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sedgwick women’s forum
2014 annual report
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INTRODUCTION &
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WOMEN’S FORUM
BOARD AND ADVISORY
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BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT
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PROFESSIONAL
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
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LOOKING BACK
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2014 HIGHLIGHTS
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“We are not only honored to have established
one of the first law firm women’s initiatives,
but also extremely proud of the great strides
we have made in fostering the professional
growth of our women attorneys and addressing
the unique challenges that they face. ”
MARIA (KIKI) KATINA KAROS
Chair, Sedgwick Women’s Forum
message from the chair
Welcome to the Sedgwick Women’s Forum 2014 Annual Report —
and join me in celebrating the Forum’s 10th anniversary!
When the Sedgwick Women’s Forum was founded in 2004 with a robust
budget and strong support of the firm’s leadership, it was uncommon for
a law firm to have a women’s initiative program. We are not only honored
to have established one of the first law firm women’s initiatives, but
also extremely proud of the great strides we have made in fostering the
professional growth of our women attorneys and addressing the unique
challenges that they face. I am personally honored to succeed the many
great leaders of the Women’s Forum. Without their leadership and the
commitment and support of the firm’s leadership to the advancement of
women, we would not have realized our many successes.
In reflecting on the past 10 years, this year’s Annual Report looks back at
our past, reports on the present and looks forward to the many goals and
aspirations we have for the future. Our areas of focus in 2014 included
succession planning and development of future leaders, business development, attorney retention and recruiting, and continued education
with a focus on implicit bias in the law. This Annual Report includes
industry-wide statistics as compared to Sedgwick; a summary of individual
professional achievements, successes, awards and accomplishments of
Sedgwick women; and future goals.
On behalf of the entire Women’s Forum Board, I would like to thank
our Advisory Council, colleagues and friends for their work toward our
mission. Your leadership support and passion continues to inspire us.
KiKi
MARIA (KIKI) KATINA KAROS | Partner, Dallas
Chair, Sedgwick Women’s Forum
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As I begin my tenure as chair of the
firm, I look forward to carrying on
the outstanding support that we
have given to the Sedgwick
Women’s Forum. With our existing foundation as
a framework, I am fully confident that our
Women’s Forum leaders will continue to raise
the bar through their dedication to the cause
and their ability to affect change within the firm
and even within the legal industry. We recognize
that the greater the role women attorneys play
in leadership, the stronger the firm will become.
Here’s to the next decade of innovative and
effective Women’s Forum programs.
Mike
MICHAEL F. HEALY | Partner, San Francisco
Chair of the Firm
The legal profession has evolved
over the last 10 years, and the
Sedgwick Women’s Forum has
played a significant role in driving
change within the firm and the communities we
serve. The Women’s Forum has instilled a culture
of commitment that assures we create opportunities for advancement and engagement for
women in the firm and beyond our walls. The
efforts of the members of our Women’s Forum
remind us, every day, of the critical importance
that diversity plays in our commitment to our
clients, our community and members of the
Sedgwick family. We know our leadership needs
to not just talk the talk, but also walk the walk.
mat
MICHAEL A. TANENBAUM | Partner, Newark
Chair, Emeritus
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The Women’s Forum provides a platform for Sedgwick’s women
attorneys to advance their professional development needs and, in
conjunction with Sedgwick University and the firm’s Divisions and
Practice Groups, develop programs that foster professional growth,
networking and business development opportunities.
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2014 Women’s Forum
Advisory Council
The Women’s Forum Advisory Council
is comprised of nine distinguished
women executives from global corporations. The Advisory Council joins the
Women’s Forum Board annually to
share successes during the past year
and plans for the upcoming year.
MABELL AGUILAR
Associate General Counsel, Apple Inc.
KERRY FRANCIS
Partner and Chairman, Deloitte Financial
Advisory Services LLP
2014 Sedgwick Women’s Forum Board
Chair: MARIA (KIKI) KATINA KAROS
Partner, Dallas
KATELIN O’ROURKE GORMAN
Associate, New York
Vice Chair: JENNIFER QUINN BRODA
Partner, Chicago
RACHEL TALLON REYNOLDS
Partner, Seattle
Immediate Past Chair:
LILLIAN STENFELDT
Partner, San Francisco
SUZETTE RUSSOMANNO
Associate, Miami
SHEYANNE BANE
Associate, Orange County
SHERYLLE FRANCIS
Associate, Ft. Lauderdale
MARINA HOPPAS
Associate, Newark
DIANA KARNES
Associate, Chicago
AMEE MIKACICH
Partner, San Francisco
VALERIE SHEA
Partner, Miami
SUSAN KOEHLER SULLIVAN
Partner, Los Angeles
SONDRA SYLVA
Partner, Dallas
DENISE TRANI-MORRIS
Counsel, San Francisco
SUSAN WATSON
Partner, Washington, D.C.
KAREN MORRISH
Partner, London
STEPHANIE WANK KOFMAN
Vice President, Litigation, Sony
Corporation of America
KELLIE ANN MCELHANEY
Professor, UC Berkeley Haas School of
Business
DENISE MCRAE
Litigation Counsel, Kemper, A Unitrin
Business
JOYCE ROCHÉ
Board of Directors, Dr. Pepper Snapple
Group Inc., AT&T Inc., Tupperware
Corp., Macy’s Inc. and The Association
of Governing Boards of Universities
and Colleges; Chair of the Board of
Trustees, Dillard University; Former
President and CEO, Girls, Inc.
TERI COTTON SANTOS
Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance
and Risk Officer, The Warranty Group
KIM WILKERSON
Senior Vice President, General Counsel,
XL Group, Inc.
CYNTHIA BROOKS WINTON
Senior Counsel, Shipping & Oil Products,
Shell Oil Company
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Business development is personal empowerment. The Women’s
Forum understands business development is multi-faceted, and our
many and varied women-centered events support this key concept.
Whether it’s a legal event targeted to specific litigation experience, a
fun and informative social gathering, a community-oriented charity
activity or an inspirational talk or documentary, all Women’s Forum
events are focused on the development of the whole woman. This
approach has yielded positive results in the business world, as well as
in our members’ personal lives.
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sedgwick women lead the way with top clients
Women attorneys at Sedgwick have prominent roles as key relationship lawyers and leading advisors to
many of the firm’s largest clients. The Women’s Forum provides unique opportunities that are instrumental
in helping our women lawyers develop the practical legal skills, networking skills, and leadership skills
required to gain the trust of major corporations. This commitment to the development of women lawyers
leads to win-win business opportunities that benefit women and Sedgwick as a whole. Following are just
a few examples of significant firm clients for whom Sedgwick women lawyers play a prominent role.
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2014 CLIENT EVENTS
BY THE NUMBERS
client events
Annual San Francisco Women’s Forum Cocktail and Networking
Reception Featuring Cara Alter Hale, Author of The Credibility
Code | June |San Francisco
On June 19, 2014, the Sedgwick San Francisco
Women’s Forum hosted its annual Cocktail and
Networking Reception. Guest speaker Cara Hale
Alter presented “Unlocking the Credibility Code:
Projecting Confidence and Personal Gravitas
to Increase Your Impact in the Legal Industry
and Beyond.” Cara Hale Alter is the founder and
president of Speech­Skills, a San Francisco-based
communication training company. Cara’s client list
includes many of the world’s best-known companies and Sedgwick clients, such as Allianz, Caterpillar,
eBay, Facebook and Google. Additionally, she provides seminars to
numerous educational institutions, including Stanford Continuing
Studies, UC Berkeley Extension, Harvard Medical School, and UC Hastings College of Law. MCLE credit was offered.
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The Empowerment Project Screening
Event | October | Chicago
Sedgwick’s Chicago
office hosted a
screening of “The
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Project: Ordinary
Women Doing Extraordinary Things” for
members of the Sisterhood of Insurance
Professionals. The documentary was about
female filmmakers who drove across the
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strong women. Sedgwick Chicago lawyers
Jennifer Quinn Broda, Diana Karnes and
Carol Gerner attended the event on October
7, 2014, along with female insurance
professionals from the area. The event was
co-hosted by the Sisterhood of Insurance
Professionals.
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London Women’s Forum Networking Event | June | London
www.empowermentproject.com
On June 3, 2014, Sedgwick London Women’s Forum held a dinner and an
interactive conversation led by keynote speaker Vanessa Vallely, on “The
Power of Profile” for women in the London insurance market. Vanessa
Vallely, author of Heels of Steel, shared tools and techniques she has
employed to survive her various career highs and lows. Guests enjoyed
a lively evening of stimulating discussion, great food and networking.
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Annual New York Tea with Linda Wertheimer, host of NPR’s “All
Things Considered” | June | New York
On Monday, June 9, 2014, Sedgwick hosted 92
guests for its annual New York Women’s Forum
Tea at Hotel Sofitel. The speaker was Linda Wertheimer, political news correspondent and host of
NPR’s “All Things Considered.” A frequent speaker
on political issues and women in politics, the
topic of Wertheimer’s presentation was “Politics:
Will Women Rule?” Wertheimer has covered
everything from the Watergate impeachment hearings to the
Reagan Revolution to the Iran-Contra affair. In 1976, she became the
first woman to anchor network coverage of a presidential nomination convention and election night. Since then, she has anchored 10
presidential nomination conventions and 12 election nights. When
asked, “Do you have words of wisdom for women professionals in
general?”, Wertheimer responded “I think that women must stop
regarding each other as competitors and start seeing each other as
good friends and colleagues, because it’s the right thing to do.”
Cooking Networking Event — Bermuda Greek Cooking Demo |
May | Bermuda
The Bermuda Women’s
Forum hosted a Greek
cooking event for 34
clients and contacts
on May 21, 2014.
Guests enjoyed a Mediterranean feast prepared by Chef Ben Tompkins
at the Chef’s Shop Kitchen.
WHAT WAS SAID —
“Just a quick note to say Thank You for last evening. It was very well
organized and I very much enjoyed the Greek theme and the very
entertaining Chef Ben and his wonderful food.”
“Many, many, thanks to Sedgwick Women’s Forum for a delightful and
delicious evening of ‘It’s All Greek to Me!’ The food, wine, gift, and most
important, the people from Chef Ben Tompkins, International Imports,
Sedgwick, and colleagues and friends, it was an excellent and fun-filled
evening. I admire and celebrate the women, work and inspiration of the
Women’s Forum and I was honored to be invited to this event. Thank
you to all that made it possible and a huge success.”
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Golf Clinic Networking Event | June | Newark
Sedgwick’s New Jersey Women’s Forum
co-hosted a golf clinic networking event with
the NJ chapter of the Association of Corporate
Counsel. The event was held on June 17, 2014
at Fox Hollow Golf Club in Branchburg, NJ, with
14 attendees.
Cooking Networking Event at Centered Chef |
June | Chicago
On June 26, 2014,
the Chicago
Women’s Forum
hosted an interactive culinary course at the
Centered Chef. The cooking event provided
35 guests an opportunity to learn the latest
cooking techniques, experiment with exotic
ingredients and network with other professional women in the Chicago area.
CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women)
National Conference (Reception Hosted by
Sedgwick) | October | Miami
On October 1, 2014, Laurie
Gustafson, Partner and CREW SF
President Elect and Paula Crow,
Partner and CREW SF member,
hosted an open house in the
Miami offices. More than 50 CREW members
from across the United States attending
the 2014 CREW Convention joined fellow
colleagues for wine and appetizers.
