Event Details

September Chapter Meeting

Breakfast Meeting : Investigative Worker's Compensation

Topic Overview:The WC Investigative Presentation is for HR professionals who handle issues revolving work accidents that may become claims.  This presentation will address handling the time sensitive information gathering phase.  What questions should be asked, what is documented, and what to do with these details will be covered after a quick introduction to the Florida Workers' Compensation System from the legal perspective. Our aim for this meeting is to cover the ground for how potential claims should be addressed before an Adjuster/Defense Attorney are assigned. 

Learning Objectives:

• This presentation will address handling the time sensitive information gathering phase. 
• What questions should be asked, what is documented.
• What to do with these details will be covered after a quick introduction to the Florida Workers' Compensation System from the legal perspective.
• Additional time will be allowed to address any burning WC questions!

Speaker: Elizabeth Yohe

Elizabeth Yohe is a Partner and Business Unit Leader at Kelley Kronenberg, where her practice is dedicated to the defense of workers’ compensation matters. She serves as a Team Lead on the firm’s Fraud Fighters Team. She brings extensive experience in all phases of workers’ compensation litigation from inception through trial, representing carriers, third-party administrators, and employers ranging from major corporations to small businesses.

Prior to joining Kelley Kronenberg, Elizabeth opened and led a new Florida office for a national firm handling workers’ compensation cases. She previously served as a Partner at another law firm, where she gained comprehensive experience in workers’ compensation litigation, effectively negotiating settlements to mitigate risk exposure and implementing proactive communication strategies with clients. Her unique background also includes serving as Associate General Counsel and Director of Enforcement for E-Commerce, where she prepared foundational policies and agreements based on intellectual property and antitrust law. Additionally, she served as an Intelligence Analyst for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and as an Investigator for the United States Department of Labor, where she researched and analyzed complex criminal, civil, and regulatory matters.

Elizabeth earned her bachelor’s degree from DePaul University. She received her Juris Doctor from Tulane Law School. Elizabeth has received numerous awards recognizing her superior service, including multiple commendations from FBI personnel, a letter of commendation from the Assistant Director of the FBI Directorate of Intelligence, and a National Award from the Secretary of Labor. She was nominated by judges to participate in the Florida Office of Judges of
Compensation Claims’ extended education program, recognizing her professionalism, community commitment, and potential to contribute to and lead the practice of workers’ compensation law. Her diverse background in federal law enforcement, intellectual property, and workers’ compensation litigation provides her with a comprehensive understanding of complex legal matters and investigative techniques that enhance her approach to workers’ compensation defense.

Meeting Details:  Thursday, Sept 17, 2026; 7:45 am-10 am

Location:

Indian River State College - Mueller Campus                                                                             Richardson Center (Building C)                                                                                                        6155 College Ln, Vero Beach, FL 32966

Event Cost - $25 Members / $30 Non-Members

Meeting Agenda:

• Registration Check-In: 7:45 am - 8 am
• Breakfast & Networking: 8 am - 8:30 am
• Chapter Business & Legal Updates: 8:30 am - 9 am
• Presentation: 9 am - 10 am            

Registration:

• Member Registration 
• Non-Member Registration
• Board Member Registration 

 **CANCELLATION POLICY**

If you register and are unable to attend, please send an email to: communicationsTCHRA@gmail.com by Sept 15, 2026.