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Drew Eckl & Farnham Welcomes New Attorneys
Drew Eckl & Farnham is excited to welcome new attorneys: Katelyn Fischer Katelyn Fischer practices in the area of civil litigation defense with an emphasis on First Party Property Insurance Defense. She collaborates with clients in the investigation and adjustment of property claims and defends insurers in coverage, bad faith, arson, fraud, and property damage matters. Ms. Fischer worked as a summer associate for Drew Eckl & Farnham, LLP in 2017 and joined the firm as a full-time associate in 2018. While in law school, she was an active member of the Mercer Law Review and served on the Editorial Board during her final year. S. Monique Clark S. Monique Clark is an ... Continue Reading
Partner Barbara Marschalk to Speak at The Women in Law Summit Series on November 1
Barbara Marschalk will be presenting on "Succeeding in Male Dominant Environments" at The Women in Law Summit Series on Women, Diversity, & Change. Drew Eckl & Farnham is proud to be a sponsor for this event and we will have several of our women partners in attendance. The seminar is on November 1, 2018 at the Intercontinental in Buckhead. The conference will focus on how to create change for women and minorities in the legal profession. Attending will allow you to learn about the best practices for handling unconcious bias, creating a more diverse leadership in your office, and techniques to continue to advance your career. Register Barbara A. Marschalk's practice is ... Continue Reading
Attorney Melody Kiella Featured in DRI’s Raising the Bar Newsletter
Attorney Melody Kiella was featured in the Articles of Note section for DRI's Raising the Bar, a newsletter for the Young Lawyer Committee. Her article, "Reflections from the Past: Things I Wish I Would Have Known in My First Few Years of Practice," provides practical advise for young lawyers based on insight learned during Melody's eight years as a lawyer. "Have you ever looked back at a particular moment in your past and wondered if you would have made the same decision if you knew everthing that you know now? While it is impossible to turn back the hands of time, it is possible to use your past and the mistakes that you made to grow and progress as a ... Continue Reading
Karen Karabinos and Eric Mull Appointed Leadership Positions in IADC
The Insurance and Reinsurance Committee address issues to insurers, insurance practitioners, and almost every other practice area within the IADC. The IADC's 2018-2019 theme is "One World, One Mission, One IADC" and the Insurance and Reinsurance Committee is excited to do great work in regards to bringing the theme to light. Drew Eckl & Farnham Partners Karen Karabinos and Eric Mull have been appointed to leadership positions in the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Insurance and Reinsurance Committee. The Insurance and Reinsurance Committee serves the IADC members whose practice and profession are affected by the myriad of issues facing the insurance industry. ... Continue Reading
Partner Karen Karabinos Speaking at DRI Women in the Law Seminar
Karen Karabinos will be speaking at the DRI Women in the Law Seminar on January 23-25, 2019 in Coronado, CA. Karen is co-presenting Minding Your Insurance Matters, which will guide the attendees through coverage claims, bad-faith disputes, and what actually is in the claim file. As an expert in the insurance field, Karen will delve into the potential minefields found in coverage matters and the best advice for keeping an insurer’s claim file out of hot water. This is a presentation you do not want to miss! Register by December 26, 2018 and save $100. Register Karen Karabinos has been litigating cases for more than 31 years, with the last 21 focused on the complexities of property ... Continue Reading
DEF Women Attorneys Attend the DRI Women in the Law Breakfast
Drew Eckl & Farnham's women attorneys had a great time at the DRI Women in the Law Breakfast. This breakfast allowed them to network with other women attorneys in the Atlanta area and enjoy the company of their colleagues. Drew Eckl & Farnham's women attorneys had a great time at the DRI Women in the Law Breakfast. This breakfast allowed them to network with other women attorneys in the Atlanta area and enjoy the company of their colleagues. ... Continue Reading
DEF Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019
We are proud to announce that fourteen of our attorneys have been listed as the 2019 Best Lawyers in America©. "Best Law Firms" (2018 Edition) Metropolitan Tier 1 - Atlanta Workers' Compensation Law - Employers Insurance Law - Atlanta, GA Barbara Marschalk Stevan A. Miller Litigation - Real Estate - Atlanta, GA Joseph C. Chancey Workers' Compensation Law - Employers - Atlanta, GA James P. Anderson H. Michael Bagley John G. Blackmon, Jr. Sandra S. Cho John A. Ferguson, Jr. Gary Hurst Julie Y. John Daniel C. Kniffen John P. Reale David A. Smith ... Continue Reading
Partner Jack Reale to Speak at the Annual SIGFA Meeting
The annual Self-Insurance Guaranty Funds of America meeting will be held in Williamsburg, Virginia on October 1-2. Jack Reale will be speaking on how to increase efficiency of operations while minimizing the impact to self-insured employers. The seminar will include educational sessions and social events, allowing attendees to grow and network. Mr. Reale has been the Administrator of the Georgia Self-Insurers Guaranty Trust Fund for almost 25 years. If you are a member of the SIGFA, register now! Non-members need an invite from a member to register. Register to attend the meeting. ... Continue Reading