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Sameer Somal

Sameer Somal is the CEO of Blue Ocean Global Technology and Co-Founder of Legal Experts AI, Founder of Abraham Lincoln Scholars, and Managing Partner of Capital Expert Services. A CFA Charterholder, Sameer is a recognized leader in digital reputation, economic damages, and complex litigation consulting. He is also the Co-Founder of the workforce company Girl Power Talk and the nonprofit Girl Power USA, organizations creating leadership opportunities for women and young professionals in 40+ countries.

Sameer Somal

“Adhere to your purpose and you will soon feel as well as you ever did. On the contrary, if you falter, and give up, you will lose the power of keeping any resolution, and will regret it all your life.”

- Abraham Lincoln in a Letter to Quintin Campbell, June 28, 1862

Abraham Lincoln Scholars
Founder
The Abraham Lincoln Association
Board Member
Abraham Lincoln Long Nine Museum
Board Member
Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia
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Entrepreneurship

Driving force in the growth of Blue Ocean Global Technology, Legal Experts AI, Capital Expert Services, and Girl Power Talk. Sameer's strategic guidance helps organizations navigate complex challenges, strengthen their market position, protect their reputation, and accelerate digital transformation. Advising Fortune 500 companies, law firms, scaling businesses, and executive leadership teams, he delivers practical strategies that reduce risk, support informed decision-making, and drive measurable business outcomes.

Awards

CFA AwardCFA Institute Inspirational Leader Award
Women Economic Forum AwardWomen Economic Forum: Iconic Leader
Blue OceanCEO

Technology, Reputation, Defamation, AI

Digital branding and crisis management strategy for individuals and organizations navigating public scrutiny.

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Girl Power TalkCo-Founder

Community, Social Impact, Empowerment

An established agency delivering workforce augmentation and mentorship while empowering women worldwide.

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AI, Expert Witness, Legal Experts

A curated, AI-powered marketplace streamlining the search for expert witnesses, lawyers, and law firms.

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Capital Expert ServicesManaging Partner

M&A, Valuation, Economic Analysis

An expert witness and litigation consultancy working across complex U.S. legal and financial matters.

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Expert Witness

Since 2015, Sameer has been retained in more than 500 matters and is regularly engaged by celebrities, executives, entrepreneurs, and Am Law 100 law firms to provide expert analysis and testimony in complex litigation. His experience spans damage calculations, reputation disputes, intellectual property, digital advertising, and other matters where clear, independent opinions are essential to resolving high-value claims.

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His Expertise Includes

Economic analysis
Economic analysis
Digital forensics
Digital forensics
Online defamation
Online defamation
Business damages
Business damages
IP disputes
IP disputes
Asset valuation
Asset valuation

Featured Articles

Deconstructing Defamation Damages

Deconstructing Defamation Damages

Litigating with Judgment

Litigating with Judgment

Lessons from Lincoln for Legal Professionals

Lessons from Lincoln for Legal Professionals

Honesty in the Halls of Justice

Honesty in the Halls of Justice

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Global Influence

Sameer speaks on reputation management and personal branding, building meaningful relationships both online and offline, internet defamation and data privacy in search and LLMs, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the legal industry. He also draws on Abraham Lincoln's use of humor during difficult times to explore leadership and resilience. Sameer brings credibility and practical perspective to every speaking engagement as someone who has worked directly within these fields.

Speaking Themes Include

Reputation management and personal branding
Relationship capital: online and offline
Lincoln's use of humor in the darkest hours
Internet defamation and data privacy in search & LLMs
AI and the legal industry in 2030
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Abraham Lincoln Historian

Sameer is the founder of Abraham Lincoln Scholars, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and serves on the boards of the Abraham Lincoln Association, the Abraham Lincoln Long Nine Museum, and the Lincoln Group of DC. His study of Abraham Lincoln shapes how he approaches leadership, service, and advisory work. His published contributions have appeared through the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association Journal, and the Association of Corporate Counsel.

“You are ambitious, which, within reasonable bounds, does good rather than harm.”

- Abraham Lincoln, Letter to Joseph Hooker, January 26, 1863

Abraham Lincoln Historian

Lincoln Articles Authored By Sameer

Sameer Somal article on Abraham Lincoln: A Model For Ethical Leadership

Abraham Lincoln: A Model For Ethical Leadership

ABA Journal
Sameer Somal article on Why We Love Lincoln

Why We Love Lincoln: Lessons From Character, Resilience, And Humanity

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Sameer Somal article on Lincoln's Blueprint For Ethical AI

Lincoln's Blueprint For Ethical AI

CFA Institute
Social Impact

Social Impact

Sameer believes sustainable business and meaningful social change are not competing goals — they are the same goal pursued with enough patience and honesty.