Sedgwick Welcomes
CREW Network Members to the
2014 CREW Convention in Miami Beach
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Wine & Canvas Event | August | Los Angeles
Sedgwick’s Los
Angeles Women’s
Forum held a Wine
& Canvas networking event at the Daily Grill on
August 7, 2014. Twenty guests enjoyed wine
and appetizers while creating their very own
masterpieces during a hands-on art session led
by the creative minds behind Wine & Canvas.
The Empress Has No Clothes: Conquering Self-Doubt to
Embrace Success with Author Joyce M. Roché | November |
Washington, D.C.
On November 12, 2014,
in Washington, D.C., the
Welcome
Sedgwick Women’s Forum,
to an Evening
together with The Quorum
with Joyce Roché!
Initiative, hosted an event
where Joyce Roché, retired
Quorum Initiative Developing skills. Building a network. Taking action. Creating change.
president and CEO of
Girls Inc., board member
of several corporations,
author of The Empress Has No Clothes: Conquering Self-Doubt to
Embrace Success and Sedgwick
Women’s Forum Advisory Council
Sedgwick Women’s Forum
Celebrating 10 years
member, discussed her experience with self-doubt during her
career. The Quorum Initiative is a group of high-level corporate
women devoted to creating more opportunities for women in
the workplace.
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WHAT WAS SAID —
“The event last night was just fabulous! Thank you soooo much for
inviting me. I cannot tell you the last time I’ve been so moved by a
presentation. So much of what she said resonated with me and I gained
quite a bit of insight. As a result, I’m feeling kinda powerful today. “
“Being in the presence of an incredible woman like Joyce Roché is
such a gift. I left feeling completely inspired. Thank you for creating
such a great event.”
“After hearing Joyce share her journey with the imposter syndrome,
we can all embrace our successes a little more!”
“Joyce Roché was truly inspiring and I feel so fortunate to have had
the opportunity to hear her share her life stories and speak about
her book.”
“I was anticipating the program all day, and it was even better than I
expected!! Joyce is extraordinary and her experiences and successes
demonstrate her valor. I am so glad she wrote the book!”
Law Student Attendee: “Thank you for inviting me. I met a lot of
successful women, which is always inspiring for someone trying to
get to that point of success one day. Ms. Roché’s words and stories
touched me, for I have been that Black female student in a class, not
wanting to raise my hand, scared of what my peers might think. And
as she said, minutes later, someone else is saying what I had been
thinking minutes before. Her message was great and I am excited to
read her book.”
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A Night at the Bakery at Le Pain Quotidien |
November | Orange County
On November 13,
2014, Sedgwick’s
Orange County
Women’s Forum hosted a Night at the Bakery at
Le Pain Quotidien in Newport Beach, CA. With
a culinary program that began with dinner at
a communal table, guests were able to partici­
pate in up to three hands-on baking lessons
and take home their baked goods.
Wine & Canvas Networking Event at Painting
with a Twist | October | Dallas
Sedgwick’s Dallas
Women’s Forum
hosted a fall
networking event at Painting with a Twist on
October 16, 2014. During this hands-on art
session, 22 Sedgwick attorneys, clients and
colleagues “uncorked” their artistic side to
create their own masterpieces.
Holiday Dinner at The Pump Room |
December | Chicago
Sedgwick’s Chicago
Women’s Forum
hosted an intimate
holiday gathering at The Pump Room. The event
was hosted for key clients and contacts who
have supported Sedgwick’s Women’s Forum
for a number of years. The holiday celebration
included cocktails, champagne and of course a
great meal.
Women in Insurance Dinner | July | San Francisco
The Sedgwick Women’s Forum and the firm’s
Insurance Practices Group hosted a dinner in
conjunction with the Association of California
Insurance Companies General Counsel Seminar
on July 22, 2014 in Las Vegas. Sedgwick partner
Hilary Rowen hosted the dinner and networking
opportunity for women who are leaders in the
insurance industry.
internal events
Claremont Employee Assistance Program
Lunch Presentation | April | Orange County
The topic of the lunch was communication skills.
Firmwide Health Awareness Webinar | May |
“Beyond Breast Cancer: Prevention, Diagnosis, and
Treatment of Gynecologic and Colorectal Cancers”
Women’s Forum-Sponsored Sedgwick
University course — “Engaging Both Sides
of the Brain: How Attorneys Can Improve
Communications with Clients, Staff and
Colleagues” | July | Firmwide video conference.
Speaker: Executive Coach Wendy Hanson
Lee Denim Day | October | Firmwide
Sedgwick recognized Lee National Denim Day,
one of the largest single-day fundraisers for
breast cancer research. Sedgwick employees
donated via cash, checks and online donations
to help fund this important cause.
Women’s Forum Lunch Meeting: Parental
and Family Leave at Sedgwick | November |
San Francisco and Seattle
On November 19, 2014, David Sanders, Chief
Human Resources Officer, presented a program
on Parental and Family Leave at Sedgwick and
provided opportunity for questions and answers.
The Women’s Forum invited all attorneys in San
Francisco and Seattle to join the discussion.
Think Pink Bake Sale | October | Orange County and Los Angeles
Sedgwick’s Orange County and Los Angeles offices hosted a Think Pink
Bake Sale raising money for breast cancer research. All proceeds were
donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. In conjunction with the
Think Pink Bake Sale, the Claremont Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
presented “Goal Setting: How to Set and Achieve Your Goals at Work.”
Corporate Wardrobe Drive Benefiting Dress for Success and
Career Gear | October | New York
Sedgwick’s Inclusion and Diversity Committee and Women’s Forum
teamed up with client ACE to collect gently used professional attire
benefiting Dress for Success and Career Gear. Dress for Success
promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women
by providing professional attire, a network of support and career
development tools to help them thrive in work and life. Career Gear
provides financial literacy training, professional attire, career development tools and essential life-skills training that help men enter the
workforce and stay employed.
