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Cynthia Patane

Cynthia Patane Joins Boutique Scottsdale Healthcare Defense Firm

October 31, 2024

SCOTTSDALE, AZ—Sheston Law Group, PLLC (“SLG”) is proud to announce the addition of attorney, Cynthia Y. Patane, to the firm. Cynthia is admitted to practice in Arizona, and the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona. She earned her law degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Law, and her undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas. Cynthia brings a wealth of healthcare defense experience to SLG along with a deep knowledge and understanding of professional liability and wrongful death claims. Cynthia’s robust litigation practice also includes a special focus on the defense of ophthalmologists.

Scott Kruger

Scott Kruger Promoted to Partner at Heimerl & Lammers Law Firm

October 31, 2024

MINNETONKA, MN—Heimerl & Lammers Law Firm announces the elevation of Scott Kruger to partner, recognizing his pivotal role in developing the firm’s personal injury brand 612-Injured and advancing its client-centered approach. Kruger’s practice concentrates on personal injury, wrongful death, and motor vehicle accidents. Scott Kruger embodies the firm’s commitment to excellence, having recovered nearly $10 million for clients since he joined the firm in 2020.

Iana Benjamin Joins US Navy JAG Corps at NAS Jacksonville, Florida

October 8, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, FL—US Navy JAG Corps at Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida, is pleased to announce that Iana Benjamin has joined the team as the Exceptional Family Member Program Special Needs Attorney in the Region Service Legal Office of the Judge Advocate General at Naval Air Station, Jacksonville Florida. Ms. Benjamin worked with and advocated for families for over a decade, specifically in the areas of family law and immigration law. During this time, Ms. Benjamin also became an author of a children’s book, I AM WELL: Mantras for young hearts and minds.

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Maureen Conboy, Former AIG Associate General Counsel, Joins Carlton Fields’ Property & Casualty Insurance Practice

November 4, 2024

NEW YORK, NY—Maureen Conboy has joined Carlton Fields’ national Property and Casualty Insurance Practice as of counsel in New York. She most recently served as associate general counsel at AIG. Conboy represents property and casualty insurers in a wide range of coverage counseling and litigation matters, with a particular focus on complex coverage and claims issues.

Littler Adds Shareholder to Employment Litigation Practice in Fresno

November 4, 2024

FRESNO, CA—Littler has added Seth G. Mehrten as a shareholder in its Fresno office. Mehrten joins the firm from Barsamian & Moody. With a practice focused on employment-related litigation, Mehrten represents employers against claims involving wage and hour violations, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. He regularly handles disputes in federal and state trial and appellate courts, as well as complex class actions, and defends clients in matters before various agencies.

David Gonen

Katten Recruits Veteran Federal Trade Commission Attorney

November 4, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Katten announced today that Federal Trade Commission (FTC) attorney David Gonen has rejoined the firm as a partner in the Washington, DC, Commercial Litigation practice, building on Katten’s sizeable roster of attorneys with federal government experience. Gonen spent the last 12 years as a lead attorney in the FTC’s Mergers I Division, which covers pharmaceuticals and a wide range of other industries. At Katten, he will work closely with the firm’s corporate, health care and intellectual property practices, joining a strong bench of attorneys to advise clients when antitrust issues present.

Taibi Edward

Olshan Welcomes Partner Edward Taibi

November 4, 2024

NEW YORK, NY—Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP is pleased to announce that Edward Taibi has joined as a partner in the firm’s Corporate/Securities Law Practice Group. Taibi brings over 25 years of expertise in innovative transactional structuring, corporate governance and executive management, transaction integrations, public and private financings, complex legal matters, and regulatory initiatives. Taibi has led or executed M&A, investing, financing and joint venture transactions representing over $30 billion in value.

