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Varghese Summersett Expands to Southlake

April 10, 2024

SOUTHLAKE, TX—Varghese Summersett has expanded to Southlake with the opening of a third location. The firm, which is headquartered in downtown Fort Worth and has a location in downtown Dallas, is now providing comprehensive legal services to clients in Southlake, Westlake, Trophy Club, and the surrounding areas. Its newest location, on the border of Southlake and Westlake, is strategically positioned to offer exceptional representation to clients who prefer to have legal matters handled close to home.

Daniel O'Fallon

Dan O'Fallon Joins PowerHouse Mediation

April 3, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—PowerHouse Mediation is pleased to announce that Daniel O’Fallon will be joining its panel of neutrals. Mr. O’ Fallon joins PowerHouse after a long career as an attorney focusing on mass torts, complex civil litigation, and product liability. In 2010, he became a District Court Judge presiding over a myriad of cases until he left the bench in 2019. Dan O’Fallon now joins PowerHouse Mediation where he will serve as a mediator, arbitrator and special master for civil cases and disputes.

Mike Black

Mike Black Joins PowerHouse Mediation

April 3, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—PowerHouse Mediation is pleased to announce that Mike Black will be joining its panel of neutrals. Mr. Black joins PowerHouse after nearly 45 years as an attorney experienced in real estate, bankruptcy, business formation and acquisitions, along with a broad range of civil litigation matters. Beginning in 2015, Mike concentrated his practice exclusively in family law dispute resolution services until closing his practice in 2023. Mr. Black now joins PowerHouse Mediation where he will serve as a mediator focusing solely on high asset and complex family law matters in dissolution and post-decree cases.

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IP Lawyer Robert Plotkin Launches New Book

April 16, 2024

BOSTON, MA—IP Lawyer Robert Plotkin Launches New Book ‘AI Armor,’ a Business Guide for Companies to Monetize and Protect AI Innovations.  In his book Plotkin implements his revolutionary MIND process – a systematic IP strategy tailored to AI tech and ventures – to show how IP is a dynamic profit and growth driver, key to proactive strategies that fuel revenue and business value.

Heavy Hitter Infrastructure Lawyer Patrick Harder Joins Norton Rose Fulbright in Los Angeles

April 16, 2024

LOS ANGELES, CA—Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that preeminent infrastructure and public-private partnerships (P3) lawyer Patrick Harder has joined its Los Angeles office. Patrick joins as US Co-Head of Infrastructure and he will also be North America Co-Head of Infrastructure. Patrick will continue to deliver traditional and innovative procurement models to public authorities, while offering a valuable perspective to the deal teams working for project developers.

Capital Partner Nicholas Sarokhanian Joins Barnes & Thornburg in Minneapolis

April 16, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Barnes & Thornburg announced today that experienced litigation and dispute resolution attorney Nicholas A. F. Sarokhanian has joined the firm’s Minneapolis office as a partner in its Litigation Department. Sarokhanian represents businesses in complex, high-stakes disputes with competitors, consumers and regulators.

Nationally Recognized White Collar Litigator Mike Piazza Joins Lathrop GPM as a Partner

April 16, 2024

DALLAS, TX— Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that Mike Piazza joined the firm on April 15 as a partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice group. He is based in the Dallas office. Piazza is a national authority on white collar defense, securities and complex commercial litigation, bet-the-company business disputes, and accountant liability.

Rimon Law Strengthens Presence in Asia with Renowned Partner, Troy Doyle to Chair a Global Restructuring Group Across Asia, US and UK

April 16, 2024

NEW YORK, NY—Rimon Law is pleased to announce the arrival of Partner, Troy Doyle based out of Singapore. Troy joins the firm from Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP, where he was Co-Chair of the firm’s Business and Restructuring and Reorganization Practice Group, and head of the Group for Asia. Troy’s global practice involves restructuring and insolvency matters spanning the Asia Pacific region, including in Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Greater China, Vietnam, and Australia. He also has extensive experience in the United States and United Kingdom.

WSHC+B Makes Major Insurance Law Push With Several Key Additions

April 16, 2024

MIAMI, FL—Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman (WSHC+B) welcomes accomplished industry leading attorney Diana C. Weller as a Partner in WSHC+B’s Miami office and Jarrod H. Etengoff and Michael H. Park as experienced Of Counsel attorneys. The three attorneys previously worked together in the Miami office of a global law firm and will continue to represent insurers and clients with insurance needs at WSHC+B. Weller’s practice is focused predominantly on litigating insurance coverage issues related to property and casualty, general liability, marine, bad faith, and breach of contract claims in state and federal courts.

