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Isabella Porter

Attorney, Isabella Porter Joins Sheston Law Group in Scottsdale

March 26, 2025

SCOTTSDALE, AZSheston Law Group, PLLC “SLG” announced that Attorney, Isabella Porter, has recently joined the firm. Isabella is licensed to practice in Arizona and New Mexico and is certified in both healthcare compliance (CHC) and privacy compliance (CHPC). With more than 10 years of experience, Isabella brings a wealth of knowledge regarding the extensive regulations that govern healthcare practices. Isabella will continue to advise SLG’s healthcare clients regarding compliance issues, audit and survey preparation, regulatory and administrative matters, licensing board representations, and risk management programs, in addition to litigation involving healthcare claims.

Tressler LLP Launches San Francisco and San Diego Offices

March 24, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, CATressler LLP announced the opening of the firm’s new San Francisco and San Diego offices. Seven experienced attorneys, Joseph J. Minioza, Christopher J. Hogan, Greg A. Mase, Rena G. Sera, Jason Ketchum, Leila Morshed Mohseni and Astrid Chim Villagran, Paralegal Samantha Newton and Senior Litigation Secretary Desiree Parkinson have joined Tressler to launch the new Northern California location. The firm also opened a new location in San Diego and now has four offices serving the state of California: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. Joseph J. (“J.J.”) Minioza is the Managing Partner of Tressler’s new San Francisco office. Mr. Minioza’s team is well known for maintaining a winning record in litigation defense work covering a wide range of areas, including general liability, breach of habitability, products liability, employment law and appellate matters.

Varghese Summersett Cuts the Ribbon on New Dallas Location

March 17, 2025

DALLAS, TX—Dozens of people gathered on March 12 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Varghese Summersett’s new office in downtown Dallas. The law firm opened its newest location at 2100 Ross Avenue in the Arts District of the Central Business District. The centrally located office allows the firm to serve more clients in the Dallas area who need top-tier legal representation in criminal defense, personal injury, and family law.

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Holland & Hart Expands Federal Affairs and Environmental Teams With Addition of Paul Babbitt

March 27, 2025

DENVER, COHolland & Hart LLP announced that Paul Babbitt has joined the firm as Associate and Director of Federal Affairs, enhancing the firm’s robust Environmental and Natural Resources group and growing Federal Affairs team. Paul counsels energy, natural resources, and agricultural clients on federal policy matters, with particular emphasis on public lands, tribal affairs, and conservation programs.

Janelle Iturbe

Janelle Iturbe Joins Quarles Phoenix Office as Partner in Real Estate Group

March 27, 2025

PHOENIX, AZThe national law firm of Quarles & Brady today announced that Janelle Iturbe has joined the firm’s Phoenix office* as a partner in the Real Estate Practice Group. Iturbe helps her clients with an array of real estate and financing matters, such as homebuilder financing, land banking, acquisition and development lending, build-to-rent lending, joint ventures, third-party and municipal/district development financing, asset management, acquisitions and dispositions (sales/leasing), and asset workouts and collection. She also has experience handling general real estate litigation and bankruptcy matters.

Sheri Flame Eisner, Esq., Promoted to Executive Vice President and General Counsel

March 26, 2025

IRVINE, CAJAMS announced that Sheri Flame Eisner, Esq., has been promoted to executive vice president and general counsel, effective March 1, 2025. Having served the organization for over 15 years, Ms. Eisner will continue to oversee all legal matters, panel quality, risk management and ethics in her role as executive vice president and general counsel. She advises JAMS on litigation risks, providing preventive counseling with respect to the legal risks associated with business practices, developing strategy with both inside and outside counsel in response to civil litigation and regulatory inquiries, and cost-effectively managing the resources required to address those matters. 

Panitch Schwarze Hires Experienced Patent Attorney

March 26, 2025

PHILADELPHIA, PA Intellectual property law firm Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP announced that Liliana Di Nola-Baron, Ph.D. has joined the firm as Counsel. Her practice encompasses drafting and prosecuting U.S. and international patents, managing patent portfolios, performing due diligence analyses, and preparing patentability, infringement, and freedom-to-operate analyses.

Tamsin R. Kaplan Presents on MCLE Webinar, “Dos & Don’ts for Managing Personnel Records”

March 26, 2025

BOSTON, MADavis Malm shareholder Tamsin R. Kaplan co-presented the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) webinar, “Dos & Don’ts for Managing Personnel Records.” Tamsin was joined by John Tocci of Tocci & Lee LLC for the presentation. The pair discussed the complexities of complying with Massachusetts’ robust statute governing employer obligations for personnel record retention and management. Throughout the webinar, she emphasized that non-compliance can result in serious consequences for employers. Tamsin is an employment lawyer and business litigator, and serves as outside general counsel to diverse nonprofits and private schools.

William Dunne

Otteson Shapiro Promotes William P. Dunne, III to Partner

March 26, 2025

DALLAS, TXOtteson Shapiro announced the promotion of William P. Dunne, III, to partner in its Dallas office. With a reputation for delivering strategic, effective solutions to intricate legal challenges, Mr. Dunne’s promotion signifies the firm’s commitment to growth and leadership in business litigation. With a diverse practice, Mr. Dunne represents clients ranging from individuals to multinational corporations in a wide range of complex legal disputes involving breach of contract, fraud, misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair competition, fiduciary disputes, and employment matters.

Andrew McLaughlin

Andrew W. McLaughlin Joins Shutts & Bowen as Partner in Tampa Office

March 26, 2025

TAMPA, FLShutts & Bowen LLP announced that Andrew W. McLaughlin has joined the firm’s Tampa office as a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. McLaughlin guides clients through complex employee benefits issues related to 401(k) plans, ESOPs, and health benefits. He also assists clients with ERISA, executive compensation and equity incentive plans, and advises them regarding Code Section 409A.  

Brian Goldberg

Buchalter Welcomes New Shareholder in Atlanta

March 26, 2025

ATLANTA, GABuchalter announced that Brian Goldberg has joined the Firm as a Shareholder in the Atlanta office. A seasoned litigator, Goldberg brings extensive experience handling complex commercial and business disputes, real estate litigation, landlord/tenant disputes, creditor-rights litigation, lender-liability defense, professional liability, and premises liability litigation.

Rachel Sears

Jones Foster Attorney Rachel L. Sears Elected to Boys Town South Florida Board of Directors

March 26, 2025

WEST PALM BEACH, FLJones Foster announces that corporate and private wealth attorney Rachel L. Sears has been elected to the Boys Town South Florida Board of Directors. In her role as a member of the board, Ms. Sears will work with other business and community leaders to help provide corporate governance and guidance for Boys Town South Florida, ensuring that each department and program furthers the organization’s mission and expands its impact.

Buchalter Expands Presence in Denver With Move to New Office in Granite Tower

March 26, 2025

DENVER, COBuchalter announced the expansion and relocation of its Denver office. In a strategic move highlighting the firm’s vision for continued growth, Buchalter has secured additional office space at 1099 18th Street, Suite 1900 leasing a full floor of approximately 21,223 square feet with more than 50 attorney offices. Buchalter’s Denver office now includes approximately 25 attorneys and professionals, strengthening the firm’s capabilities in key industries, including corporate, real estate, estate planning, commercial litigation, and natural resources law. The firm remains committed to providing sophisticated and tailored legal services while continuing to invest in its presence in Denver.

Brent Saldaña Named a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow

March 25, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, CAFarella Braun + Martel announced that partner Brent Saldaña has been named a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellow for 2025. Brent joins a select group of experienced lawyers who have distinguished themselves within their organizations by being deeply engaged, indispensable to key clients and teams, invested in attorney mentoring and professional development, and on a trajectory toward leadership positions. Brent is chair of Farella’s Real Estate Group. He represents clients in real estate transactions and projects, including acquisitions and sales, development, leasing, financing, management, and ownership transactions.

Venable LLP Represented London Alley Entertainment in Its Sale to Vice Media

March 25, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CAVenable represented commercial and music video production studio London Alley Entertainment in its sale to Vice Media. The Los Angeles-based production studio will merge with Vice-owned production company Pulse to create Vice Commercials and Branded Entertainment. The recipient of multiple industry awards, including GRAMMYs, MTV VMAs, Cannes Lions and Clios, London Alley has teamed with Swarovski, Pepsi, Bose, NFL and L’Oréal for ad campaigns, and musical artists including Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Post Malone and Kendrick Lamar on video projects. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The Venable team was led by Los Angeles litigation partner Max Wellman and Chicago corporate/M&A partner Ted Keim.

Parker-Jennings

Lightfoot Welcomes Litigator Parker Jennings to Birmingham Office

March 25, 2025

BIRMINGHAM, ALLightfoot, Franklin & White LLC welcomed litigator Parker G. Jennings as a lateral associate in the firm’s Birmingham office. His practice will focus on product liability, medical malpractice, civil and criminal white-collar prosecutions, corporate internal investigations and personal injury matters.

Joe Teirab

Meagher + Geer Enhances its Trial Teams With the Addition of Former Federal Prosecutor Joe Teirab

March 25, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Meagher + Geer announced that Joe Teirab, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota and county prosecutor, has joined the firm’s Minneapolis office as Of Counsel in its litigation practices. At the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Joe engaged in high-stakes litigation involving the office’s most newsworthy cases. Joe successfully tried a number of federal jury trials, all resulting in guilty verdicts.

Bass, Berry & Sims Welcomes Ginna Winfree Burrell to Lead Alcoholic Beverage Law Practice

March 25, 2025

NASHVILLE, TN—Bass, Berry & Sims announced that Ginna Winfree Burrell has joined the firm to lead the Alcoholic Beverage Law practice team. As counsel in Nashville, Burrell brings experience as the former Assistant Director and Interim Director of the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). Burrell’s deep knowledge of state and federal alcoholic beverage laws and regulations allows her to advise clients like restaurants, retail stores, hotels, bars and others as they navigate permitting and licensing matters.

Morgan, Brown & Joy Adds Michael Downey as an Associate

March 25, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Boston labor and employment law firm Morgan, Brown & Joy announces that Michael Downey has joined the firm as an associate. Downey brings extensive experience handling highly visible, complex labor issues and will focus on advising employers on labor and employment matters. Downey’s practice spans collective bargaining, contract negotiations, accommodations, employee discipline, litigation and a range of general personnel matters. He also works as an investigator for complaints of harassment, discrimination and conflict in the workplace.

Greenberg Traurig’s Emily Ladd-Kravitz to Present at PLI’s Private Placements and Hybrid Securities Offerings 2025

March 25, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Emily Ladd-Kravitz, co-chair of the Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Group of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP and a shareholder in the firm’s Boston office, will present at the Practising Law Institute (PLI)’s 2025 Private Placements and Hybrid Securities Offerings event, March 6. Ladd-Kravitz will speak on the panel, “Late-Stage and Pre-IPO Private Placements.” 

Former Georgia State Law Professor Joins Carlton Fields

March 25, 2025

ATLANTA, GA—Cassady “Cass” Brewer has joined Carlton Fields’ Business Transactions Practice as a shareholder in the firm’s Atlanta office. He most recently was a tenured professor of law at Georgia State University College of Law and remains an emeritus professor of law at the university. Brewer focuses on tax law and business transactions, with deep experience in the intersection of tax-exempt organizations and for-profit enterprises. 

Jeff Bankowitz

Burr & Forman Grows Real Estate Practice Group With the Addition of Jeff Bankowitz

March 25, 2025

ORLANDO, FL—Burr & Forman announced the arrival of Partner Jeff Bankowitz to the firm’s Orlando office as a member of the Real Estate practice group. He has experience representing clients in real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, financing, leasing, entitlements, and construction contracts, as well as drafting joint venture agreements, corporate documents, and representing buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions.

Holtzman Vogel Grows Political and Election Law Team

March 24, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky and Josefiak PLLC (“Holtzman Vogel”) announced the addition of Austin Graham to its Northern Virginia office as a political and election law senior associate attorney. Graham has an extensive background with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), where he served as Executive Assistant and Attorney Advisor to former Chair Sean J. Cooksey. In this influential role, he guided key policy matters, enforcement actions, advisory opinions, and rulemaking initiatives, offering expert counsel that influenced significant Commission decisions.

Sherin and Lodgen Adds New Associate to Real Estate Department

March 24, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Boston law firm Sherin and Lodgen LLP announces the addition of Ariana L. Mirzakashani as an associate in the firm’s distinguished Real Estate Department. Mirzakashani focuses her practice on commercial real estate transactions, and assists clients with all aspects of their leasing, acquisition, disposition, and financing needs.

Ogletree Deakins Welcomes Sarah Humble as Shareholder

March 24, 2025

PHOENIX, AZ—Ogletree Deakins welcomed Sarah Humble to the firm’s Phoenix office as a shareholder. Sarah joins Ogletree’s vibrant Phoenix office, which is the largest employment practice in Arizona, from Womble Bond Dickinson (formerly Lewis, Roca, Rothgerber, Christie LLP). Sarah devotes her practice to representing businesses in all types of civil litigation, including class/collective actions. Sarah’s practice focuses on employment law, including restrictive covenants, trade secrets, contract disputes, defamation, fraud, negligence, and complex ERISA cases.

Molly James

ArentFox Schiff Adds Molly James as Private Clients, Trusts & Estates Partner in D.C.

March 24, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—ArentFox Schiff announced that Molly F. James has joined the firm’s Private Clients, Trusts & Estates practice in Washington, DC, as a partner. With more than 30 years of experience guiding families through every facet of estate planning and administration, Molly will develop strategies for clients navigating a range of personal and financial situations.

Quarles & Brady Bolsters Intellectual Property Practice Group With Addition of Partner Hannah Ji-Otto

March 24, 2025

ST LOUIS, MO—The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced today that Hannah Ji-Otto, who advises clients on data privacy, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) governance issues, has joined the firm’s St. Louis office as a partner in the Intellectual Property Practice Group.

Jacobs Andrew

Winston & Strawn Expands Leveraged Finance Group With Addition of Andrew Jacobs in New York

March 24, 2025

NEW YORK, NY—Winston & Strawn announced today the addition of Andrew Jacobs to the firm’s New York office. He joins the firm’s Transactions Department as a partner in the Finance Practice. Andrew focuses his practice on advising leading investment banking firms and commercial banks in public and private financing transactions, including secured and unsecured debt offerings and leveraged buyouts.

John Morgan

Veteran Litigator John S. Morgan Joins Clouse Brown Team

March 21, 2025

DALLAS, TX—Clouse Brown is expanding its employment law and commercial litigation capabilities with the addition of veteran litigator John S. Morgan. Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Mr. Morgan has more than thirty years of litigation experience in state and federal trial and appellate courts, before arbitration panels, and in mediation. His approach to litigation is informed by his background in a large firm and his management of his own law firm practice.

Ryan Bates

Botkin Chiarello Calaf Welcomes Appellate and Business Litigator Ryan Bates

March 21, 2025

AUSTIN, TX—Botkin Chiarello Calaf is expanding its commercial disputes and appellate practices with the addition of Ryan Bates as Senior Counsel. Ryan has handled a wide range of commercial litigation and appellate matters in venues in Texas and across the country, including cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth, Sixth, and Tenth Circuits, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court. Ryan’s experience includes representing clients in the energy, tech, real estate, finance, and construction sectors, as well as utilities and governmental entities before trial and appellate courts. 

Arianna Smith

BNEM Welcomes Back Civil Litigator and Family Lawyer Arianna Smith

March 21, 2025

DALLAS, TX—Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill welcomed Arianna Smith back to the firm as senior counsel. In one memorable case, she represented a client who, because the Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board denied him the ability to appeal the revocation of his Texas appraiser license, lost his livelihood of more than twenty years. Arianna’s creative legal argument prompted the Board to grant the appeal and ultimately reinstate the license – thereby allowing the client to once again make a living in his chosen field. Apart from her work with the firm, Arianna lends her expertise to the Texas Civil Rights Project as a pro bono member of the attorney task force on voting rights, as well as advocating for disability rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Cristin Keane

Trenam Law Adds Cristin Keane as Shareholder

March 21, 2025

TAMPA, FL—Trenam Law announced the addition of Cristin Keane as a Shareholder in Tampa Bay, emphasizing the firm’s strategic growth in the region. Keane is a past chair of the Tax Section of The Florida Bar, and she is Board Certified in Tax Law by The Florida Bar. Keane joins Trenam’s Business Transactions practice and will work closely with the firm’s Private Client Services group. 

Casey Young

Casey Rego Young Joins Cranfill Sumner LLP

March 21, 2025

RALEIGH, NC—Cranfill Sumner LLP today announced that Casey Rego Young has joined the firm’s Raleigh office as Of Counsel. She focuses her practice in medical malpractice and premises liability. Young is an experienced trial attorney who has seen nearly 100 jury trials to verdict. For 13 years, she served as an Assistant District Attorney at the Wake County District Attorney’s Office where she handled a wide range of violent cases, including numerous homicides, and spent several years in the Special Victim’s Unit.

Attorney Shannon E. Cook Rejoins Moss & Barnett

March 20, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Moss & Barnett announced that attorney Shannon E. Cook has rejoined the firm. Shannon primarily focuses her practice on representing lenders who originate and sell loans secured by multifamily projects to secondary market investors Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Within this practice, she prepares and negotiates loan documents; reviews legal opinions; examines title, survey, and other due diligence; and works with all transaction parties to ensure a smooth closing.

Littler Appoints Gerardo V. Hernandez as Office Managing Shareholder in Fresno

March 20, 2025

FRESNO, CA—Littler has appointed Gerardo V. Hernandez as office managing shareholder (OMS) of the firm’s Fresno office. Hernandez succeeds Ryan L. Eddings who has stepped down to focus on his active practice and other firm responsibilities. Hernandez has defended business owners in labor and employment matters at both the state and federal level. 

Tosi Lou

Louis E. Tosi Appointed to the Rome City Institute Advisory Board

March 19, 2025

TOLEDO, OH—Shumaker announced that Partner Louis E. Tosi has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the Rome City Institute, a premier Italian university catered exclusively to student athletes. Mr. Tosi is one of the leading energy and environmental attorneys in the United States. 

Venable Welcomes Two Award-Winning IP Attorneys in San Francisco

March 19, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Venable LLP announced today the addition of two award-winning attorneys to its Intellectual Property (IP) team in San Francisco—Jeannine Yoo Sano and Eric Krause. Jeannine Sano is a nationally recognized first-chair trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience handling patent and trade secret trials and appeals in technology fields such as mobile communications, video processing, graphics, operating systems, memory, power management, medical devices, and semiconductor manufacturing. Eric Krause also leads patent and trade secret cases concerning technology ranging from semiconductor fabrication and design to IoT and cloud computing.

Rahat Huq

Frost Brown Todd Strengthens Its Public Finance Group With Addition of Counsel Rahat Huq in Houston

March 19, 2025

HOUSTON, TX—Frost Brown Todd (FBT) has added Rahat Huq as Counsel in its Public Finance group. Huq brings more than a decade of state and city government practice, most recently serving as Senior Assistant City Attorney for the City of Houston.

Norton Rose Fulbright Attracts Accomplished Energy Litigation Team in Houston

March 19, 2025

HOUSTON, TX—Norton Rose Fulbright strengthened its world-renowned litigation practice with the arrival of four energy-focused lawyers in Houston: partner Graig Alvarez, senior counsel Lance Bremer and Kara Stauffer as well as counsel Dwain Capodice. These litigators join from a boutique litigation firm, Alvarez Stauffer Bremer PLLC, where they handled complex commercial litigation matters and catastrophic incident legal response and management. Their clients include international energy companies, large healthcare and hospital systems and pipeline operators as well as individuals and closely held companies. Graig advises on a range of oil and gas matters, including insurance claims and issues, royalty litigation and working interest owner disputes. Lance’s practice includes disputes related to oil and gas, contracts, insurance and products liability. Kara represents clients in all phases of litigation, from pre-dispute consultation and early resolution to post-judgment and appeals. Dwain’s practice focuses on commercial litigation, eDiscovery matters and labor and employment disputes, as well as personal injury issues.

Bradley Bolsters Houston Office With Group of Bankruptcy and Corporate Attorneys

March 19, 2025

HOUSTON, TX—Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP welcomed two partners and a senior attorney to the Houston office. David B. Sheinbein joins as a partner in the Corporate & Securities Practice Group, and partner Jarrod B. Martin and senior attorney Michael Riordan are joining the Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights Practice Group. All were previously at Chamberlain Hrdlicka, where Mr. Martin served as chair of the Bankruptcy, Restructuring, & Creditor Rights practice. A litigator who concentrates his practice in the restructuring and bankruptcy industry, Mr. Martin represents clients nationwide, including bankruptcy trustees, creditors, and corporate and high net-worth debtors. Mr. Sheinbein focuses on corporate transactional work for his clients, which include private and public middle-market companies.

Mary Margo Turner

Thompson Burton Welcomes Respected Nashville Attorney Mary Margo Turner as Partner

March 18, 2025

NASHVILLE, TNThompson Burton announced that Mary Margo Turner (Lankford) has joined the firm as a Partner in the Nashville office, along with members of her team, further strengthening the firm’s real estate and corporate law practice. Turner has spent the past decade as a Partner at Rudy Winstead Turner, PLLC, where she represented investors, developers, and business owners in complex transactions. With a deep background in commercial real estate, corporate, banking, and financial matters, she provides strategic counsel tailored to her clients’ needs. 

Peter-Prieto

American Jewish Committee Honors Podhurst Orseck Attorney Peter Prieto With Judge Learned Hand Award

March 18, 2025

MIAMI, FLAJC Miami and Broward will honor prominent trial lawyer Peter Prieto of Podhurst Orseck with the 2025 Judge Learned Hand Award in recognition of his professional accomplishments and community involvement across South Florida. The award, considered among the highest of honors within the legal profession and business community, recognizes an individual’s dedication to humanitarian principles, individual rights and democratic values that advance a more just society. For more than thirty years, Prieto has focused his practice on high-stakes litigation, first as a federal prosecutor and later as a civil trial lawyer handling complex commercial litigation and class actions.

Sean Dowsing

Manning Kass Promotes Sean Dowsing to Orange County Office Managing Partner

March 18, 2025

COSTA MESA, CAManning Kass names Sean Dowsing as the new Managing Partner of its Orange County office. Dowsing has long been a driving force at Manning Kass. Last year, he seamlessly stepped into the role of interim Managing Partner. Now, as he officially takes the helm, he brings the same dedication and vision that have defined his leadership. In addition to overseeing the office, Dowsing spearheads the firm’s Construction Law and Subrogation and Recovery practice areas, leveraging over a decade of experience in both litigation and transactional matters to deliver exceptional results for clients. 

Casner & Edwards Adds Brian W. Haynes to its Litigation Practice

March 18, 2025

BOSTON, MACasner & Edwards announces that Brian W. Haynes has joined the firm as counsel in the firm’s Litigation group. Haynes focuses his practice on commercial litigation, insurance coverage litigation, product liability, premises liability, liquor liability, and other complex civil matters.

Greenberg Traurig’s Diana A. Balluku Selected for Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Boston Future Leaders Program

March 18, 2025

BOSTON, MADiana A. Balluku, a Litigation associate in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Boston office, was selected to participate in the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Boston Future Leaders (BFL) program. The BFL class of 2025 consists of 80 up-and-coming leaders, selected to guide Boston into an innovative future. Balluku’s practice focuses on a wide variety of commercial litigation matters in both state and federal court, including complex business litigation, class action defense, data privacy, trade secret, toxic tort, and product liability matters.

Morgan, Brown & Joy Partner Ryan W. Jaziri Presents MMHR Webinar, “Navigating Immigration and Employment Law”

March 18, 2025

BOSTON, MAMorgan, Brown & Joy partner Ryan W. Jaziri presented the Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources (MMHR) webinar, “Navigating Immigration and Employment Law: Best Practices for Municipal HR,” on March 13, 2025. Along with fellow faculty, Jaziri discussed immigration and employment law basics in Massachusetts; work visa types, timelines, and qualifications; and best practices for I-9 compliance and audits. Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A. Jaziri represents employers in labor and employment matters locally and nationally across various industries, including higher education, retail, health care, municipalities and small businesses. 

Dilworth Paxson Elevates Attorneys to Partnership

March 18, 2025

PHILADELPHIA, PADilworth Paxson LLP announced the elevation of several attorneys to partner status. The newly named Equity partners are Meghan Ann Bennett (Public Finance, Freehold, NJ), Timothy J. Ford (Political & Election Law, Philadelphia, PA), Jennifer L. Maleski (Litigation, Philadelphia, PA), and Christopher M. Walrath (Litigation, Freehold, NJ). Additionally, the firm has named Michelle V. Lee (Bankruptcy, Philadelphia, PA), David Rodkey (Litigation, Philadelphia, PA), and Kiliaen V. Strong (Healthcare, Princeton, NJ) as partners.

Maslon Grows Investigations and Litigation Teams With Addition of Former Federal Prosecutor

March 17, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS, MNMaslon LLP announced the addition of former federal prosecutor Samantha H. Bates to the firm’s Litigation Group, where she will specialize in government and internal investigations and complex business litigation. Bates joins Maslon after serving for six years as an assistant United States attorney with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota. In that position, she led successful investigations and prosecutions in a wide array of complex cases.

McGinnis Lochridge Office Expansion in Dallas

March 17, 2025

DALLAS, TXMcGinnis Lochridge LLP has expanded its office footprint in Dallas, fostering a commitment to projected firm growth in the region. McGinnis seeks to attract a deeper bench of attorneys for these practices and is also focused on efforts to expand the reach of other notable practice areas at the firm in the Dallas area, which include Corporate & Tax, Electric Energy, Environmental and Water, Oil & Gas, and Wealth Preservation and Estate Planning.

Tim McInturf

Shareholder Tim McInturf Rejoins Littler in Houston

March 17, 2025

HOUSTON, TXLittler has added Tim McInturf as a shareholder in its Houston office. McInturf, who was previously with Littler from 1999 to 2009, returns to the firm after serving in several leadership roles at Quantlab Group and founding Tim McInturf Mediation. McInturf brings decades of experience in business leadership and dispute resolution.

Former SEC General Counsel, Megan Barbero, Joins Venable

March 17, 2025

WASHINGTON D.C.Venable LLP announced that Megan Barbero has joined the firm’s Washington, DC office as a partner in the firm’s Government Division. Ms. Barbero, a former general counsel of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a seasoned appellate litigator, advises clients on regulatory, appellate, and enforcement matters. Ms. Barbero is a skilled attorney with two decades of government and private sector experience counseling clients and litigating across a wide range of issues, including questions of securities and administrative law and government regulation.

Littler Elects Six New Members To 2025 Board Of Directors

March 17, 2025

NATIONAL Littler has elected six new members to its 2025 Board of Directors: Edward H. Chyun (Cleveland), Jeanine Conley Daves (New York), Lisa M. Kathumbi (Columbus), Melissa L. McDonagh (Boston), Michael J. McGuire (Minneapolis) and Demery Ryan (Los Angeles).

Sargent Law Expands Litigation Team With Two New Attorneys

March 14, 2025

DALLAS, TX—Boutique defense litigation firm Sargent Law, P.C., announced the addition of senior attorney Mathew Harper and attorney Clinton Smith to the firm’s award-winning legal team. A veteran trial attorney, Mr. Harper comes to Sargent Law with nearly two decades of litigation experience representing clients in intellectual property disputes, catastrophic personal injury defense and commercial litigation. Mr. Smith, a trained mechanical engineer, brings extensive experience in major transportation and infrastructure projects to Sargent Law.

Kellen-Dwyer

Holtzman Vogel Expands Government Investigations and White-Collar Expertise

March 14, 2025

WASHINGTON D.C.Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky and Josefiak PLLC (“Holtzman Vogel”), a nationally recognized law firm specializing in political law, regulatory law and litigation, announced today that Kellen Dwyer has joined the firm as partner in its Washington, D.C. office. Dwyer will strengthen Holtzman Vogel’s Government Investigations and Litigation teams. Dwyer was a top official in the Justice Department during the first Trump Administration. As Deputy Assistant Attorney General for DOJ’s National Security Division (NSD), he oversaw NSD’s Appellate Section, which advised on sensitive prosecutions and handled appeals raising novel issues of national security law.

Bradley Adds Estate Planning Partner Chad Callahan to Tampa Office

March 13, 2025

TAMPA, FL—Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP announced that Charles “Chad” W. Callahan III has joined the Tampa office as a partner in the Tax and Trusts & Estates practice groups. He previously led the trusts and estates group at Hill Ward Henderson in Tampa. Mr. Callahan devotes his practice to estate planning, estate, gift and generation-skipping transfers, tax planning, business succession planning, and charitable planning, as well as tax controversy matters against the IRS and matters involving the administration of trusts and estates.

Corbett Ryan

Shumaker Continues Expansion of Intellectual Property and Technology Team With the Addition of Ryan M. Corbett

March 13, 2025

TAMPA, FL—Highly skilled and respected intellectual property attorney Ryan M. Corbett has joined Shumaker as a partner in its growing Intellectual Property and Technology Service Line. With extensive experience in patent litigation, patent prosecution, and trademark matters, Ryan enhances Shumaker’s ability to help clients navigate complex intellectual property challenges and protect their innovations. Ryan represents companies of all sizes, assisting them in securing patents from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, defending against patent infringement claims, and enforcing patent rights. 

Jamal Faleel

Norton Rose Fulbright Taps Jamal Faleel as Its US Head of Consumer Markets

March 13, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced the appointment of Minneapolis partner Jamal Faleel as its US Head of Consumer Markets. Jamal, who succeeds Los Angeles Partner-in-Charge Jeff Margulies and Los Angeles partner Will Troutman in his sector leadership role, serves as lead counsel for public and private companies in their most notable trials and litigation matters, with a focus on class action defense, product liability defense and complex commercial litigation. He also helps clients navigate the challenges of the global regulatory and litigation landscape.

Morgan, Brown & Joy Attorneys Present on Massachusetts Bankers Association Webinar, “Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law Update”

March 13, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Morgan, Brown & Joy attorneys Maura D. McLaughlin and Brendan T. Sweeney presented at the Massachusetts Bankers Association webinar, “Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law Update,” on March 12, 2025. During the program, designed for human resource officers and senior management, McLaughlin and Sweeney covered the requirements of the new Massachusetts pay transparency law and other hot button employment law topics. McLaughlin counsels clients on all facets of the employment relationship including hiring, discipline and termination, drafting and revising employee handbooks, preventing workplace harassment and investigating/responding to claims of harassment and discrimination, leaves of absence and accommodation issues, and wage and hour laws.

Amy Furness Named Co-Managing Shareholder of Carlton Fields’ Miami Office

March 13, 2025

MIAMI, FL—Carlton Fields has named Amy Furness co-managing shareholder of the firm’s Miami office. Furness served as co-managing shareholder of the Miami office from 2015 to 2023 before taking a short sabbatical to serve as chair of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. She is a trial lawyer who has dedicated her career to defending diverse clients, including both domestic and foreign corporations, in complex civil litigation, particularly product liability and commercial litigation.

Casner & Edwards Partner Sharon C. Lincoln Chairs MCLE Program, “Guidance for Nonprofits Regarding Recent Federal Initiatives”

March 12, 2025

BOSTON, MA— Casner & Edwards partner Sharon C. Lincoln chaired the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education’s (MCLE) program, “Guidance for Nonprofits Regarding Recent Federal Initiatives” on March 10. The program covered the executive orders and other initiatives coming out of the new presidential administration and their potentially far-reaching effects on the philanthropic sector, and provided guidance on navigating the implications of recent federal initiatives. 

Anthony T. Panebianco Serves as a 2024-2025 ABA National Appellate Advocacy Regional Competition Judge

March 12, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Davis Malm, announces that shareholder Anthony Panebianco served as a judge for the American Bar Association’s (ABA) 2024-25 National Appellate Advocacy Regional Competition (NAAC), February 27 – March 1, 2025. Produced by the ABA Law Student Division, this moot court competition emphasizes the development of oral advocacy skills through a realistic appellate advocacy experience. This is Anthony’s fifth time judging the NAAC competition. Anthony represents real estate developers and restaurants in commercial and real estate matters, including land use litigation and permitting.

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KCNF Attorney Steve Pershing Serves Term as President-Elect of MWELA

March 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch, P.C. (KCNF) announced that Of Counsel Steve Pershing will be serving a two-year term as President-Elect of the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association (MWELA). A dedicated advocate for civil rights and workplace justice, Pershing’s leadership in this role will further MWELA’s mission of promoting and protecting employee rights throughout the Washington metropolitan area. Pershing has long recognized the importance of employment law as a cornerstone of civil rights litigation. His leadership at MWELA will help shape the future of employment law advocacy, ensuring that employees continue to have strong legal protections.

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Business Law Attorney Michael Fehser Rejoins Quarles as Partner in Phoenix Office

March 11, 2025

PHOENIX, AZ—The national law firm of Quarles & Brady today announced that Michael Fehser has rejoined the firm’s Phoenix Office as a partner in the Business Law Practice Group. Fehser handles complex transactions and operational matters for corporate clients, including private equity funds and their portfolio companies, and other privately held businesses, focusing on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), growth equity investments, debt financings and general corporate matters. 

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Jimerson Birr Appoints Brandon C. Meadows as Managing Partner

March 11, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, FL—Jimerson Birr announced the appointment of Brandon C. Meadows as its new Managing Partner. In this role, Meadows oversees the firm’s legal operations, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality legal services while guiding the company’s strategic growth. An experienced business litigator and trial lawyer, Meadows advises businesses seeking cost-effective legal solutions. Since joining Jimerson Birr in 2013, he has gained deep insight into the firm’s operations, culture and strategic priorities. This experience uniquely equips him to execute a vision that fosters sustained success for clients and the organization alike.

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Jenner & Block Expands Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice

March 11, 2025

CHICAGO, ILJenner & Block announced that Jenna Bressel has returned to the firm as Special Counsel in the Chicago office. Jenna brings significant experience in employee benefits and executive compensation law. Jenna advises public and private employers on a wide range of benefits and compensation matters, including healthcare reform and the design, implementation, and administration of employee benefit plans and programs. She has extensive experience in equity and incentive compensation arrangements and Section 409A compliance.

Holland & Hart Launches Phoenix Office

March 11, 2025

PHOENIX, AZ—Holland & Hart LLP announced the opening of its Phoenix, Arizona office and the addition of environmental partners Christopher D. Thomas and Andrea Driggs, who join from Perkins Coie. Several additional environmental lawyers are expected to join in the coming weeks. Holland & Hart expects other existing partners to join the Phoenix office as well.

Greenberg Traurig’s Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts Speaks on Navigating Artificial Intelligence at the AON Center

March 11, 2025

BOSTON, MAAndrew (A.J.) Tibbetts, an Intellectual Property & Technology shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Boston office, was a featured speaker at Aon’s “Navigating Artificial Intelligence (AI)” seminar on Feb. 26, Chicago. The session was crafted for C-suite executives, risk managers, and HR professionals to help them navigate the challenges in the rapidly changing AI environment in the United States.

Dykema Doubles Houston Office Headcount With the Addition of Seven Attorneys

March 10, 2025

HOUSTON, TXDykema announced the addition of seven attorneys to the firm’s Houston office, doubling the office’s lawyer headcount. This expansion strengthens the firm’s capabilities in key practice areas, including energy, bankruptcy and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, business taxation and planning, corporate and finance, labor and employment, and business immigration. The firm welcomes Arthur Nathan, William Hotze, Kari Lutringer, James Prappas, and Michael Twomey, who all join Dykema from Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC, as well as Michael Durrschmidt and Kim Lewinski, who each come to the firm from Hirsch and Westheimer P.C.

Duane Morris Welcomes Environmental Group in Los Angeles

March 10, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA—A group of environmental litigators have joined Duane Morris LLP in the firm’s Trial Practice Group. Partner Gregory J. Newmark and special counsel Viviana Heger will be part of the firm’s Los Angeles office. Prior to joining Duane Morris, Newmark was a principal and Heger was of counsel at Meyers Nave. Gregory J. Newmark represents public and private entity clients in litigation and compliance matters regarding water quality, water rights, water rates, environmental contamination, inverse condemnation and brownfields. Viviana Heger has deep experience in a wide variety of complex environmental compliance matters.

Willig, Williams & Davidson Adds Two New Attorneys

March 10, 2025

PHILADELPHIA, PA—Labor, employment, workers’ compensation and family law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson announced that Nancy McCauley has returned to the firm as counsel and Liam Riley has joined the firm as an associate. Having previously served with the firm for more than two decades, McCauley focuses her practice on legal services for working families, guiding them through important transactions and life decisions. Riley uses his deep knowledge of the justice system to advocate for working people when they need someone in their corner.

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Construction Litigation Attorney Colin Quinn Joins Stinson in Kansas City

March 10, 2025

KANSAS CITY, KS—Stinson LLP welcomed Colin M. Quinn to its Kansas City office. Quinn joins as of counsel in the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Division. He brings extensive experience in construction law. Quinn represents clients in construction, commercial and insurance disputes. He develops strategic discovery and trial tactics, leveraging industry knowledge to achieve favorable outcomes for clients in litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.

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Karin Aldama Joins Gallagher & Kennedy’s Litigation Team

March 10, 2025

PHOENIX, AZGallagher & Kennedy welcomed Karin S. Aldama as a lateral shareholder in its Phoenix office. Joining G&K from an AmLaw 50 firm and with more than 25 years of legal experience, Karin advises government entities and Fortune 500, large, and midsize companies in complex insurance coverage matters, commercial litigation, and arbitration. Her clients operate in industries such as hospitality, finance, utilities, aerospace, and semiconductors.

Fenwick Regulatory Practice Growth Continues With Addition of Carrie Schroll

March 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.Fenwick today announced that Carrie Schroll has joined the firm as counsel in its Washington, D.C. office. Schroll’s arrival continues the firm’s robust expansion of its regulatory practice, which has added a dozen other lawyers to its bench in recent years, enhancing Fenwick’s capabilities and commitment to tackling complex regulatory issues in a dynamic global environment. 

Sherin and Lodgen Expands Real Estate Department With Addition of Partner Zachary D. Drench

March 10, 2025

BOSTON, MABoston law firm Sherin and Lodgen LLP announces that Zachary D. Drench has joined the firm as a partner in its Real Estate Department. Drench brings extensive experience representing commercial real estate development and operating companies in acquisition, disposition, leasing, financing, and development matters. Drench’s practice includes negotiating retail, restaurant, office, and industrial leases on behalf of landlords and tenants, as well as counseling clients on land use and environmental compliance and liability issues.

Perkins Coie Adds Two Highly Respected Intellectual Property Litigators in Palo Alto

March 10, 2025

PALO ALTO, CA—Perkins Coie announced that Arpita Bhattacharyya and Robert McCauley have joined the firm’s national Intellectual Property (IP) and Patent Litigation practices as partners in the Palo Alto office. Arpita advises clients on effective patent litigation and prosecution strategies, as well as petitioners and patent owners in all phases of inter partes review and post-grant proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. An experienced trial lawyer, Rob has represented clients with regard to a wide range of technologies, including semiconductor devices, optical amplifiers and networks, high-end bicycle suspension systems, liquid cooling systems for data centers, medical devices, software and hardware, pharmaceuticals (ANDA litigation and recombinant DNA) and other technologies.

Supermarket Chain Wins Construction Contract Lawsuit

March 7, 2025

MIAMI, FLAttorney Javier J. Rodriguez of Agentis PLLC won a major victory for Sedano’s Supermarkets in a bitter years-long construction lawsuit, with Judge Mavel Ruiz ruling on February 28, 2025, that Sedano’s did not owe nearly $700,000 in claims by the general contractor.

Sedano’s hired Burke Construction Group, Inc. to build-out its Hialeah store in 2018 for a contact price of $2.6 million. The project ended in disagreements over the amounts owed under the contract and responsibility for 263 days of delays.

Burke filed suit in 2020 claiming $770,709 in damages for unpaid change orders and additional compensation for delays allegedly caused by Sedano’s.

Rodriguez countered that the change orders were invalid because they were not signed by Sedano’s as required by the contract. Sedano’s also argued that the change orders were properly rejected because the work was included in the original scope for the project, or the work was insufficiently documented, was self-performed by Sedano’s, was deficient or included in prior change orders which had been approved and paid.

Sedano’s also sought $130,500 in liquidated damages as a setoff to the amounts due Burke under the contract for construction delays. “Judge Ruiz properly ruled that the construction contract was unambiguous, would be enforced as written, and that Sedano’s was due $1,500 per day for each day of delay caused by Burke,” Rodriguez said. “The judge found that the evidence presented by Sedano’s, and the testimony of its witnesses had the greater credibility. We are gratified by the result. As I told Judge Ruiz throughout the case, Sedano’s wanted to pay what was owed under the contract, not a penny less, and not a penny more. Ultimately, she agreed with our calculations. We believe she decided the case correctly.”

Sedano’s made a proposal for settlement in September 2021 for $250,000 which was rejected by Burke. The ultimate award to Burke was $88,383. Sedano’s intends to pursue a claim to recover its attorneys’ fees and costs.

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Buchalter Launches FDA Regulatory Compliance Group

March 7, 2025

SEATTLE, WABuchalter announced the launch of its FDA Regulatory Compliance Group, dedicated to guiding clients through the complex regulatory landscape of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and related agencies. This new practice group provides strategic counsel, from inception to marketing, compliance, and litigation defense. The FDA Regulatory Compliance Group will be led by practice Chair Marissa Alkhazov, a seasoned trial attorney with extensive experience in product liability defense, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Alkhazov leads a highly experienced team known for providing comprehensive guidance across all phases of clients’ product development cycle.

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Knox Ricksen Adds Sandy Liu as Counsel in Walnut Creek

March 7, 2025

WALNUT CREEK, CA—Knox Ricksen LLP, a civil litigation firm specializing in complex healthcare fraud cases, has added Sandy Y. Liu as Counsel in its Walnut Creek office. Liu has over two decades of litigation experience, and she has litigated and tried numerous matters involving construction defects, products liability, and personal injury.

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MG+M The Law Firm Partner Stephanie M. Selman Joins International Association of Defense Counsel

March 7, 2025

MIAMI, FLThe International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) has announced that Stephanie M. Selman, a partner at MG+M The Law Firm in Miami, Florida, has accepted an invitation to join the IADC. Ms. Selman focuses her practice on civil defense, primarily involving asbestos and talc litigation. 

Womble Bond Dickinson Expands Corporate & Securities Practice With Addition in San Francisco

March 6, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Womble Bond Dickinson announced today that Alidad Vakili has joined the firm’s Corporate & Securities Practice Group as a partner in San Francisco. Vakili brings extensive experience in advising entrepreneurs, founders, emerging growth and established companies, and investors on a range of corporate and transactional matters, including entity formation, governance, commercial transactions, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, and debt and equity financing.

Sherin and Lodgen Partner David I. Brody Presents at MCLE Program, “Snapshot of the Noncompete Landscape Now”

March 6, 2025

BOSTON, MABoston law firm Sherin and Lodgen LLP announces that Partner David I. Brody presented at the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) program, “Snapshot of the Noncompete Landscape Now,” on March 5. Brody and fellow faculty provided an update on evolving state and federal legislation regarding the use of noncompetes, and discussed potential federal regulatory efforts aimed at possibly narrowing the protections provided by noncompetes and other restrictive covenants. As a partner in Sherin and Lodgen’s award-winning Employment Department, Brody represents individuals in a wide range of matters, including contract negotiation and enforcement, wage and hour issues, wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblowing.

Tamsin R. Kaplan and Michelle R. Cassorla Contribute to MCLE’S Massachusetts Employment Law Sourcebook & Citator

March 6, 2025

BOSTON, MADavis Malm announces the release of the latest edition of the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) resource Organizing, Financing, and Advising a Massachusetts Business. Davis Malm employment law attorneys Tamsin Kaplan and Michelle Cassorla co-authored Chapter Five, titled “Employment Agreements.” The chapter updates include recent developments in the law on issues such as severance agreements and restrictive covenants.

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Bradley Adds Litigator Spencer Ritchie to Jackson Office

March 5, 2025

JACKSON, MSBradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP announced that Spencer Ritchie has joined the firm’s Jackson, Miss., office as counsel in the Litigation and Governmental Affairs practice groups. Mr. Ritchie regularly handles political law and advocacy matters, as well as general and appellate litigation, and is known for understanding big-picture issues while developing creative strategies to help clients achieve their business goals.

Baker Donelson Partners With Innovation Works for 2025 Cohort at Light of Baltimore Incubator

March 5, 2025

BALTIMORE, MDThe law firm of Baker Donelson has announced a partnership with Innovation Works for the 2025 cohort of The Light of Baltimore Incubator at Baker Donelson. Through this partnership, Baker Donelson and Innovation Works, a Baltimore-based non-profit dedicated to fostering economic opportunity and entrepreneurship in historically underestimated communities, are strengthening Baltimore’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and ensuring that business owners have the resources, connections, and infrastructure needed to succeed.

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Baker Donelson Adds Bankruptcy & Financial Services Litigation Shareholder James P. Roberts

March 5, 2025

BIRMINGHAM, ALThe law firm of Baker Donelson has added James P. Roberts as a shareholder in the Firm’s Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Group. Mr. Roberts, who joins in the Firm’s Birmingham office, has more than a decade of experience representing and advising major lending institutions, investors, and borrowers with respect to commercial loan restructurings, bankruptcies, workouts, and commercial foreclosures, as well as secured and unsecured lines of credit.

Farah & Farah Celebrates Opening of Yulee, FL Office With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

March 5, 2025

YULEE, FLFarah & Farah celebrated the grand opening of their new Nassau County office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Business and community leaders, local residents, and community members joined the law firm’s team to mark the occasion, welcoming their presence to the area. Located conveniently at 463646 SR 200, Unit 3, in Yulee, the new office expands the firm’s reach and commitment to serving those in need. Farah & Farah, boasting over 45 years of experience, is known for its client-centric approach, providing personalized attention and strong representation to individuals seeking justice.

Ambrose Lazarow Grows Business Law Team With Former Inspector General Federal Investigator

March 5, 2025

CHICAGO, IL—Ambrose Lazarow, PLLC, a boutique business law firm announced that Ted Glotfelty, an attorney who spent 15 years in the federal government, where he served as a senior trial attorney at a financial regulator and built and led multiple Offices of Inspectors General, has joined the firm as counsel. Glotfelty draws on his background in federal investigations and regulatory compliance to advise businesses on mergers and acquisitions, securities compliance, and corporate governance, helping clients structure deals, mitigate legal risks, and navigate complex regulations.

Mike Dockins Joins Board of Directors for George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame

March 5, 2025

TOLEDO, OHShumaker Partner Mike Dockins, widely recognized as the “Gimmick Attorney,” has been named to the Board of Directors of the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (National Wrestling Hall of Fame). As a registered patent attorney and intellectual property (IP) counsel, Mike plays a pivotal role in helping elite professional wrestlers trademark their characters, or “gimmicks,” ensuring their brand and legacy are legally protected. Recognized as one of the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals in 2024 and 2025, Mike also represents college coaches, television personalities, and podcasters in the sports and entertainment industry.

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC Expands to Austin

March 5, 2025

DALLAS, TXKane Russell Coleman Logan PC (KRCL), a full-service law firm with offices in Dallas and Houston, today announced its expansion to Austin. The establishment of a new office in Frost Bank Tower on 401 Congress Avenue is being led by founding director Joseph M. Coleman and Raymond J. Kane, founding director and Chair of the Board of Directors. Servicing the broader Central Texas region, including San Antonio, KRCL’s Austin office will initially open with six partner and associate attorneys and three business professionals, most of whom practice in the bankruptcy, litigation and workout areas, with additional partner hires imminent.

Greenberg Traurig Elevates 3 Attorneys in Boston Office

March 4, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP elevated Anne V. Dunne and Alison T. Holdway to shareholders and Kristopher Reichlen to of counsel in the firm’s Boston office. Firmwide, Greenberg Traurig announced the elevation of 92 lawyers to shareholder, of counsel, and local partner. Dunne is a member of the Litigation Practice. She focuses her practice on commercial litigation, concentrating on financial services, class action defense, government investigations, and whistleblower litigation. Holdway also is a member of the Litigation Practice. She represents clients in all phases of litigation, from early-stage investigations through appeals. Reichlen, a registered patent attorney, practices in the firm’s Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. He is experienced in patent application drafting and prosecution.

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Blank Rome Adds Seasoned IP Litigator and Trial Attorney Michael F. Reeder as Partner in Houston

March 4, 2025

HOUSTON, TXBlank Rome LLP announced that Michael F. Reeder has joined the firm’s Houston office as a partner in the Intellectual Property Litigation group and member of the Technology industry team. A seasoned trial attorney and patent litigator, Michael represents clients in all phases of litigation in both federal and state courts across the country. Michael joins Blank Rome from Cadwell Clonts Reeder & Thomas, where he was a partner and founding member.

Taft Expands Into Florida With Mrachek Law Merger

March 4, 2025

WEST PALM BEACH, FLTaft announced its expansion into Florida through a merger with the Mrachek Law firm, a litigation boutique based in West Palm Beach and Stuart. The merger, effective June 30, 2025, marks Taft’s entrance into Florida and the Southeast with the 18-lawyer trial team from Mrachek, further strengthening Taft’s position as a new, super middle-market firm nationwide. Mrachek, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary, has successfully handled a variety of high-profile and complex civil litigation and arbitration matters in the Florida trial and appellate courts.

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Caitlin Clarke Joins Venable’s Cybersecurity Services Group

March 4, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.Venable LLP announced that Caitlin Clarke has joined the firm’s Washington, DC office as a senior director for cybersecurity services in the firm’s Technology and Innovation – Cybersecurity Services Group. Ms. Clarke is a seasoned policymaker with White House, private sector, and management experience. She works at the nexus of cybersecurity, emergency management, financial services, emerging technology, and foreign policy.

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Bradley Adds Bankruptcy Partner Bryan Bates in Atlanta

March 4, 2025

ATLANTA, GABradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP announced that Bryan E. Bates has joined the firm’s Atlanta office as a partner in the Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights Practice Group. Mr. Bates concentrates his practice on business bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, and related commercial litigation.

ArentFox Schiff Welcomes Private Clients, Trusts & Estates Partner Todd Angkatavanich

March 4, 2025

NEW YORK, NY—ArentFox Schiff announced the addition of Partner Todd Angkatavanich to its Private Clients, Trusts & Estates practice in the firm’s New York office. Todd brings more than three decades of experience advising clients on advanced wealth and succession transition planning. Todd counsels families and family offices – both domestic and international – on a range of wealth transfer planning structures, such as Family Limited Partnerships, Transfers to Dynasty Trusts, Carried Interest Transfer Planning, Foreign Grantor Trusts, Preferred Partnership Planning, and Business Governance and Succession Planning, among others.

Barnes & Thornburg Welcomes New Attorneys

March 4, 2025

NEW YORK, NY—Barnes & Thornburg has added government services and finance, litigation and real estate attorneys to its Columbus, Fort Wayne and New York offices. An of counsel in the Fort Wayne office, Stephanie Crandall focuses her practice in municipal finance. Humphrey Kweminyi, an associate in the Columbus office, has several years of experience negotiating loan agreements, mortgages, leases, and security instruments. A counsel in the New York office, William LaGrange focuses his practice on representing plaintiffs and defendants in cases across industries ranging from banking and finance to arts and entertainment.

Perkins Coie Continues New York Market Growth With Capital Markets Partner Elliott Smith and Counsel Sarah Ross

March 4, 2025

NEW YORK, NY—Perkins Coie announced that Elliott Smith and Sarah Ross have joined the firm’s Corporate & Securities practice as a partner and counsel, respectively, in the New York office. Their additions further strengthen the firm’s public company and capital markets presence and capabilities in the world’s leading financial market. Elliott and Sarah bring significant experience advising on complex corporate and securities matters for public companies, private companies seeking to go public, and underwriters and investors in equity capital markets transactions

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Ryan D. McNamara Joins Fishman Haygood, LLP

March 4, 2025

NEW ORLEANS, LARyan D. McNamara has joined Fishman Haygood’s New Orleans office as special counsel in the firm’s Business Section. His practice primarily focuses on corporate law; mergers and acquisitions; securities, private equity and venture capital; and real estate.

Coffey Modica LLP Taps International Business Leader to Serve as CFO

March 3, 2025

TARRYTOWN, NY—Leading insurance defense litigation firm Coffey Modica LLP has named Peter Gould, a veteran of the corporate and financial industry with more than two decades of experience working with billion-dollar national and international firms, as the law firm’s new Chief Financial Officer. In his new role, Gould hopes to tap into his extensive experience in financial and general management, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, organizational development and growth to further scale up firm operations and reach.

Expands Regulatory and Enforcement and OSHA Capabilities With Partners Jason Mills and Alana Genderson

March 3, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA—Sidley announced that Jason Mills and Alana Genderson have joined the firm’s Regulatory and Enforcement group as partners in the Environmental practice in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., respectively. Mr. Mills and Ms. Genderson join from Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, where they were co-leaders of the firm’s workplace health and safety practice. Mr. Mills is a United States Marine Corps veteran and top trial lawyer. His trial experience extends to both Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proceedings and high-level employment litigation. Ms. Genderson, as part of her workplace health and safety practice, works closely with employers to develop and strengthen their compliance programs. She regularly visits client worksites to manage U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), state, and public health department investigations. 

Sherin and Lodgen Partner Gary M. Markoff Serves as a 2024-2025 ABA National Appellate Advocacy Regional Competition Judge

March 3, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Boston law firm Sherin and Lodgen LLP announces that Partner Gary M. Markoff served as a judge for the 2024-2025 American Bar Association (ABA) National Appellate Advocacy Competition (NAAC) on February 28. Markoff judged the second round of the Boston regional competition at the Edward W. Brooke Courthouse, where law students from across the country exercised oral advocacy skills in a moot court setting on the Fourth Amendment. Markoff is the former managing partner of Sherin and Lodgen, and a current member of the firm’s Corporate and Real Estate Departments. He works with clients primarily on business, corporate and real estate transactions and bank financings, representing all types of lenders, borrowers and investors.

Holland & Hart Adds Former Congresswoman Mary Peltola and Chief of Staff Anton McParland

March 3, 2025

DENVER, COHolland & Hart LLP announced that Mary Peltola and Anton McParland have joined the firm’s Federal Affairs team. Mary, who most recently served as Alaska’s At-Large Congressional Representative, joins as Senior Director of Alaska Affairs, based in Anchorage. Anton, who served as Representative Peltola’s Chief of Staff, joins as Senior Director of Federal Affairs, based in the firm’s Washington, DC and Anchorage offices. Mary excels at bringing together unlikely allies to achieve transformative results for Alaska projects and meet clients’ business goals. A member of an Alaskan tribe, she draws on her distinctive culture and experiences in federal, state, and tribal governance to help clients navigate complex regulatory and policy challenges. Anton helps clients develop and execute strategic approaches to complex political and policy challenges at federal and state levels, with a particular focus on issues affecting Alaska’s economic development. 

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Day Pitney Continues Strategic Growth in New York With the Arrival of David Mathus

March 3, 2025

NEW YORK, NYDay Pitney LLP announced that David Mathus has joined the firm as Counsel in its Corporate and Business Law department, supporting the firm’s continued growth in New York. Mathus is a seasoned corporate attorney with extensive experience advising investment banks, companies, and business owners. Mathus was most recently the CEO and founder of PredictIntel LLC, a business and legal intelligence company.

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Labor and Employment Partner Michelle Crockett Joins Honigman in Detroit

March 3, 2025

DETROIT, MIHonigman LLP announced today that labor and employment attorney Michelle Crockett is joining the firm as a partner in the Labor Practice Group and Labor and Employment Department in the Detroit office. Crockett joins the firm from Miller Canfield, where she served as Deputy Executive Officer and Chief Diversity Officer. Crockett specializes in defending Fortune 500 companies and public-sector clients against a range of employment-related claims.

Agg Welcomes Attorney Andrew Tsui in Washington, D.C.

March 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Arnall Golden Gregory LLP (AGG) announced the addition of Andrew Tsui as the latest partner and former government attorney to join the firm’s Healthcare Litigation practice in its growing Washington, D.C. office. He brings more than a decade of experience litigating on behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the General Counsel for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division. Andrew primarily represents hospitals, health systems, laboratories, and suppliers in transactions, direct reimbursement litigation, appeals, and government audits and investigations

Patterson + Sheridan Promotes David Ashton and Eric Jones to Partner

March 3, 2025

DALLAS, TX—Patterson + Sheridan LLP has elevated David Y. Ashton and Eric Jones to the firm’s partnership, effective immediately. Ashton joined Patterson + Sheridan as an associate in 2017 and is based in the Dallas office. He is an intellectual property (IP) strategist for technology innovators ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies. He focuses on preparing, prosecuting and managing patent portfolios involving experiential reality, virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality lenses and displays. Jones joined Patterson + Sheridan as an associate in 2017 and is part of the firm’s Greensboro office. He prepares and prosecutes both domestic and international patent applications.

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Smith Debnam Welcomes Attorney Kylie L. Hamilton

March 3, 2025

RALEIGH, N.C.Smith Debnam announced the addition of Kylie L. Hamilton as an Associate Attorney to its Construction and Leasing practice group. With her arrival, the firm is further strengthening its capabilities in Construction Litigation, Equipment Leasing and Finance, and Commercial Bankruptcy, bringing a fresh, yet highly seasoned perspective to these vital practice areas. Hamilton joins the firm with a robust background in complex litigation, construction disputes, bankruptcy law, and creditors’ rights.

IP Litigator Jeffrey M. Saltman Joins Cole Schotz as Member

March 3, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD—Cole Schotz P.C. announced the arrival of Jeffrey M. Saltman as a member of the firm’s Litigation and Intellectual Property departments. Mr. Saltman will be based out of the firm’s Baltimore office and work from Washington D.C. Working closely with in-house counsel and executives, Mr. Saltman is a skilled trial lawyer who develops and executes strategies to help his clients navigate intellectual property and commercial litigation matters. He has deep experience managing all aspects of litigation from the initial filing through trial and has helped secure six successful jury verdicts in federal court.

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