Daniel L. Fitzgerald

Womble Adds Partner Daniel Fitzgerald in Baltimore

November 1, 2024

BALTIMORE, MD—Womble Bond Dickinson announced today that Daniel L. Fitzgerald has joined the firm’s Corporate & Securities Group as a partner in Baltimore. Daniel concentrates his practice on corporate transactions, including buy-side and sell-side mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, liquidation and exit strategies, and general corporate governance matters. 

Casey Kingsley

Chris Kingsley Joins McCready Law as Associates

November 1, 2024

CHICAGO, IL—Casey Kingsley has joined McCready Law injury attorneys as an associate in the firm’s Chicago office. He brings extensive experience in complex insurance defense litigation and data privacy compliance with significant involvement in trial preparation and regulatory research. McCready Law has been dedicated for the past 25 years to representing people who have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, wrong-doing or recklessness.

Holland & Hart Expands Alaska Project Development Capacity With Addition of Experienced Attorney Jim Shine

November 1, 2024

ANCHORAGE, AL—Holland & Hart is pleased to announce that experienced Alaska project development attorney Jim Shine has joined the firm’s Anchorage office, enhancing the team guiding clients through regulatory and environmental review hurdles that arise in permitting and developing projects on state and federal lands. Jim harnesses extensive knowledge of the inner workings of Alaska state government and federal agencies to help energy industry clients navigate complex permitting, regulatory, and compliance challenges. 

Greenberg Traurig Celebrates 25 Years of Legal Excellence in Boston

October 31, 2024

BOSTON, MA—Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP proudly marks the 25th anniversary of its Boston office, a testament to the firm’s enduring presence in and dedication to New England’s competitive legal landscape. Located in the heart of the Financial District, the Boston office has grown from a pioneering team of five lawyers to a robust roster of over 90 attorneys, playing a pivotal role in the firm’s global operations and contributing to a historic $2.3 billion revenue in FY 2023. The Boston office celebrated this milestone with a reception Oct. 16 for nearly 400 clients, alumni, attorneys, and staff at historic Fenway Park.

Greenberg Traurig’s Chinh Pham Speaks at AALAM Path to Partnership Program Kickoff

October 31, 2024

BOSTON, MA—Chinh H. Pham, Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Practice co-chair and Boston shareholder of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was a panelist at the Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts (AALAM) Path to Partnership Program Kickoff Sept. 24. An accomplished intellectual property lawyer, Pham advises emerging tech and life science inventors and companies through the strategic creation, implementation, and protection of intellectual property rights. 

Jordan, Lynch & Cancienne Grows Firm With Addition of Shahnoor Khuwaja

October 31, 2024

HOUSTON, TX—Jordan, Lynch & Cancienne announced today that attorney Shahnoor Khuwaja has joined the firm as an associate. Mr. Khuwaja will focus his practice on commercial litigation, construction matters, insurance defense, and more. His experience also includes work in data privacy and cybersecurity litigation, energy, class action defense, and white-collar defense.

Polina-Bernstein

Judicate West Welcomes Polina Bernstein in Los Angeles

October 30, 2024

LOS ANGELES, CA—Judicate West has added Polina Bernstein, Esq. to its roster of neutrals. Bernstein will be based in the Los Angeles office and is available for mediations and arbitrations statewide. Bernstein possesses over two decades of combined litigation and mediation experience, and she has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in employment law disputes involving claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, misappropriation of trade secrets, wrongful termination, retaliatory discharge, defamation and breach of contract.

ArentFox Schiff Welcomes International Trade & Investment Partner Christopher H. Skinner

October 30, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.— ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the addition of Partner Christopher H. Skinner to its International Trade & Investment practice in the firm’s Washington, DC, office. A highly respected international trade attorney, Chris has two decades of experience handling virtually every aspect of international trade regulation and compliance, from export controls and economic sanctions to customs and import regulations.

Hannah Sadler

Hannah Sadler Joins GLS Capital as Vice President with the Patent Investment Team

October 30, 2024

CHICAGO, IL—GLS Capital announced that Hannah Sadler has joined the firm as a vice president and member of the patent investment team. Sadler focuses on diligence around qualified underwriting opportunities and monitoring and managing the firm’s patent litigation investments.

