Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Litigation

Josh Polster represents and counsels insurers in coverage disputes and tries high-stakes cases in court and before arbitral tribunals. He is experienced in handling complex actuarial matters that arise in insurance disputes. He also regularly represents clients in securities and M&A disputes and advises family offices on litigation issues. Josh is recognized by Euromoney’s Benchmark Litigation as a “Future Star” and is a repeat honoree on its “40 & Under List,” which honors the achievements of the nation’s most accomplished law firm partners under the age of 40. He also maintains an active pro bono practice. He has defeated an emergency motion in a Florida voting action and, along with the ACLU and AIC, secured a preliminary injunction blocking a fast-track deportation rule.

Law360, Insurance Authority General Liability Editorial Advisory Board

New York University School of Law, 2011 J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, George P. Foulk Memorial Award, Paul D. Kaufman Memorial Award, Butler Scholar, Pomeroy Scholar, Lederman Fellow in Law & Economics, Law Review; Pace University, 2007 M.S.; Princeton University, 2005 A.B., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa