Fifth Circuit’s Expansive Reading of Contractual Liability Exclusion Serves as a Reminder That How Corporate Transactions Are Structured Can Affect Coverage

March.07.2012

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Alison Roffi Deputy General Counsel, Finance, Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution

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Alison Roffi Deputy General Counsel

New York

Alison is responsible for providing counsel on the Firm's global legal affairs, including advising on matters related to corporate governance, claims, contracts, insurance, ethics, and risk management. Alison is also a member of Orrick’s Risk Management Committee, focusing her efforts on risk awareness and prevention through risk management training, internal Firm publications, and risk management audits.

Prior to assuming the role of Deputy General Counsel, Alison was a litigator in the Firm's Complex Litigation and Dispute Resolution group. Alison represented audit firms and accountants in regulatory proceedings as well as civil disputes. She has experience managing and conducting large scale internal investigations, liaising with regulators, and managing cross-border risk and liability. In addition to professional liability cases, Alison also defended financial institutions in lawsuits alleging claims related to RMBS transactions following the global financial crisis. Her practice also focused on representing the interests of policyholders in their navigation of issues with their insurers regarding coverage, claims, and recovery.

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