Cozen O’Connor has strengthened its global insurance department with the addition of Kelsey Leigh Anne Maxwell in Los Angeles. According to the firm’s announcement, Maxwell brings extensive expertise in insurance-defense, encompassing pre-litigation matters, evidence preservation, settlement analyses, and both internal and external investigations.
Before joining Cozen O’Connor, Maxwell was part of the team at Murchison & Cumming, where she honed her skills in litigating complex insurance defense cases. Her move to Cozen O’Connor is likely to strengthen the firm’s presence in the competitive insurance litigation market on the West Coast.
The dynamic shift in Cozen O’Connor’s insurance department reflects a larger trend within the legal industry, where lateral hiring continues to be a strategic tool for law firms seeking to enhance their capabilities and respond to evolving client demands.
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