Professional Liability

Aishlin advises insurers in connection with errors and omissions and cyber security policies issued to professionals, including law firms, accountants, and real estate professionals. She represents insurers in connection with a broad range of coverages such as general liability, employment practices, and management liability policies. Aishlin also has experience counseling law firms and lawyers regarding risk management, representing insurers in coverage disputes, and defending professionals in malpractice actions. The best part of Aishlin’s career at Atheria is working alongside and learning from lawyers at the top of the profession. Outside of work, she is happiest spending time with her family outdoors. Aishlin received her J.D. (cum laude) from the University of California, Hastings College of Law, where she served as the editor in chief of the Journal on Gender and the Law (formerly known as the Women’s Law Journal), and her B.A. (magna cum laude) from Saint Mary’s College of California.

Andrew advises insurers in connection with errors and omissions policies issued to a variety of professionals including architects, engineers, attorneys, real estate agents, and mortgage professionals. Andrew’s practice includes representation, coverage advice, and coverage analysis of high-valuer claims concerning lawyers’ professional liability, architect/engineers’ errors and omissions, and real estate brokerage disputes. He has also represented insurers in connection with general liability and property insurance policies. Some of the causes Andrew supports include the SPCA, Asian American Legal Defense Fund, and Women Against Abuse. Outside of work, he is happiest spending time with his fiance Blossom, playing board games, tennis, and going hiking together. Andrew received his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, and his B.A. (cum laude) also from the University of California, Berkeley.

Cory advises and represents insurers on policies involving lawyers’ and accountants’ liability, errors and omissions, employment practices liability, cyber liability, D&O insurance, and general liability insurance. Some causes that Cory supports are the UCLA Law Fellow Program and Kitten Rescue Los Angeles. Cory received his J.D. from UCLA School of Law and his B.A. (magna cum laude) from Gonzaga University. While in law school, he served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Larry Burns, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.

Jami supports Atheria’s Professional Indemnity practice group, focusing on complex claims reported under policies issued to professional-service firms. At Atheria, Jami feels inspired by working with a great group of people who are invested in supporting meaningful causes. She is an advocate for both The National Innocence Project and California Innocence Project. Jami received her J.D. from Creighton Law School and B.S. from Wayne State College.

Jessica counsels insurers in connection with E&O policies issued to professionals. She represents insurers in connection with a broad range of coverages including professional liability, general liability, employment practices, and more. Jessica also counsels law firms on risk management, representing insurers in coverage disputes, and defending professionals in malpractice actions. For nearly two decades Jessica has worked with the founding partners of Atheria. She is inspired by collaborating with folks from all over the world on some of the most cutting-edge legal and insurance issues. It’s a joy for her to team with the amazing group of intelligent, sophisticated attorneys at Atheria. Jessica received her J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and her B.A. from the University of California, Davis.

Joan represents insurers in respect of technology, media, intellectual property, and privacy claims, including data security and privacy breaches. Her team has worked on thousands of data breach incidents, from individual matters to the largest healthcare, retail, hospitality, education, and government incidents reported. Joan also counsels insurers and their insureds in respect to professional liability matters. Joan is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion. She founded Atheria with a committed group of partners to continue doing what they love in an environment that uses the best technology available and creates a strong culture of inclusion and teamwork. Joan is recognized by Chambers USA in California in the Insurance: Insurer category and was selected to Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers list in 2004, 2006 and 2022-2023. She received her J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, and her B.A. (magna cum laude) from the University of California, San Diego.

Karen represents London Market and domestic insurers in connection with claims involving technology, media, and privacy matters. In both 2017 and 2018, Karen was seconded to a domestic insurer where she handled general and professional liability claims. She also has experience litigating insurance coverage cases involving various types of insurance policies, including CGL, E&O, and D&O policies. Karen joined Atheria because the practice is dynamic and cutting-edge. There is never a dull moment with the amazing and inspiring team here. Her biggest accomplishment was passing two state bar exams—New York and California. She received her J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and B.A. in History from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Kelly has more than 25 years of experience working with both domestic and London insurers. Her practice focuses on resolving and managing complex insurance coverage issues with particular interest in technology, privacy & cyber, and professional liability insurance, including errors and omissions, private non-profit management liability, public company directors and officers liability, and employment practices liability. Additionally, Kelly’s practice includes the drafting of policy wording. Kelly has worked in both private practice and as senior in-house claim counsel for a Fortune 500 insurance company and frequently speaks on emerging coverage and legal issues. She is also an advocate for diversity and inclusion, and most recently served as co-leader of the Women At Work Committee for Dive-In America 2021. Panelist - “Insurance Considerations in Employment Cases” The Labor and Employment Section Executive Committee of the ACBA (July 2020)Panelist - “Potential Ethical Issues Relating to Defense Counsel Reporting” Riverstone CLE Presentation (Apr. 2020)Panelist - “Event-Driven Securities and Derivative Suits and How D&O Insurance May Provide Appropriate Cover” ABA Section of Litigation - 2020 Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar (Mar. 2020)

Michael represents insurers in respect of cyber and privacy losses and technology, media, and intellectual property matters. He regularly counsels clients on a variety of complex legal and coverage issues arising under errors and omissions and cyber/privacy policies, particularly those relating to high-stakes litigation and coverage disputes turning on novel or unsettled areas of law. His notable experience includes assessing coverage and advising insurers regarding large data breach incidents, regulatory liabilities, and consumer class-action litigation impacting a wide range of industries and business sectors, as well as significant business interruption losses impacting manufacturers and providers of outsourced technology services. Michael received his J.D. (magna cum laude) from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and his B.A. (cum laude) from Saint Mary’s College of California.