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AREA Annual ConferenceAREA Annual Conference June 19-22, 2014 Silver Legacy Resort Casino 407 North Virginia Street | Reno, NV 89501

American Rehabilitation Economics Association PO Box 19941 • San Diego, CA 92159-9941

Phone: 800.317.2732 or 619.440.2650 • [email protected] • www.a-r-e-a.org

2 AREA Annual Conference 2014

2014 CONFERENCE FUNDAMENTALS

After a 7-year hiatus, AREA returns to Reno,

Nevada for its 2014 Annual Conference,

‘Foundation and Integration – How not to

gamble with the bottom line – your opinion.’

In the words of Stephen Stills, “There’s battle lines

being drawn. Nobody's right if everybody's wrong.”

Foundation: The introductory evidence

necessary to establish the admissibility of other

evidence. Foundations are the preliminary proof

required to admit evidence. An objection to

foundation tests the legal sufficiency of the proof

offered to qualify the evidence for admission.

Such a well focused foundation objection is

necessary to allow the judge to evaluate the

merits of the disputed evidence, and to allow the

opponent a reasonable opportunity to correct the

insufficiency.

Integration: An act or instance of combining into

an integral whole, pertaining to, or belonging as a

part of the whole; constituent or component:

integral parts; necessary to the completeness of

the whole; consisting or composed of parts that

together constitute a whole.

Gamble: To lose or squander by taking a chance;

venture; risk.

About “AREA”

American Rehabilitation Economics Association

Established in 1989, AREA has pursued two

missions: bringing recognition to the combined

use of vocational rehabilitation and economic

loss assessment as a distinct discipline, and

providing a peer-exchange forum for vocational,

economic and rehabilitation experts who practice

within this growing field. Our role is to determine

the nature and extent of any loss, from a

vocational and/or economic perspective. This, in

turn, helps the Court in its assessment of

damages. AREA supports professional growth by

offering opportunities for continuing education at

its Annual Conference. AREA also participates in

conference sessions held with other vocational,

economic and rehabilitation organizations to

encourage the sharing of knowledge among

related forensic professionals.

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BOOT CAMP

Thursday - Check-in 7:30-9:00 am* Friday - Administration table open 7:30-9:00 am*

Classic breakfast buffet served. Classic breakfast buffet served.

Administration table manned 12:00-1:30 pm* * Admin. “on call” at 619.302.3257.

INTERMEDIATE BOOT CAMP

Preparing Economic Loss ReportsPreparing Economic Loss ReportsPreparing Economic Loss Reports

This intermediate boot camp will focus on preparing the

earnings analyst to understand and present the essential

components of basic, science-based economic loss reports.

Emphasis is on using available economic and vocational

evidence to construct a solid loss assessment report. The

boot camp emphasizes report preparation, beginning with

identification of all resources relied on, the basis for an

earnings outlook, the preparation of damage spreadsheets,

the calculation of present value, the explanatory narrative,

and an effective presentation.

PRESENTER: J. Herbert Burkman PhD J. Herbert Burkman & Associates,

an Economics Consulting Firm

ADVANCED BOOT CAMP

The Practice of Clinical Judgment: The Practice of Clinical Judgment: The Practice of Clinical Judgment:

Developing Vocational and Economic Developing Vocational and Economic Developing Vocational and Economic Assumptions Related to the Evaluation Assumptions Related to the Evaluation Assumptions Related to the Evaluation of Selfof Selfof Self---Employed PersonsEmployed PersonsEmployed Persons

This advanced boot camp will include a morning session

involving the dissection of personal and small business tax

returns to extrapolate demonstrated earnings in self-

employment. (Steve Clapp)

Subsequent sessions will segue from this baseline

information to application of (1) demonstrated self-

employment earnings versus (2) earning capacity in the open

and competitive labor market. The audience will participate

interactively, while being guided through the process of

clinical judgment in electing base-line assumptions,

compilation of supporting evidence for the assumptions and

methodology, and application to present value tables for both

(1) and (2). Time permitting there may be discussion

regarding the present value calculations for Life Care Plans/

future medical care costs. (Lisa Clapp and Steve Clapp)

PRESENTERS: Steve Clapp BS Personal and Small Business Tax Accountant SPC Consulting

Lisa Clapp MA CRC CEA Arizona Vocational Consulting & Forensic Services Inc.

THURSDAY, JUNE 19th (6.0 CEUs)

STARTS PROMPTLY AT 9:00 AM UNTIL 5:00 PM

9:00-10:30 am .................. IN SESSION

10:3010:3010:30---10:45 am10:45 am10:45 am ................................................ REFRESHMENT BREAKREFRESHMENT BREAKREFRESHMENT BREAK

10:45 am-12:00 pm .......... IN SESSION

12:0012:0012:00---1:30 pm1:30 pm1:30 pm ...................................................... LUNCH ON YOUR OWNLUNCH ON YOUR OWNLUNCH ON YOUR OWN

1:30-3:15 pm .................... IN SESSION

3:153:153:15---3:30 pm3:30 pm3:30 pm ............................................................ REFRESHMENT BREAKREFRESHMENT BREAKREFRESHMENT BREAK

3:30-5:00 pm .................... IN SESSION

FRIDAY, JUNE 20th (2.75 CEUs)

STARTS PROMPTLY AT 9:00 AM UNTIL 12:00 PM

9:00-10:30 am .................. IN SESSION

10:3010:3010:30---10:45 am10:45 am10:45 am ................................................ REFRESHMENT BREAKREFRESHMENT BREAKREFRESHMENT BREAK

10:45 am-12:00 pm .......... IN SESSION

12:0012:0012:00---1:00 pm1:00 pm1:00 pm ...................................................... LUNCH ON YOUR OWNLUNCH ON YOUR OWNLUNCH ON YOUR OWN


FRIDAY, JUNE 20FRIDAY, JUNE 20FRIDAY, JUNE 20ththth

1:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Opening Remarks and Welcome

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm

SESSION 1

Medical Evidence and Residual Functional Capacity

Sonia Paquette OTD OTR/L CPE ABVE-D

(1.5 CEUs)

2:45 pm - 3:00 pm

Refreshment Break

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

SESSION 2

Core Variables in Earning Capacity Assessment

Rick Robinson PhD LMHC CRC CVE CLCP ABVE-D NCC Robinson Work Rehabilitation

(1.5 CEUs)

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

SESSION 3

Following the Money

Constantine M. Boukidis BA JD MA

Vavoulis Weiner & McNulty LLC

(1.0 CEU)

SATURDAY, JUNE 21SATURDAY, JUNE 21SATURDAY, JUNE 21ststst

8:45 am - 9:00 am

Conference Reconvenes /

Group Activities

9:00 am - 10:15 am

SESSION 4

Understanding Worklife Expectancy

Anthony Gamboa Jr. PhD MBA Vocational Economics Inc.

(1.25 CEUs)

10:15 am - 10:30 am

Refreshment Break

10:30 am - 11:45 am

SESSION 5

The Dollar Value of a Day

Edward Foster PhD Foster Economics

(1.25 CEUs)

11:45 am - 1:00 pm

Lunch on your own

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

SESSION 6

WLE Tables Panel / Q&A

Anthony Gamboa Jr. PhD MBA

Edward Foster PhD

Moderator: George Barrett MBA MSRC CRC CVE FVE (1.5 CEUs)

2:30 pm - 2:45 pm

Refreshment Break

2:45 pm - 4:15 pm

SESSION 7

Income and Net Worth Analysis for Punitive Damages Testimony

Nicholas Briscoe MS CVA CEA

Mark Cohen MS CEA Cohen | Volk Economic Consulting Group

(1.5 CEUs)

4:15 pm - 5:00 pm

SESSION 8

Review of Ethical Principles as Applied to Establishing Vocational and Economic Losses

Neil Bennett MEd CRC CDMS Judith Parker MEd FVE CDMS ABVE-D CLCP OSC Vocational Systems Inc.

