(Article from Insurance Law Alert, October 2020)
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Bryce Friedman was profiled in Law360 as an “MVP” in Insurance for 2020. Bryce was recognized for his work advising insurers in obtaining favorable rulings on Covid-related claims and serving as national litigation counsel to challenge legislation that would retroactively change insurance contracts to require insurers to cover pandemic losses despite virus exclusions.
Lynn Neuner was selected for the third consecutive year by Euromoney’s Benchmark Litigation as one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America.” The list highlights elite trial attorneys in the U.S. selected based on client and peer review. Benchmark calls Lynn a “major player in insurance, commercial and securities cases,” and noted that she has “emerged as one of New York’s few authorities in the false advertising capacity.”
Susannah Geltman was profiled as a 2020 “Rising Star” by the New York Law Journal. Susannah was recognized for advising clients across a wide range of high-stakes, complex litigation matters. Her pro bono work, including leading teams in two high profile impact cases, along with NRDC, and ACLU and AIC, was also highlighted. The honorees are selected for their influence in their practice areas in New York and beyond, demonstrating strong leadership qualities, showing expertise in litigation and committing themselves to pro bono, charitable and professional volunteer work.
Euromoney's Benchmark Litigation 2021 recognized Simpson Thacher's Litigation Department as Tier 1 across five practice areas, including Insurance. Benchmark notes that Simpson Thacher “boasts a long history as one of New York’s, and the country’s, most esteemed full-service legal brands,” that is “more comprehensive in terms of national coverage.” The publication also quotes a client saying, “Simpson Thacher is a go-to firm for any type of legal dispute . . . [a]ny individual or entity that retains them is going to get the best counsel possible.”