Blue Williams, LLC is pleased to announce that partner Josie Azuma will speak at the WCI Annual Conference on Tuesday, August 25.
Azuma will present “How Government Shutdowns Affect the Department of Labor/Longshore Operations and Practical Practitioner Tips.”
During the session, Azuma will discuss how government shutdowns can disrupt Department of Labor and Longshore operations. She will also provide practical guidance for attorneys, claims professionals, employers, insurers, and other workers’ compensation stakeholders navigating shutdown-related challenges.
Topics will include strategies for managing:
Claims administration
Benefit payments
Case deadlines and scheduling
Communication with government agencies
Longshore case management during operational disruptions
Azuma’s presentation will offer practical takeaways to help practitioners maintain continuity, address administrative delays, and protect their clients’ interests when federal operations are limited or temporarily suspended.
Blue Williams is proud to support its attorneys’ involvement in educational programs that help legal and claims professionals prepare for emerging challenges in workers’ compensation and Longshore matters.
Learn more about the WCI Annual Conference and join Josie Azuma for this timely and informative session.