Insurance Recovery Attorney in Pennsylvania | Anderson Kill P.C.

Pamela D. Hans

Managing Shareholder (Branch)
New York | Philadelphia

Ms. Hans is the managing shareholder of the firm's Philadelphia office.  Her practice concentrates in the area of insurance coverage on behalf of policyholders.  As a civil engineer with experience in the utility industry, she focuses on mining, energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors.

With a practice that spans Canada, Finland and numerous U.S. jurisdictions, clients note that "Pam is an exceptional lawyer" and "very attentive and responsive." 

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  • Chambers USA leading insurance recovery attorney in Pennsylvania since 2022.

  • The Best Lawyers in America, selected by peers for inclusion continuously since 2019 (Philadelphia, PA) (Insurance Law).

  • The Legal 500 US, recognized as a key lawyer, 2018.

  • Law360 legal lion” recognition for appeals court win finding business interruption coverage for a major energy supplier, 2017.

  • Law360 Female Power Broker, 2014.
     

   
     
     
     
     
     
 Best Law Firm 2023    

Professional Memberships
Pennsylvania Bar Association; Philadelphia Bar Association; American Bar Association

Association Memberships
American Society of Civil Engineers; Sunday Breakfast Club

Ms. Hans is a native of Winnipeg, Canada. She is an avid runner and qualified for and ran the Boston Marathon in 2018.

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To Pay or Not to Pay Does Your Insurance Policy Cover Ransomware losses?
Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation | February 28, 2022
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Cyberattacks -- A Spotlight on Ransom Losses and Insurance
American Bar Association (ABA) | September 10, 2021
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Covid-19 Insurance Claims Update Beware Contractual Limitations Periods
Policyholder Advisor & Alert | February 22, 2021
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After a Year of Pandemic, Assess Your Insurance Coverage
From the Desk of Anderson Kill Philadelphia | February 09, 2021
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Who Pays? Cybercrime in the Courts in 2020
From the Desk of Anderson Kill Philadelphia | January 29, 2021
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Four Things to Know About Insurance for Riots
Policyholder Advisor & Alert | June 05, 2020
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Maximizing Coverage Amid the Biometric Liability Wave
American Bar Association (ABA) | June 02, 2020
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COVID-19: Insurance Coverage for the Energy and Manufacturing Industries
National Underwriter (NU) Perspective | March 12, 2020
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Insurance Coverage for Losses Stemming from the Coronavirus
Policyholder Advisor & Alert | February 12, 2020
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War Breaks Out Over Insurance Coverage for Sex Abuse Claims
Policyholder Advisor & Alert | September 03, 2019
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Pennsylvania Superior Court Relaxes Statute of Limitations in Sexual Abuse Case
From the Desk of Anderson Kill Philadelphia | July 22, 2019
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Only You Can Prevent Forest Fire Insurance Headaches
Corporate Counsel Business Journal | February 13, 2019
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How to Recover Business Interruption Losses
American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Insurance Coverage Litigation | November 21, 2016
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Navigating Workers Compensation Insurance Program Disputes
Risk Management Magazine | November 03, 2016
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Give Notice on Your D&O Claim ... Yesterday
From the Desk of Anderson Kill Philadelphia | February 19, 2015
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When Standard Pollution Insurance Policies Aren’t Enough
Metropolitan Corporate Counsel | March 28, 2014
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Tips For Effectively Transferring Risk
Anderson Kill White Paper | April 13, 2012
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Pennsylvania Rushes to the Defense of Policyholders
Policyholder Advisor & Alert | September 07, 2010
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Another View: Rewriting History in the Mortgage Crisis
The New York Times, DealBook | July 29, 2009
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Insurance coverage available for the subprime mortgage collapse: current developments
International Bar Association, Insurance Newsletter | July 10, 2008
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The Little Provision That Could
The Construction Zone | March 25, 2008
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Subprime Mortgage Mess Can Insurance Protect You From This Catastrophe?
Policyholder Advisor & Alert | November 28, 2007
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How to Create the Calm Before (and After) the Storm
Ethanol Producer Magazine | October 17, 2007
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Do You Want to Get the Deal Done? Obstacles and Opportunities in Contract Negotiation

RIMS Canada Conference 2023

September 14, 2023  |  Ottawa, Canada
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Demystifying Cyber

Association of Corporate Counsel

May 10, 2023  |  Philadelphia, PA
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Broad Based Efforts to Cultivate DEI - Can we do more than check the box?

Association of Corporate Counsel Diversity Summit

December 08, 2022  |  Philadelphia, PA
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Mastering the Mentor-Mentee Relationship

Association of Corporate Counsel Women's Summit

November 16, 2022  |  Conshohocken, PA
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ACC Greater Philadelphia "Turning the Tables on Transaction Risk: Five Things that Every GC Should Know About Reps and Warranties Insurance"

Association of Corporate Counsel Greater Philadelphia

October 13, 2022  |  Philadelphia, PA
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Insurance Coverage in a Global Warming Litigation Tsunami

2022 RIMS Canada Conference

September 13, 2022  |  Halifax, NS
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Fighting Back Against Ransomware - Insurance, Due Diligence and Decryption Tools

2022 RIMS Canada Conference

September 12, 2022  |  Halifax, NS
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How to Manage the Expense of Litigation to Maximize Recovery from Insurance Companies and Third Parties

Association of Corporate Counsel Greater Philadelphia and Anderson Kill

February 03, 2022  |  Philadelphia, PA
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Anderson Kill Presents "Insurance Coverage for Sexual Abuse Claims"

Anderson Kill P.C.

December 14, 2021  |  New York, NY
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Contractual Risk Transfer Virtual December Workshop Session 10

RIMS

December 07, 2021  |  Washington, DC
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Contractual Risk Transfer Virtual December Workshop Session 9

RIMS

December 06, 2021  |  Washington, DC
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Contractual Risk Transfer Virtual August Workshop Session 6

RIMS

August 17, 2021  |  Washington, D.C.
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Contractual Risk Transfer Virtual August Workshop Session 5

RIMS

August 16, 2021  |  Washington, D.C.
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Contractual Risk Transfer Virtual June Workshop Session 4

RIMS

June 04, 2021  |  Washington, D.C.
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Contractual Risk Transfer Virtual June Workshop Session 3

RIMS

June 03, 2021  |  Washington, D.C.
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Texas Power Outage Crisis: The Latest in Natural Disaster Insurance Law

American Association for Justice

March 22, 2021  |  Philadelphia, PA
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Contractual Risk Transfer Virtual March 2021 Workshop Session 2

RIMS

March 11, 2021  |  Washington, D.C.
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Contractual Risk Transfer Virtual March 2021 Workshop Session 1

RIMS

March 10, 2021  |  Washington, D.C.
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Contractual Risk Transfer Virtual Workshop Session 2

RIMS

December 04, 2020  |  Washington, DC
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Contractual Risk Transfer Virtual Workshop Session 1

RIMS

December 03, 2020  |  Washington , DC
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New Developments in Insurance Coverage Law

Anderson Kill

October 22, 2020  |  New York, NY
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Pandemic, Riots, Civil Authority and Insurance Coverage Webinar

Philadelphia ACC Virtual Contracts & Commercial Law CLE Institute

July 07, 2020  |  Philadelphia, PA
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Perspectives on COVID-19 Insurance Coverage: A Point - Counterpoint Debate

Bressler Amery & Ross and Anderson Kill

June 09, 2020  |  Newark, NJ
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Insurance Coverage and Claims Preparation Resulting from COVID-19

Lorman

May 12, 2020  |  Philadelphia, PA
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COVID-19: Legal and Financial Implications of Business Interruption Insurance Coverage

Clear Law Institute

April 29, 2020  |  Philadelphia, PA
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Coverage for Claims Alleging Sexual Harassment, Abuse and Molestation

Knights of Columbus

January 22, 2020  |  New Haven, CT
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Ten Things You Always Wanted to Know About Contractual Risk Transfer Programs

2019 ACC Annual Meeting

October 28, 2019  |  Phoenix, Arizona
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Ten Things That You Always Wanted to Know About Contractual Risk Transfer

2019 RIMS Canada Conference

September 09, 2019  |  Edmonton, Canada
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Riding Someone Else's Wave: Maximizing Coverage from Other People's Insurance

2018 RIMS Canada Conference

September 26, 2018  |  St. John's, Canada
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Real Estate & Hospitality Risk Exposures: Navigating Claims & Insurance Recoveries When Injury, Damage & Loss Arise

2018 ACC Greater Philadelphia IHCC Conference

April 25, 2018  |  Philadelphia, PA
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Insurance Bank-Shots: Maximizing Coverage from Other People's Insurance

Association of Corporate Counsel Greater Philadelphia Chapter

August 08, 2017  |  Philadelphia, PA
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In-House Counsel's Role in Managing Enterprise Risk

ACC Greater Philadelphia Ninth Annual In House Counsel Conference

April 27, 2017  |  Philadelphia, PA
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Maximizing Insurance and Indemnity In High Exposure Litigation

ACC National Conference

October 19, 2016  |  San Francisco, CA
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Changes South of the 49th Parallel and How they Affect your Contracts

2016 RIMS Canada Conference

September 13, 2016  |  Calgary, AB
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Ultrafine Print: How to Read an Insurance Policy

RIMS Canada Conference

September 12, 2016  |  Calgary, Canada
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Attorney-Client Issues in the Insurance Recovery and Underlying Defense Context (Ethics!)