Adopt-a-Family for Christmas | December |
Orange County
The Orange County Women’s Forum adopted
two families for the holidays. The office collected
groceries and provided gifts for each family.
Toy and Clothing Drive for Safe Horizon’s
Queens Child Advocacy Group | December |
New York
Sedgwick’s New York office collected toys and
clothing on behalf of Safe Horizon’s Queens Child
Advocacy Group. Safe Horizon is a nonprofit
organization that works with victims of domestic
violence and their children.
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Holiday Drive to Aid Children’s Home + Aid | December | Chicago
Sedgwick’s Chicago Women’s Forum sponsored a month-long holiday
gift drive in December to benefit Children’s Home + Aid, a child and
family service agency in Illinois, and the families it supports. Organized
by Chicago attorneys Jennifer Quinn Broda and Diana Karnes, the
drive filled the wish lists of three families with much-needed items,
including pots and pans, flatware and gift cards to various local
stores for groceries, medications and necessities. Individual Sedgwick
employees shopped for 15 specific children and also purchased coats,
hats, shoes, clothing, toiletries, games and toys.
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Success gets attention. Applying values nurtured by the
Women’s Forum, Sedgwick women consistently earn recognition
and honors from prominent legal associations, industry
organizations and advocacy groups for significant achievements
in their profession.
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AMEE MIKACICH | PARTNER, SAN FRANCISCO
was re-elected for a second term as a member of
the Board of Governors. Amy serves as the District
3 Governor for California Women Lawyers (CWL),
governing the California counties of Alameda, Contra Costa,
San Mateo and Santa Clara. She has also been appointed
co-chair of the CWL Awards Committee for the second year.
The CWL promotes the advancement of women in the legal
profession and advocates for the concerns of women in society.
insurance industry. The networking opportunities to date
have included cocktail receptions, as well as fundraising and
educational events for woman in the industry.
FERN O’BRIAN |PARTNER, WASHINGTON, D.C.
was named a Star Attorney in Non-IP Litigation
by LMG Life Sciences North America. LMG Life
Sciences serves as a legal guide focusing on the
leading firms and lawyers in the life sciences field. To be
named a “Life Science Star,” lawyers must be recommended
consistently as reputable and effective professionals in
their industry.
RACHEL TALLON REYNOLDS | PARTNER,
SEATTLE was elected a Fellow of the American
Bar Foundation, an independent national
research institute committed to empirical
research on the law, legal institutions and the law’s impact on
society. Membership in the Fellows recognizes Rachel’s
outstanding professional achievements, service to society and
commitment to the legal profession’s highest principles. This
honor is limited to less than one percent of lawyers licensed to
practice in each jurisdiction in the United States. Members are
nominated by Fellows in their jurisdiction and elected by the
Board of the American Bar Foundation. Founded in 1952 by
the American Bar Association, the American Bar Foundation
funds research into issues of legal importance, including
access to justice, diversity in the profession, law and globalization and social justice. Rachel was quoted in “WDTL Volunteers
Go Above and Beyond for Union Gospel Mission,” an article in
the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers’ Defense News about
her experience participating in community outreach efforts.
MARILYN KLINGER | PARTNER, LOS ANGELES
was named as a leader in the field of construction
in Who’s Who Legal: Construction 2014, published
by Law Business Research Ltd. Marilyn was named
as one of 523 experts in 48 jurisdictions worldwide. Marilyn
was also mentioned in an article referencing her contributions
to a new report titled “Differing Site Conditions,” published by
WPL Publishing Company.
DIANA KARNES | ASSOCIATE, CHICAGO was
appointed to the Board of the Sisterhood of
Insurance Professionals (SIP). SIP was founded
in June 2011 to provide networking opportunities and to support Chicago-area women who work in the
SUZETTE RUSSOMANNO | ASSOCIATE, MIAMI
was elected in June to the Board of Directors of
the Dade County Bar Association, the largest
voluntary bar association in Florida with over
4,500 members.
KAREN MORRISH | PARTNER, LONDON was
ranked in the 2014 edition of the prestigious
referral guide The Legal 500 United Kingdom,
published in October, as a recommended lawyer
in professional negligence. The guide describes Morrish
as “tactically astute,” and recognizes Sedgwick for its work
representing major insurers in Bermuda Form arbitrations.
“Female Powerbrokers Q&A: Sedgwick’s Stephanie Sheridan” | Stephanie Sheridan | Law360 |
February 26, 2014
Stephanie Sheridan, partner in San Francisco, chairs the firm’s retail and fashion industry practice
group, which represents retailers across the country in all aspects of litigation and counsels clients in compliance with state
and local laws, regulations and agency mandates. She focuses on business and commercial litigation, including consumer
class actions, products liability and matters involving California Business & Professions Code Section 17200 and the
Consumer Legal Remedies Act.
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MARYAM MESEHA | ASSOCIATE, NEWARK was
elected vice president of the Coptic Lawyers
Association in January. The Coptic Lawyers
Association serves to advance and promote the
professional development of Coptic Lawyers and to lend
expertise, training and experience to better the communities
in which members of the organization live.
LORI CHAPIN | ASSOCIATE, NEW JERSEY was
elected to a second term as president of the Board
of Trustees for Court Appointed Special Advocates
(CASA) for Children of Essex County, Inc. CASA volunteers serve at the request of the Family Court to advocate for
children in foster care due to child abuse and neglect.
HILARY ROWEN | PARTNER, SAN FRANCISCO was
asked by the California Insurance Commissioner to
speak at the California Department of Insurance’s
informational hearing to review and discuss insurance issues presented by vehicles with new technology that
will allow for autonomous and semiautonomous driving.