(.75 Ethics CEUs)

SUNDAY, JUNE 22SUNDAY, JUNE 22SUNDAY, JUNE 22ndndnd

9:00 am - 12:30 pm

½-HOUR BREAK FOR 11 AM CHECKOUT

SESSION 9

Integrating Ethical Analytic Approaches to Establishing Vocational and Economic Losses

John Berg MEd CRC CDMS ABVE

Vocational Consulting Inc.

(3.0 CEUs, incl. .25 Ethics CEUs)

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

A NO-HOST BAG LUNCH CAN BE

ARRANGED FOR YOU UPON REQUEST.

ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

1:30 pm - Conference Conclusion

Schedule at a Glance Schedule at a Glance Schedule at a Glance --- MAIN CONFERENCEMAIN CONFERENCEMAIN CONFERENCE

Friday - Check-in 12:00-1:00 pm.*

Saturday - Administration table manned 7:30-9:00 am.*

Classic breakfast buffet served.

Sunday - Administration table manned 7:30 am until conclusion of Conference.

Continental breakfast served. * Admin. “on call” at 619.302.3257.

SATURDAY

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION

Rum Bullions Island Bar


Friday, June 20Friday, June 20Friday, June 20ththth --- MAIN CONFERENCEMAIN CONFERENCEMAIN CONFERENCE

Check-in 12:00-12:45 pm*

* Admin. “on call” at 619.302.3257.

WELCOME … 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Opening Remarks and WelcomeOpening Remarks and WelcomeOpening Remarks and Welcome

Jeroen Walstra, President

SESSION 1 … 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Medical Evidence and Medical Evidence and Medical Evidence and

Residual Functional CapacityResidual Functional CapacityResidual Functional Capacity

Medical and functional determinants of gainful

employment.

Models of disability: biomedical and biopsycho-

social, with specific review of the International

Classification of Functioning from the WHO.

Current approach to determining work disability:

medical expertise, including medical impairment

guidelines and ratings; disability duration guidelines;

functional capacity evaluations.

Concept of risk, tolerance, and capacity.

Pain and its influence on function.

Implications for earning capacity determination.

PRESENTER: Sonia Paquette OTD OTR/L CPE ABVE-D

(1.5 CEUs)

2:45 pm 2:45 pm 2:45 pm --- 3:00 pm … 3:00 pm … 3:00 pm … RRREFRESHMENTEFRESHMENTEFRESHMENT BBBREAKREAKREAK

SPONSORED BY:

SESSION 2 … 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Core Variables in Earning Core Variables in Earning Core Variables in Earning

Capacity AssessmentCapacity AssessmentCapacity Assessment

Vocational evaluation is a complex process requiring

assessment not only of the individual, but also of the labor

market. Within the interaction between the person and the

labor market rests the unique vocational potential that each

individual possesses. In forensic vocational evaluation,

conclusions regarding this interaction must have an

adequate foundation that can be testified to within a

“reasonable degree of vocational certainty.” This program

will link forensic vocational evaluation methodology with

essential elements for building a solid foundation to support

forensic conclusions. The presentation will provide a brief summary

of the evaluation models that have been published for this purpose.

The issue of variability in vocational assessment and research

conducted to identify key variables for assessment will be

discussed. The lecture will round out with a discussion of the

Vocational and Rehabilitation Assessment Model (VRAM) which is

an empirically derived structural model of vocational assessment.

Attendees will be provided multiple handouts to include the VRAM

model, research bibliography, and research abstract of findings.

PRESENTER: Rick Robinson PhD LMHC CRC CVE CLCP ABVE-D NCC

Robinson Work Rehabilitation

(1.5 CEUs)

SESSION 3 … 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Following the MoneyFollowing the MoneyFollowing the Money

There are two types of tracing methods that can be performed in

family law cases. Direct tracing involves the basic concept of

“following the money.” The objective is to track one asset to

another, searching for any concealed assets and identifying all

assets in a marital estate. The other tracing method involves

dividing a comingled account into separate funds (i.e., a separate

inheritance deposited into a joint checking account used for

community property expenses). Both forms of tracing require

accumulating, analyzing and presenting large amounts of data in a

comprehensive, compelling and concise format. This presentation

will demonstrate the various methods and techniques utilized in

order to uncover hidden assets or trace separate property in a

comingled account.

PRESENTER: Constantine M. Boukidis BA JD MA

Vavoulis Weiner & McNulty LLC

(1.0 CEU)


Saturday, June 21Saturday, June 21Saturday, June 21ststst --- MAIN CONFERENCEMAIN CONFERENCEMAIN CONFERENCE

Administration table open 7:30-9:00 am*

Continental breakfast served. * Admin. “on call” at 619.302.3257.

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Conference ReconvenesConference ReconvenesConference Reconvenes

Group ActivitiesGroup ActivitiesGroup Activities

Neil Bennett and Judith Parker, Conference Co-Chairs

SESSION 4 … 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Understanding Worklife ExpectancyUnderstanding Worklife ExpectancyUnderstanding Worklife Expectancy

Dr. Gamboa is a frequent speaker to professional groups

interested in the economics of disability. Dr. Gamboa

pioneered work in the area of assessing loss of earning

capacity for infants, children, and persons with mild

traumatic brain injury. He developed the first worklife

expectancy tables for persons with a disability in 1987.

The New Worklife Expectancy Tables are in their seventh

revision.

PRESENTER: Anthony Gamboa Jr. PhD MBA Vocational Economics Inc.

(1.25 CEUs)

10:15 10:15 10:15 AMAMAM --- 10:30 10:30 10:30 AMAMAM … R… R… REFRESHMENTEFRESHMENTEFRESHMENT BBBREAKREAKREAK

SPONSORED BY:

SESSION 5 … 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

The Dollar Value of a DayThe Dollar Value of a DayThe Dollar Value of a Day

Exploration of the research and methodology involved in

compiling The Dollar Value of a Day, including (1) the new

calculations for self-consumption of household services in

the 2011 edition (how they are calculated and their virtues

and flaws) and (2) the use of less traditional categories:

caring and helping; leisure time; sleeping (nighttime

protective services).

PRESENTER: Edward Foster PhD Foster Economics

(1.25 CEUs)

11:45 11:45 11:45 AMAMAM --- 1:00 1:00 1:00 PMPMPM … L… L… LUNCHUNCHUNCH ONONON YYYOUROUROUR OOOWNWNWN

SESSION 6 … 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

WLE Tables Panel / Q&AWLE Tables Panel / Q&AWLE Tables Panel / Q&A

Questions and Answers relating to Session 4 (The New Worklife

Expectancy Tables) and Session 5 (The Dollar Value of a Day).

PANELISTS: Anthony Gamboa Jr. PhD MBA Vocational Economics Inc.

Edward Foster PhD Foster Economics

MODERATOR: George Barrett MBA MSRC CRC CVE FVE Brookshire Barrett & Associates LLC

(1.5 CEUs)

2:30 2:30 2:30 PMPMPM --- 2:45 2:45 2:45 PMPMPM … R… R… REFRESHMENTEFRESHMENTEFRESHMENT BBBREAKREAKREAK

SESSION 7 … 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Income and Net Worth Analysis for Income and Net Worth Analysis for Income and Net Worth Analysis for

Punitive Damages TestimonyPunitive Damages TestimonyPunitive Damages Testimony

Expert witness testimony is sometimes needed in business

damages cases, employment discharge/harassment cases and

some personal injury cases at the very end of trial once a jury has

come back with a plaintiff verdict with punitive damages. The

expert would testify on the net worth of the defendant (company

or individual) and some other financial metrics. This topic will be

discussed … how to evaluate the defendant’s net worth and

financial metrics, documentation to request for the analysis, and

what to expect in cross and direct examination.

