Lorelie Masters Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia

Advise policyholders on insurance coverage issues.

Washington, Dc

A Top 10 Super Lawyer in 2014 and decorated author of two treatises well-recognized in this practice area, Lorie Masters is a nationally recognized coverage lawyer, advising policyholders on insurance coverage issues and representing in litigation and international arbitration. Lorie has recovered millions of dollars for her policyholder clients in general liability, directors and officers, property, boiler and machinery, employment practices and other types of insurance. Her book Liability… Show more A Top 10 Super Lawyer in 2014 and decorated author of two treatises well-recognized in this practice area, Lorie Masters is a nationally recognized coverage lawyer, advising policyholders on insurance coverage issues and representing in litigation and international arbitration. Lorie has recovered millions of dollars for her policyholder clients in general liability, directors and officers, property, boiler and machinery, employment practices and other types of insurance. Her book Liability Insurance in International Arbitration: The Bermuda Form won the 2012 Book Prize by the British Insurance Law Association and was recognized by the English Court of Appeal as the "standard work on the topic." Lorie is a leader in the DC and the American Bar Association and serves as the President of the American College of Coverage and Extracontractual Counsel. She is recognized for her commitment to excellence in the law and trial practice and to pro bono and community service. Show less

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Founder and second President of the ACCC which promotes professionalism and collegiality in the practice of insurance coverage law.

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Lorie ran for Attorney General in the first election that DC held for that position. In her position as a Board Member of DC Appleseed, Lorie was part of a committee that fought to put secure an election for that position, which was created by a referendum, passed overwhelmingly by DC voters, in 2010. When the DC Court of Appeals in June 2014 upheld DC voters' intent, holding that the election must proceed, Lorie took a leave of absence from Perkins Coie, declared her candidacy, and ran in… Show more Lorie ran for Attorney General in the first election that DC held for that position. In her position as a Board Member of DC Appleseed, Lorie was part of a committee that fought to put secure an election for that position, which was created by a referendum, passed overwhelmingly by DC voters, in 2010. When the DC Court of Appeals in June 2014 upheld DC voters' intent, holding that the election must proceed, Lorie took a leave of absence from Perkins Coie, declared her candidacy, and ran in this historic election. Show less

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A partner in Jenner & Block's Insurance Counseling and Recovery Practice, Lorie won the firm's 2012 Jerold S. Solovy Award for pro bono and public service. While a partner at Jenner, Lorie continued her policyholder practice, advising policyholders on a variety of coverages and obtaining recoveries worth millions of dollars for her clients. In 2003, as reported in the company's publicly filed financial statements, Lorie obtained an award of more than $100 million in a Bermuda Form arbitration… Show more A partner in Jenner & Block's Insurance Counseling and Recovery Practice, Lorie won the firm's 2012 Jerold S. Solovy Award for pro bono and public service. While a partner at Jenner, Lorie continued her policyholder practice, advising policyholders on a variety of coverages and obtaining recoveries worth millions of dollars for her clients. In 2003, as reported in the company's publicly filed financial statements, Lorie obtained an award of more than $100 million in a Bermuda Form arbitration representing Ticona. Show less

Supported efforts of DC Vote in fighting for full democracy and voting rights for the 700,000 Americans who call DC home.

During my year as president, the WBA pursued the second phase of its groundbreaking Initiative on Retention and Advancement of Women and thus oversaw its Diversity Summit, held in March 2008 at Howard University Law School. In May 2008, the WBA published its report of the Summit in Creating Pathways to Success for All (available at www.wbadc.org).

National Policyholder Co-Chair of one of the largest Committees in the ABA Section of Litigation, promoting professionalism and enhancing the practice of insurance coverage advising and litigation.

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Lorie continued her practice representing and advising policyholders on general liability, directors and officers, fiduciary liability, environmental impairment, and other kinds of insurance at Beveridge & Diamond PC. While a Director at Beveridge & Diamond, Lorie was appointed as the National Policyholder Chair of the Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee of the American Bar Association's Section of Litigation. During her three-year term as Chair, Lorie organized the Committee's… Show more Lorie continued her practice representing and advising policyholders on general liability, directors and officers, fiduciary liability, environmental impairment, and other kinds of insurance at Beveridge & Diamond PC. While a Director at Beveridge & Diamond, Lorie was appointed as the National Policyholder Chair of the Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee of the American Bar Association's Section of Litigation. During her three-year term as Chair, Lorie organized the Committee's celebration of its 15-year anniversary meeting and wrote the 15-year history of the Committee. She also received the ABA Section of Litigation's Award for Best Committee Chair -- Programming. Show less

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Lorie served as Managing Partner of Anderson Kill & Olick's DC office, rebuilding the office after the exodus of 30 lawyers, most to a competitor law firm. Continuing her practice representing policyholders, in 1997, she led the trial team that obtained a jury verdict enforcing insurance coverage for what was at that time the largest property damage settlement in the United States for Hoechst Celanese. The National Law Journal called that verdict one of the most significant jury verdicts of… Show more Lorie served as Managing Partner of Anderson Kill & Olick's DC office, rebuilding the office after the exodus of 30 lawyers, most to a competitor law firm. Continuing her practice representing policyholders, in 1997, she led the trial team that obtained a jury verdict enforcing insurance coverage for what was at that time the largest property damage settlement in the United States for Hoechst Celanese. The National Law Journal called that verdict one of the most significant jury verdicts of the year. Show less

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Lorie began her practice fighting for policyholders, large and small, in the DC Office of the firm that became known as Anderson Kill Olick & Oshinsky LLP. She became partner in 1986, less than five years out of law school. Her first coverage case was the landmark case, Keene Corp. v. Insurance Co. of North America, which established the continuous trigger of coverage and upheld joint and several/pick and choose allocation. There, she fought to enforce general liability insurance policies… Show more Lorie began her practice fighting for policyholders, large and small, in the DC Office of the firm that became known as Anderson Kill Olick & Oshinsky LLP. She became partner in 1986, less than five years out of law school. Her first coverage case was the landmark case, Keene Corp. v. Insurance Co. of North America, which established the continuous trigger of coverage and upheld joint and several/pick and choose allocation. There, she fought to enforce general liability insurance policies for asbestos, pharmaceutical, and environmental liabilities. In one of the most significant matters in the 1990s, Lorie represented Dow Corning Corporation in international Bermuda Form arbitrations seeking to enforce liability insurance coverage for the company's $4 billion settlement of its silicone gel breast implant liability. As reported to the Bankruptcy Court in Michigan, the arbitration against XL Insurance Co., Ltd., settled on the eve of trial. All of the arbitraitons settled for 92% of policy limits. Lorie also handled many pro bono health insurance cases, helping her policyholder clients get life-saving care for breast cancer, multiple myeloma, and other cancers. Show less

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Lorie began her career as an associate working on large antitrust cases.

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