unch and registration will begin by 11:45 am;

Annual Election Meeting will start at Noon, followed by the CLE program from 12:15 - 1:15 pm.  

Annual Meeting & Council Elections:

As part of the Social Security Disability Law Section's Annual Meeting, the section will elect new officers and council members for the 2017-2018 bar term.

Nominations are being accepted for two year council terms starting on July 1 and ending on June 30, 2019.  Persons interested in serving on the Council should contact Geen Mui to be added to the slate of candidates.

Presentation:

This presentation will address topics including current national and local successes and challenges in addressing the hearings backlog; hiring and budget challenges; productivity; recent regulatory changes including the national uniformity (closing the record 5-day rule), medical evidence, and mental listings regulatory changes; and recommended practice tips for a more efficient hearing process. Ample time will be given for questions and answers for discussion.

Presenter:

Honorable Richard Thrasher, Chief Administrative Law Judge | MN Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Guest:

Caroline Thompson, SSA Hearing Office Director | MN Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR)