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Following a potential breach of personal data, whether or not through a malicious attack, organisations operating in the United Kingdom (“UK”) can expect regulatory scrutiny and claims for compensation, on top of their own significant costs and losses incurred as a direct result of the incident.
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Andrew T. Chan is an IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) who represents London Market and U.S. cyber insurers in matters involving technology, cyber, and privacy. His work includes coverage evaluation, risk mitigation, and litigation management for data breach incidents, consumer privacy class actions, and regulatory investigations. With more than a decade of experience litigating business and insurance disputes, including appellate matters, Andrew also assists insurers with policy wording for cyber coverage and has worked directly with claims and underwriting teams while seconded to an international cyber insurer. Andrew received his J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, and his B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles. He is admitted to the State Bar of California. He has been recognized as a Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers and is active in organizations including the Asian American Insurance Network, the California Minority Counsel Program, and the St. Thomas More Law Honor Society. Andrew also contributes to the profession through publications and speaking engagements on cyber and privacy litigation trends, Silent Cyber exposures, and evolving coverage issues. Beyond his practice, Andrew is a dedicated volunteer and recipient of the Outstanding Volunteer Award from the Justice & Diversity Center. In his free time, he enjoys golf and cheering on the UCLA Bruins, Lakers, and Dodgers.
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Charlotte Worlock leads Atheria’s UK team and focuses her practice on technology, cyber, intellectual property, and privacy law. She is dual-qualified and regularly provides coverage advice and monitoring counsel to insurers in connection with international data privacy and cybersecurity incidents involving both private companies and public sector organizations. Her experience includes advising on claims under cyber liability, technology, media, intellectual property, and professional liability policies, as well as assisting insurers with the development of new cyber insurance products in the U.S. and UK. Charlotte earned her LL.M. in European Legal Studies and her M.A. (Hons) in English and Scottish Literature from the University of Glasgow. She went on to complete her Graduate Diploma in Law in 2004 and the Bar Vocational Course in 2005 at the College of Law, before being called to the Bar of England and Wales by the Honourable Society of Middle Temple. She is admitted as a solicitor of England and Wales, a member of the State Bar of California, and holds both the CIPP/US and CIPP/E certifications. Charlotte has been recognized with scholarships and awards from the Middle Temple, including the Queen Mother’s Scholarship, the Harmsworth Scholarship, and the Blackstone Exhibition. She is an active member of the International Women’s Cyber Association (IWCA) and regularly participates in diversity initiatives such as Visionpath’s Futures Academy. Charlotte also mentors emerging leaders in the UK and U.S. insurance markets. Her publications include articles in Law360 on topics such as post-Brexit data protection considerations and cyber ransom payments, and she has spoken at international conferences on privacy, cyber, and business interruption coverage issues. Outside of work, Charlotte enjoys reading, music, and traveling with her husband and their two daughters.
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Christina Terplan represents insurers in matters involving cyber, privacy, and intellectual property, including data breaches, class action litigation related to consumer data collection and use, regulatory investigations, and cyber extortion. She also works closely with insurers in developing policies, endorsements, and manuscripted coverages addressing cyber and intellectual property risks. Christina earned her J.D. from the University of California, UC Law San Francisco and her B.S. from the University of California, Davis. She is admitted to the State Bar of California and is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. She has been recognized as one of Business Insurance’s 2020 Women to Watch and serves on the Board of Governors for UC Law San Francisco. Christina is active in the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and the International Women’s Cyber Association (IWCA). She is a frequent speaker at national industry conferences, including RSAC, NetDiligence, the ABA TIPS Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Conference, and the ACC Privacy Summit, and her insights have been featured in publications such as Attorney at Law, Law.com, and Attorney at Law’s National Women in Law Special Edition. Outside the office, Christina enjoys spending time with her daughters, catching up with friends over a glass of wine, and pushing herself on the stationary bike.
