Connor Rowinski

Associate

Seattle

(206) 373-7294

(206) 621-8783

Recent Publication:

Elaborate Jewelry Heist Results in No Coverage for Jewelry Store’s Loss Under Dishonest Entrustment Exclusion [Property Insurance Law Observer Blog]

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York has provided some clarity to New York businesses and their insurers dealing with loss resulting from fraudulent entrustment. In Crown Jewels Estate Jewelry, Inc. v. Underwriters At Interest At Lloyd’s London, Case No. 2020-04312 (N.Y. App....

Connor's practice focuses on complex commercial litigation.  

During law school, Connor was a summer associate at Cozen O'Connor and served as executive managing editor for the Washington Law Review. Connor completed two judicial externships, one for Judge Coughenour in U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, and another for Judge Parisien in King County Superior Court. Connor also interned at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority in New York. 

Experience

  • Secured summary judgment victory against a general contractor that failed to prevent an incident resulting in significant property damage. 
  • Secured dismissal of all claims at summary judgment for commercial warehouse involved in catastrophic premises liability incident. 

Publications

Elaborate Jewelry Heist Results in No Coverage for Jewelry Store’s Loss Under Dishonest Entrustment Exclusion [Property Insurance Law Observer Blog]

May 24, 2021

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York has provided some clarity to New York businesses and their insurers dealing with loss resulting from fraudulent entrustment. In Crown Jewels Estate Jewelry, Inc. v. Underwriters At Interest At Lloyd’s London, Case No. 2020-04312 (N.Y. App....

Education

  • University of Washington School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2020
  • University of Colorado–Boulder, B.A., summa cum laude, 2015

Awards & Honors

Order of the Coif

CALI Award (Highest Grade) in Legal Analysis, Research, and Writing

  • Washington
  • U.S. District Court -- Oregon
  • U.S. District Court -- Western District of Washington