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Stephen Baker
Expert in insurance and financial services legal and regulatory systems.
Stephen Baker is a highly experienced and respected lawyer specializing in insurance and financial services law. He served as the Life Insurance Practice Leader at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP (now Faegre Drinker) for over 16 years, from 2001 to 2017.34
Career Highlights
Expertise:: Baker is renowned for his expertise in insurance, reinsurance, and financial services industries. He advises insurers, reinsurers, brokers, risk managers, and financial institutions on operational, compliance, and dispute resolution matters.2
Litigation Experience:: With over four decades of experience, Baker is a seasoned civil litigator and trial lawyer. He has represented clients in nearly every state and appeared in courts across 16 different states.1
Recognition:: Baker has received numerous accolades throughout his career:
- Recognized by Chambers USA in 2016 and 2017, being called "the dean of the life insurance bar"1
- Named a "Client Service All-Star" multiple times by The BTI Consulting Group12
Career Path
- Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP (1981-2001): Partner and Leader of the Insurance Practice (1997-2001)2
- Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP (2001-2017): Litigation Partner and National Insurance Practice Leader23
- Myers Brier & Kelly, LLP (2022-present): Senior Partner, leading the firm's suburban Philadelphia office1
Notable Achievements
- Instrumental in the landmark United States Supreme Court decision in Piper Aircraft Co. v. Reyno2
- Influenced insurance law through advocacy before courts and legislative committees2
- Introduced emerging exposure forums to help clients proactively identify and mitigate potential business risks2
Community Involvement
Baker is actively involved in various community activities, including:
- Debate Team Coach at Tower Hill School, Wilmington, Delaware
- Member of the Duke Alumni Association
- Member of Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Phi
- Involved with the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania2
Stephen Baker's LinkedIn username is stephen-baker-9288ab3, as mentioned in the query.4
