MICHAEL SULLIVAN & ASSOCIATES BLOG

A Rare Renaissance Man

by Diane Skouti
Inter Alia Magazine - Volume 33, Issue 3
San Joaquin College of Law

For most attorneys, free time is a scarce commodity given over only to family, favored activities, and rest. Because of their universal penchant to serve, many legal professionals serve on boards and volunteer, in addition to pursuing a few hobbies.

For Chris Matthes (Law '16) time doesn't seem to exist. A newly promoted Supervising Attorney at the Fresno office of Michael Sullivan & Associates, Chris is obviously devoted to his legal career. The firm specializes in workers' compensation law, but also handles employment law, general liability, and the like. In his new role, Chris oversees junior attorneys, along with his own case load of workers comp defense, and the niche area of defending insurance carriers and third-party administrators against audit. There are nearly 100 attorneys among the firm’s nine statewide offices, and, like the Rhino featured in the firm’s logo, they are aggressive and effective in their approach.

DVICA's "Cinemas on the Green" Golf Tournament last Friday was a blast! Michael Sullivan & Associates sponsored hole #5 and was awarded Best Decorated Hole! Team Rhino enjoyed networking with all of the golfers and serving up tasty cocktails and snacks. We're already looking forward to next year!

Last Thursday's End of Summer Mixer, hosted by LA RIMS, was a blast! Attendees had full access to SoFi Stadium, home of the L.A. Rams and Chargers, where we got to show off our athletic skills with a number of football-related challenges and even tour the teams' locker rooms. It was an epic evening spent with friends and colleagues!

Last Tuesday's cruise around Dana Point Harbor, hosted by Michael Sullivan & Associates, was a welcome chance to relax and unwind after the first day of this year's Workers' Compensation & Risk Conference. It was a great evening to reconnect with clients and colleagues, while enjoying food, drinks, and a beautiful sunset!

This year's Workers' Compensation & Risk Conference (WCRC) got off to a great start yesterday morning, with a golf tournament held at the Monarch Beach Golf Links! It was a beautiful day on the fairway and a perfect beginning to this week's conference. If you're attending WCRC, we hope you'll come visit us at Booth #1004 in the Pacific Ballroom Foyer, where you can spin our wheel of fortune for an awesome giveaway--and don't forget to bring business cards to enter our raffle drawing!

VICA's annual education conference, held last Friday, was a resounding success! Michael Sullivan & Associates Partners Megan Sullivan and Serena Neves spoke at the event, exploring best practices for defending against a CT claim. We're already looking forward to next year!

AWCP's Summer Fun on the River event last Thursday was a resounding success! It was great to spend time with our valued clients, co-workers, and members of the Sacramento workers' compensation community.

On August 9, 2022, the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) announced that all DWC district offices except Eureka will accept in-person walk-through documents beginning September 6, 2022, pursuant to CCR 10789. Eureka is permanently a virtual office and walk-through documents should be brought to the DWC Santa Rosa district office.