Lisa (Strempek) Pierce
About Lisa (Strempek) Pierce
Lisa (Strempek) Pierce serves as the Associate General Counsel and PL Legal Counsel/Secretary & Clerk at Electric Insurance Company, where she has worked since 2014. With extensive experience in corporate governance and litigation, she has held various legal positions within the company since 2002.
Work at Electric Insurance Company
Lisa (Strempek) Pierce has held multiple roles at Electric Insurance Company since 2002. Currently, she serves as Associate General Counsel & PL Legal Counsel/Secretary & Clerk, a position she has held since 2014. Additionally, she has been the Managing Attorney since 2010. Her earlier roles include PL Legal Counsel from 2003 to 2010 and Commercial Auto Litigation Manager from 2002 to 2003. In her current capacity, she handles corporate governance and compliance responsibilities, leads the defense and prosecution of lawsuits, and advises management on legal issues.
Education and Expertise
Lisa Pierce earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from Boston College Law School, where she studied from 1985 to 1988. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Human Service/Liberal Arts from Northeastern University, attending from 1978 to 1983. Her educational background provides a foundation for her extensive legal expertise, particularly in corporate governance, compliance, and litigation management.
Background
Lisa Pierce has a diverse legal background, beginning her career as a Trial Attorney at Travelers Insurance from 1995 to 1997. She then worked as a Staff Attorney at Kenner, Engelberg (Zurich Ins.) for eight months in 1997. Her experience at Electric Insurance Company spans over two decades, with various roles that have contributed to her current position. This extensive experience in the insurance industry has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of legal matters related to insurance.
Responsibilities and Legal Functions
In her role at Electric Insurance Company, Lisa Pierce is responsible for a range of legal functions. She leads the defense and prosecution of lawsuits, analyzing potential claims and defenses. Additionally, she retains and supervises outside counsel for various types of litigation, including coverage, class actions, trademark, bad faith, and errors and omissions. She also reviews all marketing and customer-facing communications to ensure compliance with legal standards.