COLUMBIA, SC – Attorney Emily Bishop in MGC’s Richmond office and attorney Heather Connor in MGC’s Charlotte office were recently recognized as Certified Litigation Management Professionals by the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. The CLMP designation is the first certification program specifically designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the business of litigation management.
Emily Bishop has been practicing law for over a decade and focuses on general litigation at MGC. She’s a member of the Virginia Bar Association, Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, Defense Research Institute and is the President-Elect of the Henrico County Bar Association. Bishop was named a Rising Star in Civil Litigation by Virginia Super Lawyers and was recognized in Virginia Business’ Legal Elite Young Lawyer division.
Heather Connor has been practicing law for almost two decades and focuses on general litigation at MGC. She’s a member of the North Carolina Bar Association, Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys and Defense Research Institute. Connor has been recognized in Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite for her Litigation work, and has an AV Preeminent® rating by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™.
The Claims and Litigation Management Alliance is dedicated to meeting the professional development needs of the claims and litigation management industries. Founded in 2007, the CLM membership benefits from their networking events, continuing education programs (through the Litigation Management Institute at the Loyola Law School in Chicago) and a wide variety of industry resources.