Katie Spielman, Associate
Insurance Bad Faith

Ms. Spielman specializes in the representation of policyholders in insurance bad faith and insurance coverage matters.  She is passionate about protecting the rights of individuals against unfair treatment by their insurance carriers, and approaches her cases with diligence and determination.  Prior to joining Pillsbury & Levinson, Ms. Spielman was an associate at a large multi-national firm representing companies in complex civil litigation matters.  Active and an avid sports enthusiast, Ms. Spielman enjoys playing soccer in a local San Francisco league.

Ms. Spielman is committed to ensuring that all individuals be treated fairly and with dignity.  During law school she worked as a law clerk at Disability Rights California where she advocated for people with disabilities on issues including discrimination, forensic mental health, and the right to community-based care.
 
Highlights

• Broad range of litigation experience including the representation of clients faced with claim denials, termination of benefits, and policy rescissions

Professional Affiliation

Member, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
Member, Consumer Attorneys of California
Member, American Constitution Society

Admissions

United States District Court, Northern District of California
United States District Court, Central District of California

Education

J.D., 2007, Stanford Law School
Editor, Stanford Journal of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

B.A., 2004, Psychology, Cornell University