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Portland, Oregon, United States

Investigated, adjusted, and resolved complex hospital professional liability claims. Analyzed the frequency, severity, and causes of adverse events to prevent loss recurrence. Collaborated with diverse stakeholders including providers, counsels, experts, and leadership. Evaluated vendor performance and provided coaching and feedback to promote quality, to control expenses, and to enhance the customer experience. Resolved internal and external customer complaints and concerns involving highly sensitive matters. Provided loss mitigation advice, education, and training with the goals of preserving institutional assets and promoting patient safety.

Portland, Oregon

Administered insurance and bonding programs for ongoing construction projects. Partnered with diverse teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks of loss to persons and property. Investigated losses and managed claims arising from multiple lines of coverage including general liability, Builder's Risk, commercial auto fleet insurance, commercial property insurance, cyber, and pollution. Analyzed complex commercial contracts and recommended loss control and risk mitigation strategies. Collaborated with Project Teams and owner, subcontractor, and GC representatives to ensure subtiers’ compliance with contractual risk transfer and insurance requirements. Processed subcontractor wrap-up insurance enrollments and managed annual insurance renewals. Provided guidance, training, and feedback regarding insurance procurement processes.

Portland, Oregon

Proactively and efficiently managed all phases of the litigated claims process. Responsible for approximately $20 million in indemnity reserves largely arising from New York Labor Law exposures. Conferenced high value claims with senior leadership and internal and external stakeholders. Coordinated the defense of select extra-contractual claims with the Office of General Counsel. Analyzed complex contractual issues and coverage matters and prepared corresponding position letters.

Portland, Oregon

Investigated liability, causation, and damages to assess enterprise exposure and proactively identified claims for which settlement was desirable. Developed and implemented appropriate resolution strategies in cooperation with defense counsels. Analyzed, documented, and communicated risks to senior leadership. Collaborated with defense counsels to prepare appropriate claims for settlement or trial.

Portland, Oregon

Managed the defense of complex litigation, including claims arising from homeowner, personal and commercial auto, general liability, employment practices, professional liability, construction defect, and directors and officers exposures. Conducted investigations, including interviews of involved parties, witnesses, and vendors to assess liability, causation, and damages. Analyzed exposures, prepared settlement evaluations, presented recommendations to senior leadership, and directed negotiations. Evaluated defense counsel performance to ensure compliance with litigation guidelines.

Portland, Oregon

Defended matters arising from automobile, homeowner, construction defect, and premises liability exposures. Prepared coverage opinions and recommendations. Developed and implemented litigation, discovery, trial, and settlement strategies.

Doctor Of Law (Jd), Law

Activities and Societies: Moot Court Competition; Housing Law Clinic

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Business Administration

Activities and Societies: President, Pre-Law Society; Officer, Residence Hall Area Standards Board