Susan F. Friedman

Partner - Client Relations Manager

New York City, NY
D 332.236.8131
susan.friedman@fmglaw.com

Education

  • J.D., New York Law School, magna cum laude
    • Top 3%
    • Editor, New York Law School Law Review
  • B.S., Cornell University, Agricultural Economics
Overview

Susan Friedman is a formidable force in the insurance arena bringing her 20+ years of industry experience and relationships to Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP as a Partner and Client Relations Manager. Prior to joining FMG, Susan’s illustrious career included roles of Group Coverage Counsel, SVP & Claims Advocate, Product Leader, Claims Counsel, Underwriting Counsel, Of Counsel, VP & National Claims Team Leader, SVP Business Development, and litigator, among others. She has been affiliated with Marsh & McLennan, Arthur J. Gallagher, AIG, Argo, NFP (an AON company), and Wilson Elser.

Susan specializes in all financial lines/management liability and cyber insurance. She has a background in property and casualty lines as well. Her industry expertise runs the gamut from public, private and non-profit organizations, mid-size to Fortune 1000, in a plethora of industry sectors. Susan has also frequently been called upon to consult with General Counsels and has privately coached C-Suite and industry professionals in Directors & Officers Liability and Cyber/Technology/Media Liability. She has earned a reputation as a zealous advocate, creative thinker, and avid networker, who takes a highly collaborative Clients First approach which has yielded excellent financial results and relationships for clients.

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Bar Admissions

New York

Publications & Engagements
  • “Stepping on the Breaks: Insurance Carrier Insolvency – The Risk is Real” Aspen Insurance Newsletter for Insurance Agents & Brokers, April 2025
  • Anatomy of a Mediation, Anderson Kill’s 22nd Annual D&O Liability Insurance Conference Panelist – December 5, 2024
  • LinkedIn Webinar Panelist for Aqua Security: “Uber Verdict: The CISO, The Law and the Door!”, December 2022
  • Spotlight Podcast: Biometric Privacy – Farley & Friedman, December 2023
  • 2023 State of the Market: A Broker’s Perspective, Anderson Kill’s 27th Annual Policyholder Advisor Webinar Series Panelist  – November 9, 2023
  • “Tales from the Law Department II,” The New York Law Journal, March 10, 2011
  • “Protection for In-House Counsel Under the Microscope,” The New York Law Journal, March 11, 2010
  • Forbes Magazine Interview 2009 “Sue The Lawyers”
  • “Will More GCs Be Targeted for Investigation in 2009?”, The New York Law Journal, January 5, 2009
  • “In-House Counsel Face New Global Challenges,” The New York Law Journal, August 14, 200
  • “Reach of U.S. Hands Across the Waters May Impact In-House Counsel,” International In-House Counsel Journal, 1, No. 3, Spring 2008, 381-390
  • “Mission Possible,” The New York Law Journal, June 19, 2008
  • “True Tales From the Law Department,” The New York Law Journal, July 19, 2007
  • Business Insurance Interview March 2020 “Risk Managers Advised to Prepare for Coronavirus D&O Claims”.
  • “All Sold Out” – “Employment Practices: The Virtual Tour,” International In-House Counsel Journal, 14, No. 56, Summer 2021, 1-19
  • Law360 Interview 2008 “International Exposure of Lawyers.”
Affiliations
  • Editorial Board for the Insurance Edition of the International In-House Counsel Journal
  • Suffolk County Women’s Advisory Commission and Youth Advisory Commission Appointee for the 17th Legislative District
  • Advisory Board Member of The Blue Umbrella Experience
  • NYC Bar Association
  • New York Law School Alumni Network
  • Cornell University Alumni Network
  • New York State Licensed Property & Casualty Broker
Awards and Recognition
  • Woman of Distinction Award, Suffolk County, NY 2016