Hilary was quoted in the Insurance Journal article, “Prop. 103
v. Self-driving Cars Revving up in California,” for her perspective on how self-driving cars will be looked at by the insurance industry, lawmakers and the public. NBC Bay Area news
program also quoted Hilary in an article, “How Does Driverless Car Insurance Work?” where she was a panelist at the
public hearing convened by the California Department of
Insurance on self-driving car insurance issues.
media mentions
JENNIFER QUINN BRODA | PARTNER,
CHICAGO was quoted with Eric Scheiner in a Global Reinsurance article about
the wave of D&O claims that are a likely
result of the foreign exchange market
(forex) manipulated scandal, “How
Forex Rigging Scandal Will Cause a
Wave of D&O Insurance Claims.”
VALERIE SHEA | PARTNER, MIAMI
was featured with Ray Abadin, Al
Warrington and Charles Davant’s
defense verdict for a client in the Daily
Business Review article, “Sedgwick Team
Joins Miami Attorney for Defense
Verdict in Insurance Suit.”
MARINA HOPPAS | ASSOCIATE, NEWARK was mentioned in the article,
“Documents on FDA Site ‘Back Preemption’” in Dickinson’s FDA Review. Marina’s
article, “Judicial Notice of FDA Website
Documents Can Be a Powerful Lever
in a Medical Device Manufacturer’s
Motion to Dismiss,” originally appeared
in the February 2014 issue of Sedgwick’s
Medical Device Law Update.
GAIL KAVANAGH | PARTNER, SAN
FRANCISCO was mentioned with John
Stephens in Law360’s article, “AMC, IFC
Escape ‘Tabloid’ Doc Suit Alleging Stolen
Pics,” that discussed a ruling in a lawsuit
filed by the subject of a documentary.
KAREN WOODWARD | PARTNER, LOS
ANGELES was mentioned with Hall
Marston and Christopher Norton in
Law360’s article, “Teva Urges 9th Circ.
Panel to Keep Pain Med Suits Federal,”
regarding their representation of Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals Inc.
MARIA “KIKI” KAROS | PARTNER, DALLAS
was mentioned in Law360’s article, “Pa.
Court Quashes Asbestos Exception for
Repose Law,” regarding her successful
representation of Foster Wheeler Corp.
overturning a multi-million dollar jury
verdict. She was also mentioned in
Law360’s article, “Pa. Ruling Limits Asbestos Claims in Construction Suits,” about
her representation of Foster Wheeler AG.
CAITLIN ROSS | ASSOCIATE, SAN
FRANCISCO was quoted with Stephanie
Sheridan in Law360’s article, ”Calif., Mass.
ZIP Code Suits Show No Signs of Expiring.”
NORA WETZEL | ASSOCIATE, SAN
FRANCISCO was mentioned with Douglas
Collodel and Paul Riehle in Law360’s
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article, “Baby Sex Prediction Co. Tells
9th Circ. Calif.’s Suit is Barred,” concerning recent arguments before the Ninth
Circuit on behalf of IntelliGender LLC.
STEPHANIE SHERIDAN | PARTNER,
SAN FRANCISCO was quoted in the
Daily Journal article, “Plaintiffs Hitting
Roadblocks in Class Claims Against Law
Schools,” regarding the recent ruling in
Arring et al. v. Golden Gate University et
al. Stephanie was also quoted in the
Daily Journal article, “Law School Grads
Face Skeptical Court in Job Placement
Data Suit,” regarding law school job
placement data litigation.
TRACI RIBEIRO | PARTNER, CHICAGO
was mentioned in Law360’s article, “Illinois
National Needn’t Defend ‘Faulty’ Arts
Center Builders,” regarding her representation of Illinois National Insurance.
AMANDA SOW | ASSOCIATE,
WASHINGTON, D.C. was mentioned
with Rick Wallace and Peter Condron in
Law360’s article, “BP, Shell Shake Orange
County’s MTBE Pollution Claims,” for their
representation of Shell, Equilon and
Texaco.
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From U.S. Securities Laws to cars driving themselves,
Sedgwick women attorneys present their expertise
on the latest pressing litigation matters nationally
and internationally. The Women’s Forum is dedicated
to recruiting and retaining talented women attorneys
and providing them the networking and leadership
opportunities to present themselves and their ideas to
other legal professionals and to the world at large.
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articles
“Here We Go Again? Financial Institutions
Face Heightened Regulatory Scrutiny
Over Forex and Other Unregulated Rates”
| Jennifer Quinn Broda, co-author |Plus
Journal, Professional Liability Underwriting
Society, Volume 27, Number 1 (Republished
in The D&O Diary) | January 2014
“7th Circ. Reminder on Challenging a ‘Class’
Predominance” | Mimi Dennis | Law360 |
February 25, 2014
“Female Powerbrokers Q&A: Sedgwick’s
Stephanie Sheridan” | Stephanie Sheridan |
Law360 | February 26, 2014
“Take What FCC Says About TCPA With a Grain
of Salt: Parts 1 and 2” | Mary Beth Buckley,
co-author | Law360 | April 9–10, 2014
“Calif.’s Small Step Toward ‘Redevelopment
2.0’?” | Laurie Gustafson | Law360 | April 15,
2014
“Judicial Notice of FDA Website Documents
Can Be a Powerful Lever in a Medical Device
Manufacturer’s Motion to Dismiss” | Marina
Hoppas | AIG’s Legal Insights | Spring 2014
“Get Ready for More Medical Malpractice
Claims in Florida” | Erin Dardis, co-author |
Law360 | May 6, 2014
“The Art of Parodying a Global Mega-Brand:
Reflecting on the Recent ‘Dumb Starbucks’
Prank” | Afigo Fadahunsi | New Jersey Law
Journal | May 7, 2014
“Pushback Against Asbestos Bankruptcy
Trust Abuse May Grow” | Rachel Tallon
Reynolds | Law360 | June 5, 2014
“Omnicare: The Other Securities Case To
Be Worried About” | Jennifer Quinn Broda,
co-author | Law360 | June 6, 2014
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“The Problem of Payment in a DelegatedNetwork System” | Carol Gerner, co-author |
Law360.com | June 13, 2014
“NY High Court Cuts Middle Path for Medical
Disclosure” | Rachel Tallon Reynolds | Law360
| August 13, 2014
“Made in the USA? Check Again” | Stephanie
Sheridan and Caitlin Ross | Law360 | June 13,
2014
“Prepare for the Wave of FCRA Class Actions”
| Stephanie Sheridan and Denise Trani-Morris
| Law360 | August 15, 2014
“Green Chemistry Regulatory Push Among
States Continues” | Natassia Kwan, co-author
| Law360 | June 16, 2014
“Expect Tort Potholes for Self-Driving
Cars” | Hilary Rowen | Daily Journal |
September 26, 2014
“California Court of Appeal Weakens the
Component Parts Doctrine” | Megan Coluccio
| ABA’s Toxic Torts and Environmental Law
Committee’s newsletter Environmental
Litigation | Summer 2014
“High Court Likely Won’t Affirm 6th Circ.
