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21 January 2022
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Foran Glennon—Andrea Bapst

Law firm welcomes insurance associate
The London office of Foran Glennon has welcomed new associate Andrea Bapst.

Andrea focuses her practice on insurance coverage law. Prior to joining Foran Glennon, she worked at boutique firms in both the US and the UK.

Andrea earned her J.D., cum laude, from Mitchell Hamline School of Law after receiving an M.A. in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix and her B.A. in Business Management from Medaille College.

Before attending law school, Andrea served as the Human Resources Director of a prominent international insurance company with over two decades of experience in the field. Her unique background allows her to bring a business-focused approach to each matter.

Outside of her legal practice, Andrea is committed to community involvement and is a Trustee at both Age UK London and at Norton Folgate Almshouses, which assists local people in need of housing accommodations.

Since 2001, Foran Glennon has represented clients across the globe, offering sophisticated legal services in a cost-effective manner. Deep rooted in the insurance industry, the firm’s solution-focused attorneys represent insurance companies and other businesses in coverage, defense and subrogation matters, as well as commercial litigation and bankruptcy, insolvency and creditors’ rights.

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