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Jamie is one of the founding partners of Atheria Law. Acting as coverage and monitoring counsel, he represents London Market and U.S. insurers on claims across the globe involving technology services and products, cyber, privacy class actions, online defamation, and intellectual property infringement. Clients know they can count on his creativity and deep industry knowledge to efficiently resolve complex claims and coverage disputes. He also prepares bespoke policy wordings for insurers. He has over two decades of legal and insurance experience, including eleven years litigating coverage actions in federal and state courts on behalf of policyholders and insurers. He has written and spoken extensively on issues involving insurance law and civil litigation, including through the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) and the Practising Law Institute (PLI). He holds the Certified Information Privacy Professional / United States (CIPP/US) designation from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), and is Secretary of the Board of the PLUS Northern California Chapter. Jamie is fiercely proud of his Basque heritage and sits on the Board of Directors of the non-profit San Francisco Basque Cultural Center. He received his J.D. from Boston University School of Law, and his B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles.
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Joan D’Ambrosio represents insurers in matters involving technology, media, intellectual property, and privacy claims, including data security and privacy breaches. She has overseen thousands of data breach incidents, ranging from individual claims to some of the largest healthcare, retail, hospitality, education, and government breaches reported. Joan also advises insurers and their policyholders on professional liability matters. A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, she co-founded Atheria with colleagues she has worked alongside for decades, creating a firm built on teamwork, innovation, and a strong culture of inclusion. Joan earned her J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 1991 and her B.A. from the University of California, San Diego. She is admitted to the State Bar of California and is a member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS). She has been recognized by Chambers USA in California (Insurance: Insurer, 2023–2024) and has repeatedly been selected to the Super Lawyers list, including most recently in 2024. She contributes to the broader legal and insurance community as a frequent author and speaker on cyber and privacy issues, with appearances at industry conferences including NetDiligence, PLUS, and Zywave Cyber Risk Insights. Beyond her professional commitments, Joan supports educational and community initiatives through organizations such as Stevenson School Alumni and Rise Up.
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Joshua S. Leach represents and advises cyber insurers on coverage for losses and claims arising from breach events of all sizes, and he frequently assists with front-line incident response. With more than a decade of experience in insurance coverage disputes, he has handled litigation involving the scope of insurance coverage, bad faith, equitable contribution among co-insurers, and equitable subrogation between primary and excess insurers. Joshua earned his J.D. from the University of California, Davis School of Law in 2000, as well as his B.A. and M.A. from the University of California, Davis. He is admitted to the State Bar of California. Outside the office, Joshua enjoys spending time with his two daughters and is passionate about cooking, podcasts, movies, video games, and kayaking.
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Julie Choi Hawkinson represents insurers in technology, media, intellectual property, privacy, and directors and officers liability claims. She has particular experience with complex and high-stakes class actions involving consumer privacy, data breaches, defamation, software implementation, advertising, and intellectual property disputes. Julie is a founding member of Atheria and is most proud of building a firm with colleagues who champion diversity, inclusion, and belonging. She earned her J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 2000 and her B.S. from the University of Southern California. Julie is admitted to the State Bar of California and is active in the California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP) and the Asian American Insurance Network (AAIN). She is also a dedicated advocate for underrepresented groups, serving her community through organizations such as the Koreatown Youth + Community Center (KYCC) and the Hollywood Food Coalition, and she is a member of Atheria’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Julie contributes to the field through publications and frequent speaking engagements. She has written on emerging issues in cyber and biometric litigation and has spoken at national industry events including NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summits and programs hosted by the ABA Litigation Section and the California Minority Counsel Program. Outside the office, Julie enjoys spending time with her family and engaging in community-based initiatives.
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Alexander Nguyen advises and represents London Market and U.S. cyber insurers, focusing on cybersecurity, data breach, and privacy matters. His practice includes coverage evaluation, risk mitigation, and litigation management for claims of all sizes, and he regularly assists in front-line incident response. He received his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 2012 and his B.A. from the University of California, San Diego. Alexander is admitted to the State Bar of California and is an active member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), the California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP), the Asian Americans Insurance Network (AAIN), and the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA). He was recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2026 edition). Outside the office, Alexander enjoys time with his wife and two young children. He is also an avid home cook and continually explores new recipes and cooking techniques.
