Exposing the Step 5 Job Number Crisis: From Administrative Stonewalling to Federal Court Reversal (Presented by National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives)

Meghan Gallo | GCC Law firm

Meghan Gallo is a dedicated regional attorney at GCC Law firm in Rogers, Arkansas, with a practice extending across states in the Midwest and the South. With 15 years of experience, Meghan specializes in representing disabled individuals before the Social Security Administration and in Federal Court. She earned her undergraduate business degree from the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management before moving to Arkansas to attend the University of Arkansas School of Law. There, she excelled academically, making the Dean’s List and earning her Juris Doctorate in 2010.

Meghan’s practice is defined by her unwavering commitment to advocating for the rights of the disabled. Her dedication to taking on complex legal challenges is exemplified by her vigorous efforts to address vocational expert issues, where she has fought tirelessly to ensure that her clients receive fair treatment under the law. Meghan’s determination to navigate and resolve intricate legal matters showcases her zeal as an advocate for those she represents.
In addition to her legal work, Meghan is also a proud parent of a disabled child, providing her with valuable insights into the intricacies of living with a disability. This personal experience, combined with her professional expertise, strengthens her resolve to fight for the rights and well-being of her clients.

Outside of her legal practice, Meghan is an accomplished outdoors enthusiast. She has been granted a fellowship in the Cave Research Foundation, reflecting her deep passion for exploration and discovery. Meghan and her family reside in Rogers, Arkansas, where she and her family enjoy caving and exploring the natural beauty of the region.

I. Due Process Failures in Step 5 Vocational Evidence and the Administrative Catch-22 | 8:00am – 8:20am

II. Preserving Issues Through the Hearing Record: Five-Day Letters to Post-Hearing Memos | 8:20am – 8:40am

III. Leveraging Administrative-Law Precedent, Including Biestek v. Berryhill, for Federal Court Review | 8:40am – 9:00am