2026 PrESIDENT MESSAGE

Dear Members of the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group®,

As I begin my term as President of WILG®, I want to express my sincere appreciation for the trust you have placed in me. Being inducted in West Palm Beach as we celebrated WILG’s 30th year was truly a highlight of my career. Having so many of you there—along with members of my own family who made the trip to share that moment—made the experience even more meaningful. It reminded me that WILG® is not just an organization; it is a community.

The success of this year’s convention reflects the strength of that community. The thoughtful discussions, the exchange of ideas, and the genuine connection among our members demonstrated exactly what sets WILG® apart. Our programs continue to grow because our members continue to show up for one another and for injured workers across the country.

Thank you to WILG’s dedicated and talented officers David Menchetti, Ben Gerber and Stephanie Tucker. Immediate past president Roger Finderson served the organization well. Roger is a leader among leaders and a passionate advocate for helping injured workers.

We celebrated WILG’s 30^th anniversary in 2025. All states have different work comp systems but face similar issues within their systems. WILG was created for like-minded lawyers to share information around the country about those issues in order to develop strategies to handle them in the best interest of the injured worker. Our logo is a lighthouse as we are the beacon for the injured worker. 

We stand on the shoulders of giants. I want to recognize and thank WILG’s founders: Steven Birnbaum, John B. Boyd, Jay Causey, Steve Embry, Donald C. Green, David Hytowitz, Len Jernigan, Ralph Lorberbaum, Scott Meikeljohn, Michael Rucka, Edward Stewart, Jr., Michael R. Wallace and Esther Weissman.

WILG has grown a lot in 30 years but we have retained the culture of the founders.  What makes this group great is its membership. It is comprised of the best and brightest, most dedicated worker’s compensation lawyers in the nation. Today, WILG is the premier organization for lawyers representing injured workers in the country.

One of my goals for the coming year is to continue focusing on “borderless topics”—issues and conversations that resonate with advocates everywhere, no matter which state they practice in or which laws govern their cases. Injured workers face challenges that vary region to region, but the principles we fight to protect are universal. WILG® must always be a place where our national membership feels represented, supported, and equipped to serve their clients effectively.

As we look toward 2026, our commitment to advocacy remains at the heart of everything we do. We will continue to stand up for fairness, access, and justice—together. And we will keep strengthening the relationships, education, and collaboration that help our members make a difference every day.

Thank you for your dedication, your passion, and your continued belief in the mission of WILG®. I am honored to serve in this role and excited for the work we will accomplish as a united organization.

With appreciation and warmth,

Sincerely,

David P. Nomberg, Esq.

2025-2026 President, Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group