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Alex advises and represents insurers regarding cyber security, data breaches, and privacy matters. His work primarily involves coverage for losses and claims arising from breach events of all sizes. He also helps facilitate front-line incident response. Prior to joining Atheria, Alex spent six years practicing civil litigation, focusing on the areas of general liability, personal injury, health care, medical malpractice, and business and contract disputes. He appreciates helping small to medium-sized insureds confidently navigate and respond to cyber incidents that are brand-new to them. In his free time, Alex enjoys spending family time with his wife and two young children. Much to his surprise, they have become a family of Disneyland Park enthusiasts. He is also an avid home cook and loves learning new recipes and cooking techniques. Alex received his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and his B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego.
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Andrew is an IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) and represents London and U.S. cyber insurers with a focus on technology, cyber, and privacy matters. His work includes providing insurance coverage evaluation, risk mitigation, and litigation management on matters involving data breaches, consumer privacy class actions, intellectual property disputes, software implementation, and regulatory investigations. Andrew has nearly a decade of experience litigating business and insurance disputes, including at the appellate level. Andrew also assists insurers with developing policy wordings for cyber policies and has direct experience working for claims and underwriting teams while seconded to an international cyber insurer. Andrew has been named a Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers since 2021. He has written articles and given presentations regarding the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Silent Cyber, and evolving coverage issues affecting Cyber and E&O policies. In his spare time, Andrew is a mediocre golfer and enjoys supporting the UCLA Bruins, Lakers, and Dodgers. Andrew received his J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, and his B.A. in Business Economics and Accounting (magna cum laude) from the University of California, Los Angeles.
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Autumn Lee earned her B.S. from Loyola Marymount University in 2016, where she double majored in Women’s Studies and Sociology. She went on to receive her M.P.A.from California State University, Long Beach. Outside the office, Autumn is a dedicated foodie who loves cooking, traveling the world, and attending concerts with friends and family.
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Brett Carmody represents insurers in claims involving intellectual property, technology errors and omissions, media liability, and cyber and privacy. He has particular experience with intellectual property disputes and issues arising from emerging technologies, which often present novel coverage challenges. Brett received his J.D. from McGeorge School of Law in 2015 and is admitted to the State Bar of California. He is also a member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS).
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Brett represents insurers in claims involving intellectual property, technology errors and omissions, media liability, and cyber/privacy. He has particular experience with intellectual property matters and emerging technologies creating novel issues. Prior to joining Atheria, he practiced civil litigation in several areas of law, which he uses to inform his coverage practice.
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Christina focuses her practice on technology, cyber, and privacy law. She represents insurers on cyber, privacy, and intellectual property claims brought against companies and public entities. She also counsels insurers regarding data breach and cyber events, including the investigation of such events, notifications to consumers and regulators, and the defense of regulatory investigations and class action lawsuits. A major focus for Christina is working with insurers on the development of new insurance programs and manuscripted coverages for evolving cyber and privacy liabilities. She has drafted numerous insurance policies from inception and advised on updates to more than fifty policy wordings. She received her J.D. from UC Law SF (formerly UC Hastings) and her B.S. from the University of California, Davis. Christina currently sits on the UC Law SF Board of Governors.
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Christopher K. Wong advises insurers on errors and omissions policies issued to a wide range of professionals, including architects, engineers, and other design professionals. He also counsels domestic and London Market insurers in connection with general liability policies. He earned his J.D. from Chapman University, Fowler School of Law and his B.A. from the University of California, Irvine. He is admitted to the State Bar of California. Outside the office, Christopher enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters.
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Chris advises insurers in connection with errors and omissions policies issued to a variety of professionals including but not limited to architects, engineers, and other design professionals. In addition to professional liability insurance, Chris advises both domestic and London-based insurers in connection with general liability policies. He gained significant litigation and insurance coverage experience as an associate at a prominent local insurance coverage firm in the Bay Area. Chris joined Atheria so he could solve complex problems for his clients at an innovative, modern law firm. Outside the office, he is happiest spending time with his wife and daughter. Chris received his J.D. from the Chapman University, Fowler School of Law in 2014, and his B.A. from the University of California, Irvine.
