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Kymberly Kochis

Partner
Co-Head of Global Litigation
Co-Head of Insurance Litigation and Class Action groups

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
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • Western District of Pennsylvania
  • Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • Middle District of Florida
  • Southern District of Florida
  • B.A., Fordham University
  • J.D., Fordham University School of Law
Kymberly Kochis

Partner

Co-Head of Global Litigation
Co-Head of Insurance Litigation and Class Action groups

Kymberly Kochis

Partner

Co-Head of Global Litigation
Co-Head of Insurance Litigation and Class Action groups

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