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Directors and officers (\u201cD&Os\u201d) of corporations face constantly increasing and evolving liability.\u00a0 D&Os have exposures under state law for breach of fiduciary duty in the context of mismanagement claims, while D&Os of public companies may also face liability for violations of the federal securities laws.<\/p>\n
The risks for directors and officers are ever increasing in the changing landscape for both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.\u00a0 The Environmental, Social, and Governance (\u201cESG\u201d) Movement have led to a number of litigations, including actions involving climate change, Covid-19 issues, sexual harassment claims, diversity claims, and cyber liability, which have presented new exposures for the corporation and its directors and officers, but have also led to important changes in the corporate boardroom.\u00a0 There has also been an upswing in securities class actions and derivative actions addressing mergers and acquisitions activity, including allegations of D&O impropriety.\u00a0 In response, D&O and corporate liability insurance products continue to evolve to address these new and renewed exposures.\u00a0 In addition, new guidance is needed for the D&Os in handling the evolution of claims.<\/p>\n
Join our panel of professionals, including insurers\u2019 representatives and insured\u2019s\u2019 advocates, and plaintiff and defense counsel, as they provide a balanced perspective on present and future exposures facing corporations and their D&Os, the D&O insurance marketplace, and the coverage afforded for these types of claims.\u00a0 In addition, the panels will provide up to date commentary on best practices.<\/p>\n
Panel discussions expected to include:<\/strong><\/p>\n IFNY and LICONY members, please call Customer Relations (212.382.6663) to register at the member rate.<\/em><\/p>\n Members who are Law Students, Recent Law Graduates, or Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in any state or country 2019-2021), attend this program for free.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n Panel Moderators:<\/strong><\/p>\n Jonathan E. Meer<\/strong> Jeffrey B. Clancy Lorraine D. Mandel Andrew S. Nadolna <\/p>\n Faculty:<\/strong><\/p>\n Mary Jo Barry <\/li>\n 9:00 am – 9:05 am Frederic M. Garsson, Roger M. Moak, Jonathan E. Meer<\/em><\/p>\n 9:05 am \u2013 9:55 am Panel Leader: Jeffrey B. Clancy 10:00 am \u2013 10:50 am Panel Leader: Andrew S. Nadolna 10:50 am \u2013 11:10 am 11:10 am \u2013 12:00 pm Panel Leader: Lorraine Mandel 12:05 pm \u2013 1:00 pm Panel Leader: Jonathan Meer <\/li>\n New York:<\/strong> 4.0 Professional Practice <\/li>\n Co-Sponsoring Organization: Sponsoring Association Committee: Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:<\/strong> <\/li><\/ul>\n<\/p>\n\n
\nProgram Fee:
\n<\/strong>$299 for NYC Bar & IFNY Members | $399 for Nonmembers
\nIn-House Counsel: Free for NYC Bar Members | $349 for Nonmembers
\nGovernment\/Nonprofit\/Academic\/Judiciary: Free for NYC Bar Members | $199 for Nonmembers<\/p>\n
\nWILSON, ELSER, MOSKOWITZ, EDELMAN & DICKER, LLP<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Partner, WILLKIE FARR & GALLAGHER LLP<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Mediator & Arbitrator, MANDEL ARBITRATION AND
\nMEDIATION, LLC<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Mediator & Arbitrator, JAMS<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Partner, KAUFMAN DOLOWICH\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nAlan Borst Jr.
\n<\/strong>Arbitrator, ARIAS-US<\/p>\n
\nMarisa DeMartini
\n<\/strong>AVP, Financial Lines Claims, ASCOT GROUP<\/p>\n
\nLarry Fine
\n<\/strong>Management Liability Coverage Leader, WILLIS TOWERS WATSON<\/p>\n
\nJason Halper
\n<\/strong>Partner, CADWALADER<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Andre Harlfinger
\n<\/strong>Senior Claims Specialist, EVEREST INSURANCE<\/p>\n
\nMark Lebovitch
\n<\/strong>Partner, BERSTEIN LITOWITZ<\/p>\n
\nClea P.M. Liquard
\n<\/strong>Partner, COVINGTON<\/p>\n
\nRaymond A Mascia, Jr.
\n<\/strong>Partner, ANDERSON KILL<\/p>\n
\nGreg Markel
\n<\/strong>Partner, SEYFARTH<\/p>\n
\nJohn Minett
\n<\/strong>Technical Director and Counsel, TRAVELERS<\/p>\n
\nJennifer Odrobina
\n<\/strong>Vice-President, SOMPO INTERNATIONAL<\/p>\n
\nAudra Soloway
\n<\/strong>Partner, PAUL WEISS<\/p>\n
\nWelcome and Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nPrimer on D&O Liability Exposures and Insurance Coverages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n<\/em>Speakers: Marisa DeMartini<\/em>, Alan Borst, Clea P.M. Liquard<\/em><\/p>\n
\nUpdate on U.S. Securities Litigation and Coverage Considerations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n<\/em>Speakers: Audra Solloway, Mary Jo Barry, <\/em>Jennifer Odrobina, Ray Mascia<\/em><\/p>\n
\nBreak<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nD&O Liability for ESG Litigations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n<\/em>Speakers: John Minett, Jason Halper, Mark Lebovitch<\/em><\/p>\n
\nGood Advise for D&Os to Consider<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n<\/em>Speakers: Larry Fine , Greg Markel, Andre Halfinger, <\/em><\/p>\n
\nNew Jersey:<\/strong> 4.0 General
\nCalifornia:<\/strong> 4.0 General
\nPennsylvania:<\/strong> 3.0 General
\nConnecticut:<\/strong> Available to Licensed Attorneys<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Insurance Federation of New York, Inc.<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Insurance Law<\/a>, Frederic M. Garsson, Chair<\/p>\n
\nYelena Balashchenko, Manager, Business Development & Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | ybalashchenko@nycbar.org<\/a><\/p>\n