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EJ Kim focuses her practice on cyber, privacy, media, and technology risks, including the development of bespoke policy wordings and new cyber insurance programs. She advises insurers on coverage issues and monitors claims arising from computer network and data breaches, consumer lawsuits, regulatory investigations, and litigation concerning media and intellectual property. EJ also counsels insurers on cyber policies and the broader cyber insurance market, including drafting policies, establishing programs, and coordinating with vendors and service providers. Before concentrating her practice in this area, she spent nearly a decade litigating complex insurance coverage disputes, class actions, and commercial cases. She earned her J.D. from the University of California, UC Law San Francisco in 2006 and is admitted to the State Bar of California. EJ has been a featured speaker at industry events, including the NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit in Philadelphia (2024), where she addressed supply chain risk in cyber coverage.
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Gabriela Slabine represents insurers in matters involving cybersecurity, data breach, and privacy claims. She advises clients on both first- and third-party coverage of privacy incidents. Her experience gives her extensive knowledge of claims processes across multiple lines of coverage. Gabriela earned her J.D. from the University of California, UC Law San Francisco in 2017 and her B.A. from the University of San Francisco. She is admitted to the State Bar of California and has been recognized as a Northern California Rising Star (2025). A San Francisco native, Gabriela enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and two rescue dogs. Despite her Bay Area roots, she is an enthusiastic supporter of Boston sports teams.
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Gabriela focuses her practice on the representation of insurers in various cyber security, data breach, and privacy claims. In her work, she advises clients regarding first- and third-party coverage of various privacy incidents. Prior to joining Atheria Law, Gabriela was on the broker side focusing on D&O and EPL claims advocacy for private (including unicorns) and public company insureds. She has an extensive knowledge of the claims processes and various lines of coverage. While she is a San Francisco native, Gabriela is an avid Boston sports fan along with her husband. She enjoys spending her free time running, rock climbing, and playing with her two dogs: Buster and Bentley.
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Based in Atheria’s London office, Jake Gibbs provides coverage advice to insurers on cybersecurity, privacy, media, and technology matters, with a particular focus on international issues. Jake earned his LL.B. from the University of Nottingham in 2019 and holds two LL.M. degrees from the University of Connecticut School of Law: one in Insurance Law (2019) and one in U.S. Legal Studies (2020). He was admitted to the State Bar of New York in 2022 and to the roll of solicitors in England and Wales in 2024. Outside the office, Jake enjoys gardening, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
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Jeffrey Leight advises domestic and international insurers on cybersecurity incidents and related regulatory investigations and litigation, including data breaches, cyber extortion, electronic fraud, and privacy class actions. He has worked with government agencies, educational institutions, and companies across industries such as manufacturing, technology, food and beverage, media, and healthcare to address complex privacy and cyber liability issues. As lead coverage counsel on hundreds of data breach and privacy matters, Jeffrey has managed and resolved significant incidents impacting hundreds of thousands of individuals worldwide. He earned his J.D. from Southwestern Law School in 2013 and his B.S. from California Baptist University. Jeffrey is admitted to the State Bar of California. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and young son, and he is an avid outdoors enthusiast who especially enjoys backpacking and alpine fishing.
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Jessica E. Scott represents insurers in first- and third-party matters involving cyber and privacy losses, as well as technology, media, and intellectual property claims. Her practice includes facilitating front-line incident response to data breaches and ransomware events, advising on statutory and regulatory liabilities, and monitoring complex individual and class action litigation. Jessica has also handled high-stakes exposures involving consumer privacy, advertising, intellectual property, and software implementation disputes. Jessica earned her J.D. from the American University Washington College of Law in 2014 and her B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley. She is admitted to the State Bar of California and to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Central and Northern Districts of California. She has been recognized as a Northern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers (2025). Jessica is also a member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) and the California Minority Counsel Program, and she serves as Co-Chair of Atheria’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
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Jessica represents insurers in claims involving technology errors and omissions, media liability, cyber security, privacy, data breach, and intellectual property. Her experience includes assessing coverage and advising insurers regarding large data breach and ransomware incidents, business interruption losses, statutory and regulatory liabilities, and consumer class-action litigation impacting a wide range of industries and business sectors. Jessica also serves as the Co-Chair of Atheria’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Prior to joining Atheria, she gained significant litigation and insurance coverage experience, including at the appellate level, during her six years at a prominent local insurance coverage firm in the Bay Area, which she uses to inform her coverage practice. Outside of work, Jessica enjoys reading, eating delicious food all around the Bay Area, and hanging out with her cat. Jessica received her J.D. from the American University Washington College of Law and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley.