PRESENTERS: Nicholas Briscoe MS CVA CEA Mark Cohen MS CEA Cohen | Volk Economic Consulting Group

(1.5 CEUs)


Saturday, June 21Saturday, June 21Saturday, June 21ststst (continued) Sunday, June 22Sunday, June 22Sunday, June 22

ndndnd

MAIN CONFERENCEMAIN CONFERENCEMAIN CONFERENCE MAIN CONFERENCEMAIN CONFERENCEMAIN CONFERENCE

Administration table open 7:30 am to Conference conclusion.

Continental breakfast served.

SESSION 8 … 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Review of Ethical Principles as Review of Ethical Principles as Review of Ethical Principles as Applied to Establishing Vocational Applied to Establishing Vocational Applied to Establishing Vocational and Economic Lossesand Economic Lossesand Economic Losses

A review of the foundations of Ethical and Professional

Behaviors with an introduction of general principles of

Ethical dilemma identification and resolution, including

introduction and examples of situations that Economists

and Vocational Experts may face when evaluating the

economic loss of Human Beings. These concepts will be

utilized in greater detail in Sunday's session on Integrating

Ethical Analytic Approaches to Establishing Vocational and

Economic Losses.

PRESENTERS: Neil Bennett MEd CRC CDMS

Judith Parker MEd FVE CDMS ABVE-D CLCP OSC Vocational Systems Inc.

(.75 Ethics CEUs)

5:00 5:00 5:00 PMPMPM --- 5:30 5:30 5:30 PMPMPM … INTERMISSION… INTERMISSION… INTERMISSION

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

PRESIDENT’S RECEPTIOPRESIDENT’S RECEPTIOPRESIDENT’S RECEPTIONNN

Back Patio, Rum Bullions Island Bar - Silver Legacy

Many thanks to Terry Dinneen for his generous donation towards this reception.

SESSION 9 … 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

WITH ½-HOUR BREAK FOR 11:00 AM CHECKOUT

Integrating Ethical Analytic Integrating Ethical Analytic Integrating Ethical Analytic Approaches to Establishing Approaches to Establishing Approaches to Establishing Vocational and Economic Losses Vocational and Economic Losses Vocational and Economic Losses

Lecture and small group discussions to develop “approaches,

including the topics of contributing speakers” to a vocational

analysis where economic damages claims are often central to the

assignment. This will include breakout tables in small groups, to

facilitate review of case hypotheticals, and discussion of alternate

foundational methodologies and what/why they chose such and

general outcome probabilities. Ethical implications of all scenarios

will be included.

PRESENTER: John Berg MEd CRC CDMS ABVE Vocational Consulting Inc.

(3.0 CEUs, incl. .25 Ethics CEUs)

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL BUSINESS BUSINESS BUSINESS MEETINGMEETINGMEETING A NO-HOST BAG LUNCH CAN BE ARRANGED FOR YOU UPON REQUEST.

ASK IT BASKET

2014 CONFERENCE CRITIQUE

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NOTES:


SPEAKERS AT A GLANCESPEAKERS AT A GLANCESPEAKERS AT A GLANCE

GEORGE A. BARRETT MBA, MSRC, CRC, CVE, FVE

Brookshire Barrett & Associates, LLC • South Charleston, WV

NEIL R. BENNETT M.Ed., CRC, CDMS

OSC Vocational Systems, Inc. • Bothell, WA

JOHN F. BERG M.Ed., CDMS, CRC, ABVE-D

Vocational Consulting, Inc. • Seattle, WA

CONSTANTINE M. BOUKIDIS BA JD MA

Vavoulis Weiner & McNulty LLC • Los Angeles, CA

NICHOLAS BRISCOE MS, CVA, CEA

Cohen | Volk Economics Consulting Group • Walnut Creek, CA

J. HERBERT BURKMAN Ph.D.

J. Herbert Burkman & Associates, an Economics Consulting Firm

Dallas, TX

LISA A. CLAPP MA, CRC, CEA

VocMedEcon • Phoenix, AZ

STEVEN P. CLAPP BS

SPC Consulting • Phoenix, AZ

MARK D. COHEN MS, CEA

Cohen | Volk Economics Consulting Group • Walnut Creek, CA

EDWARD FOSTER Ph.D.

Foster Economics • Minneapolis, MN

ANTHONY M. GAMBOA, JR. Ph.D., MBA

Vocational Economics, Inc. • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

SONIA PAQUETTE OTD, OTR/L, CPE, ABVE-D

Downingtown, PA

JUDITH P. PARKER M.Ed., FVE, CDMS, ABVE-D, CLCP


RICK H. ROBINSON Ph.D., LMHC, CRC, CVE, CLCP, ABVE-D, NCC

Robinson Work Rehabilitation Services Co. • Jacksonville, FL


SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIESSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIESSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES

George A. BarrettGeorge A. BarrettGeorge A. Barrett

MBA, MSRC, CRC, CVE, FVE

MAIN CONFERENCE SESSION 6 (MODERATOR)

(SATURDAY 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM)

George A. Barrett is a practicing forensic economist and vocational evaluator in the Charleston, West Virginia office of Brookshire Barrett & Associates LLC. In his forensic practice, Mr. Barrett calculates economic damages and provides expert testimony in a wide variety of civil litigation cases in numerous jurisdictions across the nation. Primarily, these cases include lost earning capacity, lost household services, and cost of future medical care valuation appraisals in personal injury and wrongful death cases. As a forensic vocational evaluator, Mr. Barrett is qualified to conduct client interviews and vocational testing related to the assessment of post-injury earning capacity in personal injury litigation. During his practice, Mr. Barrett has provided expertise in several notable cases, including Virginia Richardson, a/k/a Tammy Wynette v. Marsh, et. al., U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee at Nashville, Patricia Bragg, et. al v. Col. Dana Robertson, et al. (Mountaintop Mining), U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia at Charleston, and the Sago mining cases. Mr. Barrett's research on incremental cost issues of life care planning, medical monitoring, punitive damages, and other aspects of forensic vocational economics has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and textbooks. Mr. Barrett is currently an adjunct professor of Rehabilitation Counseling at Minnesota State University, Mankato and has previously served as an adjunct instructor of Economics at West Virginia State University.

Mr. Barrett graduated magna cum laude from West Virginia State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Economics. He then went on to earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree from Marshall University. Mr. Barrett completed the Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling (MSRC) Degree from West Virginia University and achieved the professional designation as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and Certified Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CVE). Mr. Barrett serves on the board of referees for the Journal of Forensic Economics and the Journal of Legal Economics. He also served on the Board of Directors of the

American Rehabilitation Economics Association and was Editor for a time of that organization's peer reviewed journal, The Earnings Analyst.

Neil R. BennettNeil R. BennettNeil R. Bennett

MEd, CRC, CDMS

MAIN CONFERENCE SESSION 8


Neil Bennett has more than 30 years’ experience assessing and evaluating persons involved in the receipt of disability management benefits. He is a graduate of The Evergreen State College and Western Washington University with a Masters’ of Education in Counseling; he is both a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a Certified Disability Management Specialist. He has served as Director and President of IARP, Commissioner of CDMSC and is currently an active direct service professional at OSC Vocational Systems, performing vocational assessments and wage earning capacity evaluations, including economic damages evaluations, in the Longshore and Harborworker, State of Washington Worker’s Compensation and civil litigation jurisdictions, as well as for the Social Security Administration and Veterans Administration. He became interested and involved in the American Rehabilitation Economics Association in 2011 joining and beginning presenting in Seattle, WA. He has recently served on the Ethics Committee involved in the development of the Ethics Complaint Appeals process. He is the current AREA VP-Internal, responsible for Ethics and Conference.

John F. BergJohn F. BergJohn F. Berg

MEd, CDMS, CRC, ABVE-D


(SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

John Berg completed an M.Ed. at the University of Idaho in May 1977 after finishing a Bachelor degree and working as a Financial Caseworker for the State of Idaho. He managed a non-profit job placement and mental measurement testing agency in eastern Washington after graduate school, followed by four years on faculty

“Do not go where the path may lead, “Do not go where the path may lead, “Do not go where the path may lead,

go instead where there is no path go instead where there is no path go instead where there is no path

and leave a trail.” and leave a trail.” and leave a trail.”

