About Sara M. Salger – Lawyer and Legal Reviewer
About Sara M. Salger – Lawyer and Legal ReviewerSara M. Salger is a dedicated advocate for individuals affected by asbestos exposure and serves as a Managing Partner at the Gori Law Firm and a legal content reviewer at Mesothelioma Hub. She graduated cum laude with her undergraduate degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and received her J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law, where she also obtained an International Law Certificate and specialized in litigation. During law school, Sara broadened her legal perspective by studying abroad at Università Cà Foscari di Venezia in Venice, Italy, and University College Cork in Cork, Ireland. Throughout her legal career, Sara has focused on representing victims of asbestos exposure who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma.
Sara also represents people with lung cancer resulting from negligence and handles complex benzene litigation and personal injury claims. Since joining The Gori Law Firm at its inception and becoming a Partner in 2016, she has been licensed to practice law in Illinois and Missouri. Sara’s dedication to her clients and field has earned her numerous accolades, including being named one of the Top 10 Asbestos/Mesothelioma Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers in 2021.
Legal Content Reviewer and Contributor for Mesothelioma Hub
As a legal contributor and reviewer at Mesothelioma Hub, Sara uses her background in asbestos trials and cases to ensure that our content is clear, concise, and reliable. Her expertise helps connect those affected by asbestos exposure with crucial legal resources, enabling them to seek compensation for their medical treatment and other related needs.
Sara M. Salger Legal Qualifications
Sara is an active member of various professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Madison County Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Missouri State Bar Association, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, and the American Association for Justice. Additionally, she is involved with the National Asbestos Mesothelioma Trial Lawyers and National Women Trial Lawyers. Sara was also appointed by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker to the SIU System Board of Trustees in 2022.
Sara Salger’s Professional Associations and Honors
Sara has been honored as a Super Lawyer in 2024, received the Partners for Pets Rescuer of the Year Award in 2022, and was named an Emerging Lawyer in both 2018 and 2022. Sara’s leadership and contributions to the field have also been acknowledged through her involvement with the Illinois Trial Lawyers Executive Committee and Board, among other prestigious groups.
Sara is the managing partner at The Gori Law Firm and will be installed as the 71st president of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) in June 2024, making her the third woman to lead the organization. She is also active in ITLA’s Women’s Caucus and has served as the Third Vice-President since 2021. Additionally, she is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Madison County Bar Association, Missouri State Bar Association, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, American Association for Justice, National Asbestos Mesothelioma Trial Lawyers, and National Women Trial Lawyers.
Sara received the Elizabeth Cady Stanton Award for Elevating Women in Our Profession from the Asbestos Plaintiffs Bar in 2020 and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association’s President’s Award in 2019. Her legal career focuses on representing victims of mesothelioma and lung cancer due to asbestos exposure, complex benzene litigation, and general personal injury claims.
Professional Associations and Honors
Sara was honored as a Super Lawyer in 2024, received the Partners for Pets Rescuer of the Year Award in 2022, and was named an Emerging Lawyer in both 2018 and 2022. Her leadership and contributions to the field have also been acknowledged through her involvement with the Illinois Trial Lawyers Executive Committee and Board, among other prestigious groups.
- President of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), 2024
- SIU Board of Trustees, 2022
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 2nd Vice President
- The National Trial Lawyers: Top 10 Asbestos Mesothelioma Trial Lawyers Association, 2021
- Illinois Trial Lawyers, Executive Board
- National Trial Lawyers 40 Under 40, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member
- Madison County Bar Association, Member
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- Missouri State Bar Association, Member
- American Association for Justice, Member
- National Asbestos Mesothelioma Trial Lawyers, Member, Present
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Member
- National Women Trial Lawyers, Member
Asbestos Litigation Contributions and Presentations
Sara is also known for her contributions to legal education and advocacy. She has moderated and presented at various national conferences and seminars, sharing her expertise on trends and strategies in asbestos litigation. Her dedication to education and community service is evident through her active participation in local philanthropic boards and her efforts in mentoring future legal professionals by speaking to high school and college law classes.
- Moderated/Planning Chair: Litigation Practice Tips & Strategies Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 2023
- Moderated/Presented: National Trends Driving Asbestos Litigation, Perrin Conferences National Asbestos Litigation Conference, 2023
- Presented: The Top Emerging Trends in Asbestos Litigation, Perrin Conferences Cutting-Edge Issues in Asbestos Litigation Conference, 2022
- The Judicial Roundtable: A View From the Bench, Perrin Asbestos Litigation Conference, 2021
- Perrin National Asbestos Conference – Speaker, September 2020