Omnicare Ruling” | Jennifer Quinn Broda,
co-author | Law360 | November 4, 2014
“Defining Liability for the Use of a Comedian’s
Material” | Kanika Corley, co-author | Los
Angeles Lawyer | June 2014
“What Food Professionals Can Learn From
GM About Internal Safety Communications”
| Karen Woodward, co-author | Food Safety
Magazine | July 1, 2014
“Is the ‘Food Court’ Losing Steam? An
Update on Food and Beverage Consumer
Class Actions in the Northern District of
California” | Mary Beth Buckley, co-author
| Bloomberg BNA Class Action Litigation
Report | July 11, 2014
“Arbitrators Can Determine Enforceability of
Arbitration Clauses” | Tara Clancy | California
Employment Law Letter, Vol. 24:7 | July 14, 2014
“Calif. Is Particular About Secondary Exposure Liability” | Danila Toscano, co-author |
Law360 | July 22, 2014
presentations
“Taking Risk to a New Level: ORSA and
Enterprise Risk Reporting Requirements
Are Coming to an Insurer Near You!” | Hilary
Rowen | 40th Annual ABA TIPS | Mid-Winter
Symposium on Insurance & Employee
Benefits | Austin, TX | January 16, 2014
“Expert Reports and Scientific Evidence” |
Rachel Tallon Reynolds and Megan Coluccio
| National Business Institute | Seattle, WA |
March 21, 2014
“You Paid the Clean-up Costs and Think You’re
Done. Think Again. A New Look at Recovering Post-Remediation Damages — What
Defendants and Insurers Need to Know” |
Earl Hagström and Laura Goodman | 2014
“Negotiating Tips for Contractors” | Marilyn
Klinger and Gregg Dulik | AGC Spring
Conference | Monterey, CA | May 1, 2014
“Omnicare: The Other Securities Case
Directors and Officers Should be Worried
About” | Jennifer Quinn Broda, co-author |
Insidecounsel.com | July 31, 2014
“Ethics Privilege and Confidentiality in
Insurance Coverage Actions” | Fred Smith,
Martin O’Leary, Matt Ferguson and Katelin
O’Rourke Gorman | Freedom Specialty New
York, NY | May 15, 2014
“You Can Require Exempt Employees to Use
Vacation, Sick Leave for Partial-Day Absences”
| Denise Trani-Morris | California Employment
Law Letter, Vol. 24:9 | August 11, 2014
“Traps for the Unwary Insurer: Unique
Considerations When Assessing a U.S.
Claim” | Cathy Sugayan | Sedgwick’s London
Seminar Series | London, UK | May 23, 2014
Sedgwick’s 2014 Insurance Seminar: Can
Your Counsel Keep a Secret? Communicating
in Confidence and Protecting Privileges |
Sedgwick Chicago hosted the first seminar
in its 2014 Insurance Seminar Series. The
seminar provided a general overview of the
attorney-client privilege and work product
doctrine, including how to maintain
those protections during discussions with
in-house and outside counsel. Speakers
also provided strategies and best practices
to insurers on shielding sensitive information, documents, and communications
from discovery when handling claims and
litigating coverage disputes. | Presenters:
Mary Beth Buckley | Michael McNaughton |
Chicago, IL | June 4, 2014
“Women in Construction: Paving the Road
to Success” | Marilyn Klinger | CFMA’s 2014
Annual Conference | Las Vegas, NV | June 7,
2014
Strengthening the Pipeline of Future Lawyers
| Baton Rouge, LA | June 20, 2014 | Sherylle
Francis participated in a panel at the “My
Life as a Lawyer” program presented by
the Minority Law & Research Institute at
Southern University Law Center.
“Deciphering the U.S. Securities Laws: Key
Issues and Concepts for Insurers, Including
a Discussion of the Halliburton Case and
Other Developments” | Chen Foley, Jennifer
Quinn Broda and Eric Scheiner | XL Insurance
(Bermuda) Hamilton, BR | July 16, 2014
“Deciphering the U.S. Securities Laws: Key
Issues and Concepts for Insurers” | Eric
Scheiner, Jennifer Quinn Broda and Matthew
Ferguson | Webinar | July 30, 2014
“National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Program on Deposition Skills” | Rachel
Reynolds | Seattle University School of Law |
August 12–14, 2014
“Construction Law” | Marilyn Klinger | SDC &
Associates, Inc.’s Certified Project Management
Series | Los Angeles and San Diego, CA |
August 14–15, 2014
“First and Third-Party Good Faith Claim
Handling: An Update” | Lisa Henderson
| Property Loss Research Bureau’s 2014
Central Regional Adjusters Conference |
Minneapolis, MN | September 16–17, 2014
“Bankruptcy, Abandonment and Surety
Remedies” | Marilyn Klinger | The Seminar
Group’s California Construction Law seminar
| Santa Monica, CA | September 17, 2014
“Using Mediation and Settlement Communications in Bad Faith Actions” | Nicholas Boos
and Valerie Rojas | Sedgwick 2014 Insurance
Webinar Series | September 18, 2014
“Defective Plans and Specifications” | Maria
Giardina | Construction Claims in California
Seminar | Oakland, CA | September 26, 2014
“Who’s Behind the Wheel? Insurance Issues
When Cars Start Driving Themselves”
| Hilary Rowen | ACIC General Counsel
Seminar | Las Vegas, NV | July 24, 2014
Women in Leadership and Developing
Your Management Style | Santa Monica,
CA | October 1, 2014 | Stephanie Sheridan,
San Francisco partner and chair of the
Retail Practice group, spoke on the topic
of “Women in Leadership and Developing
“Food Defense in Food
Litigation: A Vulnerability
Assessment” | Anthony
Anscombe and Karen
Woodward | Food Safety
Magazine | February 12, 2014
“Lean In” | Susan
Koehler Sullivan |
Pepperdine Women’s
Legal Association |
Malibu, CA | March 4, 2014 | Panel discussion
of Sheryl Sandberg’s “Lean In.”
