Insurance: Insurer
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 3
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Chambers Review
Wilkie Farr & Gallagher's LLP insurance group in San Francisco offers expertise in a broad range of regulatory and transactional mandates. Frequently called upon to advise insurers on complex investigations and compliance matters, it also handles insurance product development and strategy. Notably, the team also advises clients operating within the insurtech space.
Work Highlights
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP advised multiple insurers and trade associations on developing privacy and cyber-security laws and regulations, with particular focus on California and the CCPA/CPRA.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has very strong and knowledgable practitioners in the legal and regulatory space."
"Willkie Farr is my 'go-to firm' when I need something done well and with appropriate urgency."
"They consistently provide thoughtful and impactful counsel on complex insurance regulatory matters that is tailored to the needs of our business."
"The firm has very strong and knowledgable practitioners in the legal and regulatory space."
"Willkie Farr is my 'go-to firm' when I need something done well and with appropriate urgency."
"They consistently provide thoughtful and impactful counsel on complex insurance regulatory matters that is tailored to the needs of our business."
Notable Practitioners
Kara Baysinger maintains a highly respected insurance regulatory practice and cochairs the firm's insurance regulatory and insurtech groups. She regularly counsels insurers during investigations and enforcement proceedings as well as on key transactions.
"She's a great advocate who is very knowledgeable."
"Kara is thoughtful and provides practical advice. She leverages her deep knowledge and relationships with regulators."
Stephanie Duchene advises insurers on a variety of regulatory matters. She frequently assists clients with product strategy, licensing, design and various other regulatory concerns.
"She's an extremely savvy and experienced lawyer who understands our needs as an insurer and understands how insurance regulators think, work and act."
"Stephanie is a knowledgeable, trusted adviser who gives us practical advice. She weighs business objectives and the legal sides, she's wonderful."
Laura Geist counsels insurers on a range of regulatory matters, with particular expertise in life insurance and litigating class action suits.
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