Workers' Compensation for Legal Professionals
A Unique Designation Program from IEA
Empowering Attorneys to Excel!
The Workers’ Compensation for Legal Professionals (WCLP) program offers a deep dive into the laws, language, and concepts unique to California workers’ compensation. Uniquely designed to ease the training burden for managing attorneys, and optimize performance of new associates.
The WCLP Designation provides lawyers with the mission critical workers' comp knowledge that isn't taught in law school.
The WCLP offers a deep and comprehensive dive into the language, laws, and concepts unique to California workers’ compensation.
For Managing Attorneys
- Cut your mentoring time in half!
- Empower your new associates to handle complex cases with competence.
- Stay focused on your clients while IEA monitors your students’ progress.
- Distinguish your new associates as the most highly trained in the industry.
For New Attorneys
- Deepen your knowledge of workers’ compensation law.
- Confidently handle complex cases.
- Wield arguments instead of reacting to them.
- Earn a prestigious industry designation.
- Optimize your career potential.
Presented by Leading Attorneys and Judges
What Others Are Saying
Your Roadmap to Workers Comp Expertise
WCLP Required Materials
WCLP reading assignments are hosted on Sullivan on Comp and are an integral and required component of your program.
Use coupon code SOC4IEA to receive $50 off an annual subscription, or the first month of a monthly subscription at no cost.
Already a Sullivan on Comp subscriber?
Once you’ve purchased the WCLP from IEA, Sullivan on Comp will be notified and your access to the required materials will be enabled within one business day, OR, you can submit a request to info@ieatraining.org
WCLP Full Designation
Purchase the entire series all at once. Build momentum, progress through your program faster, and save on your overall training costs. Expand your professional knowledge and skills with the optimal expediency.
All 3 certificates (26 lessons) are included.
$4,750
WCLP Level 1 Certificate
Enroll in the entire Fundamentals certificate for $1,750 or purchase individuals lessons for $225.
Lesson 01: Injuries and Presumptions
7 modules, 1 video
1.0 hours of participatory MCLE/Legal Specialization credit for the video portion of the lesson.
3.5 hours of self-study MCLE/Legal Specialization credit.
$225
Instructors
Frank Cannizzaro
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP
Tricia M. Pride
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP
Lesson 02: Affirmative Defenses to Injury Including Psyche
8 Modules, 1 video
1.0 hours of participatory MCLE/Legal Specialization credit for the video portion of the lesson.
4.5 hours of self-study MCLE/Legal Specialization credit.
$225
Instructors
Ana Gomez-Garcia
Reed & Garcia Law, P.C.
Anthony Culpepper Jr.
Michael Sullivan & Associates, LLP
Lesson 03: AOE/COE Legal Doctrines
11 Modules, 1 video
1.0 hours of participatory MCLE/Legal Specialization credit for the video portion of the lesson.
5.5 hours of self-study MCLE/Legal Specialization credit.
$225
Instructors
Julius Young
Boxer & Gerson Attorneys at Law, LLP
Richard M. Jacobsmeyer
Shaw, Jacobsmeyer, Crain, & Claffey PC
Lesson 04: Medical Care: Scope of Care
9 Modules, 1 video
1.0 hours of participatory MCLE/Legal Specialization credit for the video portion of the lesson.
4.5 hours of self-study MCLE/Legal Specialization credit.
$225
Instructors
Erika L. Vargas
Partner Gordon, Edelstein, Krepack, Grant, Felton, & Goldstein
Joel Allen
Partner Collinson, Daehnke, Inlow & Greco
Lesson 05: Temporary Disability
11 Modules, 1 video
$225
Instructors
Clint Feddersen
Judge at WCAB, DIR, State of California
Hon. Robert G. Rassp
Presiding Judge, WCAB Los Angeles District Office
Lesson 06: Permanent Disability - Basics and Schedule
7 Modules, 1 video
1.0 hours of participatory MCLE/Legal Specialization credit for the video portion of the lesson.
3.5 hours of self-study MCLE/Legal Specialization credit.
$225
Instructors
Keith Figgins
Senior Partner, Michael Sullivan & Associates
Leslie Dilbeck, CEDIR
Vice President Client Relations, iRatings, LLC
Lesson 07: Apportionment
7 Modules, 1 video
1.0 hours of participatory MCLE/Legal Specialization credit for the video portion of the lesson.
3.5 hours of self-study MCLE/Legal Specialization credit.
$225
Instructors
Ken Kingdon
Law Offices of Ken Kingdom, Kingdon Rating Services
Randy Pollak
Managing Attorney at Wintersteen | Casarez
Lesson 08: Permanent Disability Payment & Voucher
6 Modules, 1 video
1.0 hours of participatory MCLE/Legal Specialization credit for the video portion of the lesson.
3.0 hours of self-study MCLE/Legal Specialization credit.
$225
Instructors
Clint Feddersen
Judge at WCAB, DIR, State of California
Hon. Robert G. Rassp
Presiding Judge, WCAB Los Angeles District Office
Lesson 09: Death Benefits
10 Modules, 1 video
1.0 hours of participatory MCLE/Legal Specialization credit for the video portion of the lesson.
5.0 hours of self-study MCLE/Legal Specialization credit.
$225
Instructors
Julius Young
Boxer & Gerson Attorneys at Law, LLP
Richard M. Jacobsmeyer
Shaw, Jacobsmeyer, Crain, & Claffey PC
WCLP Level 2 Certificate
Enroll in the entire Core Concepts certificate for $1,750 or purchase individuals lessons for $225.
Lesson 10: Utilization Review and Independent Medical Review
9 modules, 1 video
$225
Instructors
Adrian Rodriguez
Partner at Tobin Lucks
Ryan Vego
Partner at Glauber Berenson Vego
Lesson 11: Medical Control and Medical Provider Networks
9 Modules, 1 video,
$225
Instructors
David Deitz, MD, PhD
Principal, Deitz & Associates
Alex Swedlow
President, California Workers’ Compensation Institute
Lesson 12: Payment of Medical Bills and Medical-Legal Bills
10 Modules, 1 video
$225
Karen Heffernan
Former VP Training, Sedgwick
John Murray
Technical Standards and Compliance Consultant, Sedgwick
Lesson 13: Workers' Compensation Discovery
11 Modules, 1 video
$225
Instructors
Jerry Chang
Managing Partner Perona, Langer, Beck, Serbin & Harrison
Jon Dodart
Partner, Perona, Langer, Beck, Serbin & Harrison
Lesson 14: The Medical-Legal Process
13 Modules, 1 video
$225
Instructors
Barry Rodich
Associate, Law offices of Gary Rodich
Thu Do
Partner, Employer Defense Group
Lesson 15: Application and Filing
9 Modules, 1 video
$225
Instructors
Elliot S. Berkowitz
Berkowitz & Cohen
Jeremiah A. Heisler
Partner, Goldman, Magdalin & Krikes, LLP
Lesson 16: Conferences
11 Modules, 1 video
$225
Instructors
Jamie M. Jacoby
Certified Legal Specialist in Workers’ Compensation
The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Jamie L. Berenson
Glauber Berenson Vego
Lesson 17: Trials
12 Modules, 1 video
$225
Instructors
Joanne Thomas
Managing Shareholder Inland Empire and San Diego, SRTK
Tim Kinsey
Managing Shareholder Orange County, SRTK
Lesson 18: Settlement and Awards
12 Modules, 1 video
$225
Instructors
Steven J. Rosendin
Associate Partner, Mullen & Fiippi, LLP
H. Nila Dhugga
Associate Partner, Mullen & Fiippi, LLP
WCLP Level 3 Certificate
Enroll in the entire Mastery certificate for $1,750 or purchase individuals lessons for $225.
