Kira Ann Schlesinger

Schlesinger Conrad handles cases in Arizona and California. The Firm has won large settlements in a wide variety of business litigation matters. Even if your case is against a large corporation and is a document intensive case, Schlesinger Conrad has the resources to handle it. Contact us Schlesinger Conrad to see how we can work with you to find a solution for your business dispute.

Univ of Michigan

Undergraduate Degree

UCLA School of Law

Law Degree

Managing Member

Schlesinger Conrad, PLLC

2008 - Current

Senior Associate

LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGARD &SMITH LLP,

2005 - 2008

Day-to-day responsibility for litigation involving premises liability in both residential and commercial settings, professional liability including failure to disclose, indemnification and breach of contract. Also involved with coverage, bad faith and punitive damages actions related to first-party personal and commercial lines. Instrumental in settling litigation arising from a high-profile cases. Sole responsibility for negotiations and settlement conferences. Managed complex matters utilizing sophisticated technology to facilitate litigation. Mediation and trial experience.

Associate

BARGER &WOLEN, LLP

2001 - 2004

Responsibilities consisted of case handling for state and federal disability insurance litigation, including fraud, bad faith, breach of contract, punitive damages, unfair business practices, ERISA and RICO. Analyzed coverage issues. Developed discovery plans, propounded and responded to discovery, reviewed medical records and conducted depositions of medical experts, parties and percipient witnesses. Extensive law and motion practice included summary judgment motions. Assisted with trial preparation, negotiated settlements, drafted post-trial submissions including appellate briefs.

Mediating the Insurance Bad Faith Claim while Avoiding Claims of Ongoing Bad Faith

Federation of Defense Corporate Counsel

2005

Disability Cases: The Requirement for Regular and Appropriate Care

Defense Research Institute

May, 2004

Honors

Phi Beta Kappa

Honors

Phi Kappa Phi

Honors

Golden Key National Honor Society

Honors

James B. Angell Scholar

California State Bar  # 205357

Member

Current

Arizona State Bar

Member

Current

Arizona Women's Lawyer Association

Current

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Current

American Bar Association

2019

Arizona

Since 2005

California

Since 1999

9th Circuit

Since 2010

• Business Litigation
• Insurance Bad Faith