Sarah Shields

"I am writing to recommend my colleague with whom I have worked for many years. Sarah is a knowledgeable, resourceful attorney who is always meticulously well prepared. Her research skills are excellent and she is creative in adapting to varied audiences and environments. As manager of an asbestos litigation office and as vice president of an asbestos, pollution and mass tort area of a major insurance company, I have observed her work in many capacities, including presentations for board members and staff, court appearances and the like. Sarah traveled with me often to participate in negotiating multi-million dollar settlements. Many of these situations were high profile and contentious. Besides her technical skills, Sarah is a good listener and able to be a pleasant and savvy advocate in difficult circumstances."

"I am pleased to be able to recommend Sarah Shields for a position with your law firm or legal department. I have known and worked with Sarah since approximately 2002, when I became in-house counsel for CNA Insurance managing declaratory judgment actions involving asbestos, pollution and mass tort claims. I have worked with her on various matters over the years, continuing with my current position as AVP / Associate General Counsel with Resolute Management Inc. (which now administers CNA 's legacy asbestos and pollution claims). During that time Sarah has demonstrated an impressive depth of knowledge of complex long-tail coverage issues through her effective handling of some of the company's largest exposures. Her negotiation skills, which have always been formidable, most recently facilitated resolution of a matter for us in the earliest stages of litigation. Sarah is also a joy to work with and has always provided excellent client service. I encourage you to strongly consider Sarah for employment with your organization."