Attorney Jessica A. Desany recently moderated a panel for ALFA International, the Global Legal Network, at its 2011 Insurance Law Roundtable Seminar entitled “The Perilous Path: Liability, Coverage and Regulatory Issues in an Ever Changing Environment” held in New York City. Ms. Desany’s panel, “The Ethical Performance: Avoiding a Tragedy of Errors” focused on the ethical issues facing insurers, in-house counsel, and agents when addressing represented and unrepresented claims in both pre-suit and litigation scenarios, including issues to be considered in multi-jurisdictional practices, when agents and carriers are co-defendants in litigation, and outside counsel’s identification of the client. Ms. Desany’s panel consisted of distinguished attorneys in the insurance industry from across the country.
Jessica A. Desany is a Director with the firm and practices in the areas of civil litigation, including actions defending claims of professional liability, personal injury, and premises liability, as well as in the areas of commercial real estate and insurance coverage analysis and disputes.
ALFA International is a global network of independent business focused law firms. Founded in 1980, ALFA International is the oldest legal network and remains one of the largest and strongest. The ALFA organization is comprised of 145 member firms with 85 members in the United States and 60 members in Latin and South America, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Australia/New Zealand, and throughout Asia. For more information, please visit www.alfainternational.com.
