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Kate F. Barnaby
also known as Kate Stecklein
About Kate
Biography
Kate works as Assistant Vice President & Legal Counsel at Group 1001. She is a licensed attorney in both Michigan and Indiana. Prior to working at Group 1001, Kate worked as Assistant General Counsel at CNO Financial Group; Senior Legal, Regulatory, and Public Policy Counsel at Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company; and also previously served as the sole Compliance Attorney for Michigan Farm Bureau. She is experienced in handling compliance and regulatory matters across all lines of insurance. She is President of the Association of Insurance and Compliance Professionals (AICP) Midwest Chapter, and has also held various leadership positions and chaired several insurance trade group committees, navigating through areas of significant regulatory change impacting the insurance industry as a whole. Kate has also worked in private practice handling a wide variety of litigation, transactional, and regulatory matters for firm clients. She was named an Up & Coming Lawyer by Michigan Lawyer's Weekly in 2012, and currently holds the AINS and AIC insurance designations. She is also a licensed Life and Health Insurance Agent in Indiana.
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Licensed in Indiana for 4 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 15 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
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Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Contract Case
I hired Kate to help me with a contract issue in 2011. She was very professional and filed a detailed complaint for my company right away. She had to deal with a very difficult attorney and client on the other side but was always very professional. Kate e-mailed me updates on my case at least once a...
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Kate is an Excellent Professional
Kate helped my husband and I through a very difficult legal matter which resulted in a favorable settlement for our family after about two years of litigation. My husband and I were more than pleased with Kate's professional performance and what she did for us. We will definitely use Kate again in th...
Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Really good lawyer
Kate settled my case outside of court and did a great job. She is good.
Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Review of Kate Barnaby
Kate demonstrated the height of professionalism when dealing with multiple firms representing related interests. Her attention to detail throughout the review of hundreds of filings and briefs did not wane, nor did her commitment to meeting many demanding deadlines over extended periods of time. She...
Kate F. Barnaby's Lawyer Endorsements
"I had the pleasure of working with Kate and have seen her outstanding attention to detail and tenacious advocacy firsthand. I wouldn't hesitate to refer clients to her."
"Mrs. Barnaby is a consummate professional. She is dedicated to ensuring that her clients receive only the best representation. While she is a young lawyer, she has an extraordinary amount of experience that stretches well beyond her years. Whether it be in general litigation, property, or business law, Kate excels! Further, her work in the Oil and Gas regulation field has earned her a much deserved reputation as one of Michigan's best and brightest "Up and Coming Lawyers" (Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2012). I wholeheartedly endorse Mrs. Barnaby and the wonderful work she performs for her clients and the legal community."
"Kate is a very conscientious attorney. She has an excellent work ethic, pays attention to detail, and is driven to achieve great results for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I first met Kate at the Hillman Advocacy Program were she displayed a bright mind and great courtroom presence. In the years that have followed, Kate has continued to use her talents to serve her clients with fierce dedication. The quality of her work is reflected in the glowing testimonials of her clients. Kate is an excellent choice if you want someone to give you and your legal matter the attention it deserves!"
Noah Bradow
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2012
Up & Coming Lawyer 2012, Michigan Lawyers Weekly
2011
Appointed as a Member of the MOGA Legal & Legislative Committee, Michigan Oil & Gas Association
2010
Certificate of Merit - Estate Planning, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
2009
Certificate of Merit - Alternative Dispute Resolution, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Assistant General Counsel, CNO Financial Group
2019 - 2020
Senior Legal, Regulatory, & Public Policy Counsel, Amerisure Insurance
2015 - 2019
Compliance Staff Attorney, Michigan Farm Bureau
2013 - 2015
Attorney/Compliance & Regulatory Specialist, Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan
2010 - 2013
Attorney, The Gallagher Law Firm, PLC
2009 - 2010
Legal Intern, Auto-Owners Insurance Company
Associations
2013 - Present
Life Insurers Association of MichiganMember
2013 - Present
National Association of Mutual Insurance CompaniesMember
2013 - Present
Property Casualty Insurers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Insurance and Indemnity Law SectionMember
2010 - Present
Michigan Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Real Property Law SectionMember
2010 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Business Law SectionMember
2012 - 2013
Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies - COPASMember
2012 - 2013
National Association of Lease Title Analysts - NALTAMember
2011 - 2013
International Right of Way Association - IRWAMember
2010 - 2013
Michigan Oil and Gas Association - MOGAMember
2010 - 2013
Michigan Association of Professional Landmen - MAPLMember
2010 - 2013
American Association of Professional Landmen - AAPLMember
2010 - 2013
Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation - RMMLFMember
2010 - 2013
Michigan Land Title Association - MLTAMember
2010 - 2013
American Land Title Association - ALTAMember
Education
2010
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD
2005
Siena Heights University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
The Institutes
Associate in General Insurance AINS
N/A
The Institutes
Associate in Claims AIC
Speaking Engagements
2014
EISD Insurance Program
Insurers; How and Why They are Regulated
2013
Legal & Regulatory Issues in the Oil & Gas Industry
The Compulsory Pooling Process in Michigan
2013
IRWA General Membership Meeting - A Continuing Education Seminar for Brokers & Appraisers
Common Title Issues in the Oil & Gas Industry
2012
35th Annual MAPL Fall Seminar
Common Title Issues in the Oil & Gas Industry
Publications
2014
The State Bar of Michigan - Journal of Insurance & Indemnity Law Volume 7, No. 3
Ambiguity in the Insurance Contract: The Doctrine of Contra Proferentem and the Use of Extrinsic Evidence to Resolve Ambiguity
2013
American Bar Assication, Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, Vol.1, No.1
5 Common Title Issues Found in Mineral Title Examination
Languages
English