Eastern
Join dynamic networking events and educational programs primarily in New York City.
Upcoming Events
Eastern Chapter Educational & Cocktail Reception
New Administration….New Rules? What trends we may see in 2025Join us and…
Eastern Chapter Backyard Bash Spring Social
Join us at the Lawn Club, New York’s indoor leisure headquarters, for…
Chapter Event Photos
Relive the Experience. Explore the highlights of past Chapter events by viewing the Eastern Chapter photo album.
Committee Members
PLUS thrives on volunteer dedication. Hundreds contribute annually, shaping success through task forces, local committees, and standing PLUS committees in the professional liability industry. Meet your committee members below.
Chapter Chair
- Thomas Lookstein, Zurich North America
Chapter Vice Chairs
- Denise Socrates, Markel Specialty
- Tresa Stephens, Allianz
Secretaries
- Patrick Egan, Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP
- Kate Gookin, Starr Companies
Committee Members
- Frank Baer, IV, RT Specialty
- Blaise Chow, Kennedys
- Matthew Culkin, PL Risk Advisors, Inc.
- Ali Elwell, Consilio
- Mike Galati, Berkley Professional Liability
- Griffin Ellis Goldman, At-Bay
- Kyleigh Harmon, Sompo International
- Cassie Quaranta, Crum & Forster
- Rich Reiter, Pierson Ferdinand
- Cate R Rooney, Vault
- Matthew J Sabino, ARC Excess and Surplus, L.L.C.
- Luigi Spadafora, Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP
