Last month was packed with energy, connection, and community! From team-building events and golf tournaments to industry conferences and the Alliance of Women in...
October 2025 Rhino Round-Up
October was full of energy, connection, and celebration for the MS&A team! From honoring leaders in our legal community to engaging with HR and workers’ comp professionals across California, our Rhinos were out in full force. We also made time for some team-building fun — strengthening the bonds that make our firm thrive.
Scroll through the snapshots below to see how our teams came together to connect, contribute, and celebrate along the way.
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An inspiring evening celebrating excellence, leadership, and community at the John M. Langston Bar Association’s 33rd Annual Hall of Fame Installation Ceremony. MS&A was proud to support this incredible event honoring those who continue to shape the future of the legal profession.

The MS&A team had a great time connecting with HR professionals and industry leaders at the SHRM NorCal 2025 Annual Conference in beautiful Monterey! Always a pleasure to share insights, exchange ideas, and be part of a community shaping the future of work in California.

MS&A’s Eric De Wames led an engaging session, “Trailblazing with AI: Your California Compliance Survival Guide,” at SHRM NorCal 2025! Attendees explored the fast-evolving world of AI in the workplace — gaining practical tools to innovate with confidence while staying compliant and fair.

A great day on the green at the PIWC Fresno Chapter’s Annual Golf Tournament! MS&A was a proud sponsor of this fantastic event — filled with friendly competition, networking, and plenty of sunshine. Always a pleasure supporting our Central Valley workers’ comp community!

MS&A attorneys Danielle Mor Dychter and Christopher Bloch led an insightful session, “Seeds of Compensability: The Roots of AOE/COE,” at the Macro-Pro San Diego Conference! Their presentation explored the foundational principles of AOE/COE determinations and how these concepts impact claims handling and outcomes. We’re proud to share knowledge and connect with industry professionals at this engaging event!

Our MS&A team was on hand at CELU 2025 LA, ready to share resources, answer questions, and connect with HR professionals from across Southern California. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat about the latest in California employment law!

Double the bow ties, double the expertise! MS&A’s Eric De Wames had a great time connecting with PIHRA CEO Rafael Rivera at the CELU 2025 Los Angeles County event. Always a pleasure engaging with HR leaders and sharing insights on California employment law!

MS&A attorneys Joshua Kruger and Braden Seibert led an engaging session, “The Evolving Workplace: Rethinking Liability for Remote and Hybrid Employees,” at the PARMA Central Valley Chapter Fall Mini-Conference and Social. They explored key legal considerations for managing workers’ comp claims in today’s remote and hybrid work environments — providing practical strategies for public agencies to navigate risk while supporting their teams.

The MS&A Ontario office took team-building to the spookiest level last month! From a haunted tour in Downtown Fullerton to a fun evening dinner at The Cellar, our team enjoyed a night of laughter, thrills, and bonding outside the office.

MS&A Managing Partner Eric De Wames led an informative session, “Leave Laws & Accommodation Practices,” at PIHRA’s CELU 2025 Orange County conference. Joined by T4 HR Founder Tara Fournier, Eric guided attendees through best practices for navigating leave and accommodation requirements — helping HR professionals stay compliant while supporting their teams.