The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) recently made a few announcements the ISIA would like to share with our membership.

On Monday, August 26, 2024, Governor Pritzker announced the re-appointment of the following Arbitrators:

Joseph Amarilio

Crystal Caison

Paul Cellini

Ana Vazquez Diaz

Gerald Granada

Jessica Hegarty

Adam Hinrichs

Jeffrey Huebsch

Nina Mariano

Maureen Pulia

The ISIA congratulates each of these Arbitrators on their reappointments.

Arbitrator Stephen Friedman announced his retirement, effective August 28, 2024. The ISIA congratulates him on this well-deserved achievement, and thank him for his years of service.

Additionally, Governor Pritzker has appointed two new Arbitrators.

Daniel K. Swanson

Mr. Swanson has been a practicing attorney, with more than 30 years of legal experience. He is a graduate of Northwestern University with a degree in Psychology and completed his Juris Doctor at Northern Illinois University. 

Mr. Swanson brings great experience in the field of Workers’ Compensation law to the IWCC, as he has been engaged in this practice for the majority of his career. Dan has tried more than 250 cases to conclusion at the IWCC, and his ability is well recognized. 

Luana O. Montoya

Ms. Montoya is a practicing attorney with past experience in workers’ compensation matters. Luana is currently the Supervising Attorney for the State of Illinois’ Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, in Government, degree from Harvard University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois.

Ms. Montoya has past experience in workers’ compensation matters from her time with the City of Chicago. Additionally, she was a staff attorney and eventually the Director of Workers’ Compensation for the Department of Finance. 

The ISIA congratulates Mr. Swanson and Ms. Montoya on their appointments.

Very Truly Yours,

Adam J. Cox
Executive Director