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Julie represents insurers in respect of technology, media, intellectual property, privacy, and D&O claims. She has particular experience with complex and high-stakes class action claims in privacy, technology, and media exposures such as IP, defamation, software implementation, advertising, consumer privacy, and data breach litigation. Julie is most proud of founding Atheria with incredible people who champion diversity, inclusion, and belonging as much as she does. She is active in numerous organizations that support and provide opportunities to underrepresented groups in the legal profession. Julie earned her J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, and her B.S. (cum laude) from the University of Southern California.
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Kelly T. Nugent has more than 30 years of experience representing both domestic and London Market insurers. Her practice focuses on resolving and managing complex coverage issues, with particular emphasis on technology, privacy and cyber, and professional liability insurance. She regularly advises on errors and omissions, management liability, directors and officers liability, and employment practices liability, and she has significant experience drafting policy wordings. Kelly has practiced in both private practice and as senior in-house claims counsel for a Fortune 500 insurance company, and she frequently speaks on emerging coverage and legal issues. She earned her J.D. from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 1993 and is admitted to practice in California state and federal courts, as well as before the U.S. Supreme Court. Kelly is a member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) and a longtime volunteer with DiveIn America, where she has served in leadership roles including co-leader of the Women at Work Committee. An advocate for diversity and inclusion in the insurance industry, Kelly also contributes to the field through speaking engagements at national programs hosted by organizations such as the ABA, Riverstone, and the Alameda County Bar Association. Outside the office, Kelly enjoys supporting community initiatives and mentoring colleagues in the profession.
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Kevin M. Haithcox represents insurers in technology, media, intellectual property, and cyber/privacy matters, including errors and omissions claims and data security and privacy breaches. He assists insurers with developing and implementing claims resolution strategies and has extensive experience in coverage analysis and litigation involving cyber, general liability, business automobile, and professional liability policies. His background also includes handling catastrophic injury, environmental, and toxic tort litigation. Kevin earned his J.D. from Cornell Law School in 1992, where he concentrated in trial advocacy, and his B.A. from Pomona College. He is admitted to the State Bar of California. Outside the office, Kevin enjoys reading great books by the ocean.
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Kevin represents insurers in technology, media, intellectual property, and cyber/privacy claims, including involving errors and omissions claims, and data security and privacy breaches. He enjoys assisting insurers in developing and implementing successful claims resolution strategies. Prior to joining Atheria, Kevin served as in-house coverage counsel for an insurer and worked for private law firms representing domestic and European insurers. He has significant experience in insurance coverage analysis and litigation matters involving cyber, general liability, business automobile and professional liability policies, catastrophic injury, and environmental and toxic tort litigation. Outside of work, Kevin is happiest when reading a great book in view of the ocean. Kevin received his J.D. from Cornell Law School (cum laude) with a concentration in trial advocacy, and his B.A. (cum laude) from Pomona College.
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Michael G. Niebuhr represents insurers in complex claims arising under cyber, privacy, technology, media, intellectual property, and professional liability policies. He regularly counsels clients on coverage issues and litigation strategy, particularly in matters involving novel or unsettled areas of law. His experience includes providing coverage opinions and managing exposure assessment and mitigation for large data breaches, regulatory liabilities, consumer class actions, and commercial disputes affecting a range of industries. Michael also advises insurers on systemic risk trends in digital privacy and multimedia, helping clients proactively identify and address emerging concerns. He earned his J.D. from the University of California, UC Law San Francisco in 2017 and is admitted to the State Bar of California. Michael has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Northern California Rising Star (2024–2025) and is listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2025).
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Michelle is a senior paralegal who assists Atheria’s attorneys in their representation of insurers with regard to technology-based error and omission, media, data and privacy breach, and intellectual property claims. Michelle previously worked with most of the Atheria team for five years at Clyde & Co. She joined Atheria so that she could continue working with people who feel like family to her. In her free time, Michelle is happiest when baking, spending time with her family, and learning to play the piano. Although she’s a lifelong Bay Area native, Michelle attended California State University, Northridge where she earned a B.A. in Political Science. She continued her education at the University of California, Los Angeles to receive her Paralegal Certificate.
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Nicole Herbert has more than 16 years of experience as a legal assistant and paralegal. She has worked in civil litigation, bankruptcy, family law, and disability insurance, and she brings extensive litigation support experience to her role at Atheria. Nicole values the variety and challenge of her work, finding motivation in the opportunity to learn something new every day while supporting her team and clients. She earned her Associate in Arts degree from American River College. Outside the office, Nicole enjoys traveling, fishing, trying new recipes, and spending time with her family.
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Nicole has worked in the legal profession for 15 years as a legal assistant and paralegal. She has extensive litigation experience and has worked in civil litigation, bankruptcy, family law, and disability insurance. Every day at Atheria brings something new, which motivates and inspires Nicole to continuously learn and grow. Nicole gets joy out of helping others, and being in the legal field, inspires that. In her free time, Nicole loves to travel, go fishing, try new recipes, and spend time with her family.
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Quinlan Moslander advises insurers on cybersecurity, privacy, media, and technology matters, as well as on professional liability policies issued to architects and engineers. She has been involved with Atheria since the beginning of her legal career and values the firm’s dedication to positive culture and inclusion. Quinlan is also active in Atheria’s Leadership Liaison Committee and its Corporate Culture and Community Involvement Committee. She earned her J.D. from the University of California, UC Law San Francisco in 2022 and her B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Quinlan is admitted to the State Bar of California and is a member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS). Outside the office, she enjoys golfing, cooking, and exploring restaurants.
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Rebekah Rose Shapiro has more than a decade of experience representing domestic and international insurers. Her practice includes handling first-party and third-party cyber claims worldwide, as well as litigation and counseling involving technology errors and omissions, media liability, commercial general liability, and other types of coverage. Rebekah earned her J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2008 and her B.A. from Thomas Aquinas College. She is admitted to the State Bar of California. Rebekah has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Insurance Law (2024) and was selected to the Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for Insurance Coverage (2017–2019). She contributes to the profession as a contributor to Liability Insurance Practice: Claims and Litigation (2021–present) and as a contributing editor to the Rutter Practice Guide: California Civil Procedure Before Trial: Claims and Defenses (2012–present). Outside the office, Rebekah serves her community as Librarian at St. Joseph Parish in San Mateo, California, and previously as its pro bono General Counsel.
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Rebekah represents insurers regarding technology, media and privacy claims from all over the world. She has over ten years of experience in representing insurers in coverage disputes in state and federal courts. She also counsels insurers regarding data breach and cyber events, including the investigation of such events. Outside of work, Rebekah enjoys match making between people and books. She and her husband run two book clubs focused on philosophy and theology. Rebekah also serves as her church librarian, and in that capacity regularly recommends works of fiction in printed and video forms.
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Susannah Eichele represents insurers in claims involving cyber and privacy issues, including data and security breaches, cyber extortion, regulatory compliance, media liability, and related lawsuits such as class actions. She also has extensive experience litigating coverage cases involving CGL, property, errors and omissions, and directors and officers liability policies. Susannah has litigated complex matters in state and federal trial and appellate courts throughout the United States. Before beginning her legal career, she negotiated advertising campaigns for one of the nation’s largest wireless companies. She earned her J.D. from Loyola Law School in 2009 and her B.A. from the University of California, Irvine. Susannah is admitted to the State Bar of California and to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Central, Southern, and Eastern Districts of California. She served as Chair of the Insurance Section of the Orange County Bar Association in 2020.
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