Presenters

Verity Smith, Principal, McInnes Wilson
Verity is a Principal within McInnes Wilson Lawyers’ compensation division. In the personal injury field, Verity practises across a variety of matter types including motor vehicle accidents, bicycle accidents, workplace incidents, chemical harm, assault and general public liability incidents. Verity has a particular interest in motorcycle accidents and motorcyclist welfare, leading McInnes Wilson Lawyers’ motorcycle law division. In addition to supporting motorcyclists with compensation claims, Verity provides legal education to riders and assists core groups with road safety advocacy and initiatives. Verity has experience in broader insurance (including property damage and income protection) and injury insurance schemes (such as NDIS and NIISQ). Outside of her compensation practice, Verity is passionate about access to justice and coordinates McInnes Wilson Lawyers’ national pro bono program. She personally performs pro bono work for individuals, community legal centres and other organisations and has helped to establish multiple outreach legal clinics. Verity has been listed in Doyle’s Guide and is the recipient of awards including Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards (“Innovator of the Year” winner in 2023) and 30 Under 30 Awards (“Insurance” winner in 2023, and “Health Medical and Personal Injury” winner 2024).


Jo Sorbello, Barrister, Callinan Chambers
Jo Sorbello is a barrister in private practice at the Queensland bar. Prior to being called to the bar, Jo spent over a decade in private practice as a solicitor practising in personal injuries litigation. She is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Personal Injuries having been awarded the Highest Achievement award for the 2007 accreditation program.

Presenters

Verity Smith, Principal, McInnes Wilson
Verity is a Principal within McInnes Wilson Lawyers’ compensation division. In the personal injury field, Verity practises across a variety of matter types including motor vehicle accidents, bicycle accidents, workplace incidents, chemical harm, assault and general public liability incidents. Verity has a particular interest in motorcycle accidents and motorcyclist welfare, leading McInnes Wilson Lawyers’ motorcycle law division. In addition to supporting motorcyclists with compensation claims, Verity provides legal education to riders and assists core groups with road safety advocacy and initiatives. Verity has experience in broader insurance (including property damage and income protection) and injury insurance schemes (such as NDIS and NIISQ). Outside of her compensation practice, Verity is passionate about access to justice and coordinates McInnes Wilson Lawyers’ national pro bono program. She personally performs pro bono work for individuals, community legal centres and other organisations and has helped to establish multiple outreach legal clinics. Verity has been listed in Doyle’s Guide and is the recipient of awards including Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards (“Innovator of the Year” winner in 2023) and 30 Under 30 Awards (“Insurance” winner in 2023, and “Health Medical and Personal Injury” winner 2024).


Jo Sorbello, Barrister, Callinan Chambers
Jo Sorbello is a barrister in private practice at the Queensland bar. Prior to being called to the bar, Jo spent over a decade in private practice as a solicitor practising in personal injuries litigation. She is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Personal Injuries having been awarded the Highest Achievement award for the 2007 accreditation program.