Judy Selby is a globally recognized leader in cyber insurance coverage law. With over 30 years of insurance coverage experience—including more than a decade dedicated exclusively to cyber insurance—she brings unparalleled expertise to insurers, brokers, and policyholders navigating today’s complex risk landscape.

Judy advises insurers on policy wording, underwriting strategies, and emerging risks related to cyber, privacy, and technology. She also collaborates with brokers to assist policyholders in securing comprehensive cyber and other insurance coverage tailored to their needs.

A sought-after speaker at premier industry events such as NetDiligence and Zywave, Judy is frequently quoted in top-tier publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Law360, Business Insurance, and Fortune.

Her contributions to the field have earned her numerous accolades, including her nomination as the 2025 Intelligent Insurer Cyber Insurance Legend Award, 2023 Zywave Cyber Risk Attorney of the Year award, the 2021 National Law Review Insurance Law Trailblazer recognition, and multiple JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards, including the #1 ranking in Insurance. She was also a finalist for the CLM Outside Professional of the Year award in 2015.

Judy has played a key role in shaping industry discourse, having served on the editorial boards of Law360 Insurance and LegalTech, as well as the advisory boards for Zywave and EDRM. She is also a judge for several prestigious cyber insurance industry awards.

In addition to her law degree, Judy has completed advanced studies at MIT and Harvard Business School in big data, crisis management, cybersecurity, the Internet of Things (IoT), and finance, further solidifying her position as a thought leader in the field