Larry-McMichael

Dilworth Paxson Chairman Lawrence McMichael Recognized for Service to Philadelphia Community

October 30, 2024

PHILEDELPHIA, PA— Dilworth Paxson LLP is pleased to announce that Chairman Lawrence G. McMichael has been recognized with the Magis Award for his service to those in need in the local Philadelphia community. Presented by the legal and financial networking group Project Magis, this honor is given to individuals in the Greater Philadelphia business community who have demonstrated respect, dignity, kindness and humility toward others in their duties and profession. McMichael has spent his entire legal career with Dilworth and is recognized as one of the region’s most successful commercial trial attorneys. 

Burr & Forman Expands Charleston Office With the Addition of Four Attorneys

October 30, 2024

CHARLESTOWN, SC—Burr & Forman is pleased to announce the arrival of Laura J. Evans, J. Bennett Crites, III, Nicholas C.C. Stewart, and Kevin R. Horton to the firm’s Charleston office. They join along with four professional staff members. Laura J. Evans joins as a Partner in the Health Care Practice Group. J. Bennett Crites, III joins as a Partner in the Commercial Litigation and Health Care Practice Groups and has over 20 years of experience advising businesses and individuals on complex legal issues. Nicholas C.C. Stewart joins as a Partner in the Commercial Litigation and Health Care Practice Groups and has a decade of experience representing individuals and businesses within the South Carolina business community. Kevin R. Horton joins as Counsel in the Health Care Practice Group, where he focuses his practice on advising and defending medical professionals and institutions.

Davis Malm Shareholder Allison Ahern Fillo Presents on BBA’s “Keeping Families Together” Webinar

October 30, 2024

BOSTON, MA—Boston law firm Davis Malm announces that shareholder Allison Ahern Fillo presented on the Boston Bar Association’s (BBA) Keeping Families Together webinar, “How to File the Form I-131F for Parole in Place and Latest Updates on the Administrative Stay,” on October 29. The webinar covered best practices for filing Form I-131F (Application for Parole in Place for Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens) on my.uscis.gov. Ms. Ahern Fillo is an immigration attorney who assists U.S. businesses and non-citizens with obtaining immigration and naturalization benefits.

Sherin and Lodgen Partner Joshua M. Bowman Presents on Strafford Webinar, “Hotel Acquisition Due Diligence”

October 30, 2024

BOSTON, MA—Boston law firm Sherin and Lodgen LLP announces that partner and chair of the firm’s Hospitality Practice Group Joshua M. Bowman presented on the Strafford webinar, “Hotel Acquisition Due Diligence: Seller’s Representations and Warranties, Indemnification, Timing,” on October 23. Bowman and fellow panelists discussed the particular due diligence concerns when acquiring a hotel property. The panel addressed how counsel should evaluate both physical assets as well as the operating business of the hotel,best practices for assessing the findings during due diligence periods, and effectively negotiating once concerns arise.

Gary Carke

Polsinelli Further Expands Real Estate Practice and Philadelphia Office With New Shareholder Gary Clarke

October 29, 2024

PHILEDELPHIA, PA— Polsinelli has welcomed Gary R. Clarke as a shareholder to the firm’s growing Philadelphia office and in the Real Estate Practice Group. He is the second new shareholder in the Philadelphia office this month and arrives on the heels of the office opening with 24 shareholders this past summer. Clarke is an experienced real estate attorney who concentrates his practice in commercial real estate development and transactions, with an emphasis on site acquisition and disposition, land use approvals and permitting, construction and leasing matters.

Jera Bradshaw

Greenberg Traurig Expands Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice With Jera L. Bradshaw

October 29, 2024

DALLAS, TX—Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to grow its Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice to meet client demand with the addition of Shareholder Jera L. Bradshaw in the firm’s Dallas office.Bradshaw, who is also part of the Banking & Financial Services Practice, brings a unique combination of experience as a federal and state regulator, working in-house for a regional bank and in private practice. Bradshaw advises community, regional, and national banks on virtually all aspects of financial regulatory compliance and enforcement.

