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Andy Haugen

Heimerl & Lammers Welcomes New Partner Andy Haugen

August 28, 2024

MINNETONKA, MN—Heimerl & Lammers is thrilled to announce the addition of Andy Haugen as a new partner to their roster. Andy is an excellent attorney with a rich background in entrepreneurship and management, honed over nearly 12 years leading Haugen Law Group. Andy is poised to elevate his practice to new heights as part of our team. Andy’s decision to join Heimerl & Lammers stems from a desire to focus on the practice of law, leverage his professional experience for clients in district and appellate court, and continue his alternative dispute resolution offerings as a Rule 114 qualified neutral. 

Anderson P.C. Announces Launch of Boutique Law Firm

August 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Anderson P.C. is pleased to announce its official launch as a boutique law firm specializing in securities enforcement, regulatory compliance, and government investigations. Led by Principal Attorney Braeden Anderson, the firm offers expert legal counsel to financial institutions, corporations, hedge funds, investment advisers, and individuals navigating complex regulatory landscapes. With a background that includes significant experience at leading law firms Kirkland & Ellis and Sidley Austin, Anderson P.C. brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in handling high-stakes legal matters. 

Clarivate Names Melanie Margolin as Chief Administrative and Legal Officer

August 20, 2024

LONDON, UK—Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT) has appointed Melanie Margolin to the expanded role of Chief Administrative and Legal Officer. She joined the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer in September 2023. Ms. Margolin successfully leverages her experience as a seasoned executive to advance key strategic programs at Clarivate. Ms. Margolin will oversee human resources, facilities, communications and brand functions in addition to global legal affairs, risk, sustainability, privacy and compliance.

Varghese Summersett Makes Inc. 5000 List of American's Fastest-Growing Law Firms

August 13, 2024

FORT WORTH, TX—Inc. magazine revealed today that Varghese Summersett is one of the fastest-growing law firms in America, coming in at No. 38 in the legal category on the 2024 Inc. 5000 – its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Overall, the firm ranks No. 2126 on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the nation, with a three-year revenue growth of 247 percent. It placed 76th in the Dallas- Fort Worth area.

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Micalann Pepe

Jaburg Wilk Partner Micalann Pepe Named to National Insurance Board

August 29, 2024

PHOENIX, AZ—Micalann C. Pepe was elected as a Director serving in the Board of Directors of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) for 2024-2025 at their recent annual meeting. Pepe is a partner in the insurance law department of Jaburg Wilk where she focuses her practice on bad faith litigation, insurance coverage, and civil litigation.

Firas-Sawaf

Firas Sawaf Joins Rafi Law Group as Associate Attorney

August 29, 2024

PHOENIX, AZ—Firas Sawaf has joined Rafi Law Group (RLG) as a new Associate Attorney. Bringing a wealth of international experience and a diverse skill set in commercial litigation and transactional law, Sawaf is poised to significantly enhance the firm’s capabilities in providing top-tier legal representation.

McGlinchey Welcomes Omomah Abebe as Associate Attorney in Irvine

August 29, 2024

IRVINE, CA—McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce the addition of Omomah I. Abebe as an Associate in the firm’s Irvine office. With a focus on consumer financial services, real estate, and commercial litigation, she counsels clients on constitutional and statutory claims, consumer claims, and business disputes.

Jon-Dean

Sidley Welcomes Commercial Litigation Partner Jon Dean in Los Angeles Office

August 29, 2024

LOS ANGELES, CA—Sidley is pleased to announce that Jon Dean has joined the firm as a partner in the Commercial Litigation and Disputes practice in Los Angeles. Prior to joining Sidley, he was head of McDermott Will & Emery’s Los Angeles Litigation practice. Mr. Dean focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation matters, including patent and trade secrets cases, antitrust actions, securities matters, unfair competition cases, trademark disputes, employment actions, OSHA cases, and healthcare matters.

Sherin and Lodgen Of Counsel Richard Heller Presents on Strafford Webinar, “Negotiating Commercial Lease Casualty Provisions”

August 29, 2024

BOSTON, MA—Boston law firm Sherin and Lodgen LLP announces that Richard Heller presented on the Strafford webinar, “Negotiating Commercial Lease Casualty Provisions: Insurance, Termination Rights, Tenant Improvements,” on August 15. Heller and fellow panelists discussed structuring casualty provisions in commercial leases; how insurance may affect a casualty event; rent abatements available to tenants; how casualty provisions may affect landlords’ and tenants’ termination rights; and how to best preserve tenant improvements. Of counsel in Sherin and Lodgens’s Real Estate Department, Heller advises clients on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions. 

