Jeannie Lee
Stewart Bernstiel Rebar Smith
| Jeannie Park Lee is an associate at SBRS. Her practice includes a focus on representing insureds and insurers who are facing cybersecurity and information security breaches, as well as litigation pertaining to other liability issues. Jeannie has handled information security and data breach response issues for insurers and insureds for several years with a particular focus on data breach response and crisis management. She has counseled clients through data breach notification procedures, assisting in the creation of WISPS, interfacing with Attorneys General (and other governmental entities) and coordinating investigation and mitigation efforts. She has also worked extensively with clients to navigate the challenges of compliance with the Medicare, Medicaid & SCHIP Extension Act of 2007. She has spoken on these issues for insurance carriers both nationally and internationally. Professional Experience Jeannie has been an associate at three well-respected litigation firms before joining Stewart Bernstiel Rebar & Smith in 2016. Her career has been focused on providing first-class representation to insurers and insureds. She has been deeply involved with information security for several years, and worked with the first wave of insureds to present claims under cyber policies. Education • Temple University Beasley School of Law, J.D. 2007, cum laude • Pennsylvania State University, B.A., 2004 (Sociology, Psychology, and Criminal Justice) Primary Practice Areas • Information Security • Complex Litigation • Professional Liability Defense • Crisis Management • Environmental and Toxic Tort Coverage • First Party Coverage • Third Party Coverage • Medical Malpractice • Bad Faith • Contribution and Equitable Subrogation Bar Memberships & Court Admissions • Pennsylvania • New Jersey • Eastern District of Pennsylvania • Middle District of Pennsylvania • District of New Jersey Professional Affiliations and Professional Organizations • DRI • CLM Representative Matters Jeannie has handled breach matters for several years for businesses small and large, including: • Employee Theft • Lost devices • Inadvertent publication • Unencrypted email • Unintended recipients Jeannie’s work with data breach and cybersecurity issues extends beyond simple breach notification coaching, and also includes assisting the insured in pursuing indemnity where appropriate. Jeannie has also worked closely with businesses to create policies and procedures to prevent future breaches and close the gaps that may have led to the initial data security event. Speaking Engagements & Publications • Major Tort Reform for Pennsylvania (June 2011) • Major Tort Reform Potentially on Horizon for Pennsylvania (April 2011) • The Deposition Testimony: Follow Three Ground Rules to Remove Fear and Uncertainty, Claims Magazine (November 2007) Internships Judicial Intern for The Hon. James T. Giles for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (2006-2007) |