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your Management Style” at a Women in
Footwear Industry (WIFI) LA panel discussion
and networking event on October 1, 2014 in
Santa Monica. The discussion explored ideas,
tactics and resources for moving into leadership roles and acquiring key management
skills to succeed as a leader. Other panelists
included Kathy Kartalis, Skechers USA, Inc.;
Yu-Lin Kong, ULink Consulting; and Stephanie
Miltello, Birkenstock USA, LP along with WIFI
LA chairs Jennet Chow, Evolution Design Lab
and Leslie Gallin, FN PLATFORM.
“Getting It Right with Your Live Performance
Project: Agreements & Copyright Law” |
Kanika Corley | California Lawyers for the
Arts | Los Angeles, CA | October 1, 2014
“Cultural Norms and Networking” | Kanika
Corley | Southwestern Law School | Los
Angeles, CA | October 7, 2014
“Dodging the Class Action Bullet: Best
Practices to Avoid Being the Target of Suit,
and Understanding How Your Company
Collects Information to Avoid Data Privacy
Problems” | Jim Brown and Stephanie
Sheridan | Retail Law Conference | Charlotte,
NC | October 16, 2014
“Onshore Oil & Gas: Who Picks Up the Bill
for Pollution?” | Duncan Strachan and Lucy
Dyson | LMA (Lloyd’s Market Association)
Under-35s Committee energy event |
London, UK | October 23, 2014
“Food and Beverage Industry Webinar: 2014
Legal Year in Review” | Anthony Anscombe and
Fern O’Brian | Webinar | December 17, 2014
“From the
Trenches: Tips
From Warrior
Wives of TBI Survivors” | Wendy Tucker |
Fourth Annual Brain Injury Association of
California Conference | Los Angeles, CA |
May 15, 2014
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community
service
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The Women’s Forum is committed to giving back to our
communities through participation and support of both
charitable and professional organizations. Sedgwick attorneys
are active participants and members of boards for many local
and national organizations. We celebrate those women who
demonstrated extraordinary service in 2014.
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LORI CHAPIN | ASSOCIATE, NEWARK was one of
two recipients of Sedgwick’s 2014 Community
Service Award, honoring inspiring colleagues who
have given generously throughout the year to the
communities and pro bono clients we serve. Lori is dedicated
and passionate about giving back to the community. Her
commitment to community service shows in her many
hours of active involvement serving as president of Court
Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), organizing meals for
the homeless at St. John’s Soup Kitchen in Newark, volunteering for the Associated Humane Society, participating in
the Wynona’s House Adopt-a-Family holiday drive and
participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Lori was also a recipient of Sedgwick’s 2014 Ernest “Bud”
Arnold Mentor Award in January. The award honors Sedgwick
attorneys who formally and informally invest time and effort
mentoring colleagues in their offices and throughout the firm.
Lori, an active member of the firm’s Mentoring Committee,
was recognized for her unyielding dedication to providing
guidance to young associates and fostering their development at the firm. She provides monthly updates about recent
case decisions, interesting articles, and ideas and suggestions
for business development and career growth.
Lori was also elected to a second term as president of the Board
of Trustees for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
for Children of Essex County, Inc. in August. CASA volunteers
serve at the request of the Family Court to advocate for
children in foster care due to child abuse and neglect.
In addition, Lori presented representatives from private
nonprofit animal rescue organization Fly Away Home Rescue
Inc. with a $2,500 donation on behalf of the firm. Lori served
as co-captain of Team Newark, the team that logged the
most community service hours in Sedgwick’s 80 Hours of
Community Service Challenge.
Also receiving the 2014 Community Service
Award was AMANDA SOW | ASSOCIATE,
WASHINGTON, D.C. Amanda is tireless in her
efforts advocating for children in the D.C. area.
She serves as a board member with For Love of Children and
has been involved with programs, including a scholarship
fund to support economically disadvantaged youth and a
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book drive to encourage reading skills and the love of
reading. In addition, she spearheads efforts in Sedgwick’s
D.C. office to collect and deliver diapers and other supplies
to the D.C. Diaper Bank.
KATELIN O’ROURKE GORMAN | ASSOCIATE,
NEW YORK is one of the newest members of
Sedgwick’s Inclusion and Diversity Committee
(IDC), was a recipient of the 2014 Sedgwick
Inclusion and Diversity Award and was recognized at
Sedgwick’s annual Inclusion and Diversity Retreat and
Symposium in San Francisco. Individuals are chosen based
on their demonstrated noteworthy commitment to ethnic,
LGBT and gender diversity through recruitment, retention,
encouragement and accomplishment as diversity leaders in
the firm or in the greater legal community. In addition to
Katelin’s support of the firms IDC, she is a member of the
City Bar Diversity Pipeline Initiatives Committee, the City Bar
Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Intern program, the City
Bar/Fordham Law Negotiation Competition, the New York
State Bar Association Student Mock Trial Competition and
the Sedgwick Women’s Forum.
