Tort Reform in the Public Sector

Tamika Puckett
Executive Vice President, Public Sector Practice Leader, Protecdiv, Inc.
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In this episode, we chat with Tamika Puckett, Executive Vice President at Protective Inc., on tort reform’s impact on public entities. Tamika explains tort reform, its goals, and effects on cities, schools, and public safety agencies. The conversation covers damage caps, liability rules, third-party litigation funding, and the challenges and unintended consequences of reform. The discussion also explores the role of courts, risk management strategies, and legislative trends, offering practical insights for public sector leaders navigating liability risks and maintaining public trust.

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Tamika Puckett
Executive Vice President, Public Sector Practice Leader, Protecdiv, Inc.

Summary of Qualifications

Tamika Puckett is a seasoned public sector executive and enterprise risk management (ERM) leader with over 25 years of experience spanning risk management, operations, strategic planning, cybersecurity, and public administration. Currently serving as the Public Sector Practice Leader at Protecdiv, she drives strategy and engagement across middle-market and large-scale public sector organizations.
Tamika has held pivotal leadership roles, including Head of Cyber Risk Management at Zoom Video Communications and Chief Risk Officer for the City of Chicago. She most recently served as Head of Public Entity for Willis Towers Watson.

She holds a Master of Science in Financial Management from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University. 

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