Hillary Ladov counsels and defends a variety of corporate clients in insurance coverage and bad faith actions in state and federal courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Hillary has advised clients on a wide range of coverage issues under commercial general liability, homeowners’ commercial transportation, and professional liability policies. In the pre-litigation context, Hillary works with her clients to minimize their potential liability and reduce their risk of future liability. Hillary also has significant experience in handling all aspects of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and alternative dispute resolution. She frequently negotiates favorable settlements for her clients to avoid unnecessary litigation expenses or exposure.

After earning her bachelor’s at Trinity College, Hillary pursued a dual J.D./M.B.A. at Rutgers University, where she served as the alumni relations editor of the Rutgers Journal of Law and Religion. Following graduation, she spent two years as judicial law clerk to the Hon. Anne E. Lazarus in the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, specializing in appellate-level commercial and insurance-related cases.

Recognized by the Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel, the Philadelphia Bar Association, and Rutgers University for her pro bono efforts and leadership, she remains active in her community, serving as an Executive Committee member of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division, secretary of Hillel of Greater Philadelphia, and chair of the Jewish Graduate Student Network of Hillel of Greater Philadelphia.

Honors

• Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel Joseph H. Foster Young Lawyer Award
• Philadelphia Bar Association Area Law Student Pro Bono Award
• Rutgers University School of Law Pro Bono Publico Award

Professional Affiliations

• Financial Secretary, Young Lawyers Division, Philadelphia Bar Association
• Young Lawyers Representative, Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel (PADC) Executive Committee

Community Involvement

• Secretary, Hillel of Greater Philadelphia
• Chair,  Jewish Graduate Student Network of Hillel of Greater Philadelphia

Admitted to Practice

• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
• U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Education

• Rutgers University School of Law, J.D., 2013
• Rutgers University School of Business, M.B.A., 2013
• Trinity College, B.A., 2009