——— Ralph Waldo EmersonRalph Waldo EmersonRalph Waldo Emerson


SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIESSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIESSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES (continued)

at a State college as a Career Advisor. Mr. Berg worked part time as a Mental Health Specialist while on faculty at Skagit Counseling & Psychiatric Clinic prior to full-time Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling in the private sector since 1981. In 1985, he started Vocational Consulting Inc. and has testified at 300+ various trials since 1982 at state and federal trials in Washington, Louisiana, Oregon, California, and Hawaii. John has been a presenter for lawyer associations and rehabilitation professional associations, in topics including labor market access, professional testimony techniques, methodology of practice, use of experts in trial litigation, etc. in the US and Canada. He has contributed to peer reviewed publications in RehabPro and Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis and past Forensic Chair of IARP. His practice focus includes vocational and economic assessments for personal injury, employment law, worker’s compensation, Jones Act/Maritime, Longshore and Harbor workers with an office in Seattle, Washington.

Constantine “Ntino” M. BoukidisConstantine “Ntino” M. BoukidisConstantine “Ntino” M. Boukidis

BA, JD, MA


(FRIDAY 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM)

Constantine M. Boukidis is a partner with the economic consulting firm of Vavoulis, Weiner & McNulty (“VWM”). Located in downtown Los Angeles, VWM provides corporate and legal professionals with expertise in forensic accounting, business investigation and financial forecasting and analysis. Mr. Boukidis has provided expert testimony on business litigation and commercial damages, personal injury, wrongful death, employment matters, wrongful termination/failure to promote, construction defect, marital dissolution, lost profits, wage and hour claims, future cost of care, pension valuation and disability benefits. He has testified in over 150 depositions and 100 trial and arbitrations working on behalf of both the plaintiff and defendant. Prior to joining the firm in 1997, Mr. Boukidis practiced law in the greater Los Angeles area, starting his career with the Law Offices of David M. Harney representing plaintiffs, primarily in the medical negligence area. Thereafter he had his own law practice, again representing plaintiffs in the personal injury/wrongful

death area, primarily involving cases of medical malpractice. He was lead counsel on numerous cases during the 12 years he actively practiced. Mr. Boukidis graduated from Northwestern University in 1981 with a BA degree in economics. He earned his juris doctor degree from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles in 1984 and his MA degree in economics from California State University, Los Angeles in 2003. Mr. Boukidis is a member of the National Association of Forensic Economics, the American Academy of Economic and Financial Experts and the American Economic Association, as well as being an active member of the State Bar of California.

Nicholas BriscoeNicholas BriscoeNicholas Briscoe

MS, AVA, CEA



Nicholas Briscoe is Senior Economist at Cohen | Volk Economic Consulting Group in Walnut Creek, CA. Mr. Briscoe performs economic valuations as well as provides expert witness testimony. He specializes in the valuation of economic loss in personal injury, employment, wage and hour, business damages litigation, as closely held businesses and reasonable compensation. Mr. Briscoe has earned a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of California, Davis as well as a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Rehabilitation Counseling from The George Washington University. Furthermore, Mr. Briscoe holds the position of Adjunct Professor at The University of California, Davis, Graduate School of Management. In addition, Mr. Briscoe has obtained the designation of Accredited Valuation Analyst (AVA) through the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts and Certified Earnings Analyst (CEA) through the American Rehabilitation Economics Association.

J. Herbert BurkmanJ. Herbert BurkmanJ. Herbert Burkman

PhD

BOOT CAMP - INTERMEDIATE SESSION

(THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

Jon Herbert Burkman received his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Over the past 35 years his work has included academic research and teaching at several colleges and universities, employment as an economic analyst for two large corporations, and, for the past 25 years, serving as an expert witness in economics. In 1987 he founded his economics consultancy, J. Herbert Burkman and Associates, in Dallas, Texas, to provide insight into economic issues for attorneys seeking expertise in damage assessment and loss analysis. He has testified in federal and state courts on more than 250 occasions.



Since 2004 he has been an Adjunct Professor of Economics at Southern Methodist University, where he currently teaches courses in Cost-Benefit Analysis and Monetary Policy. These courses cover a variety of topics, including effective forecasting, determining present value, and the macroeconomic determinants of interest rates and the money supply. Additional current research includes examining issues in corporate responsibility, business behavior and ethics, and economic growth. Earlier research has included a study of the history of the role of the textile industry in the post-World War II development of manufacturing in Japan and Hong Kong, and the impact of vocational training programs on persons seeking entry to the labor force. As he began his career at the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Burkman was a National Defense Education Act (NDEA) Fellow. His NDEA Fellowship led to his Ph.D. in Economics and a Graduate Certificate in Asian Studies, including four years of instruction in Mandarin Chinese and an additional 24 credit hours in Asian economic development, Asian politics and culture, anthropology, and history.

In his career Dr. Burkman has also taught courses in economic theory, statistics, money and banking, public policy, and international economics. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Rehabilitation Economics Association, National Association of Forensic Economics, and the American Economics Association. He is currently a member of the World Affairs Council of Dallas-Fort Worth and the Rotary Club of the Park Cities (Texas).

He and his wife, Alicia, have lived in Dallas for the past 30 years, where they raised their two children. Dr. Burkman and his wife are long-term supporters of the Dallas Opera and the Dallas Opera Guild, the Dallas Symphony, the Dallas Arts Museum, the Nasher Sculpture Center, and the Kimbell Art Museum (Fort Worth). In his leisure time he enjoys traveling with his wife, attending lectures and concerts, and reading about contemporary economic issues and world affairs.

Lisa A. ClappLisa A. ClappLisa A. Clapp

MA, CRC, CEA

BOOT CAMP - ADVANCED SESSION


Ms. Clapp has worked in the vocational rehabilitation industry since 1990. She holds an MA in Professional Clinical Counseling with a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Professional Counseling from Ottawa University-Phoenix, Arizona, and a BS in Communications from Northern Arizona University with a minor in Economics. She is responsible for the supervision of other rehabilitation professionals including one Bilingual Employment Specialist and one Employment Specialist/Labor Market Consultant in Phoenix, Arizona. She has been a vocational consultant, labor market consultant and expert witness with her corporation since April 1999, specializing in counseling, assessment, evaluation, and

job placement services of individuals with diminished capacity to compete in the labor market as a result of accident, illness or environmental conditions, and maintains an ongoing caseload of clients. She provides the above-cited services to employers, insurance carriers, attorneys, physicians, governmental agencies, and private individuals. She also participates in the evaluation of economic consequences of disability related to a variety of situations, being dually certified to perform both the vocational and economic components of earning capacity analysis. Ms. Clapp has been qualified as a vocational expert before Federal and Superior Court and Industrial Commissions of Arizona and California from 1991 to present.

Outside of the profession, Ms. Clapp is an avid equestrian and enjoys horseback riding and outdoor activities in the desert hills and mountains of north Phoenix and Carefree, Arizona.

Steven P. ClappSteven P. ClappSteven P. Clapp

B.S., Personal and Small Business Tax Accountant

BOOT CAMP - ADVANCED SESSION


A native of Arizona, Steve is a Suma Cum Laude graduate of Arizona State University, having completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance in 1998. Steve’s primary professional focus has been in personal and small business tax accounting and small business finance, accounting, and auditing. He has operated as principal of his company, SPC Consulting, Inc., since December 2005, providing personal and small business accounting services and advice. Concurrently, Steve has functioned as the office and financial manager for Arizona Vocational Consulting & Forensic Services, Inc. Steve is an avid mountain and trail bicyclist, and enjoys regular workouts at the gym. He and his wife Lisa have two adult sons.



