Justice for All: A Conversation with Richard DiLiberto, 2025 TIPS Muskie Pro Bono Service Award Honoree
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In this episode of Insider TIPS, presented by the American Bar Association's Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (TIPS), attorney Rick DiLiberto of Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP is interviewed in recognition of receiving the 2025 Edmund S. Muskie Pro Bono Service Award. Hosted by Robert E. Williams, this inspiring conversation highlights DiLiberto’s lifelong dedication to justice, public service, and child advocacy.
With over 38 years of legal experience, Rick DiLiberto is a leading Delaware trial attorney known for representing families in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases, particularly those involving children. He has also served five terms in the Delaware House of Representatives and is active in numerous nonprofit and community organizations, including the Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children and the UNICO Foundation.
Highlights from the Interview:
Formative Experiences: DiLiberto shares a personal story from his youth that shaped his lifelong respect for honest work and empathy.
High-Stakes Litigation: He discusses representing victims of child sexual abuse, daycare negligence, and fatal accidents, often taking on powerful insurance companies in complex litigation.
Public Service: As a legislator and attorney, DiLiberto has helped shape policy and advocate for underserved communities. He emphasizes the role of lawyers as public servants both in and outside the courtroom.
Advice for Young Lawyers: DiLiberto offers practical guidance to law students and new attorneys, encouraging humility, lifelong learning, and getting involved in bar associations.
About the Muskie Award
The TIPS Edmund S. Muskie Pro Bono Service Award honors a member who exemplifies public service, dedication to equal justice, and leadership in the legal profession. Named after U.S. Senator Edmund Muskie, the award celebrates those who use their legal expertise to serve others and make a lasting difference in their communities.
