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    Pablo Gonzalez

    Partner

    New Orleans
    504-584-9353
    pablo.gonzalez@phelps.com
    Knowing the insurance industry, the clients involved and the business goes a long way as opposed to just being a lawyer who reads a policy.
    Areas Of Focus
    Professional LiabilityInsuranceCybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection

    Pablo Gonzalez guides clients through the complex, evolving issues involving insurance coverage for cybersecurity events. In addition to litigation and mediation, he conducts working reviews of policy language and develops innovative, cost-effective systems to help insurers, reinsurers and syndicates monitor claims.

    Pablo leads the firm’s cyber coverage and monitoring team as well as its insurance practice and New Orleans' London claims group. He is a frequent speaker and writer on cyber insurance topics.

    Clients know Pablo as a gifted listener who takes the time to understand the business goals behind the policies. In addition to his cyber coverage work, he handles first- and third-party coverage litigation of professional liability cases.

    As a participant in the Faraday Underwriting Syndicate 453 Secondee Counsel Program, Pablo gained a nuanced understanding of London Market issues. He continues to collaborate closely with London Market colleagues.

    Pablo is an accomplished bass guitarist and drummer who has performed at New Orleans Jazz Fest. He frequently polishes his team-building skills by coaching in his children’s sports leagues.

    Clients know Pablo as a gifted listener who takes the time to understand the business goals behind the policies. In addition to his cyber coverage work, he handles first- and third-party coverage litigation of professional liability cases.

    As a participant in the Faraday Underwriting Syndicate 453 Secondee Counsel Program, Pablo gained a nuanced understanding of London Market issues. He continues to collaborate closely with London Market colleagues.

    Pablo is an accomplished bass guitarist and drummer who has performed at New Orleans Jazz Fest. He frequently polishes his team-building skills by coaching in his children’s sports leagues.

    Experience

    • Represented the London Market in one of the first litigated cyber coverage disputes involving the payment card industry.
    • Won a summary judgment motion holding that a major U.S. insurer did not have to defend a policyholder in a data-breach class action involving employees in 14 school districts.
    • Coordinates monitoring of cyber claims for 10+ underwriting syndicates on a primary and excess basis.
    • Handled numerous business interruption claims arising from Hurricane Katrina.

    Insights

    • March 28, 2025

      Phelps Louisiana Team Honored in Super Lawyers’ 2025 Lists …

    • August 15, 2024

      185 Phelps Lawyers Chosen for Best Lawyers in America, 20 Named "Lawyer of the Year," 26 Added to “Ones to Watch” List…

    More +
    • June 26, 2024

      Class Action Dismissed Over Lack of Injury Raises Bar for Data Breach Suits…

    • August 17, 2023

      Best Lawyers in America Selects 208 Phelps Lawyers, Names 12 "Lawyer of the Year," Adds 47 to "Ones to Watch" List…

    • May 24, 2023

      NOBA Presents The Dos & Don'ts of Summer Clerkships…

    • March 23, 2023

      How U.S. SMBs Can Actually Meet Current Cyber Insurance Broker/Carrier-Imposed Cyber Minimum Requirements…

    • November 14, 2022

      Federal Court Adopts Expansive View of Cyber Policy Business Interruption Coverage…

    • October 25, 2022

      New Orleans CityBusiness Leadership in Law Honors Phelps Partners Pablo Gonzalez and Mary Ellen Roy…

    • August 18, 2022

      Best Lawyers in America Selects 158 Phelps Lawyers, Names 10 "Lawyer of the Year," Adds 40 to "Ones to Watch" List…

    • November 1, 2021

      Twenty Phelps Lawyers Named Top Lawyers by New Orleans Magazine…

    • December 19, 2019

      44 Phelps Attorneys Named to Louisiana Super Lawyers 2020…

    Recognition

    • Insurance Law (2021-2025), Litigation - Insurance (2020-2025), Reinsurance Law (2020-2025), "Lawyer of the Year" Insurance Law (2022), The Best Lawyers in America
    • Louisiana Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers (2014-2020, 2025)
    • Inductee into the Athletics Hall of Fame, University of the South 1997 Men’s Basketball Team (2019)
    • Insurance Law (2021-2025), Litigation - Insurance (2020-2025), Reinsurance Law (2020-2025), "Lawyer of the Year" Insurance Law (2022), The Best Lawyers in America
    • Louisiana Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers (2014-2020, 2025)
    • Inductee into the Athletics Hall of Fame, University of the South 1997 Men’s Basketball Team (2019)

    Education

    • Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2004
    • Sewanee: The University of the South, B.A., English, The Order of Gownsmen, 2000
    • Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2004
    • Sewanee: The University of the South, B.A., English, The Order of Gownsmen, 2000

    Credentials

    • Louisiana
    • U.S. Supreme Court
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
    • Louisiana
    • U.S. Supreme Court
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana

    Memberships and Affiliations

    Professional

      • Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
      • Louisiana State Bar Association - Publications Subcommittee (2011-present), Ethics Advisory Service Committee (2014-present), Ethics Advisory Service Subcommittee (2011-2014), Rules of Professional Conduct Committee (2009-2011) - Leadership LSBA (Class of 2009)
      • New Orleans Bar Association
      • Thomas More Inn of Court
      • Council of the Louisiana State Law Institute - Observer of the Young Lawyer’s Section (2009)

    Civic

      • Trinity Episcopal School - Board of Trustees
      • Carrollton Boosters - Board of Directors

    Professional

      • Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
      • Louisiana State Bar Association - Publications Subcommittee (2011-present), Ethics Advisory Service Committee (2014-present), Ethics Advisory Service Subcommittee (2011-2014), Rules of Professional Conduct Committee (2009-2011) - Leadership LSBA (Class of 2009)
      • New Orleans Bar Association
      • Thomas More Inn of Court
      • Council of the Louisiana State Law Institute - Observer of the Young Lawyer’s Section (2009)

    Civic

      • Trinity Episcopal School - Board of Trustees
      • Carrollton Boosters - Board of Directors
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