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Laura Foggan Named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2021 “Top 250 Women in Litigation” List

Firm News | 1 min read | 08.11.21

Washington – August 11, 2021: Benchmark Litigation has named Laura Foggan, partner and chair of Crowell & Moring’s Insurance/Reinsurance Group, to its “Top 250 Women in Litigation” list for the seventh consecutive year. The list recognizes distinguished female litigators across the U.S. who have participated “in some of the most impactful litigation matters in recent history, as well as by earning the hard-won respect of their peers and clients.”

Foggan has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s elite insurance lawyers, and she is one of the industry’s leading attorneys, counseling insurers and reinsurers on strategic opportunities, litigation trends, and emerging risks such as COVID-19, autonomous vehicles and drones, privacy and cyberliability, global warming, internet-of-things, artificial intelligence, and utilization of blockchain or distributed-ledger technology. She litigates complex, and often high-profile, coverage disputes, including coverage for product liability, mass tort, and privacy claims in state and federal courts. Her practice encompasses trial and appellate matters, as well as arbitration and mediation of significant disputes.

Benchmark’s research process involves months of investigation into litigators’ professional activities, client feedback surveys, and one-on-one interviews. To see the full list of Benchmark’s “Top 250 Women in Litigation,” visit here.

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Firm News | 1 min read | 07.16.24

Crowell & Moring Advises itselectric in $6.5 Million Seed Funding Round

New York – July 16, 2024: Crowell & Moring represented itselectric, a Brooklyn-based electric vehicle curbside charging company, in closing a $6.5 million in a seed funding round. The round was led by Failup Ventures and Uber Technologies, with additional participation from Halogen Ventures, The Partnership Fund for NYC, Pulse Fund, Newlab, Gratitude Railroad, Tale VP, Equity Alliance Fund, LACI Impact Fund, and The Helm. This new funding will support itselectric's expansion to seven U.S. cities in 2024, including Boston, Los Angeles, Detroit, Jersey City, and San Francisco, and will help meet the growing demand for convenient and affordable curbside EV charging solutions.With the rapid growth of EV sales in the U.S. and the increasing need for charging infrastructure, itselectric's innovative Level-2 charging posts offer a scalable solution. These chargers connect behind-the-meter to draw spare electrical supply from adjacent buildings, eliminating the need for utility permitting and coordination. This approach allows for zero-cost installation to property owners and cities, while also providing a revenue-sharing model that benefits property owners. Additionally, itselectric's UL-certified detachable cable EV chargers emphasize safety, customer experience, and product quality.New York-based corporate partner Matthew Moisan led the deal with assistance from counsel Justin Lurie and associate Justin Porter....

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