Kindrick Grant

Gunster Welcomes Accomplished Trial Lawyer Grant W. Kindrick to Expanding Tampa Office

October 29, 2024

TAMPA, FL—Gunster today announced that Grant W. Kindrick has joined the firm’s Private Wealth Services practice as a shareholder in its expanding Tampa office. Kindrick is an experienced trial lawyer with extensive experience in numerous high-profile private wealth litigation matters in circuit court, federal court, probate court, state and federal appellate courts, arbitration proceedings and administrative proceedings. With a diverse range of experience, Kindrick focuses on trust and estate litigation, fiduciary litigation, and guardianship.

Davis Malm Shareholder Richard L. Sampson Rows on Second Place Team in Head Of The Charles Regatta

October 29, 2024

BOSTON, MA—On October 21, Richard L. Sampson, a shareholder at the Boston law firm of Davis Malm, competed in Boston’s 60th annual Head Of The Charles Regatta (HOCR). Representing the HOCR host organization, Cambridge Boat Club, Mr. Sampson’s team placed second out of 21 teams competing in the Men’s Grand Master Fours (60+) category with a time of 18:00.597. At Davis Malm, Mr. Sampson is an intellectual property attorney, assisting clients in building, maintaining, and enforcing patent, trademark and copyright portfolios in the U.S. and around the world through an extensive network of foreign associates.

Garg-Parimal

Parimal Garg Joins Lowenstein’s White Collar Defense and Business Litigation Groups as Partner

October 29, 2024

ROSELAND, NJ—Lowenstein Sandler is pleased to announce that Parimal Garg, Chief Counsel to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, will join as partner in the firm’s White Collar Defense and Business Litigation groups at the conclusion of his state service in November. Garg has served as Chief Counsel to Governor Murphy since October 2020, making him the longest serving Governor’s Counsel in New Jersey history. In this role, Garg manages a team of 25 attorneys and serves as the Governor’s primary advisor on all legal matters.

Robert-J-Munnelly

Davis Malm Shareholder Robert J. Munnelly, Jr., Moderates the Northeast Energy and Commerce Association Webinar

October 29, 2024

BOSTON, MA—On October 17, Davis Malm shareholder Robert J. Munnelly, Jr. moderated the Northeast Energy and Commerce Association (NECA) webinar, “Current Trends in Retail Marketing to C&I Customers: Opportunities & Challenges.” The panelists for the webinar highlighted the non-electric challenges faced by C&I suppliers and consumers including mandatory and voluntary renewables requirements, transitions to electrification and away from natural gas, and other state and local conservation and sustainability requirements. In his legal practice, Mr. Munnelly is a regulatory lawyer with extensive experience handling legal issues faced by clients in highly regulated industries. 

Kevin Baltz

Baker Donelson Adds Kevin C. Baltz as Commercial Litigation Shareholder

October 29, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN—The national law firm of Baker Donelson has added Kevin C. Baltz, an experienced business counselor and trial attorney, to its Commercial Litigation Group. Mr. Baltz, who joins as a shareholder in the Firm’s Nashville office, litigates complex commercial disputes in a variety of industries, including real estate, health care, manufacturing, construction, and finance.

Stacey Valerie

Commercial Litigator Valerie Stacey Joins Honigman as Partner in Detroit

October 28, 2024

DETROIT, MI—Honigman LLP announced today that it is expanding its Litigation Department with the addition of Valerie Stacey as partner in Detroit. Stacey, who will be part of the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Group, joins from Jones Day. Stacey focuses her practice on high-stakes commercial litigation and complex tort disputes in state and federal courts across the country, providing strategic guidance to clients in a variety of industries on high-profile, multi-million and -billion-dollar cases.

