Troutman Pepper Locke Partner to Present at ABA Insurance Coverage Conference

Troutman Pepper Locke partner Jennifer Mathis will serve as a panelist at the ABA’s 34th Annual Insurance Coverage Litigation Conference in La Jolla, California. She will speak on the panel “D&O Download: A Discussion on the Current State of D&O Litigation and Coverage Disputes.”

The ABA/TIPS 34th Annual Insurance Coverage Litigation Conference is a three‑day mid‑year program focused on the latest developments in insurance coverage litigation and related practice skills. The conference combines sophisticated CLE programming with robust networking opportunities to deliver practical insights and fresh perspectives on emerging trends and innovations in the coverage space.

About the Panel

D&O Download: A Discussion on the Current State of D&O Litigation and Coverage Disputes

This five-member panel brings together professionals from across the D&O ecosystem to examine the current state of D&O litigation involving both publicly traded and privately held companies. Moderated by a long-time insurance broker, the discussion will feature a highly regarded mediator, an experienced defense attorney, and two insurance coverage litigators offering both policyholder and insurer perspectives.

The highly interactive session will address:

• Recent trends in D&O litigation
• Emerging coverage issues and key legal developments
• The critical role of D&O coverage in resolving complex matters
• Practical strategies for efficient, global resolution of underlying actions and related coverage disputes

Moderator

• Jeffrey Lang, President, Retail Property & Casualty, Venbrook Insurance Services, Woodland Hills, CA

Panelists

• Joseph G. Balice, Haynes Boone, Orange County, CA
• Bruce Friedman, Esq., Mediator and Arbitrator, JAMS, Los Angeles, CA
• Steven Gubner, Managing Partner, BG Law, Woodland Hills, CA
• Jennifer Mathis, Esq., Troutman Pepper Locke, San Francisco, CA