Eric Getty

Eric Getty is a Clinical Professor and Clinical Instructor in Residence at Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, where he leads the Risk Management and Insurance Clinic. He concurrently serves as Senior Vice President at McGriff Insurance Services LLC, providing legal consulting on insurance, surety, and contractual risk matters. Previously, he was a partner in a major Southeastern law firm, specializing in complex commercial litigation and client legal advisory services.

Getty holds a BS from Auburn University (1996) and a JD from the University of Georgia School of Law (2002). His expertise focuses on contractual risk allocation, insurance coverage disputes, and regulatory compliance. He routinely advises clients on international and national contractual negotiations to mitigate liability, and provides training on risk transfer mechanisms and surety principles to industry groups and internal teams.

No academic awards or grants are noted in the provided information. His professional contributions emphasize bridging legal and insurance sectors through practical risk management strategies.