2017 RIMS Annual Conference & Exhibition

RIMS - the risk management society

Speaking Engagement | April.25.2017 - April.26.2017

Philadelphia, PA

Darren Teshima, a partner in the firm’s Insurance Recovery practice and Co-leader of Orrick’s Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution group, will be moderating two panel discussions at the 2017 RIMS Annual Conference & Exhibition on April 25 and 26 in Philadelphia.

Internet of Things: Security, Privacy and Risk Considerations for a Connected World

Tuesday, April 25 (2:45-3:45 EST)

In Darren’s first panel, he will discuss how the Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the way we live and the way companies do business. By 2020 as many as 50 billion connected devices may be embedded everyday “things” like cars, buildings, planes, home appliances and wearables. These devices will communicate and interact with a matrix of devices and the cloud to become one of the largest sources of data. Extracting insights from such data will be of immense value to consumers and businesses alike. The opportunities presented by IoT are nearly boundless, but so are the associated risks, such as cyberattacks and even physical damage to infrastructure. Panelists include Steve Bridges, a cyber/E&O expert, and Ellen Shew Holland, Associate VP and Chief Risk officer at Southern Methodist University.

Share and Share Alike: Risk Management Issues for the Sharing Economy

Wednesday, April 26 (1:45-2:45 EST)

Darren’s second panel will focus on companies already connected to the sharing, or on-demand economy, describe how it extends into almost every facet of the consumer and business experience, and explore the varied risks posed by this business model, from employment issues to cyber risk. Darren and his co-panelist, Kate Sampson, Vice President for Risk Solutions at Lyft, Inc. will look at the risk impact for both on-demand companies and their traditional partners.

RIMS 2017 is the premier event for the risk management community, drawing risk managers, senior executives, and others tasked with risk management responsibilities worldwide. As the discipline of risk management continues to evolve, RIMS ’17 will help you take your company to the next level.

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Darren S. Teshima Partner, Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Insurance Recovery

San Francisco

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D: +1 415 773 4286
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Practice:

Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Insurance Recovery
Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation

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Darren S. Teshima Partner Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Insurance Recovery

San Francisco

Darren Teshima helps clients intelligently manage risk. From providing counsel to safeguard against anticipated and unforeseen dangers to handling high stakes litigation, clients turn to him for creative solutions to protect their businesses. Chambers USA 2020 quotes clients praising his ability to “balance expert knowledge with practical application.” Darren is sought-after for his advice to policyholders in insurance coverage disputes. With the profound uncertainty of COVID-19, clients are relying on Darren’s extensive insurance coverage experience to pursue claims and his proactive judgement to review policies to mitigate and eliminate potential coverage gaps.

Darren’s proactive judgement has protected clients’ long-term business goals time and again. He serves as a true business partner to clients in the technology, fintech and financial services industries. He tailors innovative strategies to help avoid litigation and minimize cyber, data and cryptocurrency concerns, as well as D&O and professional liability. Leaders in the fintech space also seek Darren’s counsel on E&O and cyber loss coverage.

When litigation is necessary, Darren helps clients assert their rights. He’s successfully litigated high stakes commercial disputes with significant wins in connection with insurance coverage, RMBS, D&O coverage, and cyber insurance for some of the largest data breaches in history. He was part of the Orrick team for Credit Suisse that handled one of the only post-financial crisis RMBS cases to go to trial.

A recognized leader, Darren has been ranked for his work on behalf of insurance policyholders by Legal 500, Chambers USA, and has been named a Law360 Rising Star, one of the "Best Lawyers Under 40" by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association.

Darren is a leader at Orrick serving currently as co-Partner-in-Charge of Diversity and Inclusion, and previously as deputy, co-leader and leader of the Complex Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice from 2016-2020. He is passionate about making the legal profession inclusive for all and takes an active role in D&I industry engagements, including as a fellow in the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity and participating in the Diversity in Law Hackathon.

Darren also is deeply committed to pro bono work and community involvement. He’s handled administrative trials and hearings on behalf of asylum seekers and low-income tenants and provided litigation advice to nonprofit organizations. For his efforts, Legal Services for Children honored him with the Pro Bono Advocate Award twice. Currently, Darren is the chair of the Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Asian Law Caucus, and serves on the boards of Center for Gender & Refugee Studies and Legal Services for Children.