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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 12/11/2025 at 12:00 PM (CST)
Noon CLE Seminar
Noon CLE Seminar
12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.
Zoom Meeting.
1 hour general MCLE credit. As always, all persons are welcome to attend. WCLA members & IWCC personnel and staff and other approved attendees receive free MCLE credit.
David B. Menchetti
David B Menchetti’s a shareholder in Cullen, Haskins, Nicholson & Menchetti, P.C. in Chicago and concentrates his practice in the representation of injured workers throughout Illinois before the Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Circuit Courts and the Illinois Appellate and Supreme Courts. He graduated from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law (JD) and attained an undergraduate degree (BA) with distinction from Stanford University. Mr. Menchetti is a former staff counsel to Illinois State Senate President Philip J. Rock and concentrated in legislation dealing with insurance, pensions and licensed activities. He has served as counsel to Illinois State Senate President Emil Jones, Jr. and advised about and drafted reforms to the Workers’ Compensation Act in 1989 and 1991.
He is a member of: the Illinois State Bar Association (Workers’ Compensation Law Section Council Chair and Legislation Committee member); the Chicago Bar Association (Industrial Commission Committee Chair ); the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (Workers’ Compensation Committee Chair); the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association (President); the American Association for Justice (Workplace Injury Section); the Workplace Injury Litigation Group; and the Board of the Chicago Area Committee on Occupational Health and Safety.
He has authored the chapter on “Penalties” in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Workers’ Compensation Notebook and has lectured on workers’ compensation issues for: the Illinois State Bar Association; the Chicago Bar Association; the National Business Institute: the Council on Education in Management; the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education; the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claims Association; the judicial training program for the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission; the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission; the United Food and Commercial Workers Union; the Laborers International Union; Combined Orthopedic Specialists; the Illinois Bones Association; Kankakee Community College; the University of Chicago Hospitals.
He serves as an advisor to the Illinois AFL-CIO on workers’ compensation matters and participated in the negotiations and drafted the amendments contained in the historic 2005 and 2012 Workers’ Compensation reform legislation. He is listed in the Who’s Who in American Law, has been designated as one of the Best Lawyers in America and has been selected by his peers as a Leading Lawyer and a Super Lawyer. The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association has presented him the President’s Award. He has been selected as Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America.
Tyler Berberich (Moderator)
WCLA President
Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, Ltd.
Tyler Berberich is a partner at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates. He has devoted his entire legal career to representing clients before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, as well as in circuit and appellate courts.
Tyler grew up in southern Michigan and attended Michigan State University, receiving a B.A. in Criminal Justice in 2005. In 2008, Tyler earned his J.D. from Chicago Kent College of Law. He began his legal career in Springfield, Illinois before moving back to Chicago to join Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates in 2010. Over the course of his legal career, Tyler has tried numerous complex workers’ compensation claims. He has also presented on workers’ compensation related issues at seminars and for various groups.
Prior to joining the WCLA board of directors, Tyler was an active member of the organization for many years, beginning in the young lawyers section.
Outside of work, Tyler enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, coaching his daughters’ sports teams and watching Kansas City and Michigan State sports.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 11/13/2025 at 12:00 PM (CST)
Noon CLE Seminar
Noon CLE Seminar
12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.
Zoom Meeting.
1 hour general MCLE credit. As always, all persons are welcome to attend. WCLA members & IWCC personnel and staff and other approved attendees receive free MCLE credit.
David B. Menchetti
David B Menchetti’s a shareholder in Cullen, Haskins, Nicholson & Menchetti, P.C. in Chicago and concentrates his practice in the representation of injured workers throughout Illinois before the Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Circuit Courts and the Illinois Appellate and Supreme Courts. He graduated from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law (JD) and attained an undergraduate degree (BA) with distinction from Stanford University. Mr. Menchetti is a former staff counsel to Illinois State Senate President Philip J. Rock and concentrated in legislation dealing with insurance, pensions and licensed activities. He has served as counsel to Illinois State Senate President Emil Jones, Jr. and advised about and drafted reforms to the Workers’ Compensation Act in 1989 and 1991.
He is a member of: the Illinois State Bar Association (Workers’ Compensation Law Section Council Chair and Legislation Committee member); the Chicago Bar Association (Industrial Commission Committee Chair ); the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (Workers’ Compensation Committee Chair); the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association (President); the American Association for Justice (Workplace Injury Section); the Workplace Injury Litigation Group; and the Board of the Chicago Area Committee on Occupational Health and Safety.
