LKL Attorneys to Speak at the WCI 2026 Conference in Orlando
August 23–26, 2026 | Orlando World Center Marriott
Latham Keele Lehman Ratcliff Carter & Clarke is proud to once again participate in the Workers' Compensation Institute (WCI) Conference, the nation's premier event for workers' compensation professionals.
This year, shareholders Leah Keele and Lori Whitworth will represent LKL at the conference and serve as featured speakers during WCDI programming on Wednesday, August 26.
Our firm is a member of the Workers' Compensation Defense Institute (WCDI)—an alliance of leading law firms representing employers and insurance carriers across the United States. Each year, WCDI presents educational programming at the WCI Conference, bringing together attorneys from multiple jurisdictions to discuss current issues and emerging trends in workers' compensation law.
Featured Participants from LKL
🔹 Leah Keele
Opening Session – Course #3500 "Meet the Crew" 📅 Wednesday, August 26 | 🕗 8:05–9:05 a.m. | 📍 Grand Ballroom 7A
Leah will participate in the conference's Opening Session, Meet the Crew, where attorneys representing 14 states introduce attendees to the latest legal developments in their home jurisdictions and provide an overview of the multi-state issues that will be explored throughout the conference.
Excursion #2 – Course #3504 📅 Wednesday, August 26 | 🕚 11:05 a.m.–12:05 p.m. | 📍 Grand Ballroom 7A
Leah will represent Oklahoma during this multi-state breakout session, joining attorneys from Alabama, Indiana, South Carolina, and Tennessee to discuss claims handling, jurisdiction-specific legal updates, and strategies for resolving claims. This session is a repeat of the earlier breakout, giving attendees the opportunity to participate in a different state panel.
🔹 Lori Whitworth
Excursion #1 – Course #3501 📅 Wednesday, August 26 | 🕘 9:10–10:10 a.m. | 📍 Grand Ballroom 7A
Lori will represent Oklahoma during this multi-state breakout session alongside attorneys from Alabama, Indiana, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The panel will cover jurisdiction-specific legal developments, claims-handling considerations, and practical strategies for navigating claims across multiple states.
Excursion #3 – Course #3507 📅 Wednesday, August 26 | 🕛 12:10–1:10 p.m. | 📍 Grand Ballroom 7A
Lori will return for this repeat breakout session, providing attendees with another opportunity to hear updates and insights on claims handling across Alabama, Indiana, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
About the Conference
Hosted annually by the Workers' Compensation Institute, the WCI Conference is the largest educational event of its kind, bringing together workers' compensation professionals from across the country for educational programming, networking opportunities, and discussions on the latest developments impacting the industry.
We are proud to participate alongside our WCDI colleagues and look forward to connecting with clients, colleagues, and industry professionals at WCI 2026.
