Katelin O’Rourke Gorman counsels US and London insurers on matters involving public company, private company and not-for-profit directors and officers (D&O) liability policies throughout North America and Europe. She has experience in both US and cross-border claims concerning alleged Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 violations, shareholder derivative suits and governmental (SEC, DOJ and SFO) investigations.
Katelin is also sought after for her expertise in the employment practices coverage arena, having litigated and mediated high-profile matters in New York and elsewhere. And more recently, Katelin has expanded her practice to provide advice to niche umbrella insurers riding over specialty and other D&O risks.
Katelin began her legal career as a law clerk for the Hon. Charles L. Brieant, Jr., Chief Judge of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. During law school, she interned for the Hon. John F. Keenan, also of the Southern District.
Admissions
New York
US District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
Education
J.D., New York Law School, 2005
B.A., Boston College, 2001
Leadership
Clyde & Co North American Management Board – Board Member
Clyde & Co North American Women's Initiative – Founding Partner & Chair
Fordham Law Negotiation Competition – Mentor/Coach
New York City Bar Association’s Diversity Pipeline Initiatives Subcommittee – Co-Chair
Judge Charles L. Brieant Community Center – Committee Member
Experience
Presentations/Speaking Engagements
Clyde & Co Annual London Financial Institutions / D&O Conference – 2022 to 2024
Clyde & Co Webinar - Failed Bank Phenomenon – 2023
“D&O/False Claims Act Issues of Note,” Client training program – 2018
“The Intersection of D&O and EPL Coverage: Latest Trends," Client training program – May 2015
Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship Program, Panelist and mentor – 2013 to present
“Spotlight on Legal Careers,” New York University, Speaker – 2013
NY Women’s Forum, Brooklyn Law School’s Legal Association for Women (LAW), Panelist – 2013
Publications
Contributing author, Directors & Officers Liability Insurance Deskbook, 2011, 2016, 2023 to current
Co-author of US Chapter, Directors’ Liability and Indemnification: A Global Guide, Globe Business Publishing Ltd., London, 3rd Edition, 2016
Author, “Second Circuit Opens the Door to Allow Securities Fraud Claims Against Corporate Entity Defendants Even if Corporate Executives Have Not Been Named,” Professional Liability Underwriting Society Journal, Issue XXI, Volume 11, November 2008
