KBR attorney Rizzlyn M. Melo participated in Villanova Law’s “Villanova in the Big Apple” program on November 1st, where she shared insights with students interested in pursuing legal careers in NYC.
KBR is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2025 Edition of the Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”, highlighting our expertise across several practice areas in the Regional tiers category.
In her recent presentation to the NY Japanese Restaurant Association, KBR partner Dianna D. McCarthy provided hospitality leaders with targeted legal guidance on “Employment Practices”.
At the Annual PLUS Conference on Wednesday, November 13th, KBR partner Andrew Oldis will moderate a panel discussion entitled “A Check In With the Mediators.”
Earlier this week, KBR hosted our annual New Associates Seminar providing an opportunity for our new team members to connect, learn, and engage with colleagues.
KBR proudly ranks #5 for female representation and #6 for women in equity partnership roles for firms between 101 and 250 lawyers in Law360’s 2024 Women in Law Report, reinforcing our position as a leading law firm for women!
KBR attorneys Mario C. Giannettino and Lindsey G. Nourse will be presenting a Strafford CLE webinar on the topic, “Defending Nursing Homes in Pressure Wound Cases: Impact of New Regulations, Burdens of Proof, Evidentiary Challenges”.
KBR partner Jonathan D. Rubin recently spoke at the Medical Society of the County of Queens on “Trends and Strategies to Mitigate Medical Liability in New York State”.
KBR associate Diana-Marie Laventure recently participated in a New Jersey State Bar Association’s CLE seminar on “Freedom of Expression in the Workplace.”
KBR partner Jonathan Rubin will be presenting at the ASHRM Annual Conference in San Diego on Monday, October 7, 2024, alongside Mike Midgley from Munich Re Specialty.
KBR is a proud sponsor of the 18th annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance ExecuSummit from September 24 – 25, 2024 at the Mohegan Sun Resort & Convention Center in Uncasville, CT.
KBR partner Jonathan D. Rubin has been named as the 2025 Lawyer of the Year in the Medical Malpractice category by Best Lawyers in America for the New York City Region.
24 KBR attorneys were recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch spanning 8 practice areas, including Appellate Law, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Health Care Law, Insurance Law, Litigation – Labor and Employment, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, and Products Liability Litigation – Defendants.
KBR partner Dianna D. McCarthy recently presented on the topic “Hiring Practices” at the Employment and Labor Law, Financial Crimes Enforcement & Real Estate Seminar hosted by the New York Japanese Restaurant Association.
Sending best wishes to KBR’s summer associates of 2024 for a successful academic year as they return to their law schools, carrying with them valuable experiences gained both within and beyond our offices.
KBR senior litigation counsel Lauren M. Lundquist is speaking on a Strafford webinar panel on the topic, “Reptile Tactics in Med Mal Cases: Defense Strategies for Discovery, Witness Preparation, and Trial”, on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 At 1:00 PM EDT.
KBR partner Jonathan D. Rubin recently spoke at the Risk Management in Obstetrical Care Seminar hosted by Northwell Health, presenting on the topic “Preparation for Deposition and Trial”.
Congratulations to KBR attorneys Keith Kaplan and Stephen Schmitt on a summary judgment win in a medical malpractice matter before Justice Joseph E. Capella!
Brian Margolies, partner at KBR, is speaking at the upcoming Environmental Risk and PFAS Litigation Conference on the topic, “Phthalates: The (Next) Forever Chemicals”, on June 12th.
KBR is a proud Gold Sponsor of the Environmental Risk and PFAS Litigation Conference hosted by Perrin Conferences Perrin taking place in New York, NY on June 11-12.
At the 2024 DRI Diversity for Success Seminar, KBR partner Kurtis McManus will be participating on a panel titled, “Rough Receptions: A Practical Guide to Handling Difficult Conversations with Lawyers, Clients, and Pro Se Litigants”.
KBR partner Kurtis McManus is speaking at the upcoming 2024 DRI Diversity for Success Seminar in Nashville, TN on the topic, “Challenging Discrimination: A Deep Dive into Tennessee’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws”.
On this Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. From all of us at KBR, thank you for your service!
KBR associate Diana-Marie Laventure spoke at the recent New Jersey State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting on the topic “AI/GAI and Its Use for Lawyers and Employers What Can Go Wrong?”.
KBR senior litigation counsel Alyssa Schiffhauer obtained summary judgment warranting full dismissal of plaintiff’s complaint in a long-term care matter in Nassau County.
KBR attorneys Patrick Dolan and Lindsey Nourse attended the 2024 Court of Appeals Dinner on April 17th at the Albany Capital Center hosted by the Albany County Bar Association.
On Thursday, May 9th, KBR partner Jonathan Rubin presented at the 2024 PLUS Healthcare & Medical Symposium in a session titled “Claims Handling and Reserving in the Current MPL Environment”.
KBR partner Mario C. Giannettino participated as a co-speaker, alongside Heidi Cross, MSN, RN, FNP, CWON, in the most recent episode of WOCTalk, discussing the topic of “The Legal Side of WOC Care: Nursing Documentation Insights.”
KBR attorneys attended the 2024 Crittenden Medical Liability Conference in Charleston, SC, where they connected with industry peers and immersed themselves in discussions about the latest trends in healthcare and medical malpractice litigation.
KBR partner Alexander Sikoscow will present a webinar on April 19th titled, “Advanced Strategies for Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses: Medical Experts, Finding Soft Spots, and Controlling the Witness”.
KBR partner Brian Margolies will be speaking on the panel titled “Systemic Risk and Uninsurable Risks: What Are the Options for Risk Management” at the 38th Annual Environmental & Emerging Claim Manager Association Conference in Savannah, GA, held from April 3 – 5, 2024.
KBR is a proud sponsor of the 38th Annual Environmental & Emerging Claim Manager Association Conference taking place from Wednesday, April 3 – 5, 2024 in Savannah, GA.
Another milestone was reached as KBR partner Jonathan Rubin successfully concluded teaching another Health Law for Managers course at Cornell University’s Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, sharing his expertise in health law, legal risk management, and litigation.
Ruth Corcoran, a partner at KBR, will be moderating a roundtable discussion at the Crittenden Medical Conference taking place in Charleston, SC from April 8-10, 2024 on the topic “Nuclear Verdicts”.
Congratulations to KBR partners Andrew S. Kaufman and Betsy D. Baydala on obtaining another defense verdict in a Medical Malpractice matter in Kings County!
Last week, KBR attorney Diana-Marie Laventure had the opportunity to connect with bar leaders and DEI advocates at the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Diversity Summit.
KBR attorney Diana-Marie Laventure moderated a CLE entitled “Building and Expanding the Pipeline in a Post SFFA v. Harvard/UNC World” on Thursday, January 25th for the New Jersey Bar Association’s Annual Diversity Summit.
On February 6th, KBR attorney Lauren M. Lundquist presented a CLE titled, “Reptilian Tactics in First-Party Insurance Litigation: Lessons for Insurers” along with Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm, Ph.D of Persuasion Strategies and Robert T. Horst of Horst Krekstein & Runyon.
Congratulations to KBR attorney Jennifer Puglisi who successfully secured a dismissal of a §1983 case on behalf of a police department regarding an alleged improper service of a COVID-19 order.
Earlier this month, KBR attorneys had an incredible experience in Las Vegas at the PLUS Annual Conference, where we proudly served as Diamond Sponsors.
Congratulations to KBR partners Andrew S. Kaufman and Betsy D. Baydala on a Defense Verdict in New York County Supreme Court in a medical malpractice matter.
KBR partner Jacqueline Mandell recently secured a unanimous First Department decision reversing an order that initially denied our motion for summary judgment.
Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan has been named a Best Lawyers Best Law Firms 2024 in Medical Malpractice Law- Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation- Defendants and Litigation- Labor and Employment!
KBR attorneys recently had the privilege to attend PLUS Foundation’s Women’s Leadership Network Luncheon, held at the prestigious The Yale Club of New York City.
KBR partner Dianna D. McCarthy recently spoke at the American Conference Institute’s 32nd Annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
In honoring October as LBGTQ+ History Month, KBR partner Kurtis McManus recently authored an article titled “Wallflower or Dancing Partner? A Call for Allyship in Celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month.”
KBR partner Dianna D. McCarthy recently participated in the Professional Liability Underwriting Society Eastern Chapter Golf Tournament at Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield, New Jersey.
On Thursday, October 5th, KBR partner Judy M. Fisher spoke at ePlace Solutions, Inc.’s 3rd Annual Sexual Abuse, Victimization, and Exploitation Symposium.
KBR partner Dianna D. McCarthy spoke at the American Conference Institute’s 32nd Annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance Conference on October 24th in Chicago, Illinois.
Mario C. Giannettino authored an article featured in McKnight’s Long-Term Care News addressing the subject of Quality Assurance privilege in skilled nursing facilities.
A recent article on Bloomberg Law discusses a decision by a federal court finding coverage under a private company D&O policy for an opioid litigation.
We are thrilled to announce that KBR attorney Jennifer Puglisi from our Buffalo, NY office has been honored as a Rising Star on the 2023 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list!
KBR partners Mario Giannettino and Ruth Corcoran took in the sights and enjoyed their time in Washington, D.C. while attending the 2023 DRI Senior Living and Long-Term Care Litigation Seminar!
Wishing KBR’s ten 2023 summer associates a great academic year as they head back to their respective law schools after a summer filled with great experiences inside and outside of our offices.
On August 10, 2023, the Appellate Division, First Department, reversed a lower court’s grant of a defendant nursing home’s motion to change venue based on a contractual venue selection clause.