Central Pennsylvania Association of Corporate Counsel

August 18, 2016  |  Marietta, PA
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In-House Counsel's Role in Managing Enterprise Risk

Central Pennsylvania Association of Corporate Counsel

August 18, 2016  |  Marietta, PA
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Top Ten Insurance Tips for a Corporate Law Department

ACC Greater Philadelphia Chapter

August 09, 2016  |  King of Prussia, PA
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Playing With House Money - What To Do When Your Insurance Company Refuses to Settle

ACC Greater Philadelphia Chapter

April 19, 2016  |  Philadelphia, PA
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FIGHT NIGHT: Attacking and Defending Insurance Claims

Anderson Kill and WCD Group

March 22, 2016  |  New York, NY
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FIGHT NIGHT!! Attacking and Defending Insurance Claims

Anderson Kill and WCD Group Seminar

March 19, 2015  |  Philadelphia, PA
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Environmental Insurance Today: Getting the Most Out of Your Environmental Coverage

Anderson Kill's 18th Annual Policyholder Advisor Conference 'Maximizing Your Insurance Recovery'; Industry Breakout Session: Important Issues Affecting Key Industries

October 23, 2014  |  New York, NY
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Untangling the Indemnification Web

RIMS Canada

September 17, 2014  |  Winnipeg, MB
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Property Losses - Making the Parties and Process Work for You

RIMS Canada

September 17, 2014  |  Winnipeg, MB
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Getting the Most Out of Your Environmental Coverage

RIMS 2014 Annual Conference

April 30, 2014  |  Denver, CO
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When is Alternative Dispute Resolution Really The Best Alternative?

Association of Corporate Counsel DELVACCA Chapter

April 03, 2014  |  Philadelphia, PA
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Ten Things You Always Wanted to Know About Contractual Risk Transfer Programs

Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel

March 20, 2014  |  Harrisburg, PA
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Ten Tips for Getting Claims Paid

PERK RIMS Northern Alberta Chapter

November 20, 2013  |  Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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Incorporating Supply Chain & Enterprise Risk Management Into Your Insurance Program & Captive Structure

Anderson Kill Seminar Series

October 24, 2013  |  Philadelphia, PA
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Environmental Insurance Today: Emerging Issues in Environmental Insurance

Anderson Kill's 17th Annual Policyholder Advisor Conference

October 17, 2013  |  New York, NY
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Working With Your Broker After a Loss," BB&T Insurance Services, Inc

Risk Control Services Webinar,

June 20, 2013  |  Philadelphia, PA
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Ten Things You Always Wanted to Know About Contractual Risk Transfer Programs

Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel

May 16, 2013  |  Harrisburg, PA
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What Every Insurance Professional Should Know About Insurance Coverage

RIMS PERK Indiana Chapter

April 11, 2013  |  Indianapolis, IN
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2013 Changes in Commercial Property Forms

Westchester-Fairfield CPCU CLE Seminar Day

November 16, 2012  |  White Plains, NY
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Additional Insured Endorsements & Contractual Liability Problems

Westchester-Fairfield CPCU CLE Seminar Day

November 16, 2012  |  White Plains, NY
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State of the Market, The Brokers' Perspective

Anderson Kill’s 16th Annual Policyholder Advisor Conference

October 25, 2012  |  New York , NY
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Contractual Risk Transfer

RIMS Houston Chapter,

September 19, 2012  |  Houston, TX
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Understanding the Mechanisms & Tools for Protecting Your Business Through Contractual Risk Transfer

Association of Corporate Counsel DELVACCA Chapter 2012 CLE and Meet Your Counterparts Networking Seminar

July 26, 2012  |  Cherry Hill, NJ
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Contractual Risk Transfer

RIMS National 2012 Workshop

April 15, 2012  |  Philadelphia , PA
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Understanding the Mechanisms & Tools for Protecting Your Business Through Contractual Risk Transfer

