Pre-Conference Training
Thursday, March 22nd | 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Knowledge Enhancement Seminar
Estelle Hutchinson, MS, MBA, CCM, CDMS, CRC, ABVE/D
Great refresher course for anyone in the field! Recommended prep for exam candidates. Seminar reviews the 16 core forensic competencies found in the ABVE Certification Examination.
Thursday, March 22nd | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Small Business Development: How to Identify and Submit Contracting Opportunities
Jenipher S. Gaffney, MA, CRC, LMHC, ABVE/D
The United States Government is the world’s largest buyer of goods and services. Do you want to submit technical proposals for contracts with the government but don’t know how or where to begin? How do you identify contracting or subcontracting opportunities? What does it take to submit a proposal? What is a DUNS number, and why do you need one? Are you, or should you be registered in the CCR? What is fedbizopps and how do you use it to identify opportunities? What is a set aside? How do you decipher the jargon and acronym laden documents to understand the significance and relevance of terms like technical approach, past performance, management approach, quality control approach and evaluation of non-price/cost factors - not to mention SB, WOSB, MOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB, SBA 8(a)? This is a hands-on workshop – bring a laptop or netbook, and come prepared to delve into the world of government contracting for small businesses!
Friday, March 23rd | 8:30 - 11:45 am
Forensic Vocational Analysis: A Systematic A-Z Approach
Michael Graham, EdD, ABVE/D
This session draws its tenor from the belief that systematic gathering and use of foundational data, case information, credentials, methodology, preparation of opinions, and using this information credibly are some of the most important considerations for the vocational expert. Illustrated during this session will be a step-by-step guide to case analysis work and a "How-To Guide" for using clinical judgment as the sounding board toward the development of admissible opinions. This session will demonstrate systematic analysis steps that can be immediately applied back in one's own shop. While it should be looked upon as a starting point for new vocational experts, it will likewise provide food for thought for all professionals who engage in the forensic arena as expert witnesses.
Friday, March 23rd | 8:30 - 11:45 am
A Practical Demonstration of MVQS 2012 Software and Advocate Software
Ronald T. Smolarski, MA, ABVE/D, CRC, CEA, CDE II, CLCP
If you want to be consistent in your evaluations for both defense and plaintiff personal injury cases and have a methodology that will provide one stop shopping for an attorney, then this is the work shop for you. This workshop will provide you the horsepower to present your damages in a very logical & comprehensive manner. You will be provided practical nuts and bolts to improve your power and torque when using both a vocational tool (MVQS 2012) and an economic tool (Advocate Software). The vocational tool has a high reliability and standard error of estimate which is peer reviewed and has a history of over 30 years. This will provide you with a high level of confidence. The results of this software will then be applied to an economic software to assist you in determining the future value and present value of lost wages or wage capacity including; household chores, benefits, and medical costs. The economic software has a history in both the economic and accounting arenas for over 28 years. Get ready to rev up your engines and push yourself outside the box using these blue print engines of productivity.
