Debra Kenny Ma, Sphr

Debra Kenny, MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, currently serves as the Manager of Human Resources at Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP, a position held since June 2023. Prior to this role, Debra held various leadership positions in human resources at Lincoln Security Services from October 2014 to June 2023, including Sr. Director of Human Resources and Director of Human Resources & Compensation. Debra's experience also includes serving as an HR Consultant for SEIU Healthcare IL IN MO KS from August 2013 to November 2014 and a Graduate Assistant to the Dean of Graduate Studies at Lewis University in 2013. Earlier career experience includes a role as Director of Human Resources & Administration at G4S NSSC Nuclear Security Services Corp from 2006 to 2012. Debra earned a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership/Management from Lewis University, and completed coursework for Professional in Human Resources Certification at Northern Illinois University.

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Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP

Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP is dedicated to serving the insurance industry throughout the world in evaluating and resolving their most complex risks. With offices in Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco, our firm has experience with disputes in the U.S. and abroad. We provide clients with a global presence, representing them in high-exposure disputes before courts and arbitration panels. Our greatest asset is our people. As we grow, we are focused on attracting the nation’s best lawyers, including partners and other senior counsel, regardless of geographic location. We understand that attorneys considering a lateral move are looking for an environment that offers the freedom to grow and succeed while providing the training and resources to better serve clients. Teamwork, collaboration, and a focus on creative solutions form the foundation for our success and make us unique among insurance coverage firms. We believe that a dynamic and collegial environment, coupled with a diverse workforce and inclusive culture, is essential to providing the best legal services. We are proud that women constitute more than 50 percent of our partnership and attorneys. Founded by attorneys with well-established reputations for delivering successful outcomes, our firm represents many of the largest insurers in the world. We shape insurance law and litigate cutting-edge issues, often resulting in decisions of first impression. Our attorneys are at the forefront of the industry’s most challenging and high-profile cases, supported by a highly sophisticated and experienced appellate practice. Peer-reviewed publications, such as Chambers & Partners, Best Lawyers®, Leading Lawyers, and Super Lawyers®, have recognized our attorneys, and we are active in insurance-related organizations, including DRI, ACCEC, FDCC, and PLUS. To learn more about career opportunities at our firm, please visit www.nicolaidesllp.com/careers.


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