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Delashmit, Hunter

NAME Hunter Delashmit
EMAIL hgdelashmit@mijs.com
EDUCATION Kennesaw State University
Tennessee College of Law, JD 2020
BAR MEMBERSHIPS State of Georgia, 2020
PRACTICE AREAS Workers’ Compensation

 

Hunter Delashmit joined Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele in 2020 as a member of the firm’s Litigation department. His practice is focused primarily in the area of Workers’ Compensation. He is originally from Marietta but moved to Acworth at a young age.

Hunter received his undergraduate degree from Kennesaw State University. He was awarded his J.D. from The University of Tennessee College of Law in 2020. While in law school, he participated in the Civil Mediation Clinic, the Community Economic Development Clinic, and the Saul Lefkowitz Trademark Moot Court Competition in Atlanta. He also earned the CALI Award in Intellectual Property, Insurance Law and Regulation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and the Civil Mediation Clinic.

Hunter is a member of First Baptist Church Woodstock. In his free time, Hunter enjoys playing golf, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.

MIJS Co-sponsors the First Virtual Conference for the Alliance of Women in Workers’ Compensation

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The Alliance of Women in Workers’ Compensation is hosting their virtual conference, Better Together on November 5, 2020. One of our Senior Associates, Sharee Tumbling is an Ambassador for the Alliance of Women in Workers’ Compensation (AWWC) – Atlanta Chapter and we are happy to announce that Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele will be a proud co-sponsor of the first virtual conference for the AWWC.

Additional details below.

The Alliance of Women in Workers’ Compensation is excited to host Better Together our first full day conference. The agenda is filled with conversations led by our board members, employer advisory council and ambassadors. Choose from a variety of break-out sessions focused on personal and professional development.

The conference offers an interactive environment with 12 live sessions and more than 30 speakers. Real time networking allows our attendees to engage via video and chat with other attendees.

Click here to register.

9:00 am – Let the conference begin.

Take some time to network and chat with others and visit our partner lounge before the conference begins. Check out the sessions and organize your schedule for the day’s events.

Main Stage

10:00 am – Getting To Know the Alliance

Earlier this year the Alliance of Women in Workers’ Compensation shifted from in-person events to entirely on-line. With this shift our followers have grown significantly across the industry and we have many new faces joining us. Learn how the Alliance has evolved and plans for the future, including our ambassador and employer advisory council programs, sponsor support, and upcoming content.

  • Artemis Emslie, CadenceRX, Alliance Board President
  • Kimberly George, Sedgwick, Alliance Board Vice President
  • Marijo Storment, Paradigm, Alliance Board Treasurer

11:00 am – Personal Development Sessions

The following sessions are about you, your personal development, and growing as an individual. Here’s your opportunity to improve a skill, consider opportunities to improve self-care and balance in your personal and professional life, and dig into dealing with our constantly changing environment. Attendees will have the ability to choose between the collaboration sessions below.

Session 1: Bringing Your Best Self

What keeps you feeling balanced and, in a mindset, ready to win? Focusing on mental health and wellbeing, self-care, and bringing your best self is the topic of this engaging session.

  • Virginia Baba, PetSmart, Alliance Employer Advisory Council
  • Dorina Hertner, MV Transportation, Alliance Employer Advisory Council
  • Danielle Lisenbey, Broadspire, Alliance Board Secretary
  • Natalie Torres, Workfinders USA

Session 2: Mastering Crucial Conversations

How well do you accept feedback addressing areas of improvement or do you hesitate to deliver a “tough” conversation? Mastering crucial conversation is a skill not to be missed.

  • Tara Acton, Lumen, Alliance Employer Advisory Council
  • Andrea Shopher, Safety National, Alliance Ambassador
  • Marijo Storment, Paradigm, Alliance Board Secretary
  • Kathy Tazic, Sedgwick, Alliance Ambassador

Session 3: Navigating Change

Throughout 2020 we have faced times of uncertainty and navigating change has been a constant in our lives. Hear from our panelists as they offer examples and tips for managing personal and professional change.

  • Janine Kral, Alliance Employer Advisory Council
  • Connie Edwards, AON, Alliance Ambassador
  • Ann Schnure, Concentra, Alliance Board Member

12:00 pm – Common Grounds 

During the pandemic the Alliance’s ambassadors have hosted over 120 collaboration sessions, Common Grounds. These virtual events allow our followers to come together and discuss a topic, share experiences and ideas, and offer meaningful feedback. Today’s Common Grounds sessions were selected by our ambassadors given their hot topic status. Choose the session that is right for you and come prepared to engage in conversation.

Session 1: Access Creativity To Drive Performance

Creative thinking is important in problem solving – and especially relevant in having to come up with out of the box ideas to change business ideas, methods, approaches in times like we are experiencing today.

  • Julie Fetherman, The Workers’ Compensation Institue, Alliance Ambassador
  • Allison Hanson, Exam Works, Alliance Ambassador
  • Wendy Sumrell, Gallagher Bassett, Alliance Board Member

Session 2: Blueprint For Success, Setting Goals

How have you developed empowering daily habits that instill necessary patterns of behavior to meet your goals?  What has worked and how is your journey progressing is the topic of this interactive session.

  • Mary Sawler, StreamlineDX, Alliance Ambassador
  • Michelle Ryan, ESIS, Alliance Ambassador
  • Nancy Strubler, National Express, Alliance Employer Advisory Council

Session 3: Finding Your Authentic Self

Studies suggest being your authentic self in the workplace can boost your happiness and improve your mental well-being. This is an open discussion on ways individuals can achieve this.

  • Christine Lundgren, Post Acute Medical, Alliance Ambassador
  • Claire Muselman, Continental Western Group, Alliance Ambassador
  • Nicole Sauk, Ametros, Alliance Ambassador

Session 4: Making Inclusion A Priority

Is your business network as diverse as it could be? Are we supporting diversity in an open and honest way to foster an environment for everyone? Join this session as we explore making inclusion a priority.

  • Magdalena Alvarez-Miller, Insurance Company of the West, Alliance Board Member
  • Tracey Reid, George Spine & Orthopaedics, Alliance Ambassador
  • Janice Van Allen, Walmart, Alliance Employer Advisory Council

Main Stage

1:00 pm – Being An Ally Empowers Everyone 

The Alliance of Women in Workers’ Compensation is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion. We not only believe we are Better Together, we understand that each of us living that theme to the best of our abilities empowers everyone. Learn what an ally is, why allies are matter, and how allies improve our teams, companies, and the Alliance.

  • Michele Adams, Walmart, Alliance Employer Advisory Council
  • Ngozi Nnaji, AKO Insurance Consulting

2:00 pm – Career Development Sessions

Our followers have spent significant time during 2020 contemplating their careers. For some of us we are reconsidering personal branding and how to best present ourselves in the virtual work environment. With furloughs, layoffs, and downsizing of companies many are evaluating their next role while simultaneously exploring how to find the right company fit. If board placement is of interest, we have the session for you and just the experts to lead a discussion various boards and board opportunities. Attendees will have the ability to choose between the collaboration sessions below.

Session 1: Boosting Your Personal Brand

In a virtual world we have new opportunities to enhance our personal brand. Our speakers will share key elements to showcasing you and your talents along with tips on what to avoid.

  • Allison Kelly, Sedgwick, Alliance Ambassador
  • Jennifer Ryon, Prime Health Services, Alliance Board Member

Session 2: Landing Your Next Role

With the downturn in the economy due to the pandemic many people in our industry are without jobs or looking for their next opportunity. Hear real life experiences and suggestions to landing you next role.

  • Anita Breedlove, Insight Advantage, Alliance Board Member
  • Morgan Randazzo, PriMedical, Alliance Ambassador
  • Kerri Wilson, EK Health, Alliance Ambassador

Session 3: Planning For Board Placement

Is being a member of a board of interest to you? Learn about non-profit and volunteer boards, private and public boards, and what it takes to find success as a board member.

