We're pleased to announce the 2026 Board Members for the Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association. These individuals bring a wealth of expertise, dedication, and passion to our organization. Please join me in welcoming:

Executive Board:

•  President: Austin Friedrich
•  Vice President: Lindsey Strom
•  Secretary: Nicole Schnoor
•  Treasurer: Tracy Jones

Petitioners: 

• Brad Badgley
• Tyler Berberich
• Matthew Coleman
• Julio Costa
• David Menchetti
• John Rizzo
• Kevin Veugeler
• Jill Wagner

Respondents: 

• Benjamin Breslau
• Denne Knell
• Robert Pawlowski
• Michael Powalisz
• Jane Ryan
• Craig Scarpelli
• Amelia Schwingle
• Monika Trujillo

We are grateful to our outgoing board members for their time, guidance, and service, and we appreciate their contributions.

We look forward to a successful year under the leadership of our newly elected board. Together, we will continue to strengthen the workers' compensation legal community and provide valuable resources for our members.

Please join us in congratulating and supporting the 2026 WCLA Board Members! Join us at the Installation Dinner on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Four Seasons Hotel at 6:00 PM. Registration is required.