Mark CohenMark CohenMark Cohen

MS, CEA



Mark Cohen is the Chief Economist at Cohen | Volk Economic Consulting Group in Walnut Creek, CA. Mr. Cohen performs valuation of businesses and economic losses in business, personal injury, wrongful death, labor and marital litigation. He also specializes in the preparation of statistical analyses, vocational, labor and job market consultation. Mr. Cohen has given 500 depositions and testified in over 150 trials. Mr. Cohen has earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California, Berkeley. He earned a Master’s Degree in Management with emphasis in International Finance from Boston University, as well as a Masters in Counseling with an Emphasis in Vocational Rehabilitation and Career Counseling from St. Mary’s College, Moraga, CA. Mr. Cohen was formerly an Adjunct Professor at the Dominican University in San Rafael, CA. and at the European Business School in Brussels, Belgium. In addition, Mr. Cohen has obtained the designation of Certified Earnings Analyst from the American Rehabilitation Economics Association and is associated with the American Society of Appraisers for Business Valuation, American Economics Association, National Association of Forensic Economics, and is a California State Licensed Life Insurance Agent.

Edward FosterEdward FosterEdward Foster

PhD

MAIN CONFERENCE SESSIONS 5 AND 6

(SATURDAY 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM AND 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM)

Edward Foster is Professor emeritus of Economics at the University of Minnesota, where he taught from 1961 to 2008 and held several administrative posts. He served on the Minnesota Council of Economic Advisers (advisory to the Minnesota Commissioner of Finance) from 1984 to 2013. Consulting clients have included the Office of Tax Analysis of the U. S. Treasury Department, the U. S. Bureau of the Budget (now Office of Management and Budget), the

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, the U. S. Attorney’s office (Minneapolis), the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office, the Twin Cities Metropolitan Council, private attorneys (for about 2,000 cases in Federal and state courts), corporations and trade associations. Current research and consulting are focused on litigation support for plaintiffs and defendants relating to personal injury (including life care plans), wrongful death, employment issues, and lost profits.

Dr. Foster received his Ph.D. in economics from MIT following a year of graduate study in actuarial science at Occidental College, Los Angeles. Most of his research and publications have been in the application of economic theory to issues of public policy and in forensic economics. He is past president of the National Association of Forensic Economics. Other involvement with forensic economic associations has included membership in AAEFE and AREA, manuscript reviewer for the association journals and participation in FE conferences as presenter, discussant, and co-organizer.

Anthony Gamboa, Jr.Anthony Gamboa, Jr.Anthony Gamboa, Jr.

PhD, MBA

MAIN CONFERENCE SESSIONS 4 AND 6

(SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM AND 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM)

Anthony M. Gamboa, Jr. is a Senior Vocational Economic Analyst for Vocational Economics, Inc., a forensic vocational economic consulting company. He received his Ph.D. from The Ohio State University, specializing in vocational counseling. He completed postdoctoral study in vocational rehabilitation and the economics of disability at the University of Cincinnati, University of Louisville, Purdue University, and University of Nevada at Las Vegas. In addition, he completed post-doctoral study at The University of Chicago where he was awarded an MBA.

Dr. Gamboa has worked for over 30 years as a vocational counselor, researcher, tenured professor at the University of Louisville, vocational expert with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and vocational economic analyst. He is the author and co-author of numerous scholarly articles published in a variety of refereed journals. He is a frequent speaker to professional groups interested in the economics of disability.

Dr. Gamboa pioneered work in the area of assessing loss of earning capacity for infants, children, and persons with mild traumatic brain injury. In 1987, while on sabbatical as a professor at the University of Louisville, he developed the first worklife expectancy tables for persons with a disability. The New Worklife Expectancy Tables are in their seventh revision. The most recent revision of the Tables are titled The Gamboa Gibson Worklife Expectancy Tables and were published by Trial Guides in 2010. In addition, he developed Vocational Assessment of Lost Earnings (VALE), a computerized vocational information system comprised of government data, to assess earning capacity in cases of disability. He has provided Vocational Economic Assessments



pertaining to monetary damages associated with disability to both plaintiff and defense attorneys throughout the United States and has provided expert testimony in over 45 states. Dr. Gamboa has worked on thousands of cases involving a variety of impairments and has coordinated economic damage analyses on actions involving mass tort litigation.

Sonia PaquetteSonia PaquetteSonia Paquette

OTD OTR/L CPE ABVE-D


(FRIDAY 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM)

Sonia Paquette trained in occupational therapy both at the bachelors and doctoral level (McGill University 1987, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, 2007) and as an ergonomist (Industrial engineering school, Polytechnical Institute of Montreal, 1993). In Canada, where she lived most of her life up until 2005, she was providing expert consultation services in return to work capacity especially as it pertained to job-match, as well as in product-related causal injury relationship. In the United States, she learned how to expand her services to include vocational potential and earning evaluation through multiple conferences attendance and obtaining a graduate certificate in forensic consultation in rehabilitation (Minnesota State University of Mankato) in 2010. A non-traditional occupational therapist since 1987, she was certified as a professional ergonomist by the BCPE in 1996, as a diplomate member of ABVE in 2007, and became a professional member of AREA in 2010. She came standard with a curious spirit, which has not killed her yet, but then again, she is not a cat.

Judith ParkerJudith ParkerJudith Parker

M.Ed., CDMS, ABVE-D, CLCP



Judith Parker is a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and Case Manager with OSC Vocational Systems, Inc. in Bothell, Washington. She has been practicing in the private sector since 1987 providing vocational assessments in a variety of venues. Ms. Parker has provided consultation, opinion and vocational expert testimony in personal injury, dissolution, Social Security, workers compensation in Washington State and Alaska, and the Veteran’s

Administration. Her specialties include life care planning, vocational assessment, wage earning capacity analysis and economic damage calculations. She holds national certification from the Commission of Disability Management, is a Diplomate with the American Board of Vocational Experts, and is a Certified Life Care Planner. She is currently serving as a Board member with the American Rehabilitation Economics Association (AREA).

Rick RobinsonRick RobinsonRick Robinson

PhD, LMHC, CRC, CVE, CLCP, ABVE-D, NCC


(FRIDAY 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM)

Dr. Rick Robinson has over 15 years’ experience providing vocational, and disability consultation in both litigated and non-litigated settings. He has extensive experience as an expert in both civil and administrative settings, having provided expert testimony in several hundred hearings, trials and depositions. Dr. Robinson is nationally certified in rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation, and life care planning. He is board certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors and as a Diplomate by the American Board of Vocational Experts. He is state licensed in Florida as a Mental Health Counselor. He holds a doctoral degree in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Florida, and a masters degree in Business Administration from Regis University. His research interests are focused on forensic rehabilitation analysis, methodologies, and models. He has published over a dozen peer reviewed articles related to forensic vocational rehabilitation services. He is also the editor of the 2014 textbook Foundations of Forensic Vocational Rehabilitation. He is the president of Robinson Work Rehabilitation Services Co., a private vocational and rehabilitation consulting firm in Jacksonville, FL. He is also the lead faculty instructor for the University of Florida’s post-graduate certificate program in forensic vocational rehabilitation.


REGISTRANTS AT A GLANCEREGISTRANTS AT A GLANCEREGISTRANTS AT A GLANCE

GEORGE A. BARRETT MBA, MSRC, CRC, CVE, FVE

Brookshire Barrett & Associates, LLC • South Charleston, WV

NEIL R. BENNETT M.Ed., CRC, CDMS


JOHN F. BERG M.Ed., CDMS, CRC, ABVE-D

Vocational Consulting, Inc. • Seattle, WA

BARBARA I. BERNDT M.Ed. Industrial Rehab Consultants • Tacoma, WA

NICHOLAS BRISCOE MS, CVA, CEA Cohen | Volk Economic Consulting Group • Walnut Creek, CA

J. HERBERT BURKMAN Ph.D. J. Herbert Burkman and Associates • Dallas, TX

ALEJANDRO A. CALDERON MA, CRC, CCM Canizalez Associates Inc. • El Centro, CA

RAYMOND E. CESTAR Post-MBA (Finance), ABVE Vocational Expert • North Haven, CT

LISA A. CLAPP MA, CRC, CEA

VocMedEcon • Phoenix, AZ

R. BRAD COFFEY M.Ed., MBA, FVE Re-Employment Resources, L.C. • San Antonio, TX

MARK D. COHEN MS, CEA Cohen | Volk Economic Consulting Group • Walnut Creek, CA

LARRY DENEEN Ph.D., CEA CV Group • Oakland, CA

RACHEL A. DUCHON MS, MBA, CRC, FVE, LMHC

Duchon Vocational & Economic Consulting, LLC • Hamburg, NY

ARTHUR A. EUBANK, JR. Ph.D.

