflammingo (@inflammingo).
For more information about our WITL group, please visit our i...
Join Bethany and Ericka for a special interview with DRI WITL's current chair Meade Heartfield. Meade talks about her super inspirational passion project Inflammingo, committee news, her latest hot take, and her hopes for the committee after she steps down as chair (sad face!)
Be sure to follow Meade on instagram (@meademark) and Inflammingo (@inflammingo).
For more information about our WITL group, please visit our i...
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October 6, 2025 • 7 mins
Introduction
Welcome to Say Hello to my WITL Friends - the official podcast for the DRI Women in the Law "WITL" Committee. DRI is the largest association for civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel nationwide. WITL is one of the affinity groups within the larger organization made up of women from across the US and Canada. We are so excited to feature many of the awesome and aspiring women in our group on this podcast.
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Welcome to Say Hello to my WITL Friends - the official podcast for the DRI Women in the Law "WITL" Committee. DRI is the largest association for civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel nationwide. WITL is one of the affinity groups within the larger organization made up of women from across the US and Canada. We are so excited to feature many of the awesome and aspiring women in our group on this podcast.
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October 3, 2025 • 56 mins
What Defense Attorneys Need to Know about CRPS with Dr. Jeffrey Summers
In this podcast, we hear a conversation from our live event with Dr. Jeffrey Summers, a pain management physician, regarding complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Dr. Summers discusses the making the diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome under the AMA Guides and the Budapest criteria and the differences in those methods. He discusses his thoughts on how s...
In this podcast, we hear a conversation from our live event with Dr. Jeffrey Summers, a pain management physician, regarding complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Dr. Summers discusses the making the diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome under the AMA Guides and the Budapest criteria and the differences in those methods. He discusses his thoughts on how s...
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August 19, 2025 • 42 mins
Mandatory MSA Reporting with Jim Anderson
Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Jim Anderson, a Partner with Cattie & Gonzalez, PLLC. In this episode we chat about the key changes CMS implemented in April 2025 regarding mandatory Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) reporting. Jim shares tips for workers' compensation defense practitioners to proactively prepare for mediations and sett...
Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Jim Anderson, a Partner with Cattie & Gonzalez, PLLC. In this episode we chat about the key changes CMS implemented in April 2025 regarding mandatory Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) reporting. Jim shares tips for workers' compensation defense practitioners to proactively prepare for mediations and sett...
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May 19, 2025 • 29 mins
Do's and Don'ts with Cambi McLain-Johns
Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Cambi McLain-Johns, a regional WC Complex Claims Manager with Erie Insurance Exchange. In this episode we chat about the Law Firm Do's and Don'ts of interreacting with carriers and insureds. We also discuss the importance of communication and mentorship as well as expound how law firms are able to grow...
Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Cambi McLain-Johns, a regional WC Complex Claims Manager with Erie Insurance Exchange. In this episode we chat about the Law Firm Do's and Don'ts of interreacting with carriers and insureds. We also discuss the importance of communication and mentorship as well as expound how law firms are able to grow...
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April 28, 2025 • 18 mins
Realities of Workplace Violence with Andria Lure Ryan
Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC and Jennifer White of Peterson White LLP interview Attorney Andria Lure Ryan of Fisher & Phillips regarding hospitality worker fatalities caused by workplace violence. Andria discusses the realities of workplace violence in the hospitality industry where employees are exposed to danger in areas such as bars, hotels, resorts, and oth...
Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC and Jennifer White of Peterson White LLP interview Attorney Andria Lure Ryan of Fisher & Phillips regarding hospitality worker fatalities caused by workplace violence. Andria discusses the realities of workplace violence in the hospitality industry where employees are exposed to danger in areas such as bars, hotels, resorts, and oth...
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April 7, 2025 • 23 mins
Legal Bill Review with Tanya Crosse
Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Tanya Crosse, Director of Legal Spend Management at Epiq Legal Solutions. In this episode we chat about "managed invoice review" otherwise known as "legal bill review", a topic in which most civil defense attorneys are highly invested. Tanya shares tips for practitioners to make the process less stressful...
Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Tanya Crosse, Director of Legal Spend Management at Epiq Legal Solutions. In this episode we chat about "managed invoice review" otherwise known as "legal bill review", a topic in which most civil defense attorneys are highly invested. Tanya shares tips for practitioners to make the process less stressful...
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January 30, 2025 • 29 mins
Mastering Dual Defense: Navigating Workers' Compensation Claims and OSHA Compliance with Melissa Bailey
Jennifer White of Peterson White LLP and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong Peake PLLC interview attorney Melissa Bailey of Ogletree Deakins regarding her knowledge and expertise of OSHA defense litigation. In this episode, Melissa covers how an employer can be impacted if they admit liability in OSHA claims. She covers the Unpreventabl...
Jennifer White of Peterson White LLP and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong Peake PLLC interview attorney Melissa Bailey of Ogletree Deakins regarding her knowledge and expertise of OSHA defense litigation. In this episode, Melissa covers how an employer can be impacted if they admit liability in OSHA claims. She covers the Unpreventabl...
