Madeline Cook
Madeline Cook
Associate
She/Her
"I am a creative, adaptable, and collaborative professional committed to delivering results."
Madeline Cook
Associate
She/Her
"I am a creative, adaptable, and collaborative professional committed to delivering results."
About Madeline
Madeline focuses on complex insurance coverage disputes and bad faith litigation, working closely with insurers to deliver strategic guidance across all phases of litigation. She has extensive experience advising clients on risk management, policy interpretation, and litigation strategies to achieve favorable outcomes.
In addition to her insurance coverage practice, Madeline brings significant experience in employment law, handling high-profile cases involving discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower claims under federal statutes. Her comprehensive background allows her to effectively navigate intricate legal challenges and provide practical solutions for clients facing high-stakes litigation.
Madeline's Affiliations
- District of Columbia Bar Association
- District of Columbia Women’s Bar Association
- National Lawyers’ Guild
Areas of Focus
Recognition
- The George Washington University Law School, Law School and University Gold Recognition, pro bono service; Law Association for Women, Secretary; International Law in Domestic Courts, Member
Credentials
Education
- The George Washington University Law School, JD, 2020
- Seattle University, BA, 2017
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
- New York
Thought Leadership
Publications
- Co-Author, "Chapter 8 Allocating Defense Costs," The Insurer’s Duty to Defend: Issues and Analysis (ABA 2024)
Interests
When she’s not working, Madeline loves staying active with yoga, skiing, and aerial arts. At home, you will often find her enjoying quiet moments with her cat, Jupiter, who is never far from her side.
Thought Leadership
Publications
- Co-Author, "Chapter 8 Allocating Defense Costs," The Insurer’s Duty to Defend: Issues and Analysis (ABA 2024)
