Events
American Bar Association Webinar on ‘Ins and Outs’ of Lawyer’s Professional Liability Insurance
Eileen Garczynski, senior vice president and partner, Ames & Gough and Melissa Shea Demmon, vice president, Claims Counsel – Professional Liability at Sompo International will present a one-hour ABA webinar, “A Guide to Dissecting the LPL Policy: Tips & Tricks to Placing the Right Coverage for Your Firm,” Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. Read More
News Release: Ames & Gough Appoints Elizabeth (Liz) Hillard as Assistant Vice President
WASHINGTON, DC, August 1, 2023 – Ames & Gough, a leading insurance broker and risk management consultant specializing in serving design professionals, law firms,
associations/nonprofits and other professional service organizations, today announced the
appointment of Elizabeth (Liz) Hilliard as assistant vice president. Read More
Is your CISO adequately protected from risk?
With escalating cyber threats and increasing legal and financial risks, chief information security officers (CISOs) are on the front lines of protecting their organizations’ digital assets and ensuring compliance with regulations. As cybercriminals have upped their game, CISOs now face greater likelihood of legal scrutiny following a significant breach. READ MORE.
Virginia Bar Association’s 12th Annual Seminar on Avoiding Legal Malpractice
Eileen Garczynski, senior vice president and partner, Ames & Gough will and Dennis Quinn, partner, Carl Maloney will present the Virginia Bar Association’s “12th Annual Avoiding Legal Malpractice Seminar 2023,” Thursday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. READ MORE.
News Release: Most Lawyers Professional Liability Insurers Report Paying Multimillion Dollar Claims
WASHINGTON, DC, May 18, 2023 – Law firms throughout the U.S. continue to face escalating malpractice risks as economic conditions, attorney migration and emerging exposures trigger new lawsuits and social inflation drives up claim costs, according to a new study by insurance broker Ames & Gough. Read More
New ABA Guide For Law Firms Obtaining Insurance For Legal Malpractice
Eileen Garczynski, senior vice president and partner, Ames & Gough has written a new book for the American Bar Association (ABA) to assist law firms in obtaining insurance coverage for legal malpractice. Read More.
Study: Consolidated Health Systems Fail to Deliver Better Value Care for Patients
A recent study from researchers at Harvard University and the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) suggests that consolidated health systems cost patients more money, despite providing slightly better care than private practices. Read More
Partnering with For-profit Companies Successfully
Adequate funding is essential for a nonprofit organization, and partnering with a corporation, known as cause-related marketing, can be a lucrative option to guarantee revenue. However, risk in these relationships tends to fall disproportionately on the nonprofit partners, either because they are putting their most substantial asset at risk, such as their name, or because their hope for financial support can cloud their exercise of due diligence. These errors can result in a loss of public trust or in costly litigation. Read More
6 Cost-cutting Tips for Small Businesses
Employers of all sizes are currently searching for ways to reduce expenses and save money in response to the current economic downturn and ongoing labor challenges. Instead of cutting costs randomly or conducting unnecessary layoffs, successful organizations tend to optimize their resources by identifying areas where they can reduce expenses without compromising productivity or future growth. Read More.
News Release – Ames & Gough Names Allison Barefoot, Brian Lynch and Cady Sinks As Equity Partners
February 6, 2023 – Ames & Gough, a leading insurance broker and
risk management consultant specializing in serving design professionals, law firms,
associations/nonprofits and other professional service organizations, today announced the
appointments of Allison Barefoot, Brian Lynch and Cady Sinks as equity partners of the firm.
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