Tom Watson, CEO and president of Wisconsin Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company, knows what it means to reinvent yourself. From radio to family law attorney to insurance executive, Watson talks about his multi-phased career path and shares a deep dive into the parade of horribles that can be legal malpractice insurance.
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April 30, 2024 – Attorney Tom Watson, the featured guest in the latest episode of the
Bottom Up Podcast produced by the State Bar of Wisconsin, knows what it means to reinvent yourself.
Tom started his career in broadcast radio. He interviewed big names like Bill Clinton, Jesse Jackson, entertainer Red Skelton, and others. At age 37, Tom enrolled in law school. He's now the CEO and president of Wisconsin Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company (WILMIC).
From radio to public relations, from family law attorney to legal malpractice insurance executive, Tom talks about his multi-phased career path before diving deep into the world of legal malpractice insurance, and the parade of horribles.
Co-host Emil Ovbiagele and guest host Joe Forward steer the conversation with Tom, who has been with WILMIC for almost two decades. They learn that Tom approaches his role in helping lawyers with enthusiasm and deep knowledge of the legal malpractice insurance industry.
Tom says estate planning continues to be a high-risk area, as claims can come from disenfranchised, third-party beneficiaries. But he also says claims that stem from cyber fraud and/or social engineering are on the rise, and lawyers should be on the lookout. Tom, a natural storyteller, shares stories about "craziest claims" he's seen in his two decades at WILMIC.
Listen to more episodes of the Bottom Up Podcast at wisbar.org/podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