He has authored the chapter on “Penalties” in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Workers’ Compensation Notebook and has lectured on workers’ compensation issues for: the Illinois State Bar Association; the Chicago Bar Association; the National Business Institute: the Council on Education in Management; the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education; the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claims Association; the judicial training program for the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission; the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission; the United Food and Commercial Workers Union; the Laborers International Union; Combined Orthopedic Specialists; the Illinois Bones Association; Kankakee Community College; the University of Chicago Hospitals.
He serves as an advisor to the Illinois AFL-CIO on workers’ compensation matters and participated in the negotiations and drafted the amendments contained in the historic 2005 and 2012 Workers’ Compensation reform legislation. He is listed in the Who’s Who in American Law, has been designated as one of the Best Lawyers in America and has been selected by his peers as a Leading Lawyer and a Super Lawyer. The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association has presented him the President’s Award. He has been selected as Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America.
Tyler Berberich (Moderator)
WCLA President
Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, Ltd.
Tyler Berberich is a partner at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates. He has devoted his entire legal career to representing clients before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, as well as in circuit and appellate courts.
Tyler grew up in southern Michigan and attended Michigan State University, receiving a B.A. in Criminal Justice in 2005. In 2008, Tyler earned his J.D. from Chicago Kent College of Law. He began his legal career in Springfield, Illinois before moving back to Chicago to join Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates in 2010. Over the course of his legal career, Tyler has tried numerous complex workers’ compensation claims. He has also presented on workers’ compensation related issues at seminars and for various groups.
Prior to joining the WCLA board of directors, Tyler was an active member of the organization for many years, beginning in the young lawyers section.
Outside of work, Tyler enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, coaching his daughters’ sports teams and watching Kansas City and Michigan State sports.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 10/30/2025 at 12:00 PM (CDT)
Noon CLE Seminar
Noon CLE Seminar
12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.
Zoom Meeting.
1 hour general MCLE credit. As always, all persons are welcome to attend. WCLA members & IWCC personnel and staff and other approved attendees receive free MCLE credit.
David B. Menchetti
David B Menchetti’s a shareholder in Cullen, Haskins, Nicholson & Menchetti, P.C. in Chicago and concentrates his practice in the representation of injured workers throughout Illinois before the Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Circuit Courts and the Illinois Appellate and Supreme Courts. He graduated from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law (JD) and attained an undergraduate degree (BA) with distinction from Stanford University. Mr. Menchetti is a former staff counsel to Illinois State Senate President Philip J. Rock and concentrated in legislation dealing with insurance, pensions and licensed activities. He has served as counsel to Illinois State Senate President Emil Jones, Jr. and advised about and drafted reforms to the Workers’ Compensation Act in 1989 and 1991.
He is a member of: the Illinois State Bar Association (Workers’ Compensation Law Section Council Chair and Legislation Committee member); the Chicago Bar Association (Industrial Commission Committee Chair ); the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (Workers’ Compensation Committee Chair); the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association (President); the American Association for Justice (Workplace Injury Section); the Workplace Injury Litigation Group; and the Board of the Chicago Area Committee on Occupational Health and Safety.
He has authored the chapter on “Penalties” in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Workers’ Compensation Notebook and has lectured on workers’ compensation issues for: the Illinois State Bar Association; the Chicago Bar Association; the National Business Institute: the Council on Education in Management; the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education; the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claims Association; the judicial training program for the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission; the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission; the United Food and Commercial Workers Union; the Laborers International Union; Combined Orthopedic Specialists; the Illinois Bones Association; Kankakee Community College; the University of Chicago Hospitals.
He serves as an advisor to the Illinois AFL-CIO on workers’ compensation matters and participated in the negotiations and drafted the amendments contained in the historic 2005 and 2012 Workers’ Compensation reform legislation. He is listed in the Who’s Who in American Law, has been designated as one of the Best Lawyers in America and has been selected by his peers as a Leading Lawyer and a Super Lawyer. The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association has presented him the President’s Award. He has been selected as Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America.
Tyler Berberich (Moderator)
WCLA President
Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, Ltd.
Tyler Berberich is a partner at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates. He has devoted his entire legal career to representing clients before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, as well as in circuit and appellate courts.
Tyler grew up in southern Michigan and attended Michigan State University, receiving a B.A. in Criminal Justice in 2005. In 2008, Tyler earned his J.D. from Chicago Kent College of Law. He began his legal career in Springfield, Illinois before moving back to Chicago to join Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates in 2010. Over the course of his legal career, Tyler has tried numerous complex workers’ compensation claims. He has also presented on workers’ compensation related issues at seminars and for various groups.
Prior to joining the WCLA board of directors, Tyler was an active member of the organization for many years, beginning in the young lawyers section.
Outside of work, Tyler enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, coaching his daughters’ sports teams and watching Kansas City and Michigan State sports.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 09/25/2025 at 12:00 PM (CDT)
Noon CLE Seminar
Noon CLE Seminar
12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.
Zoom Meeting.
1 hour general MCLE credit. As always, all persons are welcome to attend. WCLA members & IWCC personnel and staff and other approved attendees receive free MCLE credit.
David B. Menchetti
David B Menchetti’s a shareholder in Cullen, Haskins, Nicholson & Menchetti, P.C. in Chicago and concentrates his practice in the representation of injured workers throughout Illinois before the Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Circuit Courts and the Illinois Appellate and Supreme Courts. He graduated from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law (JD) and attained an undergraduate degree (BA) with distinction from Stanford University. Mr. Menchetti is a former staff counsel to Illinois State Senate President Philip J. Rock and concentrated in legislation dealing with insurance, pensions and licensed activities. He has served as counsel to Illinois State Senate President Emil Jones, Jr. and advised about and drafted reforms to the Workers’ Compensation Act in 1989 and 1991.
He is a member of: the Illinois State Bar Association (Workers’ Compensation Law Section Council Chair and Legislation Committee member); the Chicago Bar Association (Industrial Commission Committee Chair ); the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (Workers’ Compensation Committee Chair); the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association (President); the American Association for Justice (Workplace Injury Section); the Workplace Injury Litigation Group; and the Board of the Chicago Area Committee on Occupational Health and Safety.
He has authored the chapter on “Penalties” in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Workers’ Compensation Notebook and has lectured on workers’ compensation issues for: the Illinois State Bar Association; the Chicago Bar Association; the National Business Institute: the Council on Education in Management; the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education; the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claims Association; the judicial training program for the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission; the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission; the United Food and Commercial Workers Union; the Laborers International Union; Combined Orthopedic Specialists; the Illinois Bones Association; Kankakee Community College; the University of Chicago Hospitals.
He serves as an advisor to the Illinois AFL-CIO on workers’ compensation matters and participated in the negotiations and drafted the amendments contained in the historic 2005 and 2012 Workers’ Compensation reform legislation. He is listed in the Who’s Who in American Law, has been designated as one of the Best Lawyers in America and has been selected by his peers as a Leading Lawyer and a Super Lawyer. The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association has presented him the President’s Award. He has been selected as Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America.
Tyler Berberich (Moderator)
WCLA President
Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, Ltd.
Tyler Berberich is a partner at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates. He has devoted his entire legal career to representing clients before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, as well as in circuit and appellate courts.
Tyler grew up in southern Michigan and attended Michigan State University, receiving a B.A. in Criminal Justice in 2005. In 2008, Tyler earned his J.D. from Chicago Kent College of Law. He began his legal career in Springfield, Illinois before moving back to Chicago to join Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates in 2010. Over the course of his legal career, Tyler has tried numerous complex workers’ compensation claims. He has also presented on workers’ compensation related issues at seminars and for various groups.
Prior to joining the WCLA board of directors, Tyler was an active member of the organization for many years, beginning in the young lawyers section.
Outside of work, Tyler enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, coaching his daughters’ sports teams and watching Kansas City and Michigan State sports.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 09/17/2025 at 1:00 PM (CDT)
Webinar - 9/17/2025 Fall Medical Seminar at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Webinar - 9/17/2025 Fall Medical Seminar at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Agenda:
- 1:00 - 1:45 PM - TBA
- 1:45 - 2:30 PM - TBA
- 2:30 - 3:15 PM - Benjamin Domb, MD - American Hip Institute, Regenerative Medicine for MSK Injuries: From PRP to Stem Cells
- 3:15 - 4:00 PM - Ryan Harold, MD, Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC, Work-Related Shoulder and Elbow Injuries
Benjamin Domb, MD
American Hip Institute, LLC - WCLA Gold Sponsor
Dr. Benjamin Domb is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and Hip Arthroscopy. He graduated with honors from Princeton University, and was at the top of his class at John Hopkins School of Medicine, the #1 medical school in the country. He has been rated amongst the Top Doctors in the USA by the NY Times, US News & World Report, and Castle Connelly.
Dr. Domb is the Founder and Medical Director of the American Hip Institute, the first clinic in the nation dedicated to elite treatment of hip problems. He is also the Founder of the American Hip Institute Research Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, innovating, and improving the minimally invasive treatment of hip injuries.
Dr. Domb has treated numerous professional, Olympic, and elite level athletes, including NFL, NBA, and NHL players. He has cared for the Los Angeles Lakers, Dodgers, Kings and Galaxy, and served as Head Team Physician for the WNBA Chicago Sky. Dr. Domb is amongst the most experienced Hip Arthroscopy surgeons in the world, and was the first surgeon in the United States to perform outpatient Robotic Hip Replacement. He is the inventor of cutting edge techniques in hip arthroscopy to repair injuries such as a torn labrum, impingement, and gluteus medius tears. Dr. Domb and the American Hip Institute treat patients from across the country who travel to Chicago for their surgery, and he takes pride in caring for every patient like a professional athlete.
Ryan Harold, MD
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC
Ryan Harold, MD is an orthopedic surgeon who is dual-fellowship trained in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery and Hand Surgery. He specializes in shoulder and elbow conditions including rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis, elbow fractures, and elbow dislocations. Through his extensive training, he developed expertise in minimally invasive arthroscopic shoulder surgery, including massive rotator cuff tears, shoulder replacement surgery, complex shoulder reconstruction, and elbow replacement surgery. He also treats acromioclavicular, sternoclavicular, and scapulothoracic conditions. He has a specific interest in cutting-edge custom 3D-printed shoulder replacement implants, preoperative 3D planning software, and computer-assisted navigation for shoulder replacement surgery. He also specializes in hand conditions, including arthritis, fractures, nerve, tendon, and artery injuries.
Dr. Harold grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. He attended Purdue University where he received his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. He attended medical school at the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
He completed a one-year Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery fellowship at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center in Indianapolis followed by a second one- year subspecialty fellowship training in Shoulder & Elbow arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery at Washington University in St. Louis.
Dr. Harold’s goal in taking care of patients is to provide the highest level of care to each individual, whether it be through surgical or non-surgical approaches such as injections, physical therapy, or bracing. He strives to provide personalized care to each patient and decide on a treatment plan together, after discussing different options. Although many treatment options are often available, a patient’s specific activities, lifestyle, and personal preferences often serve as a guide to selecting the best treatment option.
Dr. Harold is an outdoor and technology enthusiast. He is an avid runner, snow skier, and golfer, and has a personal interest in 3D printing in orthopedic surgery. His wife is a pediatrician and together they have a daughter and a son.
Dr. Harold serves as a journal reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (JSES) and the Journal of Hand Surgery (JHS).
Austin Friedrich (Moderator)
WCLA Vice President
Ganan & Shapiro, P.C.
Austin protects, defends, and litigates on behalf of insurance companies and employers in workplace accident claims including workers' compensation and related civil litigation claims.
He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association, for which he serves as a member of the organization’s board of directors. Austin has presented on various workers’ compensation topics at seminars, and he has authored case law summaries for the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association’s membership.
He graduated from Ripon College with a bachelor’s degree in Politics and Government and was also a four-year letter winner in football. After graduation, he moved to Washington, D.C. and worked on Capitol Hill for two different members of Congress. During his time on the Hill, he handled many different issues and areas of legislation, including those impacting small businesses, veterans, trade, appropriations, and defense matters.
Seeking a new challenge, Austin attended UIC John Marshall Law School, where he was a regional finalist in the ABA Negotiation Competition, served as a teaching assistant, and was a member of the Veterans Law moot court competition team. Since passing the bar, Austin has dedicated his career to workers’ compensation defense and related civil ligation claims.
