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Catalina J. Sugayan

Catalina J. Sugayan

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Catalina (Cathy) Sugayan represents domestic and international insurers providing primary, excess and reinsurance coverage to municipalities, school districts, churches and other public and private entities. She has substantial experience in policy drafting, coverage analysis and claims resolution in matters involving civil rights, law enforcement liability, sexual misconduct, land use, education, sports injuries, employment, professional liability, and class and collective actions. She has litigated coverage in several state and federal trial and appellate courts, and many bankruptcy courts. Her expertise includes matters involving duty to defend and settle, bad faith, consent judgments, trigger and allocation, intentional acts, claims made issues, additional insureds, lost policies, UM/UIM and advertising injury.

In addition, Cathy has been honored as one of the "Most Powerful & Influential Women in Illinois" by the National Diversity Council.

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer - Illinois

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Catalina Sugayan is adept at assisting clients with an array of complex insurance coverage disputes. She regularly handles matters involving injury, sexual misconduct and professional liability.

Strengths

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  • Catalina is an expert in her field, with an exceptional ability to evaluate the outcomes of complex and unpredictable matters.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: InsurerChambers Guide to the USA
  • She has a deep understanding of the business, with a strong grasp of coverage across many areas, particularly in matters involving sexual abuse.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: InsurerChambers Guide to the USA

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Arizona

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Illinois

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Massachusetts

New Jersey

New York

USA - Nationwide

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