Valarie Jonas Selected for Membership in International Maritime Association

June 14, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO – Valarie H. Jonas was selected for membership in the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA), an organization for women in management positions involved in maritime transportation business and related trades worldwide.

Ms. Jonas currently represents a variety of clients in marine claims and international matters and looks forward to contributing her services to the global maritime industry through her participation in the organization. WISTA includes over 29 national associations including branches in the United Kingdom, Germany and France. Membership is exclusively offered to highly qualified professionals from shipyard representatives and charterers to brokers and agents.

Ms. Jonas' background in marine shipment claims includes a specialization in fine art and specie matters; she recently served as a 2011 International Fine Art and Specie Insurance Conference delegate. A co-chair of M&C’s Insurance Law practice group, she represents domestic and international insurers in first and third party insurance coverage, bad faith and complex commercial litigation matters. Ms. Jonas is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

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