Ellen has a more than 20-year track record of providing smart, cost-effective litigation strategies to US and international clients. She has litigated and achieved favorable settlements for companies and educational institutions in high-stakes insurance and reinsurance disputes involving asbestos, environmental, financial lines, sexual assault, workers compensation, Covid-19 and employment-related claims, as well as life reinsurance disputes.
In addition to litigating complex cases, Ellen provides advice on insurance and reinsurance coverage issues and advises clients on insurance policy language and mitigation of risk. Ellen’s practice also includes a focus on insurance coverage issues relating to data privacy and security, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and the Internet of Things (IoT). Ellen brings an in-house perspective to her practice, as she was seconded for more than two years to the reinsurance department of a large US property casualty insurance company, and later served as an in-house coverage counsel for a national insurance carrier group.
Ellen is frequently invited to share her insights on insurance and reinsurance best practices at conferences and other events, and contributes articles to leading insurance industry and law publications.
Ellen has a more than 20-year track record of providing smart, cost-effective litigation strategies to US and international clients. She has litigated and achieved favorable settlements for companies and educational institutions in high-stakes insurance and reinsurance disputes involving asbestos, environmental, financial lines, sexual assault, workers compensation, Covid-19 and employment-related claims, as well as life reinsurance disputes.
Experience
News & Press
Ellen has a more than 20-year track record of providing smart, cost-effective litigation strategies to US and international clients. She has litigated and achieved favorable settlements for companies and educational institutions in high-stakes insurance and reinsurance disputes involving asbestos, environmental, financial lines, sexual assault, workers compensation, Covid-19 and employment-related claims, as well as life reinsurance disputes.
Recognition & Awards
Ellen has a more than 20-year track record of providing smart, cost-effective litigation strategies to US and international clients. She has litigated and achieved favorable settlements for companies and educational institutions in high-stakes insurance and reinsurance disputes involving asbestos, environmental, financial lines, sexual assault, workers compensation, Covid-19 and employment-related claims, as well as life reinsurance disputes.
Involvement
Recent Insights
187 Mintz attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, three Mintz attorneys received 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 64 firm attorneys were included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Mintz announced today that 42 of its practices and 83 of its attorneys earned recognition in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA, a guide to the country’s leading law firms. Of those included in the guide, 18 attorneys and seven practice areas were awarded Chambers’ highest ranking, Band 1. The firm obtained new listings in three practice areas and 10 of its lawyers were recognized for the first time.
