Speakers
Rick Barrera​​​​
Barrera Law Group LLC
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Rick Barrera focuses exclusively on representing plaintiffs in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases across New Mexico and Texas. After graduating from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Rick built his practice advocating for injured individuals and families. He is active in the trial lawyer associations of New Mexico, Texas, American Association for Justice, Southern Trial Lawyers, and Western Trial Lawyers.
Dante' diTrapano​​
Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC
Charleston, West Virginia
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Dante’ diTrapano is a trial lawyer with extensive experience in serious injury and wrongful death cases, including prison abuse, civil rights, trucking accidents, medical negligence, and products liability. A summa cum laude graduate and valedictorian of John Marshall Law School, Dante’ has tried cases and negotiated high-profile settlements nationwide. He serves on the Board of Governors for the West Virginia Association for Justice and is AV Preeminent Peer Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Dante’ is dedicated to mentoring others in recovery and frequently speaks about addiction and rebuilding a legal career. He has been recognized by the West Virginia Judicial and Lawyer Assistance Program with the Chief Justice Award for peer volunteer service.
Geoff Hamby
Oliver Law Firm
Rogers, Arkansas
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Geoff Hamby is a member of the Catastrophic Injury Team at Oliver Law Firm, where he focuses on depositions, scene inspections, jury research, and trial presentation. An Arkansas native, Geoff earned his law degree from the University of Arkansas and joined the firm in 2014. He serves on the Arkansas Bar Association Board of Trustees, the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association Board of Governors, and is the Arkansas State Delegate to AAJ.
Moses Kim is the founding partner of The Moses Firm, focusing on medical negligence and personal injury litigation. He earned his J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law, where he served as Chief Justice of Moot Court. Named to Georgia Super Lawyers’ Top 100 list for three consecutive years, Moses holds AV Preeminent and 10/10 ratings from Martindale-Hubbell and Avvo. He is a frequent national speaker on medical negligence strategy and deposition techniques.
Moses Kim
The Moses Firm
Atlanta, Georgia
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Moses Kim is the founding partner of The Moses Firm, focusing on medical negligence and personal injury litigation. He earned his JD from the University of North Carolina School of Law, where he served as Chief Justice of Moot Court. Named to Georgia Super Lawyers’ Top 100 list for three consecutive years, Moses holds AV Preeminent and 10/10 ratings from Martindale-Hubbell and Avvo. He is a frequent national speaker on medical negligence strategy and deposition techniques.
​Bridget Long
Allen & Allen
Richmond, Virginia
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Bridget Long has practiced personal injury law for more than 25 years and is managing partner at Allen & Allen in Richmond, Virginia. She focuses on cases involving serious injuries and wrongful death from auto accidents, trucking collisions, and premises liability. Bridget is Chair of AAJ’s Women Trial Lawyers Caucus, a past president of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and past president of Virginia’s ABOTA chapter.
​Brooke Lively
Cathcap
Fort Worth, Texas
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Brooke Lively is the founder of Cathcap, a fractional CFO company helping law firms grow profitability through data-driven strategies. After earning her MBA from Texas Christian University and working at a hedge fund, she helped her family build a successful firm in under two years. Since 2013, Brooke has guided hundreds of firms to more predictable growth. As an EOS Implementer®, she helps firms improve vision, discipline, and accountability. An international best-selling author and frequent speaker, Brooke has been featured in Forbes, US News, and CNBC and writes a monthly column for Attorney at Work.​​
Sam Mason
Oliver Law Firm
Rogers, Arkansas
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Sam Mason represents individuals catastrophically injured or killed in trucking crashes, workplace incidents, and construction zone failures. Practicing nationwide, he concentrates on depositions, discovery disputes, and trial work. Sam has been with Oliver Law Firm since graduating law school in 2019.
​Joe Satterley
Satterley & Kelley, PLLC
Louisville, Kentucky
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Joe Satterley is a partner at Satterley & Kelley PLLC with more than two decades of experience in asbestos, mesothelioma, personal injury, and wrongful death cases. Inspired by his grandfather’s asbestosis diagnosis, Joe is regarded as a leading talc and occupational exposure litigator. He was named Trial Lawyer of the Year by the American Board of Trial Advocates in 2022. Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and multiple federal circuits, he is a committed advocate for clients facing complex legal challenges.
Tad Thomas
Thomas Law Offices, PLLC
Louisville, Kentucky
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Tad Thomas is founding partner of Thomas Law Offices, PLLC, practicing civil litigation with emphasis on nursing home neglect, medical negligence, and trucking and motor vehicle collisions. He is a nationally recognized lecturer on legal technology, depositions, trial strategy, and ethics. Tad is Past President of the American Association for Justice and the Southern Trial Lawyers Association.
Victoria Schall
Schall At Law LLC
Marlton, New Jersey
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Victoria Schall is a New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Civil Trial Attorney focused on representing elderly and nursing home residents in negligence and abuse cases. She holds a certificate in Adult Development and Aging and earned her law degree from Appalachian School of Law. Victoria began her career as an Elder Law Staff Attorney at Legal Services of Northern Virginia and has litigated long-term care cases across New Jersey and the Philadelphia region since 2010. She is Vice Chair of AAJ’s Nursing Home Litigation Group, Co-Chair of the NJSBA Medical Negligence Special Committee, and regularly lectures on long-term care litigation, ethics, and solo practice management. Victoria is licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, District of Columbia, and the District of New Jersey.
Mikal Watts
Watts Law Firm LLP
Austin, Texas
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Mikal Watts is a nationally recognized trial lawyer specializing in catastrophic personal injury, toxic torts, product liability, and automotive defect litigation. Board-Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, he graduated with high honors from the University of Texas and later served as briefing attorney to the Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court. Mikal has led major product liability cases and frequently presents at national seminars. He has been described as a formidable courtroom advocate.