Please join us for our February Meeting
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – Registration | 9:00 AM – Breakfast/Program | 10:00 AM – Adjourn
Place: Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne | 455 Grand Bay Drive | Key Biscayne | Discounted Valet Parking = $25
RSVP by 5 pm on Friday, February 13 thru EventBrite or directly with Zach Rosenthal
Cost: Member: = $50 | Non-Member = $60
About Our Program:
Omar Perez and Mariam Yanes with MKRS Law will present On the Record: A Deposition Survival Guide in Workers’ Compensation for Hospitality HR
Depositions can be stressful—particularly in workers’ compensation matters within the hospitality industry. This presentation is designed to equip hospitality human resources professionals with practical guidance to confidently navigate the deposition process. Attendees will learn strategies for remaining calm, clear, and credible while providing testimony, as well as best practices for preparing in advance. The presentation also offers insight into the documents most commonly requested, reviewed, and questioned during workers’ compensation depositions, helping HR professionals understand their role and responsibilities and approach the process with confidence and professionalism.
Omar Perez, Jr. is an Equity Partner with MKRS Law and a veteran workers’ compensation defense attorney with more than 25 years of experience representing employers and insurance carriers throughout Florida. He has successfully handled nearly 2,500 workers’ compensation matters and is known for his strategic advocacy, practical guidance, and consistent results. A recognized industry thought leader, Mr. Perez is a frequent CEU and CLE presenter on workers’ compensation trends, adjuster ethics, fraud, and return-to-work strategies. He has been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers, including as a Rising Star.
Mariam D. Yanes is a Partner with MKRS Law and a highly regarded workers’ compensation defense attorney representing employers, insurance carriers, and self-insured entities across Florida. She is a Florida Bar-registered CLE Instructor and a sought-after speaker at major industry conferences, where she addresses emerging legal trends, claim cost containment, and innovative return-to-work strategies. Ms. Yanes is a founding member and current Vice President/President-Elect of The Richard A. Sicking American Inn of Court
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