Austin is an avid sports fan, enjoys golfing as much as possible and most of all loves spending time with his wife and three sons whether at the lake, traveling or just trying to keep them safe.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live In-Person Event on 09/17/2025 at 1:00 PM (CDT)
In-Person - 9/17/2025 Fall Medical Seminar at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - George W Dunne Cook County Office Building 69 West Washington Street, 22nd Floor, Conference Room B, Chicago, IL 60602
9/17/2025 Fall Medical Seminar at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - George W Dunne Cook County Office Building 69 West Washington Street, 22nd Floor, Conference Room B, Chicago, IL 60602
Agenda:
- 1:00 - 1:45 PM - TBA
- 1:45 - 2:30 PM - TBA
- 2:30 - 3:15 PM - Benjamin Domb, MD - American Hip Institute, Regenerative Medicine for MSK Injuries: From PRP to Stem Cells
- 3:15 - 4:00 PM - Ryan Harold, MD, Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC, Work-Related Shoulder and Elbow Injuries
Benjamin Domb, MD
American Hip Institute, LLC - WCLA Gold Sponsor
Dr. Benjamin Domb is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and Hip Arthroscopy. He graduated with honors from Princeton University, and was at the top of his class at John Hopkins School of Medicine, the #1 medical school in the country. He has been rated amongst the Top Doctors in the USA by the NY Times, US News & World Report, and Castle Connelly.
Dr. Domb is the Founder and Medical Director of the American Hip Institute, the first clinic in the nation dedicated to elite treatment of hip problems. He is also the Founder of the American Hip Institute Research Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, innovating, and improving the minimally invasive treatment of hip injuries.
Dr. Domb has treated numerous professional, Olympic, and elite level athletes, including NFL, NBA, and NHL players. He has cared for the Los Angeles Lakers, Dodgers, Kings and Galaxy, and served as Head Team Physician for the WNBA Chicago Sky. Dr. Domb is amongst the most experienced Hip Arthroscopy surgeons in the world, and was the first surgeon in the United States to perform outpatient Robotic Hip Replacement. He is the inventor of cutting edge techniques in hip arthroscopy to repair injuries such as a torn labrum, impingement, and gluteus medius tears. Dr. Domb and the American Hip Institute treat patients from across the country who travel to Chicago for their surgery, and he takes pride in caring for every patient like a professional athlete.
Ryan Harold, MD
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC
Ryan Harold, MD is an orthopedic surgeon who is dual-fellowship trained in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery and Hand Surgery. He specializes in shoulder and elbow conditions including rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis, elbow fractures, and elbow dislocations. Through his extensive training, he developed expertise in minimally invasive arthroscopic shoulder surgery, including massive rotator cuff tears, shoulder replacement surgery, complex shoulder reconstruction, and elbow replacement surgery. He also treats acromioclavicular, sternoclavicular, and scapulothoracic conditions. He has a specific interest in cutting-edge custom 3D-printed shoulder replacement implants, preoperative 3D planning software, and computer-assisted navigation for shoulder replacement surgery. He also specializes in hand conditions, including arthritis, fractures, nerve, tendon, and artery injuries.
Dr. Harold grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. He attended Purdue University where he received his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. He attended medical school at the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
He completed a one-year Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery fellowship at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center in Indianapolis followed by a second one- year subspecialty fellowship training in Shoulder & Elbow arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery at Washington University in St. Louis.
Dr. Harold’s goal in taking care of patients is to provide the highest level of care to each individual, whether it be through surgical or non-surgical approaches such as injections, physical therapy, or bracing. He strives to provide personalized care to each patient and decide on a treatment plan together, after discussing different options. Although many treatment options are often available, a patient’s specific activities, lifestyle, and personal preferences often serve as a guide to selecting the best treatment option.
Dr. Harold is an outdoor and technology enthusiast. He is an avid runner, snow skier, and golfer, and has a personal interest in 3D printing in orthopedic surgery. His wife is a pediatrician and together they have a daughter and a son.
Dr. Harold serves as a journal reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (JSES) and the Journal of Hand Surgery (JHS).
Austin Friedrich
WCLA Vice President
Ganan & Shapiro, P.C.
Austin protects, defends, and litigates on behalf of insurance companies and employers in workplace accident claims including workers' compensation and related civil litigation claims.
He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association, for which he serves as a member of the organization’s board of directors. Austin has presented on various workers’ compensation topics at seminars, and he has authored case law summaries for the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association’s membership.
