Young Moore and Henderson, P.A. attorney Lori M. Allen will present at the 2026 ALFA International Workers’ Compensation Practice Group Seminar, Workers’ Compensation at Altitude – Rising Together, taking place September 9–11, 2026, at the Flying Horse Resort & Club in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The seminar brings together attorneys and industry representatives to discuss timely developments and practical strategies in workers’ compensation and will provide valuable education, insights, and networking opportunities to help attendees navigate the evolving challenges of the field.
Lori will moderate a Friday morning panel entitled Claims Management: End-to-End Strategies for Success. This session will explore effective workers’ compensation claims management strategies, covering best practices for controlling costs, reducing claim duration, identifying trends, managing medical care, and achieving positive employee outcomes from initial investigation through closure.
Panelists will include Janice Matson, Vice President of Litigation and Risk at Bloomin’ Brands (Tampa, Florida), Alyssum Schluter, Workers’ Compensation Claims Specialist at Waste Connections (The Woodlands, Texas), and Jason Bonnet of Leake Andersson (Lafayette, Louisiana).
Lori Allen focuses her practice on workers’ compensation defense, representing employers and insurers across North Carolina. She advises clients in the manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, hospitality, and retail industries and defends claims through all stages of litigation before the North Carolina Industrial Commission.
Lori handles complex claims and develops practical strategies to resolve disputes efficiently—whether through negotiated settlements or contested hearings. She is known for providing clear guidance and responsive service, helping clients navigate the legal and operational challenges that arise in workplace injury claims.
About ALFA International
Young Moore and Henderson, P.A. is a member of ALFA International (ALFAI), a premier global legal network with more than 140 independent law firm members worldwide. Similar in size and experience, ALFAI member firms meet high standards to be part of the network and their attorneys are well respected by peers in both the legal and business community. ALFAI member attorneys establish broad, deep relationships with each other and are committed to providing cost-effective, high-quality legal services. As a result, membership in ALFAI enables Young Moore and Henderson, P.A. to use its local experience to deliver highly effective legal solutions while drawing upon the collective wisdom and experience of a comprehensive worldwide network of accomplished trial and business counsel. Young Moore and Henderson, P.A.’s clients will also benefit from a wide range of unsurpassed educational programming, including seminars, webinars and legal compendia. More information on ALFAI is available at https://www.alfainternational.com/