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Whether it’s a workplace incident or a law firm billboard ad, Workers’ Compensation is something every adult has heard at some point in their careers. But how does Workers' Compensation actually work? Chelsea Ivey, a senior associate at Drew Eckl, goes through key parts of a workers' comp claim that every employer and employee should know. Chelsea Ivey joined Drew Eckl & Farnham in 2018 as an associate, focusing the majority of her practice defending employers and insurers throughout Georgia in workers’ compensation claims. Chelsea assists clients throughout the process of handling the claim and positioning for the best possible defense, from the initial investigation of the claim ... Continue Reading

Regardless of age or financial status, everyone can benefit from having a power of attorney. Madalyn Davis, a senior associate of Drew Eckl & Farnham's Estate Planning and Probate practice, understands that more than anybody. On this week's episode, Madalyn explains the details and benefits of having a power of attorney, specifically a Georgia Statutory Power of Attorney. Madalyn Davis' passion is to help people create an estate plan that gives them confidence in their future. Madalyn loves getting to know her clients, their families, and their life goals to create a holistic plan for themselves and future generations. As tax laws change, new legislation revises the exemptions ... Continue Reading

In any discussion of gender stereotypes among women in the legal profession, the topic of being mistaken for a court reporter will inevitably come up and result in an almost unanimous response of groans and head nods. In today's episode, The Mother Board takes a lighthearted approach to the serious issues continuing to plague the legal profession. They provide a variety of real-life examples of bad (sexist) behavior in a professional setting. Playing Devil's Advocate is senior product manager and close friend of The Mother Board, Curtis Clark, who has taken the (thankless) role of defending his gender in response. The Mother Board is a podcast hosted by a group of Drew Eckl & ... Continue Reading

In today's world, with the gig economy and side jobs, the pressure on us to monetize every minute of the day is real. Hobbies becomes hustles. But how do we do it? Tune in to The Mother Board with our guest, James Brennan Doyle, to hear how he turned a passionate interest into a side hustle, and hear how he went from a regular attorney facing the ups and downs of practice to "Making his applesauce." The Mother Board is a podcast hosted by a group of Drew Eckl & Farnham lawyers. The name represents the fact that they’re mothers who have taken charge of their careers while still being very engaged with their families. Like a computer motherboard, these women are dealt with so much, ... Continue Reading

A new year brings new resolutions, and everyone has different plans for what those may be, including The Mother Board. For some, it's the year of new opportunities and challenges. For others, it's the year of no overworking and handling greater responsibility than one can handle. For the rest, it's various combinations of the two. This week, The Mother Board returns from their holiday break and shares what their plans are for the new year and how they've been doing so far. The Mother Board is a podcast hosted by a group of Drew Eckl & Farnham lawyers. The name represents the fact that they’re mothers who have taken charge of their careers while still being very engaged with their ... Continue Reading

Partner Karen Karabinos is joined by J.S. Held forensic accountants David Gannaway, Megan Gilberg, and Michael Schulstad to discuss how to prove financial motive in connection to insurance claims. They cover why these cases happen, the key details they look for, and some interesting cases they've handled in the past. ... Continue Reading

Winter Wheeler is many things: lawyer, mediator, podcaster, TedX speaker, and mother of four. Behind the success, however, was hard work, perseverance, and much-needed help from those around her. On this episode, Winter shares how she started her mediation brand from the ground up, grew it quickly during the pandemic, and how she is simultaneously able to achieve success and justify her need to ask for help. The Mother Board is a podcast hosted by a group of Drew Eckl & Farnham lawyers. The name represents the fact that they’re mothers who have taken charge of their careers while still being very engaged with their families. Like a computer motherboard, these women are dealt with ... Continue Reading

Rob Welch has been with Drew, Eckl & Farnham for over 30 years and leads its Corporate and Transactional Practice Group. He works closely with corporate leadership to meet day-to-day legal challenges and accomplish long-term strategic objectives. His clients range from closely-held local businesses to mid-market national and multi-national companies. Rob also has extensive civil litigation experience, giving him valuable perspective in advising clients with regard to corporate risk management and litigation avoidance. Yet, despite the hectic nature and pressure of his job, Rob still takes the time and effort to look after his team, something Juliana Neelbauer is very familiar with. ... Continue Reading

For most jobs, it's relatively straightforward to measure how much work you have; whether it's billable hours, commission, project milestones, or just how long your shift is, there's often something to measure your performance with. Invisible work is a different story. This week, The Mother Board discusses "invisible" work, work that is unnoticed, unpaid, and sometimes unrelated to one's career. Cooking, laundry, driving the kids to school, and even vacation planning count as invisible work, and that, in addition to the responsibilities of a demanding career, can be overwhelming, especially for those who have families. The Mother Board hosts talk about their own invisible work, how ... Continue Reading