Tinen Chris

Snell & Wilmer Welcomes Partner Christopher Tinen to the San Diego Office

October 28, 2024

SAN DIEGO, CA—Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce that Christopher L. Tinen has joined the San Diego office as a partner in the Corporate and Securities practice group. With a wealth of experience and a focus in corporate and securities law, Tinen offers his guidance to a diverse range of clients navigating complex legal matters. Tinen is an experienced capital markets and securities attorney well-versed in all facets of securities law compliance and transactions. He regularly counsels public and private companies on a wide range of capital markets and corporate transactions.

Becky-Gonzalez-Rivas

Texas Appellate Firm Alexander Dubose & Jefferson Adds Becky Gonzalez-Rivas in Austin

October 28, 2024

AUSTIN, TX—Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP (ADJ) is pleased to announce the addition of Becky Gonzalez-Rivas to the firm’s Austin office. Ms. Gonzalez-Rivas is a former law clerk to Judge M. Margaret McKeown of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and Judge Patti B. Saris of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Before joining ADJ, Ms. Gonzalez-Rivas was an associate at an international law firm, where she focused on complex commercial litigation and worked on critical motions in state and federal courts. She also kept an active pro bono docket, fighting to obtain relief in wrongful conviction and asylum cases.

Bran-Mahoney

Cohen Seglias Expands Commercial Real Estate Capabilities in D.C. Market

October 28, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Cohen Seglias is pleased to announce that Bran Mahoney has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as an attorney in the Real Estate Group. He supports the firm’s growing commercial real estate practice in the Northeast, with a particular focus on middle-market transactions. The firm’s national Real Estate Group has an established deal-making history representing all parties in real estate transactions, from owners and developers to lenders, buyers and sellers.

Workers’ Compensation Attorney Joins Willig, Williams & Davidson

October 28, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, PA—Willig, Williams & Davidson is pleased to announce that attorney Eric S. Borjeson has joined the firm’s workers’ compensation practice group. Borjeson has focused his practice on workers’ compensation law for more than 30 years, giving his injured clients the advantage of deep knowledge of the state system and its decision makers.

Patrick-McCormick

Rimon Law Adds International Tax and Trusts and Estates Partner in Philadelphia

October 28, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, PA—Rimon is pleased to welcome international tax and trusts and estates partner Patrick McCormick to the firm. Prior to Rimon, Patrick was founder of his own firm, McCormick Tax P.C. He also has experience at law firms including Offit Kurman and Culhane Meadows. Patrick McCormick represents both business and individual clients on all aspects of United States international tax rules, both from an income tax and estate/gift tax perspective.

Scholarly Analysis of Emerging AI Risk Management for Law Firms Highlight of Latest IADC Defense Counsel Journal

October 28, 2024

CHICAGO, IL—A scholarly take on risk management considerations around the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in law firms is among the articles featured in the latest issue of the prestigious Defense Counsel Journal (DCJ) published by the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). Other diverse topics covered in 2024’s third edition of the DCJ include the phenomenon of “safetyism” among jurors, Article III standing to appeal in federal court, rejection of cancer risk claims in Canada, and U.S. federal product safety regulation

Colombina Valera

Botkin Chiarello Calaf Welcomes Colombina Valera

October 25, 2024

AUSTIN, TX—Botkin Chiarello Calaf is pleased to announce the addition of Colombina Valera to their growing commercial litigation and intellectual property litigation practice groups. A 2022 graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, Colombina recently completed a two-year term clerkship for U.S. Magistrate Judge Dustin M. Howell of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.

Africa’s First Elected Female Head of State to Receive 2025 O’Connor Justice Prize

October 25, 2024

PHOENIX, AZ—Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first democratically elected female head of state in Africa, has been named the 10th recipient of the O’Connor Justice Prize. The award, administered by the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, was established in 2014 to honor the legacy of the school’s namesake, the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. It recognizes those who have made extraordinary efforts to advance the rule of law, justice and human rights around the world. Known globally as “Africa’s Iron Lady,” Johnson Sirleaf earned international acclaim for leading Liberia through the Ebola Crisis and through recovery after a decade-long civil war. She was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 2011 for her achievements.

