Category: News

Congratulations to KBR attorney Kristen Halford on securing summary judgment in a medical malpractice matter in Supreme Court, Bronx County.

The case involved claims that our client, an ophthalmologic surgeon, negligently failed to prevent and timely diagnose endophthalmitis following our client’s performance of cataract extraction and glaucoma surgery. The court granted summary judgment in favor of our client, finding that our client had adhered to appropriate protocols, counseled the plaintiff regarding the risk of infection,… Read more »

KBR partner Patrick Dowdle will be presenting in the session “US D&O Topics at the Forefront: View From London” at the PLUS Conference in Orlando, FL on November 11, 2025.

This session will give attendees the opportunity to learn from industry experts from London on trending topics affecting D&O exposure and the evolving underlying US risk environment in the current economic and political climate. Patrick will be joined by David Mulvaney – Hiscox London Market and Dan Lovett – Tysers. To learn more or register… Read more »

We are pleased to announce that KBR partner Julianna Ryan has been selected to receive the prestigious PLUS1 Award to be presented at the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) Conference, taking place in Orlando, Florida, from November 10–12, 2025.

This award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement and reputation of the professional liability industry. Her commitment to sharing expertise on key industry topics exemplifies one of the values KBR is known for. Congratulations to Julie on this well-deserved achievement.

KBR partner Dianna Daghir McCarthy will be presenting on the topic of “Use of AI in The Workplace – Current Laws, Imposing Guardrails & Realizing Advantages” at the PLUS Conference in Orlando, FL on November 12, 2025.

Industry experts will explore the current regulatory environment surrounding AI in the workplace, including privacy, discrimination, and labor law considerations. Presenters will discuss practical approaches to establishing internal guardrails—such as policies, oversight mechanisms, and responsible AI principles—while also examining how organizations can leverage AI to drive efficiency, enhance productivity, and gain competitive advantage. Attendees will… Read more »

KBR is a proud diamond sponsor of the PLUS Conference in Orlando, FL on November 10-12, 2025.

This session gives attendees the opportunity to connect with industry experts, innovators and thought leaders on topics of emerging risk across all professional lines in the professional liability insurance market. To learn more or register now, please visit the PLUS website here: https://plusweb.org/events/conference-symposia/plus-conference/