Clark Hill Modernizes Legal Support Services

August 29, 2024

NEW YORK, NY—Clark Hill has restructured its legal support services by adopting BigHand Workflow Management across its 29 offices in the U.S., Ireland, and Mexico. The firm has transitioned from the traditional lawyer-to-Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) model to a more efficient team-based approach. This change, driven by the scarcity of skilled support staff and the shift to hybrid work, allows LAAs to collaborate in teams, ensuring continuity and enhancing service delivery. The centralized Clark Hill Administrative Resource Team (CHART) now handles various administrative tasks, enabling LAAs to focus on higher-level work and client service.

Jacob Einhorn

Jacob S. Narva Joins as Counsel in Commercial Litigation and Employment Practice Groups

August 28, 2024

DENVILLE, NJ—Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost & Botwinick, PC, is pleased to announce that Jacob S. Narva has joined as Counsel in the firm’s Commercial Litigation and Employment Practice Groups. Narva advises clients on commercial and corporate matters and litigates complex commercial issues in state and federal, trial and appellate courts. He also represents clients in connection with contract disputes involving a diverse number of subject matters.

Maggie Potter

Insurance Litigator Maggie E. Potter Joins Tampa Office of Segal McCambridge

August 28, 2024

TAMPA, FL—Segal McCambridge is pleased to welcome Insurance and Complex Commercial Litigation Attorney Maggie E. Potter as a Shareholder in the firm’s Tampa office. Potter comes to the firm with over 18 years of legal experience, having served as managing partner and shareholder at some of the top firms in southwest Florida. Her focus at Segal McCambridge entails first-party insurance defense, commercial litigation, bad-faith matters, premise liability and issues of reinsurance.

Laffey Bucci Adds Ragha Narasimhan to Crime Victims Team

August 28, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, PA—Laffey Bucci D’Andrea Reich & Ryan is pleased to announce that associate attorney Ragha Narasimhan has joined the Crime Victims Team. She specializes in cases involving sexual assault and child abuse within institutional settings such as residential treatment facilities, hospitals, universities, and schools. 

Katten Announces 2024 Partner Promotions

August 28, 2024

CHICAGO, IL—Katten announced today that the firm’s Executive Committee unanimously approved the promotion of 11 attorneys to partner. The new partners are Cynthia Reed Altchek in Private Wealth in New York; Yelena E. Archiyan in Insolvency and Restructuring in Dallas; Camille A. Brooks in Class Action and Consumer Finance Litigation in Los Angeles; Timothy H. Gray in Appeals and Critical Motions in Washington, DC; Benjamin Lavin in Private Wealth in Chicago; Josh Lewis in Mergers and Acquisitions/Private Equity in Chicago; Jessica L. Schauwecker in Mergers and Acquisitions/Private Equity in Dallas; John Sun in Structured Finance and Securitization in Washington, DC; Allison E. Yager in Insolvency and Restructuring in Chicago; Paul S. Yong in Securities Litigation in Los Angeles; and Natalie Youkel in Government and Public Finance in New York.

Angie Reier

Honigman Adds Angela Johnson Reier to Corporate Department in Chicago

August 27, 2024

CHICAGO, IL—Honigman LLP announced today that it is growing its Corporate Department with the addition of Angela Johnson Reier as a partner in the firm’s Transactions & Counseling Practice Group in Chicago. Reier focuses her practice on U.S. and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, providing a holistic strategy comprised of legal and business support throughout the deal lifecycle. She oversees due diligence, conducts purchase agreement negotiations, evaluates for regulatory compliance, and advises on integration or separation execution.

Doug Sloan

Thompson Burton Adds Leading Land Use and Development Partner Doug Sloan

August 27, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN—Thompson Burton PLLC announced that it is expanding its Land Use and Development practice group with the addition of Doug Sloan as its newest partner. Sloan, a seasoned Nashville development attorney with over 20 years of experience, joins the largest Land Use and Development team in Nashville.