Norton Rose Fulbright Enhances Global Cybersecurity and Privacy Group

October 24, 2024

NEW YORK, NY—Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that cybersecurity lawyer Jim Arnold and privacy lawyer Phil Hodgkins have joined its global cybersecurity and privacy group as senior counsel in St. Louis and New York, respectively. For 18 years at KPMG, Jim guided corporate, private equity and not-for-profit entities through complex risks and with resilient legal and cyber strategies. His experience includes advising Fortune 500 clients on proactive cybersecurity program development and through high-stakes cyber incidents and active attacks, leading comprehensive investigations, remediations and recovery efforts.

Cargile Ann Peldo

Bradley Partner Ann Cargile Elected American Bar Foundation Fellow

October 24, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN—Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Ann Peldo Cargile, a partner in the firm’s Nashville office, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). A member of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group, Ms. Cargile represents parties in all aspects of commercial real estate, including leasing, finance and joint ventures. She has a national leasing practice and, in addition, represents lenders in placing financing and advises parties on structuring joint ventures to their best advantage.

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Misti Mosteller
Missy Leon
Missy Leon

MG+M Welcomes Partners Misti Mosteller and Missy Leon in Dallas and Los Angeles

October 24, 2024

DALLAS, TX—MG+M The Law Firm welcomes Partners Misti Mosteller in Dallas and Missy Leon in Dallas and Los Angeles. Misti is a seasoned attorney defending premises owners, product and equipment manufacturers, and employers in toxic tort, products liability and catastrophic injury litigation. Missy defends clients in commercial litigation, professional liability litigation and personal injury defense litigation.

John Guild

FINRA Enforcement Senior Counsel John Guild Joins Bell Nunnally as Partner

October 24, 2024

DALLAS, TX—Attorney John Franklin Guild has joined Bell Nunnally as a partner in its litigation practice. Guild comes to the firm from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), where he was senior counsel in its Department of Enforcement, based in Dallas for the past seven-and-a-half years. While at FINRA, Guild led investigations and prosecuted formal disciplinary actions for a variety of violations of the securities laws, and SEC and Rules.

Catherine (Cathy) Garza

Cathy Garza Joins Jackson Walker’s Electric Regulatory Practice in Austin Office

October 23, 2024

AUSTIN, TX—Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Catherine (Cathy) Garza has joined as a partner in its Chambers-ranked Electric Regulatory practice in its Austin office. She regularly advises clients in the electricity sector, including investor-owned utilities, power generation companies, retail electric providers, and developers, on regulatory and commercial litigation, as well as compliance issues.

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Charles Curley

Foley Strengthens Florida Presence With Addition of Two Corporate Partners

October 23, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, FL—Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that it has expanded its Innovative Technology Sector and Transactions Practice Group with the addition of partners Joshua Ehrenfeld and Charles Curley to the firm’s Jacksonville office. Ehrenfeld brings extensive experience advising on domestic and international taxation, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, private equity, and corporate finance. Curley focuses his practice on U.S. and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, joint ventures, debt and equity offerings, and general corporate matters.

Conor O’Donnell

Conor O’Donnell Joins Gentry Locke as Land Use Planner

October 23, 2024

RICHMOND, VA—The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that the firm has hired Conor O’Donnell as its first Land Use Planner for Renewable Energy and Real Estate. Conor will collaborate with the firm’s real estate attorneys to assist owners, developers, and investors with all facets of land use and zoning, development, and operation of residential, commercial, and large-scale mixed-use projects, as well as renewable energy projects.

Avenir Guild Provides Lawyers With Resources That Empower Legal Careers and Promote Well-Being at Every Stage

October 23, 2024

BOSTON, MA—Veteran securities lawyer, Jonathan Baum, has launched Avenir Guild, an online portal that connects legal professionals with resources to support and enhance their success and well-being. Baum created the platform in response to numerous studies indicating that lawyers persistently experience burnout and elevated rates of anxiety and depression. Designed for private practice lawyers, corporate, and government in-house counsel, law students, affinity groups, bar associations, and other legal organizations, Avenir Guild is a member-driven community that empowers legal professionals at every stage of their career. The platform connects members with career counseling, business development support, life coaching, mentorship, and other resources to elevate skills, expand networks, and promote well-being in the legal profession.

Matthew DeVries

Buchalter Welcomes Two Attorneys to Nashville Office

October 22, 2024

NASVILLE, TN—Buchalter is pleased to announce that Matthew DeVries has joined the Firm’s Nashville office as a Shareholder, along with attorney Summer Geyer. Both join as members of the Firm’s Litigation practice group, with extensive experience in construction and real estate litigation. DeVries is a skilled litigator whose practice focuses on both construction law and the representation of clients in entertainment industry.

Greenberg Traurig Continues Bold Growth Strategy in Denver with Natural Resources Group

October 22, 2024

DENVER, CO—Greenberg Traurig, LLP added a group of Environmental and Energy & Natural Resources practice shareholders based in the firm’s Denver office. Andrew Spielman, Courtney M. Shephard, and Eric Waeckerlin join the firm from Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP. Spielman is a public lands lawyer with a particular focus on renewable energy, including wind, solar, transmission, and battery storage. Shephard leverages her background in climate policy analysis, carbon market dynamics, and emissions accounting to develop carbon management strategies for clients. Waeckerlin advises clients in the natural resources, petroleum, and natural gas industries on environmental law and regulatory matters with a focus on compliance with the federal Clean Air Act and climate change issues facing conventional and low-carbon energy development.

Sidley Strengthens Los Angeles Commercial Litigation Team With Partner Nima Mohebbi

October 22, 2024

LOS ANGELES, CA—Sidley is pleased to announce that Nima Mohebbi has joined the firm as a partner in the Commercial Litigation and Disputes practice in Greater Los Angeles. Prior to joining Sidley, he was a partner at Latham & Watkins in Los Angeles. Mr. Mohebbi is a widely recognized trial lawyer who focuses on bet-the-company litigation, including the prosecution and defense of large-scale disputes involving billions of dollars in controversy. 

Zina Gabsi

McGlinchey Hires Zina Gabsi, First New Attorney After Opening Tampa Office

October 22, 2024

TAMPA, FL—McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that Zina Gabsi has joined its Tampa office as Of Counsel with the Financial Services Litigation group. Zina is the fifth attorney affiliated with the Tampa office and the first hire since the official office opening in early September. This brings the number of McGlinchey’s Tampa office employees to five attorneys and two staff members. Zina’s practice focuses on representing financial services companies in various contexts.

Richard J. Birch

Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Adds Richard J. Birch to New Jersey Office

October 22, 2024

BRIDGEWATER, NJ—The law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A. is pleased to announce that Richard J. Birch has joined as an associate in the firm’s Bridgewater, New Jersey office as a member of the Litigation Practice Group. Birch regularly works with clients in complex commercial matters as well as municipal law and labor and employment disputes.

Mathias-Bartlett

The Gori Law Firm Adds New Attorney to New York Office

October 22, 2024

NEW YORK, NY—The Gori Law Firm recently announced hiring Mathias Bartlett as its latest associate attorney. Bartlett joins the firm’s asbestos litigation practice out of its office in New York City, where he provides legal guidance to individuals navigating complications and illnesses associated with asbestos exposure.

Stacie Ropka

Polsinelli welcomes Stacie L Ropka. Ph. D to the firm's Hatch-Waxman & Biologics Practice

October 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Polsinelli is pleased to welcome Stacie L. Ropka, Ph.D., as a senior partner in the Washington, D.C. office. Joining the firm in the Hatch-Waxman & Biologics Practice, Ropka is an accomplished attorney with nearly two decades of experience in Hatch-Waxman litigation and in advising companies in the biotech and life sciences industry on related strategies. 

Christopher Puri

Bradley Attorney Christopher Puri Receives AgeWell Middle Tennessee’s Distinguished Service Award

October 22, 2024

NASVILLE, TN—Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Christopher C. Puri, counsel in the firm’s Nashville office, has received the Elizabeth Jacobs Distinguished Service Award from AgeWell Middle Tennessee (AgeWell), an organization that champions informed and positive aging and serves as the Middle Tennessee area’s catalyst for collaborative solutions for the elderly. Mr. Puri was honored at the 32nd Annual Sage Awards Ceremony & Fundraiser that was held on October 21, 2024.

James Saeli

Winston & Strawn Adds New York Tax Partner James Saeli

October 22, 2024

NEW YORK, NY—Winston & Strawn LLP announced that James (“Jamie”) Saeli has joined the firm’s Transactions Department as a partner in the New York office and a member of the Tax Practice. Jamie focuses his practice on the tax aspects of real estate finance specializing in mortgage-backed securitization, particularly real estate investment conduits (“REMICs”) and other tax-advantaged real estate investment vehicles.

Baker Donelson's Health Law Group Welcomes Former In-House Counsel William J. Gruitza

October 22, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL—The law firm Baker Donelson has added William J. Gruitza as of counsel in its Fort Lauderdale office, further strengthening the Firm’s nationally recognized health care practice. Mr. Gruitza provides legal counsel to a diverse range of industry clients, including solo practitioners, physician groups, hospital systems, universities, laboratories, and durable medical equipment suppliers. 

Anthony Del Giudice

Eversheds Sutherland Welcomes Anthony Del Giudice as Partner

October 21, 2024

ATLANTA, GA—Eversheds Sutherland is delighted to announce that Anthony Del Giudice has joined the firm’s Litigation Practice Group as a partner in its education team. Mr. Del Giudice will be advising colleges and universities on regulatory, compliance, contractual, and litigation matters pertaining to college sports and athletics. Mr. Del Giudice joins the firm from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), where he served as Associate Director of Enforcement.

Patterson + Sheridan Adds Four Attorneys, One Patent Agent

October 21, 2024

HOUSTON, TX—Patterson + Sheridan LLP is pleased to welcome four attorneys and one patent agent to the firm. Tyler Burdon, Tyler Southern, Tyrrell Ufot and Blake Wiseman join as first-year associates. In addition, Dalgis Barras joins as a patent agent. Burdon is a former two-time Patterson + Sheridan summer associate who is based in the firm’s Houston office. He also previously clerked for a national full-service law firm. Southern joins the firm’s Houston office and focuses his IP practice on chemical, oil and gas, electronics and semiconductor technologies. Ufot is a former Patterson + Sheridan summer associate who is based out of the firm’s Greensboro office. His practice focuses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, electronics and semiconductors. Wiseman, also a former Patterson + Sheridan summer associate, is based out of the firm’s Huntsville office. Barras joins the firm’s Houston office. Her work focuses on supporting patent preparation and prosecution in the technical areas of artificial intelligence and machine learning, communications technologies, consumer products, electronics, semiconductor technologies and nanotechnology.

Cruz Jennifer

Litigator Jennifer D. Cruz Joins McGlinchey in Baton Rouge

October 21, 2024

BATON ROUGE, LA—McGlinchey Stafford announces the addition of Jennifer D. Cruz to the firm’s Baton Rouge office as an Associate in the firm’s Financial Services Litigation group. Jennifer represents national banks, lenders, servicers, and others in state and federal court and in arbitrations. In particular, she advises clients in claims brought under federal and state consumer protection statutes and unfair trade practices laws. She has experience in a wide array of financial services litigation, motion practice, and trial advocacy.

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