15th Annual Policyholder Advisor Conference

October 13, 2011  |  New York, NY
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Contractual Risk Transfer

Philadelphia RIMS Seminar

October 07, 2011  |  Philadelphia, PA
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Contractual Risk Transfer

RIMS San Diego Workshop

June 16, 2011  |  San Diego, CA
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Changes in the Wake of Health Care Reform

Anderson Kill Breakfast Seminar

June 02, 2011  |  Philadelphia, PA
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Stop Wasting Money! Construction is Expensive Enough Already

Moderator, Anderson Kill Construction Audit Seminar

April 07, 2011  |  Philadelphia, PA
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Contractual Risk Transfer

RIMS Central Florida Chapter

March 10, 2011  |  Orlando, FL
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Emerging Legal Issues in Insurance Risk Management

Houston RIMS Chapter

October 22, 2010  |  Houston, TX
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Contractual Risk Transfer

Risk and Insurance Management Society Educational Workshop

September 28, 2010  |  Houston, TX
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Real Estate & Construction: Avoiding Claims and Handling the Unavoidable Ones

Anderson Kill's 14th Annual Policyholder Advisor Conference

September 23, 2010  |  New York, NY
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Contractual Risk Transfer

Risk and Insurance Management Society Educational Workshop

July 09, 2010  |  San Francisco, CA
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Contractual Risk Transfer

Risk and Insurance Management Society Educational Workshop

April 25, 2010  |  Boston, MA
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Insurance Rescission and Exclusions: Resolving Coverage Disputes Arising From Prior Knowledge and Misrepresentation Allegations

Strafford Publications Webinar/Teleconference

February 03, 2010  |  Washington, DC
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Contractual Risk Transfer

Risk and Insurance Management Society Educational Workshop

December 04, 2009  |  Winnipeg, Canada
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Directors and Officers Liability Insurance - Responding to the Economic Crises of 2008 - The Subprime Lender Fallout & Madoff Scandal

12th Annual Policyholder Advisor Conference

September 17, 2009  |  New York, NY
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Contractual Risk Transfer

Los Angeles RIMS Chapter Workshop

June 05, 2009  |  Los Angeles, CA
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Understanding Key E&O, D&O and Fiduciary Liability Insurance Issues

Winnipeg, Canadian RIMS Chapter

April 28, 2009  |  Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Contractual Risk Transfer

Risk and Insurance Management Society Educational Workshop

April 19, 2009  |  Orlando, FL
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Contractual Risk Transfer

Risk and Insurance Management Society Educational Workshop

October 21, 2008  |  New York, NY
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Real Estate & Construction - Practical Tips On Avoiding Claims And What To Do If They Arise

Anderson Kill’s 11th Annual Policyholder Advisor Conference

September 18, 2008  |  New York, NY
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Understanding Key E&O, D&O and Fiduciary Liability Insurance Issues

Hawaii RIMS Chapter

July 17, 2008  |  Honolulu , HI
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Understanding Key E&O, D&O and Fiduciary Liability Insurance Issues

Greater Kansas RIMS Chapter

June 10, 2008  |  Kansas City, KS
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Real Estate & Construction: Practical Tips to Avoid Claims and What To Do If They Arise

Anderson Kill Real Estate Seminar

March 12, 2008  |  Philadelphia, PA
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Strategies and Tactics to Avoid Liability and Maximize Coverage

Anderson Kill’s 5th Annual D&O Conference

March 05, 2008  |  New York, NY
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Current Trends in Insurance Coverage for Real Estate and Construction Exposures

Anderson Kill’s 9th Annual Policyholder Advisor Conference

September 15, 2006  |  Philadelphia, PA
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AIA Conference

Lorman Education Services' Seminar

July 14, 2006  |  Philadelphia , PA
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How Insurance Can Solve Employee Problems

The Legal Intelligencer and Anderson Kill,

June 27, 2006  |  Philadelphia, PA
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Understanding the Construction Bidding Process in Pennsylvania

Lorman Education Services' Seminar

March 28, 2006  |  Philadelphia, PA
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Preparing the Bid: Understanding the Construction Bidding Process

Lorman Education Services' Seminar

December 26, 2006  |  Bethlehem, PA
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EDUCATION

Vermont Law School, J.D.

University of Manitoba, M. Sc. Civil Engineering
Thesis: Discharge Estimation Techniques for Hydraulic  Efficiency Testing

University of Manitoba, B. Sc. Civil Engineering

BAR ADMISSIONS

Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Missouri.