He graduated from Ripon College with a bachelor’s degree in Politics and Government and was also a four-year letter winner in football. After graduation, he moved to Washington, D.C. and worked on Capitol Hill for two different members of Congress. During his time on the Hill, he handled many different issues and areas of legislation, including those impacting small businesses, veterans, trade, appropriations, and defense matters.
Seeking a new challenge, Austin attended UIC John Marshall Law School, where he was a regional finalist in the ABA Negotiation Competition, served as a teaching assistant, and was a member of the Veterans Law moot court competition team. Since passing the bar, Austin has dedicated his career to workers’ compensation defense and related civil ligation claims.
Austin is an avid sports fan, enjoys golfing as much as possible and most of all loves spending time with his wife and three sons whether at the lake, traveling or just trying to keep them safe.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 08/28/2025 at 12:00 PM (CDT)
Noon CLE Seminar
Noon CLE Seminar
12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.
Zoom Meeting.
1 hour general MCLE credit. As always, all persons are welcome to attend. WCLA members & IWCC personnel and staff and other approved attendees receive free MCLE credit.
David B. Menchetti
David B Menchetti’s a shareholder in Cullen, Haskins, Nicholson & Menchetti, P.C. in Chicago and concentrates his practice in the representation of injured workers throughout Illinois before the Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Circuit Courts and the Illinois Appellate and Supreme Courts. He graduated from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law (JD) and attained an undergraduate degree (BA) with distinction from Stanford University. Mr. Menchetti is a former staff counsel to Illinois State Senate President Philip J. Rock and concentrated in legislation dealing with insurance, pensions and licensed activities. He has served as counsel to Illinois State Senate President Emil Jones, Jr. and advised about and drafted reforms to the Workers’ Compensation Act in 1989 and 1991.
He is a member of: the Illinois State Bar Association (Workers’ Compensation Law Section Council Chair and Legislation Committee member); the Chicago Bar Association (Industrial Commission Committee Chair ); the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (Workers’ Compensation Committee Chair); the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association (President); the American Association for Justice (Workplace Injury Section); the Workplace Injury Litigation Group; and the Board of the Chicago Area Committee on Occupational Health and Safety.
He has authored the chapter on “Penalties” in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Workers’ Compensation Notebook and has lectured on workers’ compensation issues for: the Illinois State Bar Association; the Chicago Bar Association; the National Business Institute: the Council on Education in Management; the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education; the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claims Association; the judicial training program for the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission; the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission; the United Food and Commercial Workers Union; the Laborers International Union; Combined Orthopedic Specialists; the Illinois Bones Association; Kankakee Community College; the University of Chicago Hospitals.
He serves as an advisor to the Illinois AFL-CIO on workers’ compensation matters and participated in the negotiations and drafted the amendments contained in the historic 2005 and 2012 Workers’ Compensation reform legislation. He is listed in the Who’s Who in American Law, has been designated as one of the Best Lawyers in America and has been selected by his peers as a Leading Lawyer and a Super Lawyer. The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association has presented him the President’s Award. He has been selected as Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America.
Tyler Berberich (Moderator)
WCLA President
Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, Ltd.
Tyler Berberich is a partner at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates. He has devoted his entire legal career to representing clients before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, as well as in circuit and appellate courts.
Tyler grew up in southern Michigan and attended Michigan State University, receiving a B.A. in Criminal Justice in 2005. In 2008, Tyler earned his J.D. from Chicago Kent College of Law. He began his legal career in Springfield, Illinois before moving back to Chicago to join Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates in 2010. Over the course of his legal career, Tyler has tried numerous complex workers’ compensation claims. He has also presented on workers’ compensation related issues at seminars and for various groups.
Prior to joining the WCLA board of directors, Tyler was an active member of the organization for many years, beginning in the young lawyers section.
Outside of work, Tyler enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, coaching his daughters’ sports teams and watching Kansas City and Michigan State sports.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 07/31/2025
Noon CLE Seminar
Noon CLE Seminar
12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.
Zoom Meeting.
1 hour general MCLE credit. As always, all persons are welcome to attend. WCLA members & IWCC personnel and staff and other approved attendees receive free MCLE credit.
David B. Menchetti
David B Menchetti’s a shareholder in Cullen, Haskins, Nicholson & Menchetti, P.C. in Chicago and concentrates his practice in the representation of injured workers throughout Illinois before the Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Circuit Courts and the Illinois Appellate and Supreme Courts. He graduated from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law (JD) and attained an undergraduate degree (BA) with distinction from Stanford University. Mr. Menchetti is a former staff counsel to Illinois State Senate President Philip J. Rock and concentrated in legislation dealing with insurance, pensions and licensed activities. He has served as counsel to Illinois State Senate President Emil Jones, Jr. and advised about and drafted reforms to the Workers’ Compensation Act in 1989 and 1991.
