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Skarzynski Marick & Black Appoints Kathy Carr as New Chief Financial Officer to Drive Financial Growth and Strategy
CHICAGO – June 19, 2023 - Law Firm Skarzynski Marick & Black announces the appointment of Kathy Carr as Chief Financial Officer, deepening the management team and reflecting the firm’s continued focus on innovation and optimizing its operational efficiency.
“We are delighted to welcome Kathy as the firm’s Chief Financial Officer,” said Tammy Yuen, managing partner of the firm, “Kathy brings over 20 years’ experience in law firm finance. She was selected for her exceptional understanding of business operations and her proven track record in overseeing financial operations and implementing strategic initiatives that will drive growth and profitability for the firm and provide greater value for our clients.”
As the new CFO, Kathy will be responsible for leading and managing the firm’s overall financial planning and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, client billing and financial reporting. She will collaborate closely with the executive committee to develop and execute financial strategies that align with the firm’s overall goals.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to contribute to Skarzynski Marick & Black’s growth and success,” said Kathy Carr, “The firm has an outstanding professional reputation in the insurance industry and a well-known ‘culture of collegiality.’ I look forward to working with this talented team as we drive the firm’s financial performance and ensure its continued success.”
About Skarzynski Marick & Black: Skarzynski Marick & Black is a preeminent U.S. law firm, co-centered in New York and Chicago, focused on representing domestic and international insurers in its most challenging insurance coverage matters. The firm has deep experience in all types of insurance, including disputes over directors and officers, casualty (particularly long-tail exposures), aviation, professional liability, cyber, property, and product recall and contamination coverages. The firm is recognized for its industry leading representation of insurers across the spectrum of insurance-related services, including claims monitoring and handling, coverage and bad faith litigation, and underwriting and policy drafting. In addition to the firm’s deep insurance experience, it has a significant commercial and complex litigation practice. The firm’s litigators represent US and international corporations and individuals in a variety of disputes pending in federal and state courts across the United States, and in domestic and international arbitrations.
“We are delighted to welcome Kathy as the firm’s Chief Financial Officer,” said Tammy Yuen, managing partner of the firm, “Kathy brings over 20 years’ experience in law firm finance. She was selected for her exceptional understanding of business operations and her proven track record in overseeing financial operations and implementing strategic initiatives that will drive growth and profitability for the firm and provide greater value for our clients.”
As the new CFO, Kathy will be responsible for leading and managing the firm’s overall financial planning and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, client billing and financial reporting. She will collaborate closely with the executive committee to develop and execute financial strategies that align with the firm’s overall goals.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to contribute to Skarzynski Marick & Black’s growth and success,” said Kathy Carr, “The firm has an outstanding professional reputation in the insurance industry and a well-known ‘culture of collegiality.’ I look forward to working with this talented team as we drive the firm’s financial performance and ensure its continued success.”
About Skarzynski Marick & Black: Skarzynski Marick & Black is a preeminent U.S. law firm, co-centered in New York and Chicago, focused on representing domestic and international insurers in its most challenging insurance coverage matters. The firm has deep experience in all types of insurance, including disputes over directors and officers, casualty (particularly long-tail exposures), aviation, professional liability, cyber, property, and product recall and contamination coverages. The firm is recognized for its industry leading representation of insurers across the spectrum of insurance-related services, including claims monitoring and handling, coverage and bad faith litigation, and underwriting and policy drafting. In addition to the firm’s deep insurance experience, it has a significant commercial and complex litigation practice. The firm’s litigators represent US and international corporations and individuals in a variety of disputes pending in federal and state courts across the United States, and in domestic and international arbitrations.