Melissa Vanni serves as claims, coverage, and monitoring counsel for various professional lines of insurance. She provides claims management, insurance coverage analysis, and risk management services, with a focus on lawyers professional liability, miscellaneous professionals, directors and officers, and employment practices.
Prior to joining Wilson Elser, Melissa worked as claims counsel in the public risk sector for more than five years.
Areas of Focus
Professional Liability
Melissa provides claims management, insurance coverage analysis, and risk management for professional lines programs. She serves as claims and coverage counsel, preparing coverage opinions and advising on matters involving lawyers and other professionals, as well as employment practices-related exposures.
Directors & Officers Liability
Melissa advises D&O insurers on coverage and claim strategy, preparing written coverage opinions and coordinating with counsel to manage investigations, defense, and resolution of claims.
Employment Practices Liability
Melissa handles employment practices liability claims, providing practical risk management recommendations and strategies designed to reduce exposure and promote efficient outcomes.
- University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 2016)
- magna cum laude
- University of Baltimore School of Law (B.A. Jurisprudence, 2013)
- Honors
- Maryland