Natalie Furniss

Natalie Furniss is a seasoned legal executive with extensive experience in corporate operations and litigation. As Senior Vice President at Nationwide since October 2017, Natalie leads a team responsible for Corporate Litigation and Legal Operations, overseeing key legal support functions for various enterprise offices. Previously, Natalie served as Senior Vice President for Property & Casualty Legal, directing a team that supports Nationwide's comprehensive insurance operations, including being the top writer in several markets. Natalie's professional affiliations include leadership roles within the American Bar Association and the International Association of Defense Counsel, reflecting a strong commitment to the legal community. Natalie is also a former partner at Bricker & Eckler LLP, where significant litigation practice was established. Academically, Natalie graduated summa cum laude from Capital University Law School and is currently enrolled in the Leadership in Corporate Counsel Program at Harvard Law School.