Navigating Your Liability Assumed in Contracts, Leases, and MOUs
In this informative session, the presenters will delve into the crucial aspects of insurance and indemnification clauses in contracts, service agreements, leases, and facility use permits and their significance in safeguarding your interests. The presenters will guide you through the fundamental concepts of insurance and indemnification and their application in contract negotiations. Participants will gain insights into the legal considerations and best practices. Through real-life examples and case studies, the presenters will illustrate the practical application of insurance and indemnification clauses in different scenarios. The presenters will discuss scenarios, including hiring substitutes, contracting with a university for an internship program, vetting vendors for your flex-based programs, renting your facility, or entering into a lease agreement. Bring your questions to this informative session!
Presented by
Karen Bianchini
Managing Director, Risk Management
CharterSAFE
Karen Bianchini is the Managing Director of Risk Management at CharterSAFE. Karen joined CharterSAFE in March 2020 bringing with her over 40 years of insurance and risk management experience in both private and public sectors. Karen holds the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation. She also serves as Board President for (PARMA) Public Agency Risk Management Association whose mission is dedicated to the professional development of all California public agency personnel with responsibility for risk management.
Patricia Lynch
Partner
Lynberg & Watkins
Pat is a partner at Lynberg & Watkins and was admitted to the California bar in 1981 after graduating from University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. She has spent over 20 years defending charter schools and public entities in actions involving childhood sexual abuse, civil rights, personal injury, premises liability and employment law. Her legal career began in insurance defense. Early on she had a solo practice consisting of civil litigation and criminal law while serving as house counsel to a commercial building contractor. She has a published opinion before the Second Appellate District for the State of California. She enjoys golfing, hiking, kayaking and skiing with her family.