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Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Ky

Executive responsibility for a range of critical functions across the group, including legal, regulatory, HR, shareholder outreach, board counsel, disputes and compliance. - report jointly to Greenlight Re's board of directors and CEO- chair of Viridis Re SPC, Ltd., Greenlight Re's segregated portfolio company- chair of Greenlight Re's Sustainability CommitteeEstablished in 2004, Greenlight Re is a NASDAQ listed public company with two flagship operating entities: Greenlight Reinsurance, Ltd. (with executive offices in Grand Cayman) and Greenlight Reinsurance Ireland, dac. (with executive offices in Dublin). Greenlight Re's Lloyd's Innovation Syndicate in London was also formed in 2022. Greenlight Re's investment portfolio is managed by an affiliate of Greenlight Capital, Inc., a value-oriented investment management firm founded in May 1996 by David Einhorn.

Warren, New Jersey, Us

Formerly senior corporate law, capital markets and complex transaction counsel across the insurance, reinsurance and finance group divisions during a time of significant expansion and transformation for the company.Was responsible for executing: - insurance linked securities / catastrophe bonds- strategic partnerships and M&A- structured solutions, mortgage and real estate related risk transfer transactions- SEC, annual proxy, executive compensation, and corporate governance matters- all day-to-day legal aspects of Everest's $30b investment portfolio, including structuring and finalizing public equity, private equity, hedge fund, and co-investment transactions- Everest's successful $1b debt issuances in 2020 and 2021In 2019, took on additional responsibilities to lead Everest's sustainability initiatives:✔️ drove Everest's decision to join the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment and the United Nations Principles for Sustainable Insurance✔️ led in the creation and drafting of all aspects of Everest's ESG reporting under such frameworks as GRI, SASB, and TCFD✔️ spearheaded improvements to Everest's MSCI ESG score, achieving multiple consecutive annual ratings upgrades from "CCC" (2019) to "BBB" (2022)In 2021, took on additional responsibilities to help lead Everest's international expansion in Asia Pacific and Latin America:✔️ spearheaded all aspects of regulatory set-up and planning, and obtained successful approvals from applicable regulators in Singapore (MAS) and Chile (CMF) to commence insurance operations and begin writing business in those jurisdictions✔️responsible for successfully recruiting and hiring best-in-class chief legal officer talent in both regions to take over day-to-day live operations

New York, Ny, Us

Served as lead attorney and general counsel to an innovative and highly profitable international business division within AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Provided primary legal support in all areas, from HR to complex transactions, to a diverse team of actuarial, underwriting and accounting professionals based in New York, London, Bermuda, Luxembourg and Dublin.Focused on structured (re)insurance solutions in both the admitted and alternative markets, along with insurance related acquisitions (including AmTrust's successful acquisition of Genworth's European mortgage indemnity business in 2016) and investments (including AmTrust's life settlement portfolio comprised of over $1.6b in face value assets).Was also responsible for legal aspects of various group-wide initiatives, including the AmTrust sponsored Fortius Re II Ltd. $100m catastrophe bond issuance in 2017 (indemnity and modeled loss shared limit trigger sections) and a rated securitization issuance also in 2017. Helped manage all legal and regulatory aspects of AmTrust's segregated accounts company in Bermuda, including offering documents and related (re)insurance agreements.

Chicago, Il, Us

Joined legacy firm Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP in 2011.Practice involved representing U.S. and international insurers and reinsurers in domestic and international litigation and arbitrations, as well as certain regulatory, compliance and transactional matters. Member of a comprehensive Insurance & Reinsurance team recognized by Reactions, a leading insurance publication, as the “Best Global Law Firm of the Year” at its 2012 Global Awards. Departed in late 2013 to join AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (a long time client of the firm for numerous significant matters).

New York, Ny, Us

Pro bono part time rotation program sponsored by Locke Lord. Among other functions, routinely took and defended depositions on behalf of the City of New York.

Acted as the lead and/or junior associate in numerous complex insurance and reinsurance coverage disputes, as well as various domestic and international admiralty, transportation, and insurance regulatory matters. Actions ranged from handling marine insurance coverage issues to disasters capturing the world's attention such as the DEEPWATER HORIZON oil spill in 2010.Drafted briefs submitted in various federal trial and appellate courts. Appeared multiple times in federal court for various motion hearings and appearances, and participated in a week-long follow-the-fortunes reinsurance dispute arbitration in Philadelphia. Nicoletti Hornig & Sweeney is recognized as a leading law firm in the U.S. in marine insurance, shipping and transportation litigation, and admiralty law. http://www.nicolettihornig.com

Washington, Dc, Us

Student Prosecutor at the U.S. Attorney's Office, E.D.N.Y. Represented the U.S. Government in the prosecution of misdemeanors and petty offenses under the supervision of Assistant United States Attorneys. Responsible for all aspects of assigned cases including investigative interviews, plea bargaining, pre-trial motions, hearings, and trial.Co-wrote the government’s successful appellate brief and conducted oral argument before United States District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis in U.S. v. Codrington, No. 08-mc-0291, 2009 WL 1766001 (E.D.N.Y. June 22, 2009) (affirming constitutionality of trial court’s introduction of surveillance tape evidence, while commenting in the written opinion that: "[t]he court notes that this appeal has been handled by student attorneys working under the supervision of experienced prosecutors …. The court wishes to commend the student attorneys for their hard work and able argument on this matter.").

Participated in the firm's 2008 maritime & admiralty law summer associate program (one of two law students selected for the program).Received assignments directly from the firm's managing partner, and worked with partners and senior associates on various marine insurance, regulatory and admiralty issues and matters throughout the summer. Accepted an offer at the conclusion of the program to return to the firm as an associate attorney following completion of law school studies and taking the New York and New Jersey bar examinations.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Served as a legislative aide with respect to monitoring and reporting on federal electricity and energy legislative developments and events. Also served as co-editor of EPSA’s “Washington Summary” newsletter, and helped manage EPSA's political action committee.

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Juris Doctor (J.D.), Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)