LaToyia Watkins Pierce is a Senior Claims Counsel with AXA XL Insurance Company in Dallas, Texas. LaToyia retains and manages outside counsel to defend professionals who are sued in courts, before regulatory bodies, and in arbitrations across the country. She oversees cases involving errors and omissions insurance, miscellaneous professional liability insurance and other forms of insurance coverage. LaToyia actively participates in all aspects of litigation and practice and risk management for insureds and their counsel.

Prior to joining AXA XL, LaToyia had more than 10 years of experience handling complex and diverse litigation, representing individuals, companies and professionals. Her practice was devoted primarily to commercial litigation and professional malpractice, in which she defended claims for broker-dealers, investment advisers, insurance agents, lawyers and real estate professionals, among others. She handled cases involving errors and omissions insurance and provided all associated services, including litigation and regulatory investigations. She often counseled clients on risk avoidance issues and was called upon regularly to provide in-house continuing education seminars. LaToyia has successfully settled and tried cases in state and federal court as well as in arbitration hearings before FINRA panels.

LaToyia holds a J.D. from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in Dallas, Texas, an M.B.A. from the University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, Texas, and a B.S. in Economics from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. In addition to the NBRPA Dallas Chapter advisory board, LaToyia also serves on the school board for Legacy the School of Sport Sciences in Houston and the board for Children at Risk.