Josie Brumfield
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Competitive, ethical, and hard-working attorney with nineteen years of experience handling diverse and complex legal matters. Extensive litigation and trial experience. Business management and supervisory experience with foundational understanding of corporate governance. Advise and train claims leadership on property & casualty legal, regulatory and compliance matters. Assess risk and collaborate with all levels on strategy, policies, and innovative growth opportunities. Collaborative management of complex claims in both pre-litigation and litigation stages. Excellent legal research, writing and communication skills. Driven and passionate advocate and business partner ready for continued growth and challenge.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Trial Attorney
Allstate Insurance Co
04.2018 - Current
- .Represent insureds throughout all stages of litigation including mediation, arbitration, and jury trial.
- 100% defense verdict results in all first chair jury trials.
- Represent Allstate in UIM/UM/SIU cases.
- Selected by Global Operations Director to train and conduct compliance investigations of agents and employees- requires up to date knowledge on internal policy, state and federal regulations and legislation.
- Management of case assignment to in house counsel and determine and select outside counsel when appropriate.
- Nominated and selected by senior leadership to participate in the Torch Managed Mentoring Program based on strong performance, team impact and leadership potential.
- Selected as instructor for the Allstate Trial Advocacy Program.
- Advise claims and leadership on legal, regulatory and compliance matters. Created and implemented regular training presentations for claims on Utah laws and regulations.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to advise and manage complex claims to attempt early resolution or proper posturing for litigation if resolution fails.
- Provide risk assessment analysis for policy changes, business decisions, pre-litigation and litigation strategy.
- Inclusive Diversity Program Leader.
- Provide input and feedback during the acquisition of National General in 2021.
- . Research, collaborate and test new business innovations to promote staying competitive in insurance industry, including artificial intelligence and smart phone app development.
- Substantial budget improvements through creating and implementing updated processes.
- Review policies, and draft legal memorandums for claims regarding coverage, liability, and other complex issues.
Firm Manager/Managing Partner
Weyher Fulkerson PLLC
04.2013 - 04.2018
- Managed complex civil litigation portfolio, consisting of approximately 40-50 cases annually.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented training and employee benefits program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Managed and opened satellite office in southern Utah.
- Negotiated various contracts, including vendor agreements, real estate leases, IT / technology agreements, and employment agreements.
- Worked directly with accountant to ensure compliance with all IRS reporting and documentation.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
Appellate and Felony Trial Attorney
Salt Lake Legal Defender's Association
02.2003 - 04.2013
- Senior appellate law clerk during law school.
- Legal research, drafted appellate briefs, and argued cases in front of the Utah Appellate Courts as Appellate counsel.
- Represented indigent clients in motion hearings, bench trials, jury trials and sentencing in misdemeanor and felony matters.
- Effectively managed high volume practice with support staff with successful motion and trial practice.
- Helped create and implement early case resolution pilot program in the Third District Court in Salt Lake City. Successfully worked with District Attorney's office to resolve non-violent, first-time and low level offenses without protracted litigation.
Education
J.D. -
SJ Quinney College of Law At University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, United States2002
Skills
- Promoted to oversight of a variety of functions within organization, including internal compliance investigations, Inclusive Diversity Program Leader, and trial advocacy instructor
- Advise and train national claims team on Utah standards, best practices, statutes, and rules
- Developed strong expert panel for proactive complex claims management to support early claim resolution or proper litigation posturing of case
- Confident and successful courtroom advocate in excellent position to anticipate litigation, select appropriate outside counsel and coordinate and manage litigation
- Excellent communication skills with insureds, claims team, and senior management with an established relationship built on trust
- Command of Insurance code, regulations, and bad faith law related to claims handling
Affiliations
- Member in Good Standing Utah State Bar #10627
Timeline
Senior Trial Attorney
Allstate Insurance Co
04.2018 - Current
Firm Manager/Managing Partner
Weyher Fulkerson PLLC
04.2013 - 04.2018
Appellate and Felony Trial Attorney
Salt Lake Legal Defender's Association
02.2003 - 04.2013
J.D. -
SJ Quinney College of Law At University of Utah
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Nevada Las Vegas