Establishing a strong safety culture is essential for companies to protect themselves from significant legal risks, including nuclear verdicts—exceptionally high jury awards often stemming from perceived gross negligence. In this session, learn from a carrier, their in-house liability litigation counsel, and outside council on strategies for fostering a safety-first mindset, minimizing risk exposure, and proactively addressing legal challenges.

Speaker

Steve Ralston
Steve Ralston
Director, Transportation Safety & Compliance, Ashley Distribution Services, LTD
Guest Speaker

Born and raised on a dairy farm in central Illinois in a family of seven, Steve graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1983 before embarking on a military career. As a U.S.

Doug Marcello
Doug Marcello
Shareholder, Saxton & Stump
Guest Speaker

Doug Marcello, a shareholder with the law firm of Saxton & Stump and Chief Legal Officer of Bluewire, is a trucking defense attorney with a CDL. He had represented trucking clients across the country, having been specially admitted for cases in 35 states.

Robert Amicone
Robert Amicone
Associate General Counsel – Litigation & Real Estate, Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC
Guest Speaker

Bob Amicone joined Ashley Furniture in 2021 as its head of litigation.  Ashley is the world’s largest manufacturer of furniture, with revenues exceeding $7 billion.  Through affiliated entities, Ashley also operates an ecommerce website, brick-and-mortar retail locations, and

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