James Melvin is a Senior Vice President of North American R&W. Prior to joining VALE, James practiced at a full-service law firm where he represented international and domestic insurers in coverage and litigation matters with a focus in the areas of healthcare and professional liability. He also acted as monitoring counsel handling complex claims, conducting portfolio reviews, and negotiating settlements under various professional liability insurance policies.

James graduated from Georgetown University with a B.S. in Finance and International Business and received his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law.