He is a member of: the Illinois State Bar Association (Workers’ Compensation Law Section Council Chair and Legislation Committee member); the Chicago Bar Association (Industrial Commission Committee Chair ); the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (Workers’ Compensation Committee Chair); the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association (President); the American Association for Justice (Workplace Injury Section); the Workplace Injury Litigation Group; and the Board of the Chicago Area Committee on Occupational Health and Safety.
He has authored the chapter on “Penalties” in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Workers’ Compensation Notebook and has lectured on workers’ compensation issues for: the Illinois State Bar Association; the Chicago Bar Association; the National Business Institute: the Council on Education in Management; the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education; the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claims Association; the judicial training program for the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission; the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission; the United Food and Commercial Workers Union; the Laborers International Union; Combined Orthopedic Specialists; the Illinois Bones Association; Kankakee Community College; the University of Chicago Hospitals.
He serves as an advisor to the Illinois AFL-CIO on workers’ compensation matters and participated in the negotiations and drafted the amendments contained in the historic 2005 and 2012 Workers’ Compensation reform legislation. He is listed in the Who’s Who in American Law, has been designated as one of the Best Lawyers in America and has been selected by his peers as a Leading Lawyer and a Super Lawyer. The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association has presented him the President’s Award. He has been selected as Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America.
Tyler Berberich (Moderator)
WCLA President
Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, Ltd.
Tyler Berberich is a partner at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates. He has devoted his entire legal career to representing clients before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, as well as in circuit and appellate courts.
Tyler grew up in southern Michigan and attended Michigan State University, receiving a B.A. in Criminal Justice in 2005. In 2008, Tyler earned his J.D. from Chicago Kent College of Law. He began his legal career in Springfield, Illinois before moving back to Chicago to join Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates in 2010. Over the course of his legal career, Tyler has tried numerous complex workers’ compensation claims. He has also presented on workers’ compensation related issues at seminars and for various groups.
Prior to joining the WCLA board of directors, Tyler was an active member of the organization for many years, beginning in the young lawyers section.
Outside of work, Tyler enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, coaching his daughters’ sports teams and watching Kansas City and Michigan State sports.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 06/26/2025
Noon CLE Seminar
Noon CLE Seminar
12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.
Zoom Meeting.
1 hour general MCLE credit. As always, all persons are welcome to attend. WCLA members & IWCC personnel and staff and other approved attendees receive free MCLE credit.
David B. Menchetti
David B Menchetti’s a shareholder in Cullen, Haskins, Nicholson & Menchetti, P.C. in Chicago and concentrates his practice in the representation of injured workers throughout Illinois before the Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Circuit Courts and the Illinois Appellate and Supreme Courts. He graduated from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law (JD) and attained an undergraduate degree (BA) with distinction from Stanford University. Mr. Menchetti is a former staff counsel to Illinois State Senate President Philip J. Rock and concentrated in legislation dealing with insurance, pensions and licensed activities. He has served as counsel to Illinois State Senate President Emil Jones, Jr. and advised about and drafted reforms to the Workers’ Compensation Act in 1989 and 1991.
He is a member of: the Illinois State Bar Association (Workers’ Compensation Law Section Council Chair and Legislation Committee member); the Chicago Bar Association (Industrial Commission Committee Chair ); the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (Workers’ Compensation Committee Chair); the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association (President); the American Association for Justice (Workplace Injury Section); the Workplace Injury Litigation Group; and the Board of the Chicago Area Committee on Occupational Health and Safety.
He has authored the chapter on “Penalties” in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Workers’ Compensation Notebook and has lectured on workers’ compensation issues for: the Illinois State Bar Association; the Chicago Bar Association; the National Business Institute: the Council on Education in Management; the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education; the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claims Association; the judicial training program for the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission; the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission; the United Food and Commercial Workers Union; the Laborers International Union; Combined Orthopedic Specialists; the Illinois Bones Association; Kankakee Community College; the University of Chicago Hospitals.
