Craig J. Billeci

About Craig J. Billeci

My foundation was shaped in the U.S. Air Force, where I served as an IT specialist with a secret security clearance. Trusted with secure communications and critical infrastructure, I learned discipline, precision, and accountability. Those lessons still guide me today.The military taught me:• Mission focus• Resilience under pressure• Teamwork and integrityI’ve personally recovered tens of millions, led teams securing over $1.5B in value and led transformation in legal and insurance operations.My career has been built on one principle: delivering measurable results.As a former Vice President at Chubb and Head of Recovery & Subrogation for North America, I oversaw 10 business units and 8 lines of business, using data-driven insights to optimize performance and decision-making. I led teams that drove hundreds of millions in recoveries annually, reduced cycle times, and built scalable frameworks that improved outcomes across jurisdictions. That role gave me a global perspective, with contributions spanning North America, South America, and the U.K.Over 18+ years, I’ve built deep expertise across:• Complex litigation• Large loss property subrogation• Product liability• Construction negligence• Catastrophic wildfire recovery• High-value mediationsMore importantly, I’ve turned litigation outcomes into data-driven strategies that create revenue, unlock efficiencies, and fuel long-term business value.What sets me apart is the ability to see business value where others see only process:• Finding efficiencies that accelerate cycle times and reduce costs• Upskilling people into hybrid leaders who adapt and thrive• Aligning litigation, operations, and technology with organizational strategy• Turning legal work from a cost center into a driver of growth and resilienceAt the core of my work is a passion for developing leaders. I coach attorneys, claims professionals, and executives at every stage: junior and mid-level attorneys shaping careers, new managers at carriers, startup founders, and firm leaders driving transformation.Through training, advisory, and leadership development, I help professionals grow into hybrid leaders who adapt, innovate, and thrive in today’s evolving legal and insurance landscape.I also serve on the Advisory Council to the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) and mentor transitioning service members through Hire Heroes USA, helping the next generation of professionals enter the workforce with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Experience

1. Executive Director, Legal Operations, Technology, and Performance

   Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Leadership role focused on blending strategic vision, technological expertise, and operational acumen to assist the firm in achieving sustained success and remain at the forefront of the legal industry. Provide critical leadership in driving innovation, efficiency, and measurable results across the firm encompassing Legal Operations, Technology Integration, Performance and Upskilling, Strategic Leadership, and Change Management. Oversee the recruitment, retention, and professional development of attorneysand support staff, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Education

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate’s Degree, Information Technology, March 2004

  2004

• Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

  Juris Doctor (J.D.)

  2005

• University at Buffalo

  B.A., English

  1995 — 1999

• University at Buffalo

  Buffalo Research Institute of Education and Teaching, Amherst, NY

  1999

• Project Management Institute

  CAPM Certification

• Cornell University

  Certification, Data Analytics

  2020 — 2021

Skills

• Crane Collapse Litigation
• Legal Research
• Construction / Project Negligence
• Subrogation
• Commercial Litigation
• Court Appearances
• Product Liability
• Mediation
• Depositions
• Motions
• Appeals
• Arbitration
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Civil Litigation
• Mentoring
• Courts
• Awesomeness
• Fire Investigations
• Westlaw
• Contract / Lease Analysis
• Personal Injury
• E-Disclosure