WENDY TUCKER | PARTNER, LOS ANGELES was
elected to join the Board of Directors of Casa
Colina, Inc. Casa Colina is a nonprofit that provides
individuals the opportunity to maximize their
medical recovery and rehabilitation potential efficiently in an
environment that recognizes their uniqueness, dignity and
self-esteem.
MEGAN COLUCCIO | ASSOCIATE, SEATTLE served
as a volunteer coach of Seattle Prep’s varsity mock
trial team, helping her high school alma mater win
its eighth Washington state championship in
March and its first national championship in May.
ANURITA VARMA | ASSOCIATE, ORANGE
COUNTY participated in the “Minute To Learn It
Career Panel” event, where she shared insight
and answered questions on her career path with
7th and 8th grade students. The program, which was held at
Golden West Community College, was hosted by Girls Inc. of
Orange County and the Eureka! Program.
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looking back
looking back
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The first female attorney joined what is now
Sedgwick LLP in 1971, and Sedgwick has never been
the same. Women have added a perspective and power
that has strengthened the firm, reminding us that
our history is also “herstory.” For the last 10 years, the
Women’s Forum has been here to preserve and advance
this vast resource of female talent and looks forward to a
future full of possibilities.
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1933
1930
Marks the beginning of Sedgwick.
1941–1946
Four men joined the firm. Later, their names
would be prominently displayed on the office
doors: Sedgwick, Detert, Moran and Arnold.
1940
1950
1960
1967
The firm grows to 20 attorneys – still all men.
1971
Nearly 40 years after the beginning
of Sedgwick, Cindy Plevin
arrived and became the first
female attorney.
The firm continues to grow to a total of ten
attorneys made up of three partners and seven
associates – all men.
1959
New Partnership Agreement signed by 10 partners under
the new firm name: Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold.
1970
1980
1983
1981
Cindy Plevin becomes Partner.
1990
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6/28/05
2000
1:53 PM
© 2005 Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold LLP. All rights reserved.
Sedgwick celebrates its 50th
Anniversary. The invitation to
clients and colleagues included
the names of 12 women
attorneys at Sedgwick.
1947
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anyone interested in learning golf, as well as those wanting to
improve their game. Come learn the golf tips and techniques
Chicago
that will help you putt and swing as never before.
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Orange County
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invites you to
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San Francisco
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Hosted by the
Sedgwick Women’s Forum
when
Saturday, September 10, 2005
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The Sedgwick Women’s Forum fosters professional growth and
addresses the unique challenges executive women face.
where
Presidio Golf Course
300 Finley Road
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September 10, 2005
Players should dress in layered clothing and wear tennis or golf shoes.
We celebrate women with style.
STEPHANIE SHERIDAN,
fashionista, attorney, mom,
and Sedgwick Partner When it comes to fashion and
2004
Supported by Chair
Kevin Dunne and
founded by Partner
Stephanie Sheridan
and Chief Marketing
Officer Kathleen
Flynn, the Women’s
Forum was born.
retail clients, Stephanie has a
corner on the market. Her sense
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of style and elegance perfectly
matches her legal astuteness
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and retail industry insights.
When Stephanie represents a
client, successful outcomes are
women’s
always in vogue.
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L to R: Karen Polyakov, The Home Depot; Deborah Greaves, True Religion Apparel, Inc.; Stephanie Sheridan
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FO S TE RING PRO FE S S IO N A L G R O W T H
A ND NE TW O RK ING O PPO RT U N I T I ES
FO R W O ME N IN TH E L AW
2014
The Women’s Forum
celebrates 10 years.
Women make up more
than one-third of
Sedgwick’s 300-plus
attorneys.
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industry statistics
statistics
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Our Women’s Forum initiatives have resulted in a
consistently growing number of women partners and
women leaders in the firm. We’re proud of how Sedgwick
compares with our industry peers.
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INDUSTRY
17%
Percent of law firm women
partnership:
INDUSTRY STATISTICS
WOMEN MAKE UP:
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percent of the firm’s
leadership positions
are filled by women,
including people
sitting on committees
or leading a Practice
Group.
percent of Sedgwick
RFP responses include
firm statistics on
diverse lawyers and/or
general information on
the firm’s diversity
and women’s programs.
Sedgwick Historical Statistics
2004 2010201120122013 2014
31%
29.6%29% 29%33%
24%24%24%24%26%
16%
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2014 highlights
highlights
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The Sedgwick Women’s Forum successfully hosted a variety
of client networking and educational events across the globe.
These programs provide our women attorneys the opportunity
to build new client relationships, as well as cultivate strong client
relationships. Firm leadership programs and other educational
seminars are extremely beneficial to the individual growth of the
attorney and the firm overall.
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2014 highlights of the Sedgwick
Women’s Forum achievements include:
nExceeding the national average of 26 percent
women partners in law firms, with 33 percent
women partners at Sedgwick.
nIncreasing firm leadership positions held by
women partners to 16 percent.
nHosting 15 client networking events that
provided Sedgwick attorneys connections
with nearly 650 clients and contacts.
nSupporting a women’s program and
nIntegrating the firm’s women attorneys into
significant leadership opportunities through our
Leadership Academy, Trial Academy, Women
Connect newsletter and promoting attendance
in other local external leadership programs.
nOrganizing internal training programs and
fundraisers benefiting women within the firm
and its communities.
nFostering several Sedgwick attorneys in lead-
networking event for the London insurance
market that forged a new relationship and
resulted in new client business.
ership roles within organizations that promote
and advance women in the legal and business
communities across the United States.
nPublishing the Women’s Forum newsletter,
Women Connect, which reaches more than
3,000 clients and contacts.
years
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