Davis Malm Announces Michelle R. Cassorla and Courtney A. Simmons Appointed as Of Counsel

August 27, 2024

BOSTON, MA—Davis Malm is pleased to announce that attorneys Michelle R. Cassorla and Courtney A. Simmons were appointed Of Counsel at the firm. Ms. Cassorla is an employment lawyer, representing clients in employment discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour claims. Ms. Simmons is a litigator, assisting clients in commercial litigation and real estate disputes.

Davis Malm Attorney Michelle R. Cassorla Elected to the Anti-Defamation League’s New England Regional Board

August 27, 2024

BOSTON, MA—Boston law firm Davis Malm announces that attorney Michelle R. Cassorla has been elected to the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) New England Regional Board. Previously on the ADL’s Associate Board, Ms. Cassorla will continue, in this new role, to support the organization in combating bias and extremism across New England to protect democracy and promote inclusive environments for all. Ms. Cassorla is an employment lawyer, representing clients in employment discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour claims.

Banee Pachuca

Winston & Strawn Adds Banee Pachuca as Partner in Houston

August 27, 2024

HOUSTON, TX—Winston & Strawn LLP announced today the addition of Banee Pachuca as a partner in the Houston office. Banee joins the firm as a member of the firm’s Transactions Department with a focus in health care. Banee focuses her practice on healthcare law, including transactional, regulatory, and compliance matters. 

Moore & Van Allen Recommits to Mansfield Certification Process for 2024-25

August 26, 2024

CHARLOTTE, NC—Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that the firm has renewed its commitment for the Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Certification process, a year-long undertaking designed to ensure that qualified legal talent has transparent, fair, and equal opportunities to be considered for advancement into leadership.

Collin Fraser

Blank Rome Continues Growth in Boston With Addition of Corporate Partner Fraser Collin

August 26, 2024

BOSTON, MA—Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Fraser Collin has joined the firm’s Boston office as a partner in the Corporate, M&A, and Securities group. Fraser will focus his practice on advising clients on mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”), and private equity and venture capital financings, as well as serving as outside general counsel.

Bradley Welcomes Shannon L. Drake as a Healthcare and Real Estate Partner in Atlanta

August 26, 2024

ATLANTA, GA—Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Shannon L. Drake has joined the firm’s Atlanta office as a partner in the Healthcare and Real Estate practice groups. Mr. Drake has an extensive transactional background in both real estate and corporate matters in the long-term care context, as well as home health and hospice settings. 

Moore & Van Allen Associate Jules Carter Honored as LPL Financial’s 2024 Law Firm Diversity Champion

August 23, 2024

CHARLOTTE, NC—Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that Litigation attorney Jules W. Carter was honored as LPL Financial LLC’s 2024 Diversity Champion Award winner during a ceremony at the company’s San Diego office on Aug. 14. Carter was selected for this year’s award based on her work to highlight and expand diversity at MVA. She chairs the firm’s Black Attorney Resource Group. Carter also handles pro bono work that focuses on equity and social justice. In her core law practice, Carter focuses on financial regulatory compliance.

Vision Realized: Succession Planning, Development Plant Seeds for Next Generation Leaders

August 23, 2024

HOUSTON, TX—McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that, with the most recent addition of Matt Manning, its executive Policy Committee now comprises a majority of “next generation” leaders from the Gen X and Millennial cohorts. This diverse group reflects the firm’s strategic focus on progressive leadership through succession planning and leadership development opportunities. As of August, 70% of the Policy Committee and 88% of Office Managing Attorneys are Gen X and Millennial leaders. Matt focuses his practice on financial services litigation and creditors rights, complex commercial litigation, and appellate law at the state and federal levels. 

AGG Strengthens International Practice With Addition of Lance B. Lee

August 22, 2024

ATLANTA, GA—Arnall Golden Gregory LLP (AGG) is pleased to announce the expansion of its International Arbitration practice with the arrival of Lance B. Lee as a new partner in the Atlanta office. Lance joins AGG with extensive experience in international arbitration and litigation, particularly involving Korean companies, which will significantly bolster the firm’s global capabilities. Prior to joining AGG, Lance practiced law in Seoul, South Korea, for more than 20 years.

