Social Security Bootcamp for New Practitioners (Presented by the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives)

Laura Beth Waller
Laura Beth Waller
National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives

Laura Beth Waller is NOSSCR’s Chief Strategy Officer & Deputy General Counsel. Previously, as a member of NOSSCR’s Board of Directors she represented the Fourth Circuit and served on the Executive Committee as Assistant Treasurer. She was instrumental in many aspects of NOSSCR’s recent transition and growth.

Jennifer Cronenberg
Jennifer Cronenberg
National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives

As Senior Counsel and Director of Legal Information, Jennifer is responsible for conducting advocacy work with the Administration, helping shape continuing education programming, and serving as an expert advisor to NOSSCR members. She also serves as the Managing Editor for NOSSCR’s monthly Forum publication.

Live Video-Broadcast: August 20, 2025

2 hour CLE

Tuition: $195.00
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Program Summary

This dynamic, full-scope training is your go-to guide for navigating the Social Security disability process from beginning to end. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your practice, you’ll gain a clear roadmap for every stage of a claim—from registering to representing clients before SSA and in Federal Court. Packed with practical guidance and expert insights, this program will help you build confidence, avoid common pitfalls, and sharpen your advocacy skills at every level.

The program also covers specialized and often complex areas of practice, including strategies for handling claims when a client passes away, navigating challenges with fee payments, and ensuring compliance with all procedural and ethical requirements. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to sharpen your skills, this training will equip you with practical tools, up-to-date guidance, and real world insights to effectively advocate for your clients across every level of the Social Security disability process.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Learn the entire Social Security disability process, from initial claims to Federal Court
  • Gain practical guidance and real-world tools to avoid common pitfalls
  • Identify and navigate complex claim challenges

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Date / Time: August 20, 2025

  • 2:00 pm – 4:10 pm Eastern
  • 1:00 pm – 3:10 pm Central
  • 12:00 pm – 2:10 pm Mountain
  • 11:00 am – 1:10 pm Pacific

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Laura Beth Waller | National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives

Laura Beth Waller is NOSSCR’s Chief Strategy Officer & Deputy General Counsel. Previously, as a member of NOSSCR’s Board of Directors she represented the Fourth Circuit and served on the Executive Committee as Assistant Treasurer. She was instrumental in many aspects of NOSSCR’s recent transition and growth. She led NOSSCR’s Next Gen committee, increasing the number of members participating, adding several successful events.

She is a frequent presenter on federal court advocacy and regularly attends meetings and social events with members of congress in Washington DC. Before taking the role of NOSSCR’s CSO, Laura Beth practiced in district court work at Martin, Jones, and Piemonte. She earned her J.D. at NCCU School of Law and her LL.M. in taxation at the University of Washington.

She is admitted to practice in North Carolina, Washington, and Georgia.

 

Jennifer Cronenberg | National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives

As Senior Counsel and Director of Legal Information, Jennifer is responsible for conducting advocacy work with the Administration, helping shape continuing education programming, and serving as an expert advisor to NOSSCR members. She also serves as the Managing Editor for NOSSCR’s monthly Forum publication.

Jennifer is NOSSCR’s primary point of contact for fees and other legal issues where NOSSCR helps members interface with Social Security. She has worked as a Social Security attorney since 2009 and has extensive experience representing claimants and training advocates.

She is admitted to practice in Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Agenda

I. Learn the entire Social Security disability process, from initial claims to Federal Court | 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Break | 3:00pm – 3:10pm

II. Gain practical guidance and real-world tools to avoid common pitfalls | 3:10pm – 3:40pm

III. Identify and navigate complex claim challenges | 3:40pm – 4:10pm

Credits

Alaska

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through Alaska’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity.
Alabama

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Arkansas

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Arizona

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

California

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Colorado

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Connecticut

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

District of Columbia

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hour(s)

Delaware

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Florida

Approved via Attorney Submission
2.5 General Hours

Receive CLE credit in Florida via attorney submission.
Georgia

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Hawaii

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Iowa

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Idaho

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Illinois

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Indiana

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Kansas

Pending CLE Approval
2 Substantive

Kentucky

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Louisiana

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Massachusetts

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hour(s)

Maryland

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hour(s)

Maine

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Michigan

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hour(s)

Minnesota

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Missouri

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Mississippi

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Montana

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

North Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

North Dakota

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through North Dakota’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity. Section 1, Policy 1.14
Nebraska

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

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New Hampshire

Approved for CLE Credits
120 General minutes

As of July 1, 2014, the NHMCLE Board no longer provides pre- or post-approval of courses. Attendees must self-determine whether a program is eligible for credit, and self-report their attendance online at www.nhbar.org, based on qualification provisions of Rule 53.
New Jersey

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New Jersey’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity, except for the courses required under BCLE Reg. 201:2
New Mexico

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Nevada

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

New York

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New York’s Approved Jurisdiction Group “B”.
Ohio

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Oklahoma

Pending CLE Approval
2.5 General

Oregon

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Pennsylvania

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Rhode Island

Pending CLE Approval
2.5 General

South Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

South Dakota

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hour(s)

Tennessee

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Texas

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Utah

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Virginia

Not Eligible
2 General Hours

Vermont

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Washington

Approved via Attorney Submission
2 Law & Legal Hours

Receive CLE credit in Washington via attorney submission.
Wisconsin

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

West Virginia

Pending CLE Approval
2.4 General

Wyoming

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

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