The Council on Ethical Billing Announces New Advisory Board



Following the merger between the Council on Ethical Billing (CEB) and the International Litigation Management Association (ILMA), the Council is pleased to announce 13 appointments to its' 16-member Advisory Board.

Bob Peahl

Senior Vice President

Litigation Services Executive

AIG

Regina Degnan

Senior Vice President

Aon

Lance Becker

Executive Vice President

Managing Director

Arthur J. Gallagher

Robert Carlson

Director of Claims

Costco Wholesale Corp

Michael Boutot*

Director of Business Development

Esquire Litigation Solutions

Larry Beemer

Claim Director

Fireman's Fund

Peter Hitson

Assistant Vice President

Legal Practices & Support

The Hartford

Carole Gates

Director

Risk Management & Insurance

International Air Transport Assoc

Kevin Quinley**

Senior Vice President

Medmarc Insurance Group

Margaret O'Connor-Fitzpatrick

Home Office Litigation Manager

Mass Field Claim Office

MetLife Auto & Home

John McGann

Vice President, Claims Legal Services

OneBeacon Insurance

Janel Clausen

Vice President, Risk Management

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Mark Puccio

Vice President, Litigation Management

Zurich

*President and Advisory Board Chairman

**Vice President

"We are excited to work with these recognized leaders to develop the strategic direction for the Council," said Adam Potter, Executive Director of the Council on Ethical Billing. "Bringing together these highly respected individuals will further the Council's goals to promote and enhance litigation management principles and practices."

"After several years of growing and developing the International Litigation Management Association it is a delight to see these two organizations joined together with a common interest," states Michael Boutot, President and Advisory Board Chairman of the CEB. "This new venture and the addition of these new advisory board members will no doubt enhance the diversity of this organization and assist us in meeting our goals and initiatives in 2008 and beyond."

About the Council on Ethical Billing

The Council on Ethical Billing (CEB) is a nonpartisan alliance committed to furthering litigation management and promoting the highest levels of ethical standards and practice for legal representation. The Council sponsors educational programs, provides oversight, and certifies lawyers and law firms who meet high standards of excellence. Selected attorneys and law firms are extended membership by invitation only, based on nominations from CEB Fellows. Each member attorney must complete Council-developed CLE ethical training annually. For more information and details about the March 2008 conference, please visit www.ethicalbilling.org.

Contact:

Adam Potter

(212) 724-2345

adam.potter@ethicalbilling.org





The Council on Ethical Billing Announces New Advisory Board