(Los Angeles, CA) — Linda D. Kornfeld, managing partner of Dickstein Shapiro LLP’s Los Angeles office and a partner in the Insurance Coverage Practice, was recognized by Business Insurance on its 2007 “Women to Watch” list, released in late July. This prestigious list is composed of fifty women from across the nation doing outstanding work in the commercial insurance industry.

“I am thrilled that Linda has been recognized among this elite group,” said Michael Nannes, Dickstein Shapiro’s Chairman. “Linda has done a tremendous job serving as managing partner of the LA office while maintaining her busy practice. She is a great role model.”

Ms. Kornfeld has spent more than 15 years advocating for the rights of policyholders against their insurance companies. An accomplished litigator, Ms. Kornfeld has a reputation for excellence and developing and implementing creative approaches and solutions to complex business disputes. Her experience has spanned the industry from representation of corporate directors and officers in litigation with their insurance carriers to representation of Fortune 500 companies in commercial general liability, errors & omissions, and property and business interruption insurance coverage disputes. In addition to this recognition, Ms. Kornfeld was identified in the 2007 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business as a leader in insurance coverage.

“I am fortunate because I truly enjoy what I do. I love to help my policyholder clients maximize their insurance assets, while working with other women in the legal industry to raise our collective profiles,” said Ms. Kornfeld. “I am honored to be among the women recognized on this list.”

In addition to her leadership role at Dickstein Shapiro, Ms. Kornfeld is actively involved in women’s issues, and is a champion for the advancement of women in the legal industry. She serves on the executive working committee of the firm’s internal Women’s Leadership Initiative, which promotes networking and business development among women attorneys. Ms. Kornfeld also writes and speaks frequently on the significance of women leaders and issues of importance to the advancement of women in the workplace, and her work in this area has been featured in both print media, including Barron’s, Investor’s Business Daily, and Bloomberg Corporate Law Journal, and broadcast media, including CNBC’s Kudlow & Company.

Dickstein Shapiro’s nationally recognized Insurance Coverage Practice has more than 90 attorneys from all three offices dedicating the majority of their time to insurance coverage matters. This premier practice exclusively represents insureds nationwide in disputes with their insurers, and it has had extraordinary success in protecting the rights of policyholders. The firm’s Los Angeles office represents a broad range of insureds in a wide variety of matters, including major motion picture studios and record companies, while also representing policyholders in multiple lawsuits regarding insurance coverage for losses from Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma.

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Related Employee(s): Michael E. Nannes, Linda D. Kornfeld
Related Practice(s): Insurance Coverage