The Lawyer’s Role Addressing Environmental Liabilities

This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of environmental exposures and risk management solutions, beginning with an examination of costly cleanup and liability claims, 2026 environmental exclusions on all property and general liability policies and explaining why clients must proactively address environmental exposures in today’s regulatory landscape. Presenters will address the evolution of specialized environmental insurance products as essential risk management tools with litigation, real estate, and corporate transactions, supported by real-world examples of recently filed claims and innovative coverage solutions designed to meet emerging claims. The session concludes with insights into the lawyer’s critical role in navigating these issues and opportunities for environmental, real estate and corporate lawyers; program includes an open Q&A. 

Speakers:

Howard M. Tollin, Esq., President, Sterling Risk, Woodbury, NY

Nicholas Rigano, Esq., Rigano LLC, Melville, NY

Moderator:

Gerard P. Cavaluzzi, Esq., General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer, Kennedy Jenks Croton-On-Hudson, NY