Drinker Biddle & Reath has appointed Jay Kallas to its insurance regulatory and transactional team, located in the firm’s Chicago office.
Kallas will also become a member of the corporate and securities group. He has previous experience in mergers, acquisitions, financings and divestitures.
Prior to his new role, Kallas served as corporate counsel for Allstate in its investments and business transactions department.
Thomas Dawson, partner and co-chair of Drinker Biddle’s insurance regulatory and transactional team, commented: “Jay Kallas is an experienced attorney who brings senior-level regulatory and transactional knowledge to support our reinsurance and insurance clients. His experience leading deal executions and strong ties within the insurance industry enhances the capabilities of our team in Chicago and nationwide.”