Lesson 19: The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, Jurisdiction, and Subrogation
12 modules, 1 video
$225
Instructors
Vanessa Cooksey
Founding Partner at Cooksey & Marenstein, LLP
Robert J. Sherwin
Senior Managing Partner, Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin & Lee, LLP
Lesson 20: Insurance and Employment
16 Modules, 1 video
$225
Instructors
Kevin Miller
Sr. Trial Attorney at Farmers Insurance Claims Litigation
Dana Sandoval
Supervising Attorney, Law Offices of Stratman & Williams-Abrego
Lesson 21: Statutes of Limitations
12 Modules, 1 video
$225
Instructors
Steven McNamara
Law Offices of McNamara & Drass, LLP
Aurora Timbol
Staff Counsel, CA Workers’ Compensation at AmTrust Financial Services, Inc
Lesson 22: 132a Discrimination and Serious & Willful Claims
$395
Instructors
Adam Domchik
Co-Managing Partner, Gordon Edelstein Krepack Grant Felton & Goldstein
Demetra Geges Johal
Partner, Laughlin Falbo Levy & Moresi, LLP
Lesson 23: Penalties and Sanctions
8 Modules, 1 video
$225
Instructors
Alexander Comis
Equity Partner, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Alvaro S. Lizarraga
Partner at Gordon, Edelstein, Krepack, Grant, Felton, & Goldstein
Lesson 24: Legal Representation, Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution
12 Modules, 1 video
$225
Instructors
Adam Domchik
Co-Managing Partner, Gordon Edelstein Krepack Grant Felton & Goldstein
Demetra Geges Johal
Partner, Laughlin Falbo Levy & Moresi, LLP
Lesson 25: Liens, Attorney’s Fees and Costs
10 Modules, 1 video
$225
Instructors
Elke D. Knapper-Herath
4600 Boehm, Hearing Representative/Expert Witness
Larisa Mortazavi
Senior Associate Rossi Law Group
Lesson 26: Appeals
14 Modules, 1 video
$225
Instructors
Michael Burgis
Managing Partner, Michael Burgis & Associates
James Rossi
President and Managing Attorney Rossi Law Group
Purchase Full Designation to Benefit from Concierge Service
IEA’s concierge service is available to firms with candidates progressing through all 26 lessons. Dedicated student success specialists provide:
- Regular updates on the progress of your team
- On-going direct communication with students to facilitate success
- Customer support for technical issues
IEA partners with you to to give your team the best possible chance for success
What Will WCLP Do For Your Firm?
Cut Mentoring Time in Half
Your mentoring is indispensable of course, but with WCLP you’ll be confident that your new attorneys have read the law, been tested on it, and have heard from leading attorneys and judges on how it’s applied.
Set Your Attorneys Apart
WCLP graduates know the law! With the highest level of training outside of lawschool, your new attorneys will be distinguished from peers in other firms. You’ll have a strong argument when asking your clients to give them a try.
Optimize Attorney Retention
Your attorneys will stay with you! New attorneys want to feel valued, and they want to be trained. Show them you’re willing to invest in their success and you’ll optimize their motivation to succeed, and to stay.
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Still have questions?
The WCLP is ideal for new attorneys who want a deep understanding of workers’ compensation law. It can be administered by a managing partner for new associates, or it can be taken by individual attorneys new to workers’ compensation wishing to gain deep understanding of this complex area of the law. Been in practice a while? You can still benefit from this training. Many working attorneys never quite find the time to actually read and learn the law. This is your opportunity!
Taking individual lessons over a two week period the course takes 52 weeks to complete. Most participants find is useful to block out about half of the day every other Friday to make sure they take the time to progress through the program.
Each lesson comprises several modules including:
- Reading assignments excerpted from Sullivan on Comp.
- A video presentation by two of the 52 top industry names shown above including Judges, named partners and other industry leaders who provide practice pointers and concrete real-world examples.
- Take a test, pass, and complete the Lesson.
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WCLP reading assignments are hosted on Sullivan on Comp and are an integral and required component of the program. use coupon code SOC4IEA to receive $50 off an annual subscription or the first month of a monthly subscription at no cost.
Already a Sullivan on Comp subscriber? Once you’ve purchased the WCLP from IEA, Sullivan on Comp will be notified and your access to the required materials will be enabled within one business day. Or you can submit a request to info@ieatraining.org.
Re-takes on quizzes can be taken as often as needed. For the final test one re-take is available. For more than one re-take there is a $50 charge.
Yes, MCLE participatory credit as well as self-study credit is available.
About IEA
IEA traces its history to our predecessor organization, “The Fire Underwriters Association of the Pacific” (FUAP) created in 1876 in San Francisco, CA after the post Gold Rush building boom. Its stated purpose was the promotion of harmony and good practice among the claims adjusting profession. Over time, we became an all industry, all-lines organization with national outreach across the United States.
Today, we are committed to providing professional development to a changing workforce with changing needs. IEA offers myriad courses, seminars, and on-demand training to meet our students where they are and help them reach their goals. We are proud of our contribution to better risk analysis and high operating standards in the industry.
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Years since IEA Training originally founded as Firefighters Association of Insurance People
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Students have taken an IEA Training course or class.
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