Downey Lenkov Milstein Kus

09/23/2026

Last night Capital Member Kirsten Kaiser Kus was honored as one of just 10 recipients of the 2026 Work Comp Changemaker© Award, selected from a distinguished group of 55 nominees, at the Elevate Conference in San Diego.

The Work Comp Changemaker© Awards recognize both emerging and established professionals who exemplify:
▸ Courageous leadership and innovation
▸ Measurable impact and industry-wide influence
▸ Integrity, collaboration and resilience
▸ A commitment to advancing the workers' compensation system in meaningful ways

Kirsten's dedication to her clients, colleagues and the workers' compensation community makes her truly deserving of this recognition. We are incredibly proud of her accomplishments and grateful for the positive impact she continues to make throughout the industry and her community.

Congratulations Kirsten on this well-deserved honor!

09/18/2026

This newsletter includes articles on:

- Why Mediate

- Choosing the Mediator for Construction Cases

- If the Mediation Fails

- Firm news and more

Read here:https://www.dlmkfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/September-2026-Construction-Newsletter.pdf

09/11/2026

Join Capital Member Kirsten Kaiser Kus as she co-presents this introductory session on effective management practices.

Attendees will gain a foundational understanding of key management principles, including building structure, fostering communication, and maintaining consistency in day-to-day operations. The discussion will explore strategies for setting expectations, strengthening accountability and applying practical problem-solving techniques to common workplace challenges.

Participants will also examine how strong leadership and operational discipline can improve team performance and support more consistent outcomes across professional environments, including claims handling, with an emphasis on documentation, compliance and decision-making.

Register here: https://f.mtr.cool/2o2x6stdo0

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

Capital Member Michael Milstein is co-presenting "Top 5 Mistakes That Turn a Simple Workers’ Compensation Claim into a BIG Problem” at the 2026 ClaimsXchange Annual Conference in Philadelphia on 10/1/26.

This session will identify the most common litigation mistakes made while handling workers’ compensation claims. It will provide insight into how early collaboration between claims professionals and defense counsel can prevent them. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge of legal considerations and claims practices.

Register here: https://f.mtr.cool/it5e7ebcyy

09/08/2026

Mark your calendars! USLI’s annual Charity Auction kicks off Tuesday, October 6, benefiting Breastcancer.org, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women and their families through breast cancer.

Downey Lenkov Milstein Kus is proud to once again support this important cause. This year we are contributing an “Ultimate Date Night Basket” — a fun collection of items designed to make the perfect date night while helping support this meaningful cause.

🛍️ Bidding details and the auction link are coming soon!

09/03/2026

Capital Member Kirsten Kaiser Kus is returning for her third year as faculty at CLM Claims College, taking place September 9–11, 2026, in Baltimore, MD. She will teach two courses in the School of Workers' Compensation, where attendees can earn their Certified Claims Professional (CCP) and Advanced Claims Professional (ACP) designations.

Kirsten's faculty course details:

‣ Level 1 School of Workers' Compensation – Introductory Workers' Compensation Fraud: September 9 | 2:45 PM – 4:15 PM ET

‣ Level 3 School of Workers' Compensation – We're Going to Trial & Trial & Jury Deliberation: September 10 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET

Three scholarships (registration fee only) are available to industry professionals, including insurance professionals, corporate adjusters and risk professionals.

If interested in receiving a scholarship, or if you have any questions regarding your Indiana workers' compensation claims, please contact Kirsten at [email protected].

Register here: https://www.theclm.org/ClaimsCollege/ClaimsCollegeContentManagement?contentPageName=1&eventID=34353

09/02/2026

Construction projects come with many moving parts. From contracts and compliance to the unexpected issues that can arise along the way, understanding the legal risks can help keep a project on solid ground.

Join us in person on 10/21/26 for a practical, insightful seminar covering today’s key legal issues impacting construction projects.

Register here: https://f.mtr.cool/tjqsavadyo