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10 State Farm legal leaders
These ten State Farm legal leaders hold associate general counsel and vice president counsel roles in State Farm's law department, covering litigation, claim litigation, intellectual property, investments and employment and agency matters. A reader can learn how legal leaders work at State Farm from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
01—10Cathy DeGenova-Carter
LinkedInExperience: Associate General Counsel · State Farm
Associate General Counsel at State Farm since 2015, managing the employment law and agency section of attorneys and handling employment law, agency matters and litigation, per the profile. Cathy DeGenova-Carter is also listed as Counsel at State Farm since 2001 and was an Attorney at Brown, Hay & Stephens, LLP (1997–2001).
Jeffrey Ullrich
LinkedInExperience: Associate General Counsel, Lead Negotiator · State Farm
Associate General Counsel, Lead Negotiator at State Farm since 2021, based in Bloomington, Illinois, and former Counsel at State Farm (2014–2021). Jeffrey Ullrich was previously an Associate at Willcox Savage (2008–2014) and at The Irvin Law Firm (2005–2008).
Justi Rae Miller
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, Counsel · State Farm
Vice President, Counsel at State Farm since 2024, described in the profile as Vice President - Counsel, Claim Litigation Division. Justi Rae Miller was also Associate General Counsel (2019–2024) and Counsel (2015–2019) at State Farm, and Partner/Shareholder at Berens & Miller, P.A. (2011–2015).
Kristen Allen
LinkedInExperience: Associate General Counsel - Litigation · State Farm
Associate General Counsel - Litigation at State Farm since 2020, leading a team of litigators that supervises extra contractual and class action litigation against State Farm, its employees and independent contractor agents, per the profile. Former Counsel - Litigation at State Farm (2013–2020) and Partner at Kirkland & Ellis (2008–2013).
Linette Wright
LinkedInExperience: Associate General Counsel · State Farm
Associate General Counsel at State Farm since 2023, leading a team of in-house counsel focused on complex litigation in the insurance industry, per the profile. Linette Wright is also listed as Counsel at State Farm (2013–2024) and was an Attorney at State Farm (2007–2013) and at MCATEE & WOODS, P.C. (2006–2007).
Matthew D. Melick
LinkedInExperience: Associate General Counsel - Investments · State Farm
Associate General Counsel - Investments at State Farm since 2023, leading the Investments Unit within State Farm's Law Department, which counsels on transactional and regulatory matters for State Farm's investments, per the profile. Former LDA Counsel - Investments (2022–2023) and Counsel - Investments (2017–2022) at State Farm, and General Counsel at Omega Partners (2013–2017).
Megan Dortenzo
LinkedInExperience: Associate General Counsel for IP · State Farm
Associate General Counsel for IP at State Farm since 2019. Former Chief Patent Counsel and Assistant General Counsel at Cummins Inc. (2015–2019), and Partner and Intellectual Property Practice Group Leader at Thompson Hine LLP (2005–2015) and Partner, IP Practice Group Leader at Steptoe & Johnson PLLC (1996–2005).
Michael Lane
LinkedInExperience: Associate General Counsel · State Farm
Associate General Counsel at State Farm since 2020 and a member of the State Farm Corporate Law Department, with the profile describing a primary responsibility of leading a team of attorneys. Former Counsel at State Farm (1992–2020) and Member Board Of Directors at Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry (2016–2021).
Nathan Hamler
LinkedInExperience: Associate General Counsel · State Farm
Associate General Counsel in the Corporate Law Department at State Farm since 2023, based in Bloomington, Illinois, and former Counsel at State Farm (2015–2023). Nathan Hamler was previously an Attorney at Johnson & Weaver (2013–2015), at Mintz (2007–2013) and at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC (2005–2007).
Ryan Gammelgard
LinkedInExperience: Associate General Counsel · State Farm
Associate General Counsel at State Farm since 2013 in the HR/Agency Counseling & Litigation Section, leading a team of attorneys on employment, independent contractor and labor law matters, per the profile. Former Attorney II at Illinois Farm Bureau (2007–2013) and Associate Attorney at Livingston, Barger, Brandt & Schroeder (2006–2007).
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Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How does an insurer's in-house legal team decide which litigation to manage internally and which to send to outside counsel?
- 02What does building an intellectual property program look like at a company that is not mainly a technology business?
- 03How do in-house lawyers support an investment portfolio on both transactional and regulatory matters?
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