Sunset Ballroom - Workers’ Comp: From Injury to Resolution — A Live Case Walkthrough (Note: special timing for this extended session overlaps with final sessions)
Ever wondered what really happens after a workplace injury? Step inside the process as a team of real-life professionals walks you through a Workers’ Compensation case—start to finish.
This isn’t a courtroom drama or a scripted TV show. These are the actual roles, decisions, and conversations that happen every day in the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation system (with one notable exception… keep reading).
Through this interactive, story-style session, our panel will break down each phase of a claim—from the moment an injury occurs to investigation, treatment, legal considerations, and resolution. You’ll hear directly from the professionals who live these roles daily, gain insight into how their decisions intersect, and walk away with a clearer understanding of how Workers’ Comp really works behind the scenes.
Expect practical insight, real-world perspective, and just enough personality to keep things lively. If Workers’ Comp has ever felt confusing, intimidating, or overly complicated—this session will connect the dots.
Meet the Cast:
Mike Egan – Administrative Law Judge, Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission
Brittani Heflin, RN – Nurse Case Manager, Heflin Medical
Kelsea Mills-Vocational Rehab Nurse, Mills & Associates
Cheryl King – Supervisor of Education, Workers’ Compensation, and Safety Human Resources Department
Dana Gish – Respondent Attorney, Gish McGivern
Julie McGuffey-Claims Manager – OKACCO
Brandon Burton – Claimant Attorney
Carl Carlson-Safety Becco Construction
Pam Michalczewski, Integrity Surgical Associates, PLLC (Moderator)
Whether you’re a safety professional, HR leader, supervisor, or anyone who interacts with Workers’ Comp claims, this session will give you clarity, confidence, and a better appreciation for the process—and the people—on all sides of the case.