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TopDog Law Expands National Trial Capabilities With Acquisition of Keller Swan Injury Attorneys

November 5, 2025

James HelmSCOTTSDALE, AZ—Helm Law Group, LLC, d/b/a TopDog Law, a national personal injury law firm, has acquired Keller Swan Injury Attorneys, a respected trial firm headquartered in Jupiter, Florida, practicing across Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Arizona. The move expands TopDog Law’s in-house trial capabilities and marks a major milestone as the firm continues building one of the most recognized and formidable brands in personal injury law.

Founded by attorney James Helm, TopDog Law has been recognized by Inc. 5000 as the fastest-growing personal injury law firm in the United States in 2025, driven by its data-driven marketing, technology-enabled case management, and relentless focus on lient results. The firm has built a national reputation for helping accident victims secure justice while redefining how personal injury law is practiced at scale.

“We are excited to take this next step in the evolution of TopDog Law in becoming not only one of the best-known personal injury brands in America but also a highly formidable trial firm,” said James Helm, Founder and CEO of TopDog Law. “We wanted our first law firm acquisition to be a firm that isn’t afraid to file suit and take cases to trial. We will continue to add other trial lawyers that match this philosophy in our effort to build out a world-class trial firm within TopDog Law”.

This acquisition will build upon TopDog Law’s strong team of attorneys and co-counsel firms across the country. “We value our law firm partnerships across America that have helped us get to this point,” Helm added. “As we build out a formidable trial firm, hose relationships will remain a core part of how TopDog Law continues to grow and serve clients nationwide.”

Chris Keller and Blake Swan will join TopDog Law as Managing Partners. Both are proven litigators with extensive trial experience and a history of securing strong results for injured clients. They are eager to leverage TopDog Law’s case acquisition engine and financial resources to litigate complex injury cases and fight to get clients the compensation they deserve. “We’re thrilled to join forces with TopDog Law,” said Chris Keller, Managing Partner at Keller Swan Injury Attorneys. “James and his team have built an incredible foundation for growth, and we’re excited to bring our trial experience to TopDog Law, where we will continue fighting for clients in and out of the courtroom.”

“This partnership is an incredible opportunity for our entire team,” said Blake Swan, Managing Partner at Keller Swan Injury Attorneys. “We’ve built a culture of relentless advocacy, and now, with TopDog Law’s national platform and resources, our attorneys and staff have the opportunity to grow, take on larger cases, and make an even greater impact for our clients. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished and energized by what lies ahead.” The acquisition strengthens TopDog Law’s presence across key Southeastern markets and establishes a foundation for the continued growth of its trial operations nationwide.

Goranson Bain Ausley Expands Statewide With New Partners and Associates Across Texas

October 22, 2025

DALLAS, TX—Goranson Bain Ausley (GBA) announced the addition of two new partners and six associates in Dallas, Plano, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, and Granbury. This expansion underscores the firm’s commitment to providing intelligent advocacy, constructive solutions, and trusted counsel to clients navigating complex family law matters throughout Texas. New partners are John J. Kappel and Chad Elsey. Kappel represents high-net-worth individuals in complex property divisions, business valuations, and sensitive custody cases—often involving multijurisdictional or international issues. Elsey combines trial-tested advocacy and financial insight to guide business owners, executives, and professional athletes through high-stakes family law matters. New associates are Brooke Baker, Hailey Schmitt, Heather Hudson, Ashton McCary, Lauren Restino and Samantha Beirne. Brooke handles complex custody, divorce, and property division cases across Tarrant and surrounding counties. Hailey represents clients in all areas of family law, including divorce, custody, property division, and adoption. With more than eight years of exclusive family law experience, including Collaborative Law, Heather helps clients navigate complex family matters with clarity, discipline, and care. McCary served as Chief Counsel of the VanSickle Family Law Clinic. Restino joins the firm with a strong foundation in family law and a client-centered approach. Beirne gained practical experience representing clients in family law matters through the Family Law and Housing Clinic.

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Andrew Pickett Law Secures $9,075,000 Verdict for Family in Wrongful Death Case

November 12, 2025

TAMPA BAY, FL—Andrew Pickett Law announced that a Hillsborough County jury has awarded $9,075,000 to the family of Mitchell Menes, a 32-year old man who was tragically killed in a 2022 car crash caused by an impaired driver in Ybor City. The verdict was delivered in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in Hillsborough County following a week-long trial.

The case centered around allegations that the defendant operated his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and traveling at a high rate of speed through the Ybor City area before colliding with the vehicle driven by Mr. Menes, resulting in his death.

The jury’s award of $9,075,000 includes compensation for past and future pain and suffering suffered by Mr. Menes’s parents, Beth Butler and Miguel Menes, who brought the wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of their son’s estate along with punitive damages.

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Linden Barber Rejoins Quarles as Health & Life Sciences Partner

November 12, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, IN—Quarles & Brady LLP announced today that Linden Barber, who has deep experience across government, in-house and private practice roles advising on controlled substance regulatory matters at the federal and state level, has joined the firm’s Indianapolis office as a partner in the Health & Life Sciences Practice Group. Barber counsels an array of health care companies, organizations and practitioners on DEA regulatory matters, as well as a broad range of compliance and enforcement issues involving the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and state-controlled substances laws and regulations.

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Frost Brown Todd Welcomes Madhav Srinivasan as Chief Financial Officer

November 12, 2025

NEW YORK, NY—Frost Brown Todd (FBT) announced today that Madhav Srinivasan has joined the firm as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, Srinivasan will oversee the firm’s financial operations and play a key leadership role in advancing FBT’s strategic, operational, and growth initiatives.

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Kathryn Siegel Named Executive Director of Littler’s Labor Practice Group

November 12, 2025

CHICAGO, IL—Littler has appointed Kathryn (Kat) Siegel as the Executive Director of the firm’s Labor Practice Group. A shareholder affiliated with Littler’s Chicago office, Siegel will work closely with Labor Practice Group co-chairs Jonathan Levine, Tanja Thompson and Brooke Niedecken, along with other firm leaders, to drive the group’s strategic vision and planning. As Executive Director, Siegel will lead strategic initiatives related to talent acquisition and management, practice management, delivery of legal services, marketing, business development, and group profitability and revenue, while ensuring day-to-day operational excellence for the group’s clients.

Buchalter Elevates Eight Attorneys to Shareholder

November 11, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA—Buchalter announced the promotion of eight attorneys to Shareholder. Sarah Andrzejczak, a Shareholder in the Firm’s Denver office, is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Labor & Employment Practice Groups. She is a commercial litigator and trusted adviser to companies facing employment and other business-related issues. Brandon Carr in the Firm’s San Francisco is a member of the Firm’s Litigation practice group. Carr handles cases in virtually every area of complex high-stakes litigation. Devan McCarty is a member of the Litigation and Healthcare Practice Groups in Buchalter’s Sacramento office. Chadwick McCombs is a Shareholder in the firm’s Corporate practice group based in our Los Angeles Office, with expertise spanning corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, start-up ventures, and private equity. Jarret Osborne-Revis is a member of the Litigation and Insolvency and Financial Practice groups in the Sacramento Office. Alexandra (Alex) Shulman is a Shareholder and a member of the Firm’s Labor and Employment and Litigation Practice Groups in Seattle and Portland. Khaled Tarazi, a Shareholder in the Firm’s Scottsdale office, is a member of the Insolvency and Financial Law Practice Group. Kripa Upadhyay’s practice, based out of the Firm’s Seattle Office, intersects Immigration, Corporate/Business Law, Foreign Direct Investment, and International Trade Compliance.

Morgan, Brown & Joy Partner Catherine Scott Presents MCLE Program, “Proving Employment Discrimination & Retaliation: Issue-Spotting & Tracking Evidence”

November 11, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Morgan, Brown & Joy partner Catherine Scott presented the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) program, “Proving Employment Discrimination & Retaliation: Issue-Spotting & Tracking Evidence,” on November 6, 2025. Scott and fellow faculty covered the key aspects of discrimination and retaliation law under Title VII and G.L. c. 151B, and types of pretext evidence to be on the lookout for. Attendees learned how to preserve, collect, and organize evidence of discrimination—particularly electronic evidence, at all stages of a case.

Farah & Farah Honors and Supports Veterans With Special Beer Release

November 10, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, FL—Jacksonville law firm Farah & Farah and veteran-owned Veterans United Craft Brewery have announced the return of their signature “Alert 5 Riflemen’s Red,” a Bavarian-style Red Ale, for Veterans Month this November, with a portion of all sales directly benefiting the Five STAR Veterans Center’s mission to provide safe housing and supportive services to local veterans. The beer’s name, “Alert 5,” symbolizes the swift support veterans deserve, referencing the U.S. Navy’s five-minute readiness level.

Cole Schotz Cements Washington D.C. Presence With Move to New K Street Office

November 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Cole Schotz announced that it has relocated its Washington, D.C. office to 1875 K Street NW, Washington D.C. The new office is located in the heart of Washington D.C.’s “K Street” corridor, home to some of the Capital’s most influential law firms, business advocacy groups, trade associations and international think tanks.

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Holtzman Vogel Hires Former Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Saritha Komatireddy

November 10, 2025

NEW YORK, NY—Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak PLLC (“Holtzman Vogel”) announced the addition of Saritha Komatireddy as Partner, bringing exceptional prosecutorial and litigation experience to the firm’s New York office. Komatireddy’s practice focuses on complex federal investigations, commercial litigation, and appeals.

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Buchalter Welcomes New Shareholder in Scottsdale

November 7, 2025

SCOTTSDALE, AZ—Buchalter announced that Jeffrey Wolf has joined the firm’s Scottsdale office as a Shareholder and member of the Litigation and Franchise Law Practice groups. Wolf is a commercial and franchise litigator with over 35 years of experience representing clients in a variety of business sectors, including hospitality, restaurant, fitness, and health and wellness.

BCLP Names New Office Managing Partner in San Francisco

November 6, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) today announced the appointment of Merrit Jones as office managing partner San Francisco. Merrit is co-leader of the firm’s Retail & Advertising sector and provides compliance counselling and litigation defense on a broad range of consumer-facing issues impacting retailers and consumer product manufacturers, with a particular focus on defense of consumer false advertising class actions, e-commerce, advertising and marketing, and digital and social media issues.

Law Bulletin Media Honors Patrick A. Salvi II With ‘Plaintiff Attorney Achievement Award’

November 6, 2025

CHICAGO, IL—Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard announced that Chicago Managing Partner Patrick A. Salvi II received the prestigious “Plaintiff Attorney Achievement Award” at the Jury Verdict Reporter’s Trial Lawyer Excellence Awards, held on October 29, 2025 at RPM Events Chicago. The award recognizes an Illinois plaintiff attorney who has secured numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements, in particular first-chairing five Illinois trials that resulted in verdicts of $5 million or more. Over the course of his career, Mr. Salvi has recovered over $1.5 billion on behalf of his deserving clients. In the past year alone, he obtained several significant verdicts and settlements.

17 Attorneys from Tarlow Breed Hart & Rodgers Join Shipman’s New Boston Office

November 6, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Shipman & Goodwin LLP (Shipman) welcomed 17 Boston-based attorneys in a move that significantly expands the firm’s footprint in Massachusetts and strengthens its position across the Northeast region. Formerly practicing with the respected Boston law firm of Tarlow Breed Hart & Rodgers, P.C. (TBHR), the attorneys and 15 professional staff members will remain together in Shipman’s new Boston office at 101 Huntington Avenue, Prudential Center.

Greenberg Traurig Boston Hosts Client Appreciation Reception Featuring Hall of Fame Journalist Peter Gammons

November 6, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Boston office hosted a client appreciation event Oct. 23. The event, which was held on the eve of Game 1 of the 2025 World Series, featured special guest Hall of Fame baseball journalist Peter Gammons, whose career spans decades covering baseball with The Boston Globe, ESPN, MLB Network, and more. During the event, Gammons spoke about his vast experience with the world of baseball, and shared an insider’s perspective on the upcoming World Series, making for a lively and timely discussion.

Richard L. Sampson Rows to Third Place Finish in Head Of The Charles Regatta

November 6, 2025

BOSTON, MA—On October 18, shareholder Richard L. Sampson, competed in Boston’s 60th annual Head Of The Charles Regatta (HOCR). Representing the HOCR host organization, Cambridge Boat Club, Rich’s team placed third out of 26 teams competing in the Men’s Veteran Eights (60+) category with a time of 16:22:860. Rich has a long history of competing at the HOCR and has held leadership positions with the race organization for more than 25 years. He has been a member of the Board of Directors and a managing director, and he currently serves as co-chair of the HOCR’s Course Committee, which is responsible for installing and removing the course for the three-day race.

David J. Powsner Presents at the Licensing Executives Society USA & Canada Annual Meeting

November 6, 2025

BOSTON, MA—On October 22, shareholder David J. Powsner hosted a half-day program entitled “Innovation and Commercialization in 2026 and Beyond,” at the Licensing Executives Society USA & Canada (LES) Annual Meeting. As part of that program, Dave moderated a panel entitled “Separating Myth from Reality: What is the Reality of the Federal Funding Cuts and How can You Improve Your Company’s/Client’s Success in Obtaining and Retaining Funding?” Dave organized and hosted the half-day program to cap off two and a half days of keynote presentations, panel discussions and roundtables at this year’s LES annual meeting, held October 20–22, at the Boston Copley Marriott. The half-day program, which included four one-hour panels, was directed to new federal policy initiatives for funding technology and the impact of those initiatives over near- and long-term.

Womble Strengthens West Coast Life Sciences Litigation Team With Susan Krumplitsch

November 5, 2025

SILICON VALLEY, CA—Womble Bond Dickinson announced today that Susan Krumplitsch has joined the firm as a partner in the Patent Prosecution and Litigation practice group in Silicon Valley. Krumplitsch brings more than two decades of experience representing life sciences companies in high-stakes patent and trade secret disputes, strengthening Womble’s national IP litigation practice and expanding its West Coast life sciences presence.

Liner Legal Welcomes Emily Anderson & Robert Tarlock to Its Expanding Team

November 5, 2025

CLEVELAND, OH—Liner Legal announces the addition of attorneys Emily Anderson and Robert Tarlock to its growing team. Emily Anderson, joining Liner Legal as an Associate Attorney, brings a strong background in client advocacy and administrative law. Robert Tarlock, joining also as an Associate Attorney, adds valuable expertise with over 7 years of disability law experience.

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Arthur Chapman Welcomes Attorney Lucy A. Gibbons

November 5, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. welcomed Lucy A. Gibbons to the team. Lucy’s practice focuses on automobile law, insurance coverage, construction law, and medical malpractice. She previously clerked with our liability team, gaining valuable experience in these areas.

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Arthur Chapman Welcomes Attorney Elizabeth C. Pahkala

November 5, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. welcomed Elizabeth C. Pahkala to the team. Elizabeth supports the firm’s workers’ compensation clients, assisting with files, case law updates, and other aspects of this practice area. 

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As SNAP Benefits Stall, Philly Law Firm Calls on PA Businesses to Step Up and Support Local Food Banks

November 5, 2025

PHILADELPHIA, PA—With thousands of Pennsylvania and New Jersey families facing food insecurity amid the federal government shutdown and suspension of vital Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Dilworth Paxson LLP is contributing $50,000 to four local food banks and encouraging other law firms and businesses to join the effort. The firm’s donation will be distributed among: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Food Allergy Pantry – $10,000; Share Food Program – $10,000; The Food Bank of South Jersey – $10,000; and Philabundance – $20,000.

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Experienced Real Estate Member Walt Miller Joins Cole Schotz in Texas

November 5, 2025

DALLAS, TX—Cole Schotz P.C. announced the arrival of Walter D. Miller as a member in the firm’s Real Estate department in Dallas, Texas. Walt brings more than 25 years of experience handling real estate and finance transactions in Texas and throughout the United States. Mr. Miller has extensive experience with acquisitions and dispositions, development, construction, asset and interest purchases and sales, debt financings, preferred equity and mezzanine structures, leasing, sale-leaseback, workouts and restructurings.

Baker Donelson Welcomes Former In-House Counsel Warren Hicks to Its Raleigh Office

November 5, 2025

RALEIGH, NC—Baker Donelson has added Warren Hicks as of counsel in the Firm’s Raleigh office. Ms. Hicks joins the Firm as a member of the Corporate Group. Ms. Hicks is a seasoned regulatory attorney with extensive experience in state utility regulation, energy proceedings, and administrative law.

Greenspoon Marder Expands New York Office With the Addition of Partner Roy Masuri

November 5, 2025

NEW YORK, NY—Greenspoon Marder LLP announced today that Roy Masuri has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Litigation and Aviation practice groups. Mr. Masuri focuses his practice on complex commercial and civil litigation, with particular depth in the aviation sector, including disputes involving air carriers, travel operators, global distribution systems, service agreements, consumer claims, regulatory interfaces, and cross-border matters.

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Taft’s Phoenix Office Deepens Litigation Bench

November 5, 2025

PHOENIX, AZ—Litigator Matthew Holt joined Taft’s Phoenix office, contributing to the firm’s strategic growth in the Southwest market. Holt assists developers, contractors, purchasers, insurers, municipalities, investors, businesses, and property owners in complex litigation matters, including construction defects, contract disputes, wrongful termination, liens, and more

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Jonathan Litster Appointed to Arizona Association for Justice Board of Directors

November 4, 2025

PHOENIX, AZ—Gallagher & Kennedy announced that attorney Jonathan Litster has been appointed to the board of directors of the Arizona Association for Justice (AzAJ). In this leadership role, Jonathan will help to promote a fair, effective, and impartial justice system, ensuring that those injured by the misconduct or negligence of others have meaningful access to justice in Arizona’s courts

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Bradley Names Emily Bowman Office Managing Partner in Nashville

November 4, 2025

NASHVILLE, TN—Bradley announces that Emily Hatch Bowman has been named the new Nashville office managing partner. Ms. Bowman assumes the role previously held by Lauren Jacques, who served as office managing partner for the last four years and oversaw the firm’s move to the ONE 22 ONE building in the Gulch in January 2024. Ms. Jacques will continue to focus on her active practice representing hospitals, health systems, ambulatory surgery centers, large physician group practices and other ancillary services providers in the healthcare industry on transactional and regulatory matters.

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Jones Day Adds Cybersecurity and Privacy Litigation Partner Amanda Fitzsimmons in San Diego

November 4, 2025

SAN DIEGO, CA—Jones Day announced today that Amanda Fitzsimmons has joined the Firm as a partner in its Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection practice. Ms. Fitzsimmons is based in Jones Day’s San Diego office. Ms. Fitzsimmons is an experienced litigator and strategic legal advisor with more than 15 years of experience in complex litigation, privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance. 

Greenberg Traurig Hosts HealthTech Build Workshop, ‘Fortify Your Fundraising: Alternative Paths to Capital’ in Boston Office

November 4, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP hosted HealthTech Build’s program, “Fortify Your Fundraising: Alternative Paths to Capital,” Oct. 8 in the firm’s Boston office. This panel and workshop brought together health and life science company founders and innovators looking to raise capital in today’s environment. Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts, a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s Intellectual Property & Technology Group and a HealthTech Build board director, moderated a panel about resilient strategies to navigate the current environment and explore novel strategies to raising capital. He was joined by Thomas Busby, partner, Mirus Capital Advisors; Nina Kandilian, senior vice president, healthcare & life science at Silicon Valley Bank; Stacy Swider, vice president, investments at MassVentures; and Tatiana Yglesias, director, VNTR Boston chapter. 

Baker Donelson Bolsters Government Enforcement and Investigations Practice

November 4, 2025

RALEIGH, NC—The national law firm of Baker Donelson has expanded its Government Enforcement and Investigations Group with the addition of former United States Attorney Robert J. “Bobby” Higdon Jr. and former Assistant United States Attorney John David “J.D.” Koesters. Both join as shareholders in the Firm’s Raleigh office, adding to Baker Donelson’s growing presence in the Carolinas. As U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Mr. Higdon led federal law enforcement efforts across eastern North Carolina, overseeing high-profile cases involving national security, cybercrime, public corruption, financial fraud, health care fraud, violent crime, and drug offenses. Mr. Higdon’s private practice experience has included representing corporate and individual clients in a range of investigative and white-collar matters and conducting numerous internal investigations for corporations operating in heavily regulated industries. 

Littler Bolsters Labor Practice Group With the Return of Barbara Russell as a Shareholder in San Francisco

November 3, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Littler today announced the return of Barbara Russell as a shareholder in its San Francisco office. She joins Littler’s premier Labor Practice Group as the latest former in-house executive to bring firsthand corporate perspective to the firm’s growing labor practice. Russell most recently served as the global Director of Employee Relations at a leading global technology company and previously held senior in-house roles in the aviation and environmental services sectors, following her earlier tenure with Littler. A seasoned labor relations practitioner, Russell has provided legal advice on more than 100 representation campaigns, first chaired negotiations for both single-employer and multi-employer groups and has extensive experience managing unfair labor practice charges.

John B. Miller, Esq., LL.M., Ph.D., Joins JAMS in Boston

November 3, 2025

BOSTON, MA—JAMS announced that John B. Miller, Esq., LL.M., Ph.D., has joined its panel. Dr. Miller joins with more than 40 years of experience in the construction industry as a globally recognized attorney, professor of civil engineering, evaluator, arbitrator and mediator. Based in the Boston Resolution Center, Dr. Miller will serve as an arbitrator, mediator, court-appointed neutral (special master/referee) and neutral evaluator, handling business and commercial, construction, engineering, and international and cross-border matters.

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Signature Resolution Welcomes Andrew E. Westley to Panel of Neutrals

November 3, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Signature Resolution announced that Andrew E. Westley has joined the firm as a mediator. Over the course of his 40-year career as a litigator and Settlement Judge, Westley has been recognized for his thoughtful, people-centered approach to resolving complex landlord-tenant, business, employment, and real estate disputes.

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Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno, PC Welcomes Tamra Katcher as Counsel in the Firm’s Criminal Law Practice

November 3, 2025

PARSIPPANY, NJ—Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno, PC welcomes Tamra Katcher, Esq., as Counsel in the Criminal Law Practice. She joins Partner and Chair of the Criminal Practice Group Matthew J. Troiano, Partner Alissa D. Hascup, and Of Counsel James M. Porfido. Prior to joining the firm, Katcher practiced criminal defense litigation at regional law firms and as a solo practitioner, focusing on felony and municipal court matters, DWI, domestic violence, gun permitting and appeals, and expungements.

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Attorney James Tawney Achieves Board Certification in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy

November 3, 2025

EL PASO, TX—Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C. (TAC Truck Crash & Injury Law) announced that founding partner James D. Tawney has earned Board Certification in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA), one of the most respected credentials in the legal profession. Tawney is now the only attorney in Southern New Mexico and as of July 2025 one of just three attorneys in the State of New Mexico to hold this distinction. James Tawney has built a reputation as a leading trial attorney in the Southwest, known for securing multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements in truck crash litigation, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and oilfield accidents across New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona. 

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Holtzman Vogel Adds Former Assistant U.S. Attorney to Miami Office

November 3, 2025

MIAMI, FL—Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak PLLC (“Holtzman Vogel”) announced the addition of Lindsey Lazopoulos Friedman as Partner in its new Miami office. Friedman’s practice focuses on government and corporate investigations, white-collar criminal defense and complex commercial litigation

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James Green, Jr. Joins Cole Schotz as Corporate and Commercial Litigation Member in Delaware

November 3, 2025

WILMINGTON, DE—Cole Schotz P.C. announced the arrival of James Green, Jr. as a member of the firm’s Litigation Department in Delaware. Mr. Green brings over 20 years of experience representing Delaware businesses and corporations, shareholders, creditors, individuals, and fiduciaries in complex commercial, bankruptcy, intellectual property, and construction litigation. He has first-chair trial experience in Delaware’s Court of Chancery and Superior Court Complex Commercial Litigation Division, the Delaware District Court and Bankruptcy Court, and the American Arbitration Association.

Leading California Proposition 65 Defense Litigator Dennis Raglin Joins Carlton Fields

November 3, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA—Dennis Raglin has joined Carlton Fields’ national Business Litigation Practice as a shareholder in the firm’s Los Angeles office. He was most recently a partner and chair of Proposition 65 and Consumer Chemicals Group at Steptoe LLP. A tenacious litigator who has represented clients in high-stakes and bet-the-company cases, Raglin brings more than 30 years of experience counseling and defending clients regarding California’s Proposition 65 right-to-know chemical warnings law.

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Secretariat Continues Expansion of Global Sports Consulting Practice

November 3, 2025

WASHGINTON, D.C.—Secretariat announced the addition of Tiffany Cruz Oates as a Director and Sonia Chase as an Associate Director in the Washington, D.C. office, where they join a rapidly growing Global Sports Consulting practice that includes the recent addition of Managing Director Tamika Tremaglio. Oates brings significant expertise in government relations; education, labor, and workforce policy; and public-private partnerships to clients across the sports business ecosystem, making her well-positioned to support global clients. Chase brings 26 years of combined experience in corporate, business, and professional sports, including a prolific 10-year professional basketball career in which she played for the Charlotte Sting, the Minnesota Lynx, and overseas.

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Martin Estrada and Daniel Levin Named MTO Co-Managing Partners

November 3, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA—Munger, Tolles & Olson has appointed veteran trial lawyers Martin Estrada and Daniel Levin as co-managing partners, effective November 3, 2025. Dan focuses on high-stakes crises and complex litigation, and has appeared in courts across the country, including arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court. Martin is a trial attorney whose practice focuses on complex litigation and investigations.

Rafi Law Group Expands Commitment to Community With New Rafi’s Hope Headquarters

October 31, 2025

PHOENIX, AZ—Rafi’s Hope, the philanthropy initiative founded by Rafi Law Group, has opened a new headquarters at 2701 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. The fully staffed, 3,574 square-foot Biltmore office is a dedicated space for the team responsible for overseeing the efforts of Rafi’s Hope. Rafi’s Hope headquarters will serve as the central hub for volunteer coordination, community outreach, and resource distribution, providing the space and structure needed to plan, execute, and sustain long-term growth.

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Raleigh Immigration Attorney John L. Pinnix Inducted into NCBA Legal Practice Hall of Fame

October 31, 2025

RALEIGH, NC—John L. Pinnix, Senior Immigration Attorney and co-founder of the Raleigh-based firm Allen & Pinnix, P.A., has been selected for the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) Legal Practice Hall of Fame. Inducted at the 2025 Senior Lawyers Division Fall Meeting, Jack Pinnix is the first immigration attorney to be so honored. According to the NCBA, established in 1989, the Legal Practice Hall of Fame celebrates outstanding attorneys whose careers serve as a model for others. Pinnix is a past national president of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA); he was a founding member and two-time chair AILA’s Carolinas Chapter. Over his decades-long career, he has become a nationally recognized authority on immigration law and policy, representing thousands of individuals in matters ranging from business issues to family reunification, to complex litigation.

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Jones Foster Attorney Michael B. Habib Appointed to Federal Bar Association Editorial Board

October 30, 2025

WEST PALM BEACH, FL—Jones Foster announces that litigation attorney Michael B. Habib has been appointed to the Federal Bar Association’s (FBA) Editorial Board for a two-year term. In this leadership role, Mr. Habib will collaborate with fellow members of the FBA Editorial Board to develop and curate content for The Federal Lawyer, the official magazine of the Federal Bar Association.

Simmons Hanly Conroy Advances Precious Dreams Foundation Mission Through Annual Gala Sponsorship

October 30, 2025

NEW YORK, NY—Simmons Hanly Conroy sponsored the Precious Dreams Foundation’s Laughter and Lullabies Gala. The 14th annual event was held Oct. 21 at Current, a waterfront venue at New York City’s Chelsea Piers. Simmons Hanly Conroy has sponsored the event every year since 2020. As a Shooting Star Sponsor for 2025, the firm was well-represented and honored to further the foundation’s goal of helping youth in foster care and homeless shelters uncover paths to nurturing their dreams.

Morgan, Brown & Joy Partner Shane R. Goodrich Presents MCLE Program, “Dissecting & Updating Employee Handbooks”

October 30, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Morgan, Brown & Joy partner Shane R. Goodrich presented the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) program, “Dissecting & Updating Employee Handbooks,” on October 6, 2025. Goodrich and fellow faculty explored how employers can maintain lawfully compliant handbooks that are useful tools for management and staff, but do not create avoidable problems. Goodrich is an experienced and skilled litigator who represents employers in a variety of labor and employment litigation.

Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Present, 'Protecting Innovation in Robotics: IP Strategies that Work,' at RoboBusiness

October 30, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Three attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP presented on the panel “Protecting Innovation in Robotics: IP Strategies that Work” Oct. 15 at the RoboBusiness Conference. Greenberg Traurig was a proud sponsor of the conference. Roman Fayerberg, co-chair of the Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Practice in Greenberg Traurig’s Boston office, moderated the session. The panel featured Greenberg Traurig San Diego attorneys Albert K. Heng and John E. Wehrli, Ph.D., M.B.A. who explored practical IP strategies that robotics innovators can use to safeguard their inventions, navigate global patent landscapes, and maintain competitive advantage in a fast-evolving field.

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RumbergerKirk Expands Its Construction Team

October 29, 2025

ORLANDO, FL—RumbergerKirk announces the expansion of its construction team with the return of Sara J. Burton as Of Counsel in its Orlando office. With more than 22 years of construction industry experience, Burton advises clients on all phases of complex commercial construction projects—from early design and project development to contract negotiation and project completion. She also supports companies with business and operational planning, training program development, and risk management strategy.

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Jennifer Campbell Joins Venable’s Private Wealth Planning Group in Los Angeles

October 29, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA—Venable LLP announced that Jennifer Campbell has joined the firm as counsel in the West Coast Private Wealth Planning Group in the Los Angeles office. Ms. Campbell advises high-net-worth individuals, fiduciaries, and business owners on complex estate planning, trust and probate administration, and related tax matters. Ms. Campbell focuses her practice on estate planning, trust and probate administration, lifetime gifting, and related tax matters. 

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Hall Booth Smith Expands Denver Office With Addition of Health Care Attorney

October 29, 2025

DENVER, CO—Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) announced that Rebecca Nicole has joined the firm’s Denver office as Of Counsel. Rebecca brings more than 15 years of litigation experience to HBS, further strengthening the firm’s growing presence in Colorado and deepening its capabilities in health care and medical malpractice defense. Rebecca focuses her practice on medical negligence, representing providers, hospitals, insurers, and pharmaceutical companies in complex cases.

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Stinson Adds Attorney Theo Thompson, Expanding FDA Regulatory and Health Care Capabilities

October 29, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Stinson LLP welcomed attorney Theo Thompson to its Health Care & Insurance Practice Division. Based in the firm’s Minneapolis office, Thompson brings a blend of legal and industry insight that guides clients through the regulatory and business challenges shaping the ever-evolving health care industry. A seasoned attorney and advisor to global medical technology companies, Thompson focuses his practice on helping clients navigate the intersection of law, regulation and innovation.

Segal McCambridge Expands into Colorado With 20th Office

October 28, 2025

DENVER, CO—Segal McCambridge announced the opening of its new office in Denver, Colorado, marking the firm’s 20th office and continued growth in key regions throughout the United States. The Colorado office, located at 8310 South Valley Highway, third floor, Englewood, Colorado 80112, will be led by Shareholder Daniel DiLizia. With over 10 years of experience, DiLizia is an insurance litigator who has a dedicated and detailed approach to leading legal teams and operations. DiLizia has an extensive background, having worked in-house as an attorney at a large national insurance company, as Assistant Attorney General for the Texas Attorney General, and has practiced in Colorado, Texas, and Arizona.

Charla Aldous Named 2026 Litigation Star for Another Year of Courtroom Success

October 28, 2025

DALLAS, TX—Aldous Law announced that Benchmark Litigation has named firm founder Charla Aldous as a Litigation Star in its 2026 rankings. The annual guide compiles case highlights and evidence, client feedback and peer review to determine honorees. Recognition by Benchmark Litigation is based on outstanding success during the previous year and consistently positive feedback from peers and clients. Ms. Aldous is regarded as one of the nation’s most accomplished trial lawyers, having secured more than $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for clients.

Casner & Edwards Welcomes Business & Corporate Attorney Sebastian Estrada

October 28, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Casner & Edwards announces that Sebastian Estrada has joined the firm as an associate in the Business & Corporate practice. Estrada is a corporate attorney focusing his practice on mergers & acquisitions, venture capital, and general corporate governance.

BT Elects 16 New Partners for 2026

October 28, 2025

NATIONAL—Barnes & Thornburg announced the promotion of 16 lawyers to partner, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The new partner class includes attorneys from five practices—Corporate; Government Services, Finance and Lobbying; Intellectual Property; Litigation; and Restructuring and Bankruptcy—across eight offices. The new partners are: Talia Wagner (Restructuring and Bankruptcy, Atlanta); Samuel Leist and Kyle Prillaman (Litigation, Chicago); Jeffrey Bartolozzi (Litigation, Columbus); Lauren Aguilar (Energy and Utilities, Indianapolis); Kelsey Dilday Miller (Litigation, Insurance Recovery and Counseling, Indianapolis); Christopher Greisl (Government Services, Finance and Lobbying, Indianapolis); Lara Langeneckert, Dan Lewallen, Alejandra Reichard, and Allison Scarlott (Litigation and Restructuring and Bankruptcy, Indianapolis); Joseph Wahl (Litigation, Los Angeles); Marquis Whitney and Thomas Zelante (Litigation, Morristown); Victoria Rockefeller (Corporate, San Diego); and Jacob Palcic (Litigation, South Bend).

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Frost Brown Todd Deepens Commercial Finance and Real Estate Capabilities With Addition of Beth Freemal as Partner

October 28, 2025

CINCINNATI, OH—Beth Freemal has joined Frost Brown Todd’s Cincinnati office as a partner in the Real Estate practice group. Freemal joins FBT from her role as general counsel for a national real estate investment company, where she directed all legal operations for a portfolio spanning more than 100 downtown parking facilities, 16 off-airport locations, and over two million square feet of warehouse space. Her experience covers the full spectrum of real estate and finance, from structuring multimillion-dollar acquisitions and sales to advising on commercial lending, securitization, and structured finance transactions.

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Hogan Lovells Expands M&A Practice With Partner Conor Larkin

October 28, 2025

PHILADELPHIA, PA—Hogan Lovells announced today that Conor Larkin has joined the firm’s Corporate & Finance practice group as a partner in our Mergers & Acquisitions practice. Larkin will be based in Philadelphia and Houston offices. Larkin joins us from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, where he represented public and private companies and private equity firms spanning a variety of industries with a particular focus on life sciences, energy, and adjacent sectors

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Marshall Dennehey Expands Florida Professional Liability Practice With Addition of Shareholder Brendan P. Smith

October 28, 2025

ORLANDO, FL—Marshall Dennehey announced today that veteran trial lawyer Brendan P. Smith has joined the firm’s Orlando office as a shareholder. Formerly a name partner at a civil defense firm, Smith brings extensive trial experience and strategic insight to the firm. As a member of Marshall Dennehey’s Professional Liability Department, Smith focuses his practice on the defense of auto manufacturers in all stages of their warranty litigation from pre-suit, arbitration and jury trials.

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George Turner Joins Jones Day in New York

October 28, 2025

NEW YORK, NY—Jones Day announced today that George Turner has joined the Firm’s New York Office as a Partner in its Investigations & White Collar Defense Practice. Mr. Turner has 17 years of experience as a litigator working on a broad range of complex white collar criminal and civil commercial matters, including the last 11 years within the Department of Justice (DOJ).

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April Bogard Pinder Named CEO of Cranfill Sumner LLP

October 28, 2025

RALEIGH, NC—Cranfill Sumner LLP today announced the appointment of April Bogard Pinder, Esq. as the firm’s first Chief Executive Officer. Pinder will assume this new role on Nov. 3, 2025. Cranfill Sumner is leading the way in legal industry innovation as the first firm in the Southeastern U.S. to appoint a CEO from outside its partnership. This milestone positions the firm to deliver enhanced strategic leadership, operational efficiency, and exceptional client service in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.

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Innovative Commercial Transactions Partner Returns to Ice Miller

October 28, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, IN—Ice Miller announced the return of veteran transactions partner Amanda Morton to its Indianapolis and Naples offices, where she will continue to grow her national practice representing lenders, developers, universities, Fortune 500 companies, startups, and small and family-owned businesses in a variety of real estate and finance matters. A member of the firm’s Real Estate, Environmental & Energy Law (REEL) practice group, Morton will continue to provide innovative and client-centered representation on commercial transactions across a wide range of industries.

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Maggie Minas
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Gabrielle G. Drillich

Beattie Padovano LLC Expands Team With Two New Attorneys

October 28, 2025

MONTVALE, NJ—Beattie Padovano, LLC announced today that Gabrielle G. Drillich and Maggie Minas have been added to its team of attorneys. Gabrielle G. Drillich will be practicing in the area of estate planning, trusts, estate administration, and elder law matters. Maggie Minas will serve as an associate in the firm’s land use, development, redevelopment, and affordable housing practice group.

Sherin and Lodgen Partner David A. Michel Appointed Chair of the Federal Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section

October 27, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Sherin and Lodgen LLP announces that partner David A. Michel has been appointed Chair of the Federal Bar Association’s (FBA) Labor and Employment Law Section. His one-year term is effective as of October 2025. Previously, Michel was appointed the Labor and Employment Law Section Vice Chair for the 2024 – 2025 term, Section Deputy Chair for the 2023 – 2024 term, and served on the board of the FBA’s Younger Lawyers Division as 1st Circuit Representative. A partner in the firm’s Litigation Department, Michel assists clients in resolving complex business, real estate, and employment disputes

Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP Adds Major Talent in Matrimonial Law Practice

October 27, 2025

NEW YORK, NY—Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP (DNZ) has announced a major expansion, with the addition of a new Matrimonial and Family Law Department. The matrimonial team comes to DNZ from Segal & Greenberg LLP and is headed by Margery Greenberg, who will serve as Partner at the firm and Chair of the practice. Greenberg and her associates combine decades of experience, understanding and sensitivity to counsel clients through some of their most personal and challenging family situations.

Henry Hamlett and Landon Pettigrew Join Stone Pigman as Associates

October 27, 2025

NEW ORLEANS, LA—Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. announced that Henry C. Hamlett and Landon Pettigrew have joined the firm as associates in its New Orleans office. As an associate at Stone Pigman, Hamlett will focus on business litigation matters. Pettigrew will primarily focus on transactional law with the firm’s business team.

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Allayna Ford
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Areesha Hemani

Employment Law Attorneys Allayna Ford, Areesha Hemani Join Jackson Spencer Law

October 27, 2025

DALLAS, TX—Jackson Spencer Law welcomed Allayna Ford and Areesha Hemani as the newest members of the firm’s growing legal team. Both attorneys are firmly committed to advocating for fairness and justice in the workplace and will represent clients in employment disputes, including claims of discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination.

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Robert A. Hyatt
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Sandford L. Frey

Stinson Broadens Los Angeles Team With Experienced Bankruptcy Partner and Business Litigation Attorney

October 27, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA—Stinson LLP welcomed Partner Sandford L. Frey and attorney Robert A. Hyatt to its Los Angeles office. Frey joins the firm’s Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights Practice Division, while Hyatt joins the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Division. This expansion builds on Stinson’s growing Los Angeles office and its broader California presence. Frey advises clients in navigating complex restructurings, bankruptcies, and financial transactions, helping them achieve practical solutions while minimizing economic disruption. Hyatt represents businesses in high-stakes litigation, handling matters ranging from contract disputes and real estate conflicts to complex financial services cases.

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Lowenstein’s National Insurance Recovery Group Continues Dramatic Expansion With New Partner Arthur R. Armstrong

October 27, 2025

ROSELAND, NJ—Lowenstein Sandler welcomes Arthur R. Armstrong as partner in its Insurance Recovery Group. Armstrong’s practice focuses exclusively on representing corporate policyholders in high-stakes insurance recovery matters. Armstrong represents privately held and publicly traded companies against primary and excess insurers to secure and maximize coverage under cyber, first party property, commercial general liability, D&O, E&O, and other insurance policies.

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Employment Litigator Paul Rinnan Reunites With Ogletree Deakins in Houston

October 27, 2025

HOUSTON, TX—Ogletree Deakins welcomed Paul Rinnan back to the firm’s Houston office as a shareholder. Paul returns to Ogletree Deakins after serving as Assistant General Counsel for David Weekley Homes since 2024. Backed by more than 15 years of legal experience, Paul’s practice focuses largely on employment litigation, including restrictive covenant cases. Paul first joined Ogletree Deakins in November 2014 as an associate and was elected as a shareholder in 2022.

Former EEOC Attorney Lucas Michelen Joins Carlton Fields’ Labor and Employment Practice

October 27, 2025

TAMPA, FL—Lucas Michelen has joined Carlton Fields’ Labor and Employment Practice as of counsel in the firm’s Tampa office. He was most recently acting assistant regional attorney with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Michelen is an accomplished litigator with more than a decade of experience representing clients in complex employment and commercial disputes

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Danner Kline Earns Certified Information Privacy Professional Credential

October 27, 2025

BIRMINGHAM, AL—Bradley announced that Danner Kline, an associate in the firm’s Birmingham office, has earned the Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) credential in the United States through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Mr. Kline is a member of Bradley’s Intellectual Property Practice Group who focuses his practice on trademark prosecution and litigation.

Simmons Hanly Conroy Recognizes Deborah Rosenthal for Five Years of Board Service With the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

October 24, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Simmons Hanly Conroy recognized San Francisco partner Deborah Rosenthal for her five years of dedicated board service with the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (SFTLA), a 501(c)(3) that serves the needs of the plaintiff’s bar and promotes civil justice through education and advocacy. Rosenthal has served as an SFTLA board member since 2021 and will conclude her term this year. Rosenthal brings 25 years of experience as a litigator to the firm’s asbestos, sexual abuse, and personal injury practice groups.

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Botkin Chiarello Calaf Welcomes Adam Goodrum

October 24, 2025

AUSTIN, TX—Austin law firm Botkin Chiarello Calaf continues to expand its litigation capabilities with the addition of Adam Goodrum. Adam joins the firm after serving as Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Oklahoma, where he served as the 2024 Gaye L. Tenoso Indian Country Fellow, part of the Attorney General’s Honors Program. Adam also served as a Term Clerk for U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Lane of the Western District of Texas. Before law school, he worked as an Advance Associate for the White House and served as Chief of Staff for State Rep. Jessica González. Adam earned his law degree from The University of Texas School of Law and his B.A. in Political Science from Yale University.

Shumaker Enhances Transactional Capabilities With Addition of Lathan Verwoerdt

October 23, 2025

CHARLESTON, SC—Lathan Verwoerdt has joined Shumaker’s Charleston office as an Associate, bringing his keen business acumen and solutions-oriented mindset to guide clients through the intricacies of both corporate and real estate transactions. Bringing the problem-solving and analytical skills he developed while working in our nation’s capital, Lathan’s years in Washington, D.C. provided valuable experience as he prepared to attend law school. He brings these skills to the table in his practice, working to protect and promote the interests of his clients during complex deals while simultaneously helping them avoid potential pitfalls.

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Baker Donelson Grows Health Care Litigation Group With Addition of Michael A. Brodlieb

October 23, 2025

NEW YORK, NY—Baker Donelson has expanded its Health Care Litigation Group with the addition of Michael A. Brodlieb, an experienced litigator who represents health care clients in high-stakes civil, commercial, and employment disputes. Mr. Brodlieb, who joins as of counsel, focuses his practice on complex commercial, trade secret, noncompete, and other litigation matters. 

Greenberg Traurig’s David G. Thomas and Angela C. Bunnell Present ‘ADR Strategies for In-House Counsel’ Webinar

October 23, 2025

BOSTON, MA—David G. Thomas, a Litigation shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Boston office, and Angela C. Bunnell, a Litigation associate in the Boston office, presented the In-House Connect webinar, “ADR Strategies for In-House Counsel,” Sept. 24. Thomas and Bunnell explored how in-house legal teams can harness modern alternative dispute resolution (ADR) tools to build effective internal dispute resolution processes. They also examined how traditional court-based litigation impedes business objectives and outlined strategies to implement customer ADR systems that protect relationships and support long-term growth.

Withers Represents Equatorial Guinea at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

October 23, 2025

NEW YORK, NY—Withers has represented the Republic of Equatorial Guinea in a case brought by the Republic of the Marshall Islands under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in an eight-day hearing before the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea in Hamburg, Germany.

The dispute concerns the Heroic Idun, a 336m crude oil tanker flagged to the Marshall Islands which was intercepted in August 2022 by Equatorial Guinea in the Gulf of Guinea at the request of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, before the vessel and its crew were returned to Nigeria. In April 2023, Equatorial Guinea and the Marshall Islands agreed to submit the dispute to a Special Chamber of the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea.

The Withers team was led by Professor Hussein Haeri KC from the firm’s London’s office and Ms Floriane Lavaud from the firm’s New York office, with a team including senior associate Clàudia Baró Huelmo, associates Maanya Tandon, Sudipta Purkayastha and Eva Keita and paralegal Niccolo Dell’Alba. Equatorial Guinea’s legal team included Professor Dapo Akande (Barrister at Essex Court Chambers, Chichele Professor of Public International Law, University of Oxford, Member of the International Law Commission) and Professor Antonios Tzanakopoulos (Professor of Public International Law, University of Oxford

Shumaker Helps Kayden Zoeller Regain Eligibility to Play for St. John's Jesuit High School after Transfer

October 22, 2025

TOLEDO, OH—Shumaker announced that Toledo high school football athlete Kayden Zoeller has won a rare appeal before the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), allowing him to continue playing this season and into the playoffs for St. John’s Jesuit High School.

Zoeller, a junior, transferred from Perrysburg High School to St. John’s Jesuit at midyear last season. Under standard OHSAA transfer rules, he would have been required to sit out the final 50 percent of the current football season, as well as any possible playoff games.

Shumaker lawyers were able to demonstrate at the appeal hearing in Columbus on Wednesday that Zoeller met one of the few, narrow exceptions that OHSAA rules provide to gain relief from the 50 percent sit-out rule, allowing him to regain his eligibility.

The successful appeal ensures Zoeller can resume competing and contribute to St. John’s Jesuit’s playoff run. Zoeller played Friday night in a Jesuit loss to Detroit Central Catholic. He missed two games before the appeal could be heard. Shumaker’s legal team included Robert Boland, Bart Lambergman, and Bennett Speyer.

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Hon. Stuart M. Rice (Ret.) Joins JAMS in Los Angeles

October 22, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA—JAMS announced that Hon. Stuart M. Rice (Ret.) has joined its panel. Judge Rice joins following more than two decades of distinguished judicial service presiding over a broad range of matters. Based in the Los Angeles Resolution Center, Judge Rice will serve as a mediator, arbitrator, court-appointed neutral (special master/referee), neutral evaluator and allocator, handling business and commercial, employment, professional liability, construction, insurance, real property, class action, entertainment and sports matters, among several others.

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Judicate West Adds Judge Timothy B. Taylor in San Diego

October 22, 2025

SAN DIEGO, CA—Judicate West has added retired San Diego County Superior Court Judge Timothy B. Taylor to its roster of neutrals. He is now available statewide as a mediator, arbitrator and private judge. Over his two decades on the San Diego County Superior Court bench, Judge Taylor presided over 189 civil jury trials to verdict and hundreds more bench trials and settlement conferences, and his decisions have been affirmed by reviewing courts more than 170 times. He has presided over all kinds of civil matters, including real estate, employment, personal injury, product liability and professional malpractice.

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Former CFPB Office of Regulations Deputy Assistant Director Elena G. Babinecz Joins Baker Donelson

October 22, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Baker Donelson has added Elena G. Babinecz, a financial services regulatory attorney with 23 years of experience in consumer financial services, as a shareholder in the Firm’s Financial Services Litigation and Compliance Group in Washington, D.C. Ms. Babinecz joins Baker Donelson from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), where she served more than 12 years as a regulatory expert on fair lending, small business lending, and language access.

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Julia Arruda
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Chris Crawford
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Sean McElroy

Fenwick Elects 2026 New Partner Class

October 22, 2025

SANTA MONICA, CA—Fenwick today announced the election of three lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2026. Julia Arruda, Intellectual Property, Santa Monica: Julia advises technology clients on intellectual property matters in corporate transactions and commercial agreements.
Christopher Crawford, Corporate, Santa Monica: Chris counsels technology companies and their founders through all stages of the startup life cycle, with a focus on complex and evolving blockchain-related legal matters. Sean McElroy, Tax, Seattle: Sean’s tax practice focuses on advising clients on tax planning and controversy matters, with a particular focus in the blockchain space. 

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Bradley Continues Atlanta Office Growth With Arrival of Beccah Bower and Zac LeVasseur

October 22, 2025

ATLANTA, GA—Bradley’s Atlanta office continues to expand, adding financial services counsel Rebeccah L. Bower and franchise litigation counsel Zachary LeVasseur. Ms. Bower’s background as a regulator and her extensive experience handling complex financial litigations and investigations adds significant depth to Bradley’s Banking & Financing Services team and provides a strong regulatory presence in the Atlanta office. Mr. LeVasseur is a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group and Franchise & Distribution team and focuses his practice on franchise compliance, disclosure and litigation work.

Coffey Modica Continues Expansion With New Wall Street Office

October 22, 2025

NEW YORK, NY—Coffey Modica LLP has expanded its presence in New York City with the signing of a long-term lease at 14 Wall Street in the Financial District. The law firm will occupy 8,000 sqft, taking up the entire 28th floor in the historic Bankers Trust Tower to facilitate Coffey Modica’s continued expansion. It previously occupied 4,000 square feet at 61 Broadway, effectively doubling their presence in the heart of New York’s Financial District.

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Knox Ricksen Adds Associate Tom Osborn in California

October 21, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA—Knox Ricksen LLP has added Thomas Osborn as an Associate in Southern California. Osborn has several years’ experience trying corporate litigation and insurance defense matters in the areas of civil rights, constitutional and employment law. He has managed litigation from intake through resolution and handled all aspects of the litigation process.

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Thomas Cooke
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Nick Victor

McFarland PLLC Adds Condemnation Attorneys in its Dallas and Houston Offices

October 21, 2025

DALLAS, TX—McFarland PLLC has deepened its bench, adding attorneys Thomas Cooke in its Houston office and Nick Victor in Dallas. Cooke practiced at a boutique litigation firm in Houston and was a law clerk for the Hon. Sim Lake. Victor’s background includes experience across a range of commercial and civil litigation matters with two Dallas-based law firms.

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Bradley Partner Trey Bourn Elected a National Director of DRI

October 21, 2025

JACKSON, MS—Bradley’s Freddie E. (Trey) Bourn III has been elected to a three-year term as a national director on the Board of Directors of DRI, the leading organization of civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel. Elections took place during the 2025 DRI Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, held October 15-17. Four national directors were elected, as well as four regional directors and 14 new state representatives. Mr. Bourn is a partner in Bradley’s Jackson office, where he maintains a diverse litigation practice, advising clients from pre-litigation through trial, with a focus on defending product manufacturers in state and federal courts nationwide. 

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Holtzman Vogel Adds Top Government Affairs Attorney Linley Wilson as Partner in Arizona

October 21, 2025

PHOENIX, AZ—Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak PLLC (“Holtzman Vogel”) today announced that Linley Wilson, former Deputy Chief of Staff and General Counsel for the Arizona House of Representatives, has joined the firm’s Arizona office as Partner. Wilson brings deep expertise in constitutional law, appellate litigation, election law, and government affairs, anchored by more than a decade of leadership in Arizona’s legal and legislative landscape.

Venable’s Baltimore Team Named KIND’s 2025 Pro Bono Team of the Year

October 21, 2025

WASHGINTON, D.C.—Venable LLP announced that the Baltimore office of Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) has named Nathanial Berry, Raquel Flynn, Brent Procida, and Daniel Schwartz its 2025 Pro Bono Team of the Year. Each year, KIND recognizes outstanding lawyers and volunteers who have gone above and beyond to assist unaccompanied children. The accolade is based on the Venable team’s exceptional contributions to KIND cases. Venable LLP expects its attorneys to devote their time and diverse talents, on a pro bono basis, to improving their communities and the lives of others. Venable attorneys collectively log upwards of 26,000 hours per year firmwide representing a wide range of pro bono clients.

Greenberg Traurig Hosts ‘AI Trends Shaping Innovation, Enterprise, and Investment’ Panel During Boston AI Week

October 21, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Innovation & Artificial Intelligence Group and Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Group hosted a panel discussion and networking session Sept. 30 during Boston AI Week. Led by shareholder Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts, the panel, “AI Trends Shaping Innovation, Enterprise, and Investment,” featured insights from experts at the intersection of innovation, enterprise, and capital. Panelists Christine Parker, managing director of Workplace AI, and Drew Volpe, founder and managing partner of First Star Ventures, explored the latest AI trends transforming technology, reshaping business strategies, and driving investment decisions.

Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Allentown Office Grows

October 21, 2025

ALLENTOWN, PA—Norris McLaughlin, P.A. announced that their Allentown office is growing, introducing Peter G. Manakos, Esq. as an Associate in the Liquor Law, Licensing, Manufacturing, and Distribution Practice Group and Vivian S. Hadian, Esq. as an Associate in the Real Estate and Finance Practice Group. Manakos brings a multifaceted background in regulatory compliance and litigation support. Hadian was a summer associate for the firm in 2024, later joining the firm as a law clerk. Upon passing the Pennsylvania Bar Exam, she was elevated to an Associate. Hadian is eager to build her career in real estate law, assisting the firm’s highly regarded group.

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Gentry Locke Welcomes Associate Nicole K. Pasho

October 21, 2025

NORFOLK, VA—The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke announced the addition of Nicole K. Pasho as an associate in its General Commercial group. Pasho joins the firm’s Norfolk office on the Real Estate, Land Use, and Zoning team, where she will focus her practice on land use and zoning matters, while also supporting the firm’s real estate and solar energy team.

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Neal Gerber Eisenberg Welcomes Josh Altman as Partner in Restructuring & Insolvency Practice

October 21, 2025

CHICAGO, IL—Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) announced that Joshua M. Altman has joined the firm as a partner in its Restructuring & Insolvency practice group. Josh brings a dynamic blend of legal precision and entrepreneurial insight to NGE. With a career spanning top-tier firms, he has guided clients through complex restructuring matters across the U.S. and internationally. His practice focuses on advising financially distressed companies, boards, sponsors, creditors, and investors on strategic options to preserve and maximize value, whether through in-court proceedings or out-of-court solutions.

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