Epstein Becker Green Adds Health Care Regulatory Firepower With Attorney Christine Burke Worthen

August 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce that Christine Burke Worthen has joined the firm’s Washington, DC, office. Worthen brings with her an extensive background in providing legal and strategic advice to a diverse range of health care organizations, including hospitals, health systems, physician practices, digital health companies, behavioral health providers, and post-acute care and ancillary providers.

SBSB Eastham Expands Litigation Team With Addition of Veteran Trial Lawyer Don Jones

August 22, 2024

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX—Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier & Eastham PLLC (SBSB Eastham) is pleased to announce the addition of veteran litigator Don Jones. Mr. Jones joins as a partner in the firm’s office in Corpus Christi. Mr. Jones, who has spent more than 20 years as a litigator in Corpus Christi, focuses on commercial and construction litigation, real estate and development litigation and oil and gas.

Polsinelli Expands Venture Capital Practice in Denver With Scott Perlov

August 22, 2024

DENVER, CO—Polsinelli is pleased to announce that the firm has expanded its Venture Capital & Emerging Growth Companies Practice with Scott M. Perlov, who has joined the firm as a shareholder in the Denver office. Joining the firm from another Am Law 100 firm, Perlov’s practice encompasses matters focusing on early-stage angel and venture capital financings, corporate infrastructure, securities, tax and equity incentive issues.

Foley Mansfield Partner Elizabeth Sorenson Brotten Elected President of Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association

August 21, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Foley Mansfield is pleased to announce that Minneapolis-based Partner Elizabeth Sorenson Brotten has been elected President of the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (MDLA). Liz has previously chaired MDLA’s Products Liability committee, and co-founded its Women in the Law Committee. Liz Brotten is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and Chair of the firm’s Product Liability Practice Group. She devotes her practice to defending product manufacturers, suppliers, and installers in high-risk product liability and toxic tort cases.

Edwin M. Hernández-García
Edwin M. Hernández-García
Caitlin Delaney
Caitlin Delaney
Sandra A. Hudak
Sandra A. Hudak
Matthew S. De La Torre
Matthew S. De La Torre

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Promotes One Attorney To Partner; Three to Counsel

August 21, 2024

NEW YORK, NY—Tarter Krinsky & Drogin has promoted four attorneys, including one to partner and three to counsel, as the firm continues its strategic growth. Sandra A. Hudak is elevated to partner. Matthew S. De La Torre, Caitlin Delaney, and Edwin M. Hernández-García are elevated to counsel. Sandra A. Hudak (New York) is a partner in the Intellectual Property practice. Matthew S. De La Torre (New York) is counsel in the firm’s Construction practice. Caitlin Delaney (New York) chairs the firm’s Canada practice and is counsel in the French and International practices. Edwin M. Hernández-García (New York) is counsel in the firm’s Immigration practice.

Roetzel & Andress and Brouse McDowell Announce Strategic Expansion

August 26, 2024

AKRON, OH—Roetzel & Andress, a Legal Professional Association, and Brouse McDowell, a Legal Professional Association, two of Akron’s oldest and most respected law firms, are pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement for a strategic expansion through Roetzel’s hiring of 43 attorneys from Brouse McDowell. This move will create one of the most comprehensive legal service providers in the region, and will significantly strengthen Roetzel’s corporate and transactional, real estate, health care, bankruptcy and restructuring, employment, and litigation practice groups.

Brian Bloom
Brian Bloom
Brant Kuehn
Brant Kuehn

Greenspoon Marder Expands Litigation and Intellectual Property Practice Groups

August 20, 2024

NEW YORK, NY—Greenspoon Marder expands Litigation and Intellectual Property Practice Groups with addition of partners Brian Bloom and Brant Kuehn in New York Office. Mr. Bloom regularly counsels clients creatively litigating or resolving commercial disputes involving or touching on intellectual property issues, and reviews. Mr. Kuehn, meanwhile, litigates complex commercial disputes, focusing on financial matters.

Polsinelli Continues Corporate M&A Growth With New Shareholder Jerita Salley in D.C.

August 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Polsinelli has welcomed Jerita L. Salley as a new shareholder in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, in the Corporate M&A Practice. With extensive knowledge as lead counsel in M&A transactions, Ms. Salley is an experienced transactional attorney and handles technology contracts, purchase and merger agreements, leases, NDAs and other commercial contracts. 

