Kym counsels insurers on a wide range of litigation and corporate governance matters.
Kym's extensive knowledge of the insurance industry provides for deft representation of insurers opposing complex class action litigation. She regularly handles matters involving unfair trade practices, consumer fraud, antitrust and policy coverage issues, as well as complex breach of contract and tort claims.
Kym joined Eversheds Sutherland (US) from an international law firm in New York, where she was a partner and co-chair of the insurance litigation and regulatory practice. She previously was an attorney at Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP.
Earlier in her career, Kym gained significant experience in the London Market during a secondment with a leading Lloyd’s of London syndicate. There, she was responsible for all aspects of the syndicate's major claims, which included directors and officers (D&O), professional liability, property and marine claims. Her duties also involved providing US compliance and regulatory advice, responding to Department of Insurance inquiries and collaborating with the syndicate’s underwriters to develop US policy wordings.
- Won dismissal of putative class action lawsuit against automobile insurance carrier challenging premiums in light of COVID-19 pandemic.
- Representing insurer in putative class action in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas relating to subrogation rights.
- Representing insurer in putative class action alleging breach of contract and violations of New York General Business Law 349 relating to claims handling practices.
- Currently representing automobile insurer in 16 putative class actions relating to total loss claim settlements.
In tune with emerging issues affecting the industry, Kym regularly authors publications about insurance business practices and class action defense. Most recently, she provided supplementary testimony on Rule 23(f) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Business Interruption Insurance: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic
September 3, 2020
The Knowledge Group
Trends in Insurance Class Actions
May 21, 2018
Lawline
Transportation Disrupted: Artificial Intelligence in the Driver’s Seat
May 3, 2017
Defending Insurance Class Actions
May 1, 2017
Lawline
Webcast: Insurance Litigation Trends to Watch in 2016
February 18, 2016
Webcast: Science Fiction to Reality: The Future of Automobile Insurance and Transportation Technology
October 13, 2015
- Recognized by The Legal 500 United States in the area of general commercial disputes (2022-2023)
- Recognized by Chambers USA: Guide to Leading Business Lawyers in the area of insurance: dispute resolution: insurer (2017)
Member, Law 360 Insurance Editorial Advisory Board
- Florida
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- B.A., Fordham University
- J.D., Fordham University School of Law