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December 16, 2024 • 35 mins
Investigative Techniques and Best Practices Defending Claims with Jim Anderson
Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Jim Anderson, of Infoquest/Command. In this episode, Jim discusses the different types of investigative tools, tips and tricks for obtaining the best results and other concerns employers and carriers have with regard to the defense of claim through investigative te...
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November 25, 2024 • 45 mins
Walking the Line: Discovering and Admitting Social Media Evidence with your Ethics Intact panel discussion on Ethics in Social Media Discovery at 2024 DRI Annual Meeting
Think you know all there is to know about using gathering, using and admitting social media evidence in your case? Are you staying within ethical bounds in your practice? Listen and find out!
Join Shane Dawson and Steve Armstrong for round table discussion with Marc...
Think you know all there is to know about using gathering, using and admitting social media evidence in your case? Are you staying within ethical bounds in your practice? Listen and find out!
Join Shane Dawson and Steve Armstrong for round table discussion with Marc...
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November 4, 2024 • 35 mins
Trends in Workers' Compensation Fraud with Joe DePolo
Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Joe DePolo, the Assistant Special Agent in Charge overseeing a team of investigators and analysts in Southeastern Ohio. Currently fraud accounts for millions of dollars in losses in Ohio and billions of dollars lost across the United States. Mr. DePolo discusses the trends in different t...
Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Joe DePolo, the Assistant Special Agent in Charge overseeing a team of investigators and analysts in Southeastern Ohio. Currently fraud accounts for millions of dollars in losses in Ohio and billions of dollars lost across the United States. Mr. DePolo discusses the trends in different t...
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September 25, 2024 • 31 mins
Negatives of Marijuana with Dr. Jeffrey Hazelwood
Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Dr. Jeffrey Hazelwood, a pain management physician, on the topic of the possible negatives of prescribing medical marijuana for pain management in workers' compensation claims. Dr. Hazelwood discusses recent studies, addiction statistics, the effects of polypharmacy and the expected real life...
Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Dr. Jeffrey Hazelwood, a pain management physician, on the topic of the possible negatives of prescribing medical marijuana for pain management in workers' compensation claims. Dr. Hazelwood discusses recent studies, addiction statistics, the effects of polypharmacy and the expected real life...
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September 3, 2024 • 44 mins
ERISA Liens in Workers' Compensation Claims with John Kolb
In this episode, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong & Peake PLLC interview attorney John D. Kolb regarding ERISA liens in workers' compensation claims. John focuses on obtaining recoveries for his clients in ERISA matters, not just in workers' compensation claims, but in other fields as well.
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In this episode, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong & Peake PLLC interview attorney John D. Kolb regarding ERISA liens in workers' compensation claims. John focuses on obtaining recoveries for his clients in ERISA matters, not just in workers' compensation claims, but in other fields as well.
To learn more about DRI and the Workers' C...
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June 13, 2024 • 46 mins
Hard Truths About Soft Skills and Challenging People with Tommie Jo Brode
In this episode, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong Peake PLLC interview Tommie Jo Brode of Venice Solutions Group regarding soft skills and how to deal with challenging people in challenging situations.
Tommie is an attorney and consultant who focuses on workplace communication often between management and employees. Good ...
In this episode, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong Peake PLLC interview Tommie Jo Brode of Venice Solutions Group regarding soft skills and how to deal with challenging people in challenging situations.
Tommie is an attorney and consultant who focuses on workplace communication often between management and employees. Good ...
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May 2, 2024 • 21 mins
Medical Marijuana for Patients Injured at Work with Dr. Scott Rosenthal
In this episode, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP, and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC interview Dr. Scott Rosenthal, a pain management physician, on the topic of medical marijuana for patients who are injured at work.
Dr. Scott Rosenthal is a pain management physician who has offices in Philadelphia, along with other offices in Pennsylvania. D...
In this episode, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP, and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC interview Dr. Scott Rosenthal, a pain management physician, on the topic of medical marijuana for patients who are injured at work.
Dr. Scott Rosenthal is a pain management physician who has offices in Philadelphia, along with other offices in Pennsylvania. D...
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March 25, 2024 • 34 mins
The Air Ambulance Controversy with Steve Tipton
This week, Ryan Hathcock of Chartwell Law and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC are joined by Steve Tipton of Flahive, Ogden & Latson to discuss the air ambulance billing controversy, and how the Airline Deregulation Act from the 1970s affects workers' compensation billing for air ambulance providers. Steve Tipton has been defending employers and insurers for many years...
This week, Ryan Hathcock of Chartwell Law and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC are joined by Steve Tipton of Flahive, Ogden & Latson to discuss the air ambulance billing controversy, and how the Airline Deregulation Act from the 1970s affects workers' compensation billing for air ambulance providers. Steve Tipton has been defending employers and insurers for many years...
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November 13, 2023 • 6 mins
Incoming Chair, Matt Berard of Bowman and Brooke LLP in Detroit, Michigan, talks with incoming Vice-Chair, Stephanie Short of Great American Insurance Company in Washington State, about the upcoming year for the DRI Aviation Law Committee.
To learn more about DRI and the Aviation Law Committee visit DRI.org.
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