Robert Fettman has joined the New York office of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP as counsel in the global insurance practice.
Mr. Fettman represents insurance clients in transactional and regulatory matters, including those related to InsurTech such as blockchain, smart contracts, and AI. His representations have included domestic and international insurers and reinsurers, venture capital firms, agents, brokers, and other industry participants.
"Robert's arrival will help us address the evolving needs of our insurance clients, who are navigating a highly dynamic regulatory, business, and technology environment," said Nicholas Potter, co-chair of the firm's financial institutions group. "The experience and capabilities he brings to Debevoise will significantly augment the services we provide across our diverse roster of insurance clients."
In addition to his work on client matters, Mr. Fettman is a member of the Committee on Insurance Law of the New York City Bar Association. He received his B.S. from Touro College in 2000 and his J.D. from Fordham University in 2005.
Prior to his arrival at Debevoise, Mr. Fettman was counsel in the insurance group at another international law firm.
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Victoria Prussen Spears is senior vice president of Meyerowitz Communications Inc., a law firm marketing communications consulting company. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and Brooklyn Law School, Ms. Spears was an attorney at a leading New York City law firm before joining Meyerowitz Communications. She may be contacted at [email protected].