2025 Claims and Litigation Management Alliance Annual Conference

Hawkins Parnell & Young senior partner Elaine Fresch joins a panel titled, "Three-Ring Circus: The Contrasting Roles of Monitoring, Defense, and Coverage Counsels," at the 2025 CLM Annual Conference. 

This roundtable explores the complex and ethically charged roles of monitoring, defense, and coverage counsels in large loss claims involving primary and excess insurance. It addresses the confusion and challenges that arise when these roles are not clearly defined, especially when excess insurers hire monitoring counsel without specifying whom they represent. The discussion will cover national issues related to monitoring counsel, a topic often overlooked by courts, and provide insights on representation, confidentiality, and best practices to navigate this intricate landscape.