G&K Welcomes Samantha Catalano to the Firm

April 16, 2024

SANTA FE, NM—Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to welcome Samantha H. Catalano to its Sante Fe, New Mexico office. Samantha’s practice focuses primarily in the regulatory areas of civil litigation, environmental and natural resources, and oil and gas law. She successfully handles motions and trial preparation and appears before regulatory bodies such as the Oil Conservation Division.

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Segal McCambridge Launches ‘TortsCenter’ Podcast Focusing on the Intersection of Sports, Recreation and Law

March 22, 2024

NEW YORK, NY—Segal McCambridge is pleased to announce the launch of its newest legal podcast hosted by Carla Varriale-Barker, Shareholder and Chair of the firm’s Sports, Recreation & Entertainment Practice Group and Senior Associate Courtney Dunn called TortsCenter. On the podcast, the two attorneys, who work in the firm’s New York office, discuss the legal issues surrounding the recreation, sports, and entertainment realm locally and nationally. This includes covering changing regulations and evolving liability trends, including defending claims for sexual assault and abuse, premises and spectator liability, and representing the specific needs of professional and amateur athletes.

Casner & Edwards Expands Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group with Addition of James G. Atchison

April 15, 2024

BOSTON, MA—Casner & Edwards announces that James (Jim) G. Atchison has joined the firm as counsel in the firm’s highly regarded, Chambers-ranked Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group. Atchison focuses his practice on commercial bankruptcies and litigation, out-of-court workouts and business dispute resolution.

Seasoned Trademark Partner Michael Graif Joins Brown Rudnick’s Intellectual Property Group

April 15, 2024

NEW YORK, NY—Brown Rudnick announced today that Michael R. Graif has joined the Firm’s New York office as a partner in the Intellectual Property group and the Trademark, Copyright and Advertising practice. Graif brings more than 30 years of trademark and IP transactional experience. He focuses his practice on trademark enforcement, licensing and technology transactions, privacy, generative artificial intelligence (AI), social media and copyright matters.

Littler Welcomes Back Shannon Huygens As Special Counsel In Pittsburgh

April 15, 2024

PITTSBURGH, PA—Littler has added Shannon Huygens as special counsel in its Pittsburgh office. Huygens, who was an associate at Littler from 2004 to 2013, rejoins the firm after serving as associate general counsel at the University of Pittsburgh for more than a decade. Huygens represents employers in employment litigation matters arising under federal and state laws, including family and medical leave, wage and hour violations, and misappropriation of trade secrets, among others.

Foley Names Andrew Wronski as Manufacturing Sector Chair

April 15, 2024

MILWAUKEE, WI—Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that Andrew “Andy” Wronski has been named chair of the firm’s Manufacturing Sector, effective April 15, 2024. He succeeds James “Jim” McKeown, who served as chair of the Manufacturing Sector since 2021. Wronski will also continue to serve in his role as Milwaukee office managing partner, a position he has held since 2021. As chair, Wronski will oversee and lead the strategic direction of the Manufacturing Sector, consisting of more than 215 attorneys across the firm’s 25 offices.

Scott Kane Named Co-Chair of Global Litigation Practice at Squire Patton Boggs

April 15, 2024

CINCINNATI, OH—Squire Patton Boggs announced that partner Scott Kane has been appointed co-chair of the firm’s global Litigation Practice. Scott represents corporate clients, financial institutions, boards of directors and committees, public entities, and other clients in courts and arbitration proceedings across the US. 

WTO Expands Healthcare Professional Liability Practice with Cecilie M. Loidolt

April 12, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Cecilie M. Loidolt, who has tried 60 lawsuits to juries in her three decades of defending clients in high-exposure medical malpractice matters, has joined Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell (WTO). Cecilie is based in Minneapolis, where she has built a booming national trial practice. Cecilie has significant experience representing medical providers and healthcare organizations in eight-figure birth injury cases.

Ellyn Garofalo

Ellyn Garofalo Named Managing Shareholder of Carlton Fields’ Los Angeles Office

April 11, 2024

LOS ANGELES, CA—Carlton Fields has named Ellyn Garofalo managing shareholder of the firm’s Los Angeles office. Garofalo is an experienced trial attorney whose practice focuses on the defense and prosecution of complex civil matters including breach of contract claims, partnership disputes, securities and investor fraud claims, real estate litigation, and other business disputes. Her practice also includes a wide range of criminal and regulatory matters. She joined the firm in 2021.

Venable Expands Its Cybersecurity Group with the Addition of Davis Hake and Adam Dobell

April 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC—Venable LLP announced the expansion of its Cybersecurity Group with the addition of Davis Hake, senior director of cybersecurity services in the San Francisco office, and Adam Dobell as director of global security and technology strategy in the Washington, DC office. Hake helps clients navigate the changing information technology (IT) risk landscape by advising them on