He serves as an advisor to the Illinois AFL-CIO on workers’ compensation matters and participated in the negotiations and drafted the amendments contained in the historic 2005 and 2012 Workers’ Compensation reform legislation. He is listed in the Who’s Who in American Law, has been designated as one of the Best Lawyers in America and has been selected by his peers as a Leading Lawyer and a Super Lawyer. The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association has presented him the President’s Award. He has been selected as Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America.
Tyler Berberich (Moderator)
WCLA President
Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, Ltd.
Tyler Berberich is a partner at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates. He has devoted his entire legal career to representing clients before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, as well as in circuit and appellate courts.
Tyler grew up in southern Michigan and attended Michigan State University, receiving a B.A. in Criminal Justice in 2005. In 2008, Tyler earned his J.D. from Chicago Kent College of Law. He began his legal career in Springfield, Illinois before moving back to Chicago to join Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates in 2010. Over the course of his legal career, Tyler has tried numerous complex workers’ compensation claims. He has also presented on workers’ compensation related issues at seminars and for various groups.
Prior to joining the WCLA board of directors, Tyler was an active member of the organization for many years, beginning in the young lawyers section.
Outside of work, Tyler enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, coaching his daughters’ sports teams and watching Kansas City and Michigan State sports.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 05/29/2025
Noon CLE Seminar
Noon CLE Seminar
12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.
Zoom Meeting.
1 hour general MCLE credit. As always, all persons are welcome to attend. WCLA members & IWCC personnel and staff and other approved attendees receive free MCLE credit.
David B. Menchetti
David B Menchetti’s a shareholder in Cullen, Haskins, Nicholson & Menchetti, P.C. in Chicago and concentrates his practice in the representation of injured workers throughout Illinois before the Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Circuit Courts and the Illinois Appellate and Supreme Courts. He graduated from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law (JD) and attained an undergraduate degree (BA) with distinction from Stanford University. Mr. Menchetti is a former staff counsel to Illinois State Senate President Philip J. Rock and concentrated in legislation dealing with insurance, pensions and licensed activities. He has served as counsel to Illinois State Senate President Emil Jones, Jr. and advised about and drafted reforms to the Workers’ Compensation Act in 1989 and 1991.
He is a member of: the Illinois State Bar Association (Workers’ Compensation Law Section Council Chair and Legislation Committee member); the Chicago Bar Association (Industrial Commission Committee Chair ); the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (Workers’ Compensation Committee Chair); the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association (President); the American Association for Justice (Workplace Injury Section); the Workplace Injury Litigation Group; and the Board of the Chicago Area Committee on Occupational Health and Safety.
He has authored the chapter on “Penalties” in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Workers’ Compensation Notebook and has lectured on workers’ compensation issues for: the Illinois State Bar Association; the Chicago Bar Association; the National Business Institute: the Council on Education in Management; the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education; the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claims Association; the judicial training program for the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission; the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission; the United Food and Commercial Workers Union; the Laborers International Union; Combined Orthopedic Specialists; the Illinois Bones Association; Kankakee Community College; the University of Chicago Hospitals.
He serves as an advisor to the Illinois AFL-CIO on workers’ compensation matters and participated in the negotiations and drafted the amendments contained in the historic 2005 and 2012 Workers’ Compensation reform legislation. He is listed in the Who’s Who in American Law, has been designated as one of the Best Lawyers in America and has been selected by his peers as a Leading Lawyer and a Super Lawyer. The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association has presented him the President’s Award. He has been selected as Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America.
Tyler Berberich (Moderator)
WCLA President
Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, Ltd.
Tyler Berberich is a partner at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates. He has devoted his entire legal career to representing clients before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, as well as in circuit and appellate courts.
Tyler grew up in southern Michigan and attended Michigan State University, receiving a B.A. in Criminal Justice in 2005. In 2008, Tyler earned his J.D. from Chicago Kent College of Law. He began his legal career in Springfield, Illinois before moving back to Chicago to join Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates in 2010. Over the course of his legal career, Tyler has tried numerous complex workers’ compensation claims. He has also presented on workers’ compensation related issues at seminars and for various groups.
Prior to joining the WCLA board of directors, Tyler was an active member of the organization for many years, beginning in the young lawyers section.
Outside of work, Tyler enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, coaching his daughters’ sports teams and watching Kansas City and Michigan State sports.
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- Member - Free!
- Board Member - Free!
- Law Student/Clerk - Free!
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