Eubank Economics, Inc. • Chicago, IL

MARK O. FALKENHAGEN BS Hagen, Streiff, Newton & Oshiro, Accountants, PC Los Angeles, CA

GARY MICHAEL GRAHAM Ed.D., CRC, ABVE-D, CCM, CRE, CEA

The Graham Consulting Group • Kapolei, HI

SUSAN GREEN MS, FVE, CRC, ABVE

Susan Green & Associates, Inc. • Los Angeles, CA

JON HAGHAYEGHI MA J. Herbert Burkman and Associates • Claremont, CA

ADRIAN BENTLEY HANKINS Ph.D. Hankins & Hankins Vocational Consulting • Jonesborough, TN

CHRISTINA J. HUGHES MS

DeVinney & Dinneen Career and Vocational Economic

Services, Ltd. • Reno, NV

KENT A. JAYNE MA, MBA, CRC, CLCP, CCM, D-ABVE

Worklife Resources, Inc. • Cedar Rapids, IA

NORMAN. W. JOHNSON MS, CRC, ABVE/F Norman W. Johnson, PLLC • Polson, MT

JEFFREY D. JOY MBA, M.Ed., CRC Vocational Dynamics, LLC • Cheshire, CT

ROBERT L. LESSNE Ph.D., CRE

Rehabilitation Services, Inc. • Orlando, FL

GEORGE C. McLAUGHLIN MBA, CEA Hagen, Streiff, Newton & Oshiro, Accountants, PC Emeryville, CA

ALLYN B. NEEDHAM Ph.D., CEA

Shipp, Needham & Durham, LLC • Fort Worth, TX

DAVID W. ORLOWSKI CRE, CEA

Vocational Economic Services, LLC • Scottsdale, AZ

NORA C. OSTROFE MBA, CEA, CVA

Hagen, Streiff, Newton & Oshiro, Accountants, PC

Emeryville, CA

SONIA PAQUETTE OTD, OTR/L, CPE, ABVE-D

Downingtown, PA

JUDITH P. PARKER M.Ed., FVE, CDMS, ABVE-D, CLCP


EDMOND A. PROVDER M.Ed. Occupational Assessment Services, Inc. • Lodi, NJ


REGISTRANTS AT A GLANCEREGISTRANTS AT A GLANCEREGISTRANTS AT A GLANCE (continued)

JAMES J. RADKE MS, CEA Associates for Career Transition (ACT) • Northbrook, IL

JOHN S. RISSER MA, CRE, CRC, ABVE JSR Vocational & Consulting Services • Elizabethtown, PA

STEPHANIE RIZZARDI MBA, CEA Rizzardi Economic Associates • San Marino, CA

RICK H. ROBINSON Ph.D., LMHC, CRC, CVE, CLCP, ABVE-D, NCC Robinson Work Rehabilitation Services Co. • Jacksonville, FL

RONALD L. ROSENBERG Ph.D., CEA

Vocational Economist • Philadelphia, PA

JAMES M. SIMS MC, MS, FVE, RFE

Sims & White, PLLC • Phoenix, AZ

RONALD T. SMOLARSKI MA, CEA Beacon Rehab • Ann Arbor, MI

ROGER THRUSH Ph.D., CRE Roger A. Thrush, Inc. • La Mesa, CA

GENE A. TREVIÑO Ph.D., CFA, ASA, CEA Economic Evidence • San Antonio, TX

EUGENE E. VAN DE BITTNER Ph.D. Mirfak Associates, Inc. • Walnut Creek, CA

JEROEN WALSTRA MA, CEA, ABVE

Cohen & Walstra • Pittsburgh, PA

DARRYL R. ZENGLER MA, CEA Zengler & Inouye, LLC • Pasadena, CA


Hotel InformationHotel InformationHotel Information Transportation InformationTransportation InformationTransportation Information

The Silver Legacy Resort Casino is located at:

407 N. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89501 800-687-7733 775-329-4777

All boxes, packages, overnight mail, and faxes are received and

stored at the Silver Legacy Executive Business Center (Fax 775-325-7474). A nominal charge is levied for these services. The Business Center can also arrange for the shipping of individual boxes & material after the Conference. A detailed price list can be requested at any time.

HOTEL PRICING

A block of rooms has been reserved for AREA Conference attendees at a rate of $79/weekday night* and $109/weekend night* for a single/double room (additional $10/person up to a max of 4 per room), subject to availability at the time the reservation is made. These special room rates are effective until 5:00 PM Monday, May 19, 2014 (or until the group block is sold out, whichever comes first) and are available for dates 1 day before (June 18) and 1 day after (June 23) the official dates of our conference (June 19-22).

All rates are subject to a non-commissionable $10 per room per night resort fee and a City of Reno mandated facility fee of $2 per room per night. (The resort fee provides guests with round-trip airport shuttle service 19 hours/day, both covered valet and covered self parking, unlimited local and toll free 800 phone calls, in-guest room and meeting space wireless internet, in-room guest coffee pot, admission to the health spa and boarding pass printing at the Bell Desk or Concierge Desk.) *Rates and resort fee are subject to a Washoe County room tax, currently at 13.5%. All taxes and fees are subject to change. Saturday night arrivals are not available; guests must arrive on Friday night in order to receive a Saturday night stay over.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Click here to be directed to AREA's private reservation page on the Silver Legacy website. Alternatively, you can go to www.silverlegacy.com, locate the "Make a Reserva-tion" section, then enter your date of arrival, number of nights, number of adults, and AREA’s group code (RHAB614); then click submit. The website will walk you through the rest.

You can also make your reservations by calling the Silver Legacy GROUP Reservations Department directly at 800-687-8733. Our GROUP code is RHAB614. Reservations must be made by 5:00 PM Monday, May 19, 2014, in order to be guaranteed AREA's special room rates. Reservations received after 5:00 PM May 19th will only be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.

RENO-TAHOE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT is conveniently located in downtown Reno at 2001 E. Plumb Lane, Reno, NV 89502. Click here for a list of scheduled service airlines.

Taxicabs and Limousines: The Airport is within a 10-minute cab or limo ride of all the major hotels in the area. Taxi and limousine services are provided by these companies and are available to customers on-site. The passenger waiting area for taxis and limousines is located outside of the D Doors located North of Baggage Claim.

Airport Shuttle: Paid Shuttle Service is provided by these companies. The Airport Mini Bus counter can be found inside the A and B Doors located West of Baggage Claim. North Lake Tahoe Express is near Door C and South Tahoe Express is located adjacent to Door D in Baggage Claim. Complimentary Hotel Shuttles run every 15 minutes to the Silver Legacy and stop along the curb, outside the D Doors located North of Baggage Claim, to pick up passengers. When you see your shuttle, please approach the vehicle and board. Be advised the shuttle may not stop in front of you.

City Bus: Service is provided by RTC Ride between the airport and downtown Reno. The city bus pick-up and drop-off location is at the north end of the center curb, outside of Baggage Claim. Please follow the directional signs posted. Bus Route 19, which includes a stop at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, operates Monday through Friday. The bus schedule to and from the airport, is posted at the bus stop, as well as in baggage claim, adjacent to the Regional Information Booth. Airport guests interested in specific route information can contact RTC Customer Service for assistance at (775) 348-RIDE (7 days a week from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm) or visit their website at www.rtcwashoe.com.

