We kicked off our first Virtual Mini-Conference series on October 17, 2020. We will host a total of five virtual mini-conferences to cover the topics that were planned for our in-person conference.

The topic for the first Virtual Mini-Conference was be one of our most asked about topics – Legal Issues and Narcolepsy: Applying for Disability & Workplace Accommodations. 

Webinar Presenters:

Attorney Anjel F. Burgess has devoted her practice to helping individuals and families to navigate through the Social Security disability practice. Her clients consist of both children and adults, are located throughout the country, and have condition(s) that affect their ability to perform full-time work or appropriately engage in school-related activities. Attorney Burgess has been featured as a speaker on disability issues for a number of organizations, including The Hypersomnia Foundation, The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), The Lupus Foundation of America, and The Cobb County Bar Association.

Attorney Burgess presented Narcolepsy and Disability: What to Do When the Writing is On the Wall. Click here to watch it on our YouTube Channel.

Rated in 2018 and 2019 as one of the top employment lawyers serving Chicago, Gary Savine founded Savine Employment Law, Ltd. to provide employers and employees with a rare and valuable resource – a law firm that understands both sides of workplace disputes and can translate that balanced perspective into better outcomes. Gary brings over two decades of expertise working around the globe, shoulder-to-shoulder with senior executives and human resource professionals, solving the thorniest of workplace disputes. Before starting the firm, Gary practiced employment law at two of Chicago’s largest law firms and served as chief employment counsel at Navistar (NYSE: NAV) and Hill-Rom Holdings (NYSE: HRC). Gary represents both businesses and employees of all levels to resolve a full range of workplace issues through effective counseling, training, and litigation.

Attorney Savine presented Narcolepsy and Workplace Accommodations. Click here to watch it on our YouTube Channel.

Special thanks to the sponsors of our Virtual Mini-Conference series!