We are thrilled to welcome back Agatha Akers as a partner in Tressler’s Insurance Services Practice Group in our Orange County, California office. Aggie previously joined Tressler in 2023 as an associate and was later promoted to senior counsel. She advises and represents clients across a broad range of insurance coverage matters, including Special Investigation Unit investigations, pre-litigation best practices, insurance policy interpretation, independent counsel issues, bad faith litigation, declaratory relief actions, disputes among multiple insurers, and related appeals.

Aggie has extensive experience analyzing and addressing complex insurance coverage issues, including preparing coverage opinions and litigating coverage disputes. She particularly enjoys navigating the nuance and complexity of challenging coverage matters and developing practical, strategic solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Aggie has proficiency in analyzing and addressing complex insurance coverage issues, including preparing coverage opinions and litigating coverage disputes. She particularly enjoys navigating the nuance and complexity of challenging coverage matters and developing practical, strategic solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

“I am delighted to rejoin Tressler and return to the firm’s Insurance Services Practice Group. Having previously been a member of the Tressler team, I have a deep appreciation for the firm’s commitment to excellence, client service, and innovative advocacy,” said Agatha Akers. “I look forward to building on that tradition by delivering strategic, creative, and cost-effective solutions that address our clients’ evolving needs. I am excited to contribute to Tressler’s continued growth and success and to once again collaborate with colleagues who share a strong commitment to achieving exceptional results for our clients.”

Before beginning her legal career, Aggie served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army, completing two combat tours in Iraq as an Arabic linguist in Ar Ramadi and Sadr City. Her military service instilled in her a strong commitment to discipline, leadership, and advocacy—qualities that continue to shape her approach to the practice of law.

Aggie began her legal career as an associate at a prominent law firm specializing in insurance coverage, where she represented and advocated for clients throughout all stages of insurance disputes, including pre-litigation matters, mediations, and litigation. Before returning to Tressler, she was a partner at a national law firm, where she further expanded her insurance knowledge to include property coverage litigation and analysis of claims involving travel insurance, e-commerce business insurance, and professional liability insurance.

In addition to her insurance coverage practice, Aggie has experience defending clients in vehicle collision matters, landlord-tenant disputes, construction defect litigation, and general liability actions involving property owners. She has also served as a project manager, leading teams of attorneys in data breach response and e-discovery operations. This diverse experience provides Aggie with a broad perspective and enables her to approach complex matters with both strategic insight and practical judgment.

Aggie received her B.A. from Northwestern University, her A.A. from the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, Presidio of Monterey, and J.D. from the University of La Verne College of Law.

Agatha Akers can be reached at aakers@tresslerllp.com.

About Tressler LLP

Headquartered in Chicago, with ten offices located in six states, Tressler LLP is a national law firm comprised primarily of attorneys who devote their practice to the representation of the insurance industry in coverage analysis and resolution, litigation, underwriting consultation, product development, claims management, and reinsurance.

In addition, Tressler has one of the most experienced and multi-faceted government law practices in Illinois, and has attorneys who represent clients in commercial litigation, defense litigation, corporate transactions, employment law and litigation, intellectual property, and condominium and common interest community association law.

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