Hybrid: In-person & Live Interactive (Zoom) Webinar

Course Description

The Disability Law Summit (2026) is made possible by the Disability and Social Security Law Section of the Akron Bar Association and Foundation (Rubber City CLE). 

Join us for an informative session featuring updates from the Social Security Administration and the local court system. Magistrate Reuben J. Shepherd will share insights on his transition from Administrative Law Judge to his new role with the Northern District of Ohio Court. Plus, hear from additional speakers on the latest Social Security updates and important news from the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR).  The CLE will include these 6 modules:

• Reports from Social Security & The Bench[1.0]
• Bridging the Gap: Discussion on Medical Issues & Topics Relevant to Disability Claims[1.0]
• Step 5: Breaking Down VE Methodologies and DOL Data post SSR 24-3p[1.0]
• Federal Court Case Update[1.0]
• State Pension Disability Programs[1.0]
• Navigating Clients with Vocational Challenges- A Panel Discussion with Local Vocational Experts[1.0 P.C.]

Course Schedule

9:15 - 9:30 - Welcome

9:30 - 10:30 - Reports from Social Security & The Bench - Magistrate Reuben J. Sheperd, Robert Fenn, & David Camp[1.0]

10:30 - 11:30 - Bridging the Gap: Discussion on Medical Issues & Topics Relevant to Disability Claims - Dr. DeAnna Frye, Victoria Gutbrod, Amy Smith, & Juliane Torer [1.0]

11:30 - 11:45 - Q&A

12:00 - Game Time!!

*For those that attend in person, please join us for networking and cocktails following the program at El Patron Tequileria, 54 E. Mill St., Akron (2 blocks from Akron Bar Association). A private rooftop lounge area has been reserved from 4:30-5:30 pm.

*Parking is available at the Akron Bar and a connected parking garage at the restaurant.

Speaker Biographies

Akron Bar Association and Foundation

57 S. Broadway St., Akron, OH 44308

Please submit cancellations directly to the CLE Department via email. Refunds include a $30 cancellation fee, but if you cancel at least seven (7) business days prior to the day of the course we will waive this fee. Failure to submit a notice of cancelation prior to 12 pm ET the day before forfeits entitlement to a refund. The Akron Bar Association and Foundation reserves the right to change, reschedule or cancel programing if circumstances warrant.