501(c)(3) Non-Profit

Girl Power USA drives real change by equipping individuals and communities with resources, opportunities and a powerful voice to break barriers and build independence across Africa and Asia.

Girl Power USA Volunteer Team

Girl Power USA Volunteer Team

Young changemakers turning passion into action.

Empowering the future

Empowering the future

Building skills, livelihoods, and pathways to economic empowerment.

Global Leadership Program Across Africa

Global Leadership Program Across Africa

Equipping young people with the skills and confidence to lead change.

Testimonials

Thank you for your engaging and interactive presentation on the topic of digital transformation at our executive strategy retreat in the Cayman Islands. Your session allowed us to learn how technology has rapidly evolved across geographies and how it is changing our way of thinking. Moreover, we were able to recognize the impact of social media in house holds and companies. The various examples that you provided confirm the importance of leading digital change for the benefit of consumers in an increasingly complex world. We enjoyed your presentation which proved insightful, enriching, and highly participative. It sparked our curiosity to learn more and about digital marketing and the importance of creating business and professional networks in cyberspace. We look forward to having you again speak on such a vibrant topic which is transforming lives

Marcelo Suárez Castillo
Marcelo Suárez CastilloManaging Director, Scotiabank & Trust Ltd.

Thank you for everything you did for BGS at the Global Leadership Summit! I wish every speaker contrributed as much–promotion video with over 4,000 views prior to the event working the room, the gym, the lobby, the dining area, etc and remembering everyone’s name; judging the case competition; and having a 5-star rating for your presentation. Your engagement was so valuable to our event and all of us at BGS appreciate it. You definitely practice what you preach, Sameer. Several of us were talking about your energy and enthusiasm, along with your warm personality. We decided we want to be like you when we grow up

Christina Carosella
Christina CarosellaChief Executive OfficerBeta Gamma Sigma

I really appreciated your presentation. You packed so many nuggets of knowledge into a some what brief session. It was more than I expected. And, to be honest, I wasn't going to attend until I saw it was you who would be presenting.

Wesley Symank
Wesley SymankPark City Club, Dallas, Texas

Thank you for presenting at our 2018 Conference in Arizona this past October. While our leadership team at Mick Law enjoyed the most memorable presentation, the feedback we received from our clients was exceptional.

Zia Sabir
Zia SabirVice President Business Development, Mick Law

I wanted to thank you again for presenting your Digital Revolution education series at your annual Advisor Summit in Puerto Rico this year. Your contribution was truly valuable to our community as well as to our event as a whole.I received positive feedback from the attendees and it is my sincere hope we can continue to partner with you as you work to spread such a valuable message

Robert Martin
Robert MartinManaging DirectorSymmetry Partners

You were GREAT and your presentation was so engaging! Thank you so much for doing that for our organnization. You are truly one of the best speakers we have ever had! I can't wait until Part II and thanks again

Michelle Calkins
Michelle CalkinsMiller, Turetsky, Rule & McLennan, PC

High-Profile Clients

The matters that make headlines.

High Profile Clients

BitBoy Vs. Kevin O'Leary

DefamationReputationDamage Calculations

In March 2025, Ben “Bitboy” Armstrong published a series of online posts making false accusations against Mr. O'Leary, including claims that he had paid millions to conceal his involvement in a fatal 2019 boating accident.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sameer works with executives, law firms, and growth businesses to navigate complex issues involving digital reputation, litigation, business damages, technology, and market positioning.

Yes. Since 2015, Sameer has been retained in more than 500 matters involving economic damages, digital forensics, online reputation, intellectual property, digital advertising, and related high-value disputes. He provides independent analysis, expert reports, deposition support, and trial testimony.

Sameer Somal has helped build and lead several organizations at the intersection of technology, legal services, business strategy, and social impact. These include Blue Ocean Global Technology, Capital Expert Services, Girl Power Talk, Girl Power USA, and Legal Experts AI.

Sameer’s study of Abraham Lincoln informs how he leads, advises, and serves. Through the Abraham Lincoln Scholars program and his board service, he applies Lincoln’s principles of integrity, resilience, and ethical leadership to business and community work.

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