Rob Tarlock is a Disability Attorney and federal litigator at Liner Legal, where he represents clients nationwide at every stage of the Social Security disability process, from administrative hearings through U.S. District Court and the Courts of Appeal. Based in Chicago, Rob brings more than seven years of disability law experience, two judicial clerkships, and a career defined by advocacy both inside and outside the courtroom. He holds a Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and Literature from Colby College. A respected voice in the national disability law community, Rob speaks regularly at NOSSCR conferences, the National Business Institute, bar associations, and law school symposia. Before entering the law, he spent 15 years as a hip-hop artist and former public-school teacher, a background that continues to shape his commitment to amplifying underserved voices.