Social Security Bootcamp for New Practitioners (Presented by the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives)

Laura Beth Waller | National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives

Laura Beth Waller is NOSSCR’s Chief Strategy Officer & Deputy General Counsel. Previously, as a member of NOSSCR’s Board of Directors she represented the Fourth Circuit and served on the Executive Committee as Assistant Treasurer. She was instrumental in many aspects of NOSSCR’s recent transition and growth. She led NOSSCR’s Next Gen committee, increasing the number of members participating, adding several successful events.

She is a frequent presenter on federal court advocacy and regularly attends meetings and social events with members of congress in Washington DC. Before taking the role of NOSSCR’s CSO, Laura Beth practiced in district court work at Martin, Jones, and Piemonte. She earned her J.D. at NCCU School of Law and her LL.M. in taxation at the University of Washington.

She is admitted to practice in North Carolina, Washington, and Georgia.

Jennifer Cronenberg | National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives

As Senior Counsel and Director of Legal Information, Jennifer is responsible for conducting advocacy work with the Administration, helping shape continuing education programming, and serving as an expert advisor to NOSSCR members. She also serves as the Managing Editor for NOSSCR’s monthly Forum publication.

Jennifer is NOSSCR’s primary point of contact for fees and other legal issues where NOSSCR helps members interface with Social Security. She has worked as a Social Security attorney since 2009 and has extensive experience representing claimants and training advocates.

She is admitted to practice in Maryland and Washington, D.C.

I. Learn the entire Social Security disability process, from initial claims to Federal Court | 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Break | 3:00pm – 3:10pm

II. Gain practical guidance and real-world tools to avoid common pitfalls | 3:10pm – 3:40pm

III. Identify and navigate complex claim challenges | 3:40pm – 4:10pm