Bradley Partner Brooks R. Smith Authors Treatise on Tennessee Real Property Law

August 20, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN—Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that partner Brooks R. Smith has authored a treatise on real property law in the state of Tennessee. The publication Tennessee Real Property Law and Practice, published by LexisNexis/Matthew Bender, discusses estates in land, deeds and conveyances, leasing, the recording system, title, and title insurance. Mr. Smith has experience with all aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, joint ventures, and development projects.

American Bar Association Elects President of the Pioneer Law Center as Vice Chair of Judicial Division

August 20, 2024

BOSTON, MA—The Pioneer Public Interest Law Center today announced that its president, Hon. Frank J. Bailey (ret.) has been elected as the next Vice Chair of the Judicial Division of the American Bar Association (ABA). Judge Bailey will advance to chair-elect and then chair in 2026. Bailey was nominated by the National Conference of Federal Trial Judges for election to this role. He follows the Honorable J. Michele Childs of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C Circuit as the nominee of the federal judges.

Erik Matheney Appointed President of the Hillsborough County Bar Foundation

August 20, 2024

TAMPA, FL—Erik Matheney, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Tampa office, was recently appointed President of the Hillsborough County Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Hillsborough County Bar Association. Matheney, who served as President-Elect of the HCBF last year, will continue to serve the organization as it supports and promotes projects and programs that encourage assistance to the poor, disabled, and disadvantaged in our community who need legal assistance and access to the legal system. Matheney focuses on governmental compliance and complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts.

Attorney Jonathan Carver Joins Shapiro, Blasi, Wasserman & Hermann

August 19, 2024

BOCA RATON, FL—Shapiro, Blasi, Wasserman & Hermann is pleased to announce that Jonathan Carver has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Mr. Carver’s practice is focused on commercial litigation, business litigation, and contracts.
Mr. Carver’s experience includes first-party property litigation, appellate work, attorney malpractice, personal injury, and general liability.

Littler Adds Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets Litigator Phillip Antablin in Los Angeles

August 19, 2024

LOS ANGELES, CA—Littler has added Phillip Antablin as a shareholder in its Century City office in Los Angeles. Antablin previously served as Senior Counsel at Epstein Becker Green.
Antablin, who represents employers in unfair competition, noncompete, and trade secret matters, joins Littler’s preeminent Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets practice. Antablin frequently handles both state and federal disputes and has extensive complex litigation experience, including in trial, arbitration, and before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

McGlinchey Leads “Food from the Bar” Benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank

August 19, 2024

NEW ORLEANS, LA—McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce the New Orleans office’s participation in the New Orleans Chapter of the Association for Women Attorneys (NOAWA)’s 13th Annual Food from the Bar Campaign, held July 8–21, 2024, benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank. Over the course of the competition, McGlinchey raised $11,467 for Second Harvest. This amount represented more than a quarter of the funds raised in NOAWA’s entire “Food from the Bar” campaign. Overall, New Orleans law firms exceeded the NOAWA’s fundraising goal by raising more than $40,000 for Second Harvest.

Honigman Adds Experienced Automotive Regulatory Attorney Tom Healy in Washington

August 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Honigman LLP announced today that it is expanding its Regulatory Department with the addition of automotive attorney Tom Healy as senior counsel. Healy further grows the firm’s Government Relations and Regulatory Practice Group in Washington, D.C. following the addition of government relations and regulatory advisor Ricardo White last week. A former senior attorney with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Healy specializes in federal motor vehicle safety law. He advises clients on a wide range of Department of Transportation (DOT) and NHTSA regulatory issues.

Eric Fuglsang Rejoins Quarles Chicago Office as Partner in Real Estate Practice Group

August 19, 2024

CHICAGO, IL—Quarles & Brady announced that Eric Fuglsang has rejoined the firm’s Chicago office as a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. Fuglsang helps clients navigate all aspects of their real estate assets, investments and transactions, including commercial leasing, asset management, acquisitions and dispositions, commercial finance and development. 

Leadership Broward Foundation Names New Board Chair and Board of Directors for 2024-2025

August 19, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL—Jamie Wasserman, Partner at Shutts & Bowen LLP, has been named Chair of the Leadership Broward Foundation Board of Directors. Wasserman, a Leadership Broward Class XXXVII graduate, and Women Leading Broward Class VIII graduate has served in multiple leadership positions previously, including General Counsel, Chair of Fun Lunch 2021 and 2022, and Chair of Leadership Broward Class XLI. Wasserman will lead Leadership Broward’s Executive Committee.

VF Law Continues Growth of Arizona Office With Litigation Attorney DeeAnn Barnes  

August 15, 2024

MESA, AZ—KVF Law is pleased to announce the addition of attorney DeeAnn Barnes in the firm’s Arizona office. Barnes brings extensive experience in insurance litigation to the firm, having worked both in-house for insurance carriers and in private practice. Her hiring represents the latest expansion of VF Law’s Southwestern presence.

Knox Ricksen Adds Coleman Heggi as Counsel in Los Angeles

August 15, 2024

LOS ANGELES, CA—Knox Ricksen LLP has added Coleman D. Heggi as counsel in its Los Angeles office. Heggi joins from Lester, Cantrell & Kraus, LLP. With more than 17 years of legal experience, Heggi represents clients in civil litigation related to alleged false, fraudulent, or misleading health care benefit claims.

NCAJ to Host Strategy Summit in September

August 15, 2024

DURHAM, NC—NCAJ will host a Strategy Summit on Sept. 12-13 at the Durham Convention Center. The summit will include educational and networking opportunities for solo firm owners, law firm managers, legal marketers, and others across the spectrum of practice and firm roles. Among the keynote speakers will be attorney Ken Hardison, the “Millionaire Maker.” He has personally grown and sold two 7-figure law firms and has helped lawyers across the country double, triple, or quadruple their law practices and income.

Ball Janik LLP Expands & Welcomes Todd Demetriades to its Orlando Office

August 15, 2024

ORLANDO, FL—Ball Janik LLP welcomes Construction Defect Attorney Todd Demetriades as special counsel to its Orlando office. With more than 25 years of experience prosecuting large-scale residential and commercial matters, Demetriades is a seasoned construction defect lawyer specializing in defect claims, construction liens, bond disputes, delay claims, and contract review and drafting. He has practiced in state and federal courts at the trial and appellate levels.

Rimon Law Adds China Focused Securities and Capital Markets Attorney to Team

August 15, 2024

NEW YORK, NY—Rimon Law is pleased to welcome securities and capital markets Counsel, Olivia Y. Wang, to the firm. Olivia has significant experience advising clients on a wide range of corporate and securities matters, including initial public offerings and other registered securities offerings, de-SPACs, private placements, mergers and acquisitions, public company reporting, and corporate governance matters.

Baker Donelson Announces 2025 Diversity Scholarship Program Recipients

August 15, 2024

HOUSTON, TX—The 2025 recipients of the annual Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship are Willie James Butler III, Brian Leon, and Shannon Teh. Each scholarship recipient will be awarded a minimum six-week, salaried 2L Summer Associate position for the summer of 2025 in one of Baker Donelson’s offices as well as $20,000 to help defray the cost of law school tuition and related expenses. Mr. Butler will serve as a summer associate in the Firm’s Houston office. Mr. Leon will serve as a summer associate in Baker Donelson’s Orlando office. Ms. Teh will serve as a summer associate in the Firm’s Memphis office.

Denver Office Growth Accelerates With Addition of Second Partner in Two Months

August 15, 2024

DENVER, CO—Womble Bond Dickinson announced today that Benjamin E. Busboom has joined the firm’s Denver office as a partner in the Corporate and Securities Practice Group. Busboom advises companies and investors on environmental, energy, and natural resources matters across the energy transition. 

Buchalter Adds Three Real Estate Lawyers in Nashville

August 15, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN—Buchalter is delighted to announce the addition of Shareholder Talbott Ottinger, along with Rebecca Miller and Catie Oryl. All join as members of the Real Estate practice group. Chair of the Nashville Office Real Estate practice group, Ottinger represents clients and entities, with a focus on commercial real estate and business transactions. Miller handles a multitude of issues involving commercial real estate transactions. Oryl represents individuals and businesses with a focus on corporate and business transactions.