Automobile Rental: There are 9 rental agencies with offices on the lower level of the airport. Check with each company for rates. Click here to view rental car company contact information.

Also see “Public Transportation” on page 27.

https://reservations.silverlegacy.com/cgi-bin/lansaweb?procfun+rn+resnet+res+funcparms+UP(A2560):;RHAB614;;?

http://www.silverlegacy.com/

http://www.renoairport.com/flight-info/airlinesbook-flight

http://www.renoairport.com/tofrom-airport/taxis-limousines

http://www.renoairport.com/tofrom-airport/shuttles

http://www.renoairport.com/tofrom-airport/shuttles

http://www.rtcwashoe.com/

http://flymsy.com/PageDisplay.asp?p1=6017


Around About Town … Things To Do in RenoAround About Town … Things To Do in RenoAround About Town … Things To Do in Reno

Nugget Country CrossroadsNugget Country CrossroadsNugget Country Crossroads

http://www.janugget.com/

June 13-16, 2014

Where: John Ascuaga's Nugget

Scheels Running ClubScheels Running ClubScheels Running Club

http://www.scheelscommunity.com/events/

June 20, 2014—6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

PRCA PRCA PRCA (Prof. Rodeo Cowboys Assn) (Prof. Rodeo Cowboys Assn) (Prof. Rodeo Cowboys Assn) Xtreme BullsXtreme BullsXtreme Bulls

June 19, 2014—7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Reno RodeoReno RodeoReno Rodeo “The Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West”“The Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West”“The Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West”

June 19-28, 2014

http://www.renorodeo.com/

Where: Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center

Reno Street Food Party in the ParkReno Street Food Party in the ParkReno Street Food Party in the Park

http://www.renostreetfood.com/

June 20, 2014—5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Where: Idlewild Park

Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews & Blues FestivalGreat Eldorado BBQ, Brews & Blues FestivalGreat Eldorado BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival

Celebrating 19 years of Amazing BBQ, Brews and Blues!

http://www.eldoradoreno.com/

June 20-21, 2014

Where: Virginia Street (in front of the Eldorado Hotel)

Adventure Sports WeekAdventure Sports WeekAdventure Sports Week

http://www.adventuresportsweektahoe.com/

June 20-29, 2014

Where: Tahoe City

Downtown Reno (RWMA) Wine Walk 2014Downtown Reno (RWMA) Wine Walk 2014Downtown Reno (RWMA) Wine Walk 2014

http://renoriver.org/?features=wine-walk

June 21, 2014—2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Where: The Riverwalk District

Nevada Humanities ChautauquaNevada Humanities ChautauquaNevada Humanities Chautauqua

http://www.nevadahumanities.org/programs/nevada-humanities-chautaqua

June 22-26, 2014

Where: Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater Bartley Ranch Park

Reno Rockabilly RiotReno Rockabilly RiotReno Rockabilly Riot

June 26-29, 2014

Where: John Ascuaga's Nugget

Creative Coalition ArtwalksCreative Coalition ArtwalksCreative Coalition Artwalks

http://creativecoalitionreno.com/

June 27, 2014—5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Also visit THE CITY OF RENO website at:

http://reno.gov/

Also visit THE RIVERWALK DISTRICT website at:

http://renoriver.org/

Entertainment and Nightlife at the Eldorado Hotel Casino:

http://www.eldoradoreno.com/

Entertainment and Nightlife at John Ascuaga’s Nugget:

http://www.janugget.com/

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) provides public transportation in Reno. Visit rtcwashoe.com for routes, schedules and fare information. Call 775-348-RIDE to speak with RTC Passenger Services, 7 days a week, 7 am to 7 pm.

RTC RIDE operates 29 bus routes originating at either the RTC 4th Street Station in downtown Reno, at RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA transit center in downtown Sparks, or at the Meadowood Mall transfer center.

RTC SIERRA SPIRIT will take you from the University of Nevada, all around downtown and back—FREE! The service operates every 10 minutes, every day, from 7 am to 7 pm.

RTC INTERCITY is an express weekday commuter bus service between Reno and Carson City.

Click here for the Reno Tahoe Events Calendar:

http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/reno-tahoe/what-to-do/events

http://rtcwashoe.com/

http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/reno-tahoe/what-to-do/events


Around About Town … Suggestions from “A Local Couple”Around About Town … Suggestions from “A Local Couple”Around About Town … Suggestions from “A Local Couple”

T he husband of our own Chris Hughes of DeVinney and

Dinneen, Greg Gardella, was born and raised here in Reno.

Greg and Chris brainstormed together to share some pointers with

our attendees as to location ideas and easy (quick) access for

lunches and nighttime dinner/entertainment (aside from what is in the

Silver Legacy and surrounding Casinos – the Silver Legacy is huge!).

“For example, there’s a lot of good dining/entertainment closer to the

Silver Legacy than the Nugget, but it might be a matter of what’s

playing/going on during that time. “I think one of the best restaurants

still in town is the Steakhouse at Harrah’s (but pricey) which is

closer.

“Our newly renovated area of town not far from the Silver Legacy,

MidTown, is really booming right now and has some great places to

shop and eat, especially during the summer as they have a lot of

outdoor seating (we have cool high desert nights here in Reno –

dress in layers). It’s just minutes from the Legacy.

“Here’s a link to some Midtown stuff:

http://www.midtowndistrictreno.com/#is-city-life

“Also the National Automobile Museum and the Nevada Museum

of Art are great places to visit:

http://www.nevadaart.org/visit/plan

http://www.automuseum.org/

“Adding to the Riverwalk info you have (see page 17), the Truckee

River also has recreation during summer (swimming, rafting,

kayaking and fishing). Some may find it too cold to swim in, but the

kids usually don’t care as much.

“This is a link to the Whitewater Park for Kayaking but swimming in

that area is open and free to public, and the park is accessible for

kids and adults for swimming and floats/tubes:

http://www.reno.gov/home (search for Whitewater Park)

“Here’s a (technical) map of river stuff:

https://tmwa.com/water_system/river_recreation_map/

“Even though it’s farther away,

Tahoe is always worthwhile – at

least in terms of distance,

attractions, scenic route – for

those who may want to make

that journey before or after the

conference.”

http://www.tahoesbest.com/

places

SILVER LEGACY

Catch a Rising Star in the Silver Legacy -

http://www.silverlegacyreno.com/entertainment/catch-a-rising-star/

Mining Rig, Legendary Reno Attraction inside the Silver Legacy -

http://www.silverlegacyreno.com/entertainment/mining-rig/

Comedian Dennis Miller in Grande Exposition Hall inside the Silver

Legacy June 20 - http://www.silverlegacyreno.com/entertainment/

grande-exposition-hall/

EL DORADO

Dance Inferno is playing at the El Dorado, attached to the Silver

Legacy May 13 – Aug 10. The elaborate production pays homage to

popular disco acts from the 1970s. This non-stop party performed by

a dynamic cast of 20 talented singers and dancers showcases

glittering costumes and dazzling choreography. Perfectly capturing

the era, they perform ABBA’s biggest hits as well as other disco

classics from the Bee Gees, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Gloria

Estefan, Village People and more:

http://www.eldoradoreno.com/reno-entertainment/Dance-Inferno/

USBC Open Championships downtown at National Bowling

Stadium near Silver Legacy – don’t know if it’s open for public

viewing:

“We are pleased that the 2014 USBC Open Championships will be

held at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nevada! This exciting

bowling event will run from February 28 until July 12…”

http://www.eldoradoreno.com/reno-entertainment/USBC-Open-

Championships/

HARRAH’S

Dirk Arthur Wild Magic

March 27 - June 28, 2014

Dirk Arthur performs dazzling illusions with some of the rarest

animals in the world. This fast-paced and exciting show has

breathtaking big cat magic, comedy, beautiful dancers and large

scale illusions. http://www.harrahsreno.com/shows.html

(continued on page 19)

http://www.midtowndistrictreno.com/#is-city-life

http://www.nevadaart.org/visit/plan

http://www.automuseum.org/

http://www.reno.gov/home

https://tmwa.com/water_system/river_recreation_map/

http://www.silverlegacyreno.com/entertainment/catch-a-rising-star/

http://www.silverlegacyreno.com/entertainment/mining-rig/

http://www.silverlegacyreno.com/entertainment/grande-exposition-hall/

http://www.silverlegacyreno.com/entertainment/grande-exposition-hall/

http://www.eldoradoreno.com/reno-entertainment/Dance-Inferno/

http://www.eldoradoreno.com/reno-entertainment/USBC-Open-Championships/

http://www.eldoradoreno.com/reno-entertainment/USBC-Open-Championships/

http://www.harrahsreno.com/shows.html


Around About Town … Suggestions from “A Local Couple”Around About Town … Suggestions from “A Local Couple”Around About Town … Suggestions from “A Local Couple” (continued)

Dining Inside the Silver Legacy:

Sterling's Seafood Steakhouse Pearl Oyster Bar & Grill Hussong's Cantina-Taqueria® Flavors! the Buffet Café Central Fresh Express Food Court

Dining Inside the El Dorado Hotel Casino:

Roxy La Strada The Prime Rib Grill The Buffet The Brew Brothers Sushi Sake Millies24 Pho Mein

MidTown and Downtown Reno Dining of Interest: Bertha Miranda's, Bowl, Campo Restaurant, Cheese Board, Chez Louie, Chocolate Bar, Crème, Fuego La Famiglia, Men Wielding Fire, Michael's Deli, MidTown Eats, Pegs Glorified Ham and Eggs, Rawr, Rubicon Deli, Slice of the Peak, SoDo, Sup, Z-Pie. See more at:

http://www.downtownmakeover.com/downtown_reno/d-Beaujolais%20Bistro.asp#sthash.Oy168vJ0.dpuf

Other Dining around Reno: $$$ Rapscallion Seafood House and Bar 1555 S Wells Ave Reno, NV 89502 (775) 323-1211 Beaujolais Bistro 753 Riverside Dr Reno, NV 89503 (775) 323-2227 4th Street Bistro 3065 W 4th St Reno, NV 89523 (775) 323-3200 Washoe 4201 W 4th St Reno, NV 89523 (775) 786-1323 Cactus Creek Prime Steakhouse 4720 N Virginia St Reno, NV 89506 (775) 334-5555

$$ Mario’s Portofino Ristorante Italiano 1505 S. Virginia St Reno, NV 89502 (775) 825-7779 La Strada 345 N. Virginia St Eldorado Hotel Casino (775) 348-9297 Old Granite Street Eatery 241 S Sierra St Reno, NV 90501 (775) 622-3222 Silver Peak Grill & Taproom 135 N Sierra St Reno, NV 89501 (775) 284-3300 River Room 17 S Virginia St Reno, NV 89501 (775) 284-7455 Noble Pie Parlor 239 W 2nd St Reno, NV 89501 (775) 622-9222

http://www.downtownmakeover.com/downtown_reno/d-Beaujolais%20Bistro.asp#sthash.Oy168vJ0.dpuf


History of RenoHistory of RenoHistory of Reno

In 1859, Charles Fuller built a log bridge across the

Truckee River and charged a fee to those who passed

over it on their way to Virginia City and the gold

recently discovered there. Fuller also provided gold-

seekers with a place to rest, purchase a meal, and

exchange information with other prospectors. In 1861,

Myron Lake purchased Fuller's bridge, and with the

money from the tolls, bought more land, and

constructed a gristmill, livery stable, and kiln. When the

Central Pacific Railroad reached Nevada from

Sacramento in 1868, Lake made sure that his crossing

was included in its path by deeding a portion of his

land to Charles Crocker (an organizer of the Central

Pacific Railroad Company), who promised to build a

depot at Lake's Crossing. On May 9, 1868, the town

site of Reno (named after Civil War General Jesse

Reno) was officially established. Lake's remaining

land was divided into lots and auctioned off to

businessmen and homebuilders.

The Lake Mansion is one of Reno's oldest surviving

homes. Built in 1877 by William Marsh and purchased

by Lake in 1879, the Lake Mansion originally stood at

the corner of California and Virginia Streets. In 1971, it

was moved to save it from demolition and today the

Lake Mansion serves as a small museum on the

corner of Arlington Avenue and Court Street.

At the turn of the century, Nevada Senator Francis

Newlands played a prominent role in the passage of

the Reclamation Act of 1902. The Newlands Reclama-

tion Project diverted Truckee River water to farmland

east of Reno, prompting the growth of the town of

Fallon.

The residence of Francis Newlands, built in 1889, is

one five National Historic Landmarks in Nevada.

Because Nevada's economy was tied to the mining

industry and its inevitable ups and downs, the state

had to find other means of economic support during

the down times. Reno earned the title "Sin City"

because it hosted several legal brothels, was the

scene of illegal underground gambling, and offered

quick and easy divorces.

Nystrom House, built in 1875 for Washoe County Clerk

John Shoemaker, is also significant for its role as a

boardinghouse during Reno's divorce trade in the

1920s. The Riverside Hotel, designed by Frederic

DeLongchamps, was built in 1927 specifically for

divorce-seekers and boasted an international

reputation.

In 1927, in celebration of the completion of the Lincoln

Highway (Highway 50) and the Victory Highway

(Highway 40), the state of California built the California

Building as a gift for the Transcontinental Exposition,

held at Idlewild Park.

The Mapes Hotel was built in 1947 and opened for

business on December 17th of that year. It was the

first high-rise built to combine a hotel and casino,

providing the prototype for modern hotel/casinos. The

building went vacant on December 17, 1982, 35 years

to the day after it opened. The Reno Redevelopment

Agency acquired the property in 1996, and sought a

developer to revitalize the building. After four years of

failed attempts to find a cost-effective way to save the

structure, the Mapes was demolished on January 30,

2000.

This brief history of Reno highlights only a few of the

many treasures that make up the unique history of

"The Biggest Little City in the World." To own an

historic property is to own a piece of a shared

history. Because the craftsmanship and fabrication

processes that created them are no longer available,

historic structures are nonrenewable resources and

rely upon the efforts of their owners to ensure they

survive into the future.

Annexation History Map (PDF)

Age of Structures Map (PDF)

Growth of Reno 1868 to 1928 (PDF)

Powning Addition Map (PDF)

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AREA’s History and Purpose

Established in 1989, AREA has pursued two missions: bringing

recognition to the combined use of vocational rehabilitation and

economic loss assessment as a distinct discipline, and providing

a peer-exchange forum for vocational, economic and

rehabilitation experts who practice within this growing field.

Currently, AREA is the only international certifying body that has

the unique blend of professions in loss assessment. Additionally,

it is the first to establish a Registry of both Forensic Vocational

and Forensic Economic Experts.

As forensic experts, AREA members offer opinion and testimony

in a wide variety of cases. Often they involve some type of injury,

which has resulted in an alleged loss of earnings or loss of

earning capacity.

Our role is to determine the nature and extent of any loss, from a

vocational and/or economic perspective. This, in turn, helps the

Court in its assessment of damages.

Economic and vocational experts identify what the person could

have earned prior to the incident, compared to what they are

likely to earn following the incident. Economic experts calculate

the value of those earnings over time, so the difference, if any,

between the two income streams is clearly understood. Those

who act as vocational/economic experts blend the two disciplines,

and offer testimony in both arenas.

Personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, wrongful

death, wrongful termination, and discrimination in employment

form the bulk of the cases evaluated for vocational and economic

loss by AREA members. Life care planning, marital dissolution,

Social Security disability, maritime, railroad, ADA, and workers

compensation casework are additional member specialties. www.a-r-e-a.org

A REA members generally hold at least a Masters

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national certifications and/or state licenses in their

specialization. Most are active in other forensic

organizations, and many have published or taught in

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