Michael F. Gallagher

Michael is an attorney and advisor with broad, hands-on experience enhancing business outcomes for CRS’s clients. At CRS, Michael works on internal corporate matters, as well as client engagements, including analysis of clients’ risk exposures, insurance coverage, and advice on claims advocacy and enterprise risk issues. He also works extensively with CRS’s clients on Cyber insurance and risk mitigation initiatives.

Prior to joining CRS, Michael was a member of Katten Muchin Rosenman’s Insurance and Risk Management practice group in New York. Michael was a litigator representing clients across a range of fields, including financial services, banking and real estate, and provided strategic advice and claims management for major corporations, including insurance coverage analysis; enterprise risk analysis; and oversight of outside counsel. He also conducted internal investigations on behalf of clients and represented several clients in complex commercial arbitrations in matters arising in the Middle East, South America and Europe.

Michael holds a Juris Doctorate degree from Fordham University School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fordham University. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center, a pediatric medical and educational facility dedicated to the care of medically complex and technology-dependent children.