  • Lisa Hannusch, Rhino Inspired, Alliance Board Member, Emeritus
  • Danielle Lisenbey, Broadspire, Alliance Board Secretary

Main Stage

3.00 pm – Better Together, Today and Tomorrow

The Alliance of Women in Workers’ Compensation is a think tank of engaged female thought leaders committed to discussing challenges and emerging trends in the workers’ compensation industry. As we close today’s conference reflecting on today will be meaningful to our tomorrow.

  • Kimberly George, Sedgwick, Alliance Vice President
  • Jennifer Ryon, Prime Health Services, Alliance Board Member

3:30 – 4:30 pm – Networking Reception

Please continue to enjoy the networking and partner lounges. Engage in conference and one – one chat.

Click here to register.

 

Toney, Nesharianna “Nesha”

NAME Nesharianna Toney
EMAIL nltoney@mijs.com
EDUCATION University of Mississippi
University of Mississippi School of Law
BAR MEMBERSHIPS State of Georgia, 2018
PRACTICE AREAS Workers’ Compensation

Nesharianna “Nesha” Toney practices primarily in the area of workers’ compensation defense. Nesha is a native of Tylertown, Mississippi. She received her Bachelor’s degree and J.D. from the University of Mississippi.

During law school, Nesha interned for the Georgia Law Center for the Homeless and the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. She also volunteered her time with the Georgia Law Center for the Homeless, Mississippi Taxpayers Assistance Project, and the MacArthur Justice Center.

Nesha began her legal career as a Plaintiff’s attorney practicing in the areas of personal injury, including automobile, motorcycle and truck accident cases, premises liability cases, and dog bite cases.

Nesha currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Nesha enjoys spending time with family and friends and cheering on the Ole Miss Rebels.

4 lawyers from Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele, LLP were included in the 27th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® 2021

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Best Lawyers Names Top Lawyers in America AUGUSTA, Ga., Aug. 20, 2020 — Best Lawyers®, the only purely peer-review™ guide to the legal profession, announced the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America on August 20, 2020. Congratulations to the following Partners: J. Kevin Moore, Robert D. Ingram, William R. Johnson, Stephen C. Steele.

Lawyers named to The Best Lawyers in America© publication were recognized by their peers in the legal industry for their professional excellence in 146 practice areas. For the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, more than 8 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in the inclusion of more than 62,000 lawyers, or approximately just 5% of lawyers in private practice in the United States.

“Best Lawyers was founded in 1981 with the purpose of recognizing extraordinary lawyers in private practice through an exhaustive peer-review process. Almost 40 years later, we are proud to continue to serve as the most reliable, unbiased guide to legal talent worldwide,” says Phil Greer, CEO of Best Lawyers.

Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. The process begins when attorneys are nominated for consideration. They are divided by geographic region and practice area and are evaluated by their peers on the basis of professional reputation. Those who receive high peer reviews undergo an authentication process to make sure they are currently practicing and in good standing. Only then can these top attorneys be recognized by Best Lawyers.

Those who receive high peer reviews undergo an additional verification process to make sure they are currently practicing and in good standing. Only then can these top lawyers be recognized by Best Lawyers. Search The Best Lawyers in America results by lawyer name, firm, region, and/or practice area by visiting www.bestlawyers.com.

The following Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele lawyers were selected in Best Lawyers 2021:

Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers
Marietta, GA
Robert D. Ingram

Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Marietta, GA
William R. Johnson

Family Law
Marietta, GA
Stephen C. Steele

Land Use and Zoning Law
Marietta, GA
J. Kevin Moore

 

 

MIJS Attorneys Article Published in the Atlanta Claims Association July 2020 Newsletter

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Partner Harry Tear and Attorneys Bryan Janflone and Sharee Tumbling had an article published in the Atlanta Claims Association July 2020 Newsletter.
 
Atlanta Claims Association is dedicated to the advancement of professional ethics and education in the field of insurance claims and related businesses in the Greater Atlanta Area. Historically, our focus has been on insurance education and positive engagement with Adjusters, Insurance Carriers and supporting Vendors.