Lee Sheridan
Babylon
Summary
Experienced General Counsel with a proven track record of providing comprehensive legal services and strategic advice to senior management and field personnel. Skilled in negotiating and drafting complex contracts, resolving legal matters, and collaborating on risk management and compliance. Expertise in diverse legal areas including Aviation, Maritime, Nuclear, Construction, Government Contracting, Transportation, and Professional Liability. Extensive in-house experience with insurance carriers, specializing in insurance laws and coverage for large construction, energy, transportation, and Fortune 500 companies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
General Counsel
Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI)
03.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: ENR Top 500 Design Firm
- Legal Advisory: Provide comprehensive legal services, advising executive management, board of directors and field personnel on legal challenges and opportunities.
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiate and draft complex contracts, including Design-Build, Municipal, Joint Venture, LiDAR, and Subconsultant Agreements.
- Legal Consultation: Resolve legal matters related to payment, change orders, liens, owner/contractor relations, contractor defaults, and terminations.
- Risk Management: Collaborate on insurance procurement, minimize company exposure, create best practices, and monitor claims handling and litigation.
- HR and Compliance: Address personnel issues and compliance matters with the Human Resources Department.
- Diverse Legal Expertise: Develop expertise in Aviation, Maritime, Nuclear, Construction, Government Contracting, Transportation, and Professional Liability.
Assistant Vice President – Casualty Claims
Ironshore Insurance Services, LLC
06.2015 - 01.2022
- Handled 100-150 complex, excess casualty claims involving premises, auto, employer, products liability, and property damage.
- Analyzed coverage and negotiated settlements in high exposure claims.
- Oversaw third-party administrators handling excess casualty claims.
Excess Casualty Claims Manager
Starr Companies
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Monitored over 500 open excess casualty claims handled by third-party administrators.
- Directly handled approximately 100 excess casualty claims.
- Analyzed coverage and negotiated settlements in high exposure claims.
Complex Claims Specialist
Liberty International Underwriters
08.2011 - 04.2013
- Directed and monitored over 150 claims with varying exposures.
- Performed in-depth coverage evaluation and determined potential exposure of claims.
Complex Claims Director (Excess Claims Department)
American International Group
05.2006 - 08.2011
- Directed and monitored up to 150 excess casualty claims with exposure of $1,000,000 or more.
- Evaluated coverage and potential exposure of claims.
- Coordinated the defense of high-profile cases and negotiated settlements.
Associate
Stern & Montana, LLP
12.2003 - 05.2006
- Litigated complex commercial cases from inception through appeal.
- Conducted depositions and investigated fraudulent activities.
- Drafted arbitration submissions, motions, and legal memoranda.
Fellow
The Center for New York City Law
08.2002 - 10.2003
Education
JD - undefined
New York Law School
New York, NY01.2002
Certificate - German language, economics, and literature
University of Regensburg
Regensburg08.1996
BA - Political Science and Philosophy
Binghamton University, State University of New York
01.1996
Timeline
General Counsel
Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI)
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Vice President – Casualty Claims
Ironshore Insurance Services, LLC
06.2015 - 01.2022
Excess Casualty Claims Manager
Starr Companies
04.2013 - 04.2015
Complex Claims Specialist
Liberty International Underwriters
08.2011 - 04.2013
Complex Claims Director (Excess Claims Department)
American International Group
05.2006 - 08.2011
Associate
Stern & Montana, LLP
12.2003 - 05.2006
Fellow
The Center for New York City Law
08.2002 - 10.2003
JD - undefined
New York Law School
Certificate - German language, economics, and literature
University of Regensburg
BA - Political Science and Philosophy
Binghamton University, State University of New York
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