Patrick A. Salvi II Selected to Inner Circle of Advocates

August 15, 2024

CHICAGO, IL—Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C. is pleased to announce Chicago Managing Partner Patrick A. Salvi II has been selected to join the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates, an invitation-only, national organization of plaintiff attorneys. Patrick A. Salvi II concentrates his legal practice on cases concerning personal injury, medical malpractice, mass torts, and product liability.

Knox Ricksen Welcomes Associate Ryan McDaniel in Texas

August 15, 2024

DALLAS, TX—Knox Ricksen LLP has added Ryan S. McDaniel as an associate in its Dallas office. McDaniel joins from Valdez & Trevino PC. McDaniel is an experienced litigator who represents clients in matters involving alleged false, fraudulent, or misleading health care benefit claims. 

Katie Glass Selected for Leadership Lexington’s Class of 2024-25

August 14, 2024

DALLAS, TX—Leadership Lexington has selected Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorney Katie M. Glass as a member of the 2024-25 Leadership Lexington program. Glass has been practicing with Stites & Harbison for more than eight years. She is a Member (Partner) based in the firm’s Lexington and Frankfort, Ky., offices as part of the Environmental, Energy & Sustainability Group. Over the course of her career, Glass has had a diverse practice involving utility regulation, general civil litigation, appeals, creditors’ rights, and bankruptcy. 

Tom Henze
Tom Henze
Janey Henze Cook
Janey Henze Cook

Janey Henze Cook & Tom Henze Return to Gallagher & Kennedy

August 14, 2024

PHOENIX, AZ—Gallagher & Kennedy is thrilled to announce the return of two esteemed lawyers, Janey Henze Cook and Tom Henze. Their extensive experience handling white collar and non-white collar criminal cases will significantly enhance our firm’s capabilities. Janey Henze Cook returns to the firm as a shareholder, bringing a wealth of knowledge in both white and general criminal cases. Tom Henze returns to Gallagher & Kennedy as Of Counsel with over 50 years of experience in defense litigation, including in cases of public corruption, money laundering, fraud, and serious offenses such as arson and homicide.

Philip Danze
Philip Danze
Cullen Aderhold
Cullen Aderhold

Hallett & Perrin Boosts Real Estate Practice in Dallas

August 14, 2024

DALLAS, TX—Dallas law firm Hallett & Perrin is boosting the firm’s real estate transactions expertise by adding experienced attorneys Cullen Aderhold and Philip Danze as shareholders. Mr. Aderhold and Mr. Danze have decades of experience representing clients in significant deals across the U.S. and overseas. Industry leaders call on them based on their long track records in substantial real estate matters and other business transactions. Both attorneys have earned the highest AV-Preeminent ranking from Martindale-Hubbell for their transactional work.

Kevin Brophy
Kevin Brophy
Ming Lei
Ming Lei

Winston & Strawn Adds Two Transactions Partners in Houston

August 14, 2024

HOUSTON, TX—Winston & Strawn LLP announced today the addition of Kevin Brophy and Ming Lei as partners in the firm’s Houston Office and as members of the Transactions Department. Kevin focuses his practice on energy-related matters, including the upstream and midstream sectors. Ming advises clients on domestic and international mergers, divestitures and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity investments, project finance and development, and complex commercial contracts in all aspects of the energy and infrastructure sector.

Rogers Joseph O’Donnell Joins 2024–25 Cohort of Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Rule Certification for Midsize Firms

August 14, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Rogers Joseph O’Donnell is proud to announce the firm has joined the 2024-25 midsize cohort of Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Rule Certification process. The Mansfield Rule for Midsize Firms program launched in July and focuses on measurable goals, as well as collaboration with other participating law firms who share RJO’s values for promoting a more inclusive legal industry. Mansfield is a year-long structured certification process designed to ensure all attorneys at participating law firms have a transparent, fair and equal opportunity to be considered for advancement into leadership.

K&L Gates Adds 340B Lawyer to Health Care Practice in Washington, D.C.

August 14, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—K&L Gates LLP welcomes health care lawyer Amanda Smith to the firm’s Health Care and FDA practice in Washington, D.C. She joins the firm as counsel from 340B Health, a nonprofit organization comprising more than 1,500 hospitals and health systems participating in the federal 340B drug pricing program. Smith has advised on regulatory, legislative, and legal matters related to the 340B program.

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