Tamara J. Watts
Member
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assistant 614.229.3361
Overview
Tammy is a member in the Directors & Officers Practice Group. She serves as coverage counsel for insurance companies in matters arising under director and officer and other professional liability policies. In addition, she represents insurers in matters involving errors and omissions, financial services, fiduciary, cyber and employment practices liability policies. Tammy frequently represents insurers in high profile and significant matters, including mediations in connection with securities class actions, derivative actions, and merger lawsuits.
Practice Areas
Credentials
Education
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D. 2002)
The Ohio State University Journal of Dispute Resolution, Managing Editor
The Defiance College (B.S. 1999; Summa Cum Laude)
Bar Admissions
Ohio
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Professional Highlights
Noteworthy Experience
Experience representing primary and excess insurers in securities class action litigation, shareholder derivative litigation and ERISA litigation.
Experience in representation of Fortune 500 companies in the defense of employment liability, insurance practices and product liability litigation.
Affiliations and Civic Involvement
Member, Columbus Bar Association and Ohio State Bar Association
Member, DRI
Member, Professional Liability Underwriting Society
Tammy is a member in the Directors & Officers Practice Group. She serves as coverage counsel for insurance companies in matters arising under director and officer and other professional liability policies. In addition, she represents insurers in matters involving errors and omissions, financial services, fiduciary, cyber and employment practices liability policies. Tammy frequently represents insurers in high profile and significant matters, including mediations in connection with securities class actions, derivative actions, and merger lawsuits.
Practice Areas
Education
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D. 2002)
The Ohio State University Journal of Dispute Resolution, Managing Editor
The Defiance College (B.S. 1999; Summa Cum Laude)
Bar Admissions
Ohio
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Noteworthy Experience
Experience representing primary and excess insurers in securities class action litigation, shareholder derivative litigation and ERISA litigation.
Experience in representation of Fortune 500 companies in the defense of employment liability, insurance practices and product liability litigation.
Affiliations and Civic Involvement
Member, Columbus Bar Association and Ohio State Bar Association
Member, DRI
Member, Professional Liability Underwriting Society