September Dinner Meeting - September 22, 2009
VCTLA Presents
LIENS--Can They (We) Do That?
Medicare,MediCal, Government, 3045.1 and ERISA Liens
Speakers:
Scott Sumner, Walnut Creek: Frequent speaker on lien
resolution and “reluctant” expert on collateral source rule.
Jason Wolf, Charlotte, North Carolina : Nationally recognized
authority in Medicare and Medicaid compliance in mass tort and personal injury settlements.
M. Lawrence Lallande, Long Beach : Frequent lecturer on
medical expense reimbursement claims, including statutory liens. Will Shapiro, Dallas, Texas: Nationally recognized expert on
lien resolution and Medicare Set Asides.
Ron Dean, Los Angeles: Expert in ERISA and Employee Benefits
Litigation.
Moderated by:
Steven B. Stevens, Los
Angeles. Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles Appellate Lawyer of the Year
Reception: 5 p.m. Dinner: 5:30 p.m.
The Courtyard by Marriott
600 E Esplanade Dr, Oxnard, CA 93036
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VCTLA Presents “The Mysteries of
Neuropsychology”
Our panel of experts will discuss diagnosis and treatment of a closed head injury, including emotional ramifications, as
well as issues arising in litigation from both a plaintiff and defense perspective.
Panel of experts:
Cheryll A. Smith, Ph.D.
Jamie Rotnofsky, Ph.D.
Kyle Brauer Boone, Ph.D.
June 23, 2009
Reception: 6 p.m. Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
The Courtyard by Marriott-Oxnard
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This activity has
been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State
Bar of California in the amount of 1 hour of GENERAL credit.
MARCH 2009:

TRIAL LAWYERS HONOR JUDGE KENT KELLEGREW
AS JUDGE OF THE YEAR
The Honorable Kent. M. Kellegrew, with his father, spouse and children in attendance, was presented with VCTLA’s annual
Judge of the Year honor on March 24, 2009 at a gathering of more than one hundred members of the bench and bar. Opening remarks, with humor, were offered by Justice Arthur Gilbert, followed by an introduction by the Honorable David Worley.
Judge Kellegrew, who began his career on the bench in 1997 as a commissioner, was appointed Superior Court Judge in 1999. Judge Kellegrew, in the past, has overseen a general civil assignment. He presently is assigned to the probate and mental health calendar and cases. He sits in the Steven Z. Perren Juvenile Justice Complex.
Judge Kellegrew is at the helm of the Ventura County High School Mock Trial program in which more than 20 high schools and 600 students, after weeks of preparation, vigorously compete in a trial setting held at the main courthouse. Judge Kellegrew’s commitment of time and energy has invigorated the program which affects the lives and ambitions of each student participant.
Judge Kellegrew has a reputation for civility, hard work and well-reasoned rulings. He is the 31st recipient of Judge of the Year award. He follows former judge Arturo F. Gutierrez, the 2008 recipient.
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RETIRED JUDGE BARRY B. KLOPFER
HONORED WITH PORTRAIT
At its annual Judges’ Night event held this year on March 24, The Honorable Barry B. Klopfer (judge retired) was presented with his portrait which will join those of others previously so honored in Courtroom 22.
Personal and warm words of introduction describing the person Barry B. Klopfer is and the judge The Honorable Barry B. Klopfer was were spoken by his long-time friend Judge (retired) Ken Riley.
Gracious in acceptance, and moved by the honor, Judge Klopfer made a special point of thanking his judicial assistants and secretaries who, over the years,
provided so much unseen assistance.
Annually, VCTLA selects one retired judge for the honor of having his or her portrait placed in Courtroom 22 of the main courthouse. As its 2009 honoree, former Judge Barry B.
Klopfer' s portrait will be placed on the east wall of courtroom 22.
Courtroom 22 is the largest superior court courtroom in the county. It is located on the second floor, to your left as you exit the elevators. All are encouraged to visit the courtroom. The collection of judicial portraits includes those of judges who served more than 100 years ago.
Judge Klopfer retired in 2008 after 21 years on the bench.
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