Margaret H. Warner is a partner in the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery LLP and is based in the Firm’s Washington, D.C., office. Peg is the Firm leader of the Controversies Business Unit. In this capacity, she oversees the Trial, Intellectual Property Litigation, Intellectual Property Transactions, and White-Collar & Securities Defense Practice Groups. She also is a member of the Firm’s Management Committee.
For 29 years, Peg has represented clients in all aspects of the insurance markets, gaining international prominence as an industry advisor. She was recognized as a leading insurance lawyer in the 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 editions of Chambers USA. The 2007 edition noted that Peg “has an impressive profile in the market.” Chambers reported that Peg is regarded “as good as anyone in the country at insurance matters, delivering real world advice in a prompt, efficient way.” Furthermore, says the Chambers rating, “Peers admit that she makes ‘a fearfully good litigator’ on the other side.” Chambers USA 2008 stated: “Peg Warner is an intimidating figure in the market. ‘Knowledgeable, assertive and in tune with clients’ needs,’ she excels at complex litigation and arbitration.” Peg is named a leading national lawyer in Benchmark Litigation, The Best Lawyers of America 2008 Washington DC and Super Lawyers. In 2008, she was named by Business Insurance as one of its 25 international Women to Watch.
Peg has served as lead counsel in trial and appellate courts in 25 states. She has tried numerous cases to juries, judges and arbitration panels. Her experience includes cases involving Agent Orange; environmental liabilities, including Love Canal and Superfund cases; silicone gel breast implants; asbestos; numerous other products; and virtually all lines of insurance.
Peg served as the lead insurance counsel in the negotiation of the historic 2007 settlement of the California clergy sexual abuse claims. She also has been involved in a number of other sexual abuse cases throughout the United States. Peg was the lead negotiator for the defense in the settlement of over 10,000 World Trade Center worker litigation cases after September 11, 2001, announced in March 2010.
Education
- University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 1981
- St. Lawrence University, B.A. (cum laude), 1978
