Goldberg Segalla added Beatrice Nkansah to the firm’s Defense Base Act and War Hazards Compensation Act practice group in Chicago.

Beatrice supports government contractors and their insurance carriers in matters arising under the Defense Base Act (DBA) and War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA). She assists with the evaluation and defense of claims involving civilian employees working overseas and represents clients in proceedings before U.S. Department of Labor administrative bodies. In her work on WHCA matters, Beatrice helps prepare and manage reimbursement submissions related to injuries linked to war-risk events. Drawing on prior litigation experience, she is involved in all stages of the claims process and collaborates with senior attorneys to provide clients with practical, timely guidance on these specialized matters. Prior to joining Goldberg Segalla, Beatrice developed a diverse legal practice encompassing commercial litigation, employment law, and real estate.

Beatrice earned her B.A. from the University of Missouri – Columbia and her J.D. from the Syracuse University College of Law.