At its recent Defense Counsel Conference, OMSNIC/Fortress awarded Anne Oldenburg its Distinguished Defender of the Specialty Award. OMSNIC/Fortress specializes in providing insurance for oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Oldenburg has been at the helm of defending its insureds in Illinois for over 30 years. She is known for her attention to detail and relationships in the dental community, and she’s often called upon to assist in and resolve difficult cases.

Oldenburg, a partner in the firm’s Chicago office, is a highly successful malpractice defense lawyer with extensive trial experience. Her involvement in the defense of malpractice in and outside the courtroom has also solidified her role as a leader in her field, and she’s earned the respect of clients, the courts, her colleagues, and her opponents. This latest award is just one of numerous honors she’s received in her career, including a 2023 Medical Professional Liability Industry Defender Award from the Medical Professional Liability Association, OMSNIC’s Defense Star and Continuing Excellence Award, a Trial Lawyer Excellence Award for Outstanding Defense Verdict in Dental Malpractice from Jury Verdict Reporter, and the Outstanding Service Award from Fortress Insurance Company. She is rated an AV Preeminent Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell and has been named to numerous lists of top-rated lawyers, including Best Lawyers in America, Illinois Leading Lawyers, Illinois Super Lawyers, and Top 50 Female Lawyers in Illinois. Oldenburg publishes and lectures extensively on issues relating to healthcare litigation and risk management.

Anne Oldenburg (center) displaying her OMSNIC/Fortress Distinguished Defender of the Specialty Award. With her are Diana Mosher (left), OMSNIC Claims Specialist II, and Hayley Wolosek, Fortress Claims Analyst, who recommended Oldenburg for the award.	Anne Oldenburg's OMSNIC/Fortress’s 2025 Distinguished Defender of the Specialty Award.