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Laura A. Foggan
Practice Areas
Education
  • J.D., with high honors, The George Washington University Law School; Order of the Coif
  • M.S. Ed, University of Pennsylvania
  • B.A., magna cum laude, University of Pennsylvania
Law Journals
  • Member, The George Washington Law Review
Bar & Court Admissions
  • District of Columbia Bar
  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • U.S. Courts of Appeals for the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth and District of Columbia Circuits
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Laura A. Foggan

PARTNER

202.719.3382  |  lfoggan@wileyrein.com


Laura A. Foggan recently was named one of Law360's "10 Most Admired Insurance Attorneys."  Practicing for more than 25 years, Ms. Foggan has made significant contributions to the development of key insurance law precedents across the country.  She serves as lead counsel in trial and appellate matters involving complex insurance claims under general liability and other policy forms and counsels insurers on emerging exposures, including Section 111 Medicare secondary payer compliance.  She has participated in more than 200 insurance coverage appeals nationwide.  A former co-chair of the Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee of the American Bar Association (ABA) Litigation Section, Ms. Foggan is the leader of the firm's Insurance Appellate Group.

In addition to her litigation work, Ms. Foggan represents insurers in arbitration and mediation settings.  On behalf of both individual insurers and industry trade groups, she also advocates for insurers in legislative and regulatory matters.  Ms. Foggan is regularly rated by Chambers USA as one of Washington, DC’s “Leading Lawyers” for insurers in commercial insurance work, and is known for being a "favorite with both clients and peers" for “complex trial and appellate work” (2011) and for her involvement in "some of the group's most significant complex work" (2010).  The Legal 500 US recommends Ms. Foggan for being “at the top of her field” and for having “one of the best analytical minds” (2012).  She is included in the Best Lawyers in America directory for insurance law and has been named one of Washington, DC’s “Top 100 Lawyers” and “Top 50 Women Lawyers,” among many other honors.


REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • Directs major complex commercial litigation in courts nationwide.  Lead counsel in trial and appellate matters involving insurance for terrorism, technology, environmental, construction, personal and advertising injury, employment, product liability, mass tort and pharmaceutical claims.
  • Participated in more than 200 appellate cases including key national precedents on insurance issues.  Argued before numerous federal circuits and state appellate courts.
  • Counsels property and casualty insurers on emerging risks and litigation trends under general liability and other policy forms. Current issues include coverage for consumer privacy claims, global warming (climate change), nanotechnology, fracking, Section 111, tainted drywall, bad faith exposures and more.
  • Represents insurers in arbitrations, as well as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and mediation proceedings.  Handles multi-party negotiations involving private claimants, multiple carriers and insureds.
  • Advocates for insurers in legislative and regulatory matters, including providing technical analysis of insurance issues, testifying before legislative committees and drafting and negotiating legislative proposals. Current issues include Section 111 Medicare secondary payer requirements.
  • Counsel, Complex Insurance Claims Litigation Association (CICLA).

AFFILIATIONS

  • American Bar Association.
    • Past Chair, Section of Litigation, Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee (ICLC).
    • Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS), Appellate Advocacy Committee.
  • Elected Member, American College of Coverage and Extracontractual Counsel (ACCEC).
  • Center for Public Resources, Distinguished Panel of Neutrals for the Inter-Insurer Program.
  • Defense Research Institute (DRI), Appellate Advocacy and Insurance Coverage Committees.
  • District of Columbia Bar.
    • Co-Chair (2002-2004) and Steering Committee Member (2002-2007), Courts, Lawyers and the Administration of Justice Section.
  • Elected Member, Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC).
  • Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia (WBA).
    • Founding Co-Chair, Insurance Law Forum (2008-2012).

HONORS & AWARDS

  • Named one of Washington's "Best Lawyers" by Washingtonian magazine (2011).
  • Named to Business Insurance magazine's list of "Women to Watch" (2011).
  • Named one of Law360's "10 Most Admired Insurance Attorneys" (2010).
  • Named one of DC's "Top 100 Lawyers" (2012-2013), "Top 50 Women Lawyers" (2009, 2011-2013) and "Super Lawyers" (2008-2013) for Insurance Coverage by Super Lawyers magazine.
  • Included in The International Who's Who of Insurance & Reinsurance Lawyers (2010-2013).
  • Included in Legal Media Group's Expert Guides: Guide to the World's Leading Women in Business Law for Insurance and Reinsurance (2010, 2012).
  • Included in The Best Lawyers in America directory for Insurance Law (2008-2013).
  • Listed by Chambers USA as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" in Insurance (2002-2012).
  • Included in Legal Media Group's Expert Guides: Guide to the World's Leading Insurance and Reinsurance Lawyers (2006-Present).
  • Named by The Legal 500 US a "recommended lawyer" in Insurance Law (2012).
  • Named by Lawdragon as one of "500 Leading Lawyers in America" (2010-2012).
  • Named by Lawdragon as one of "3000 Leading Lawyers in America" (2006-2007).
  • Named one of Business Insurance magazine's "100 Leading Women" in Insurance (2000).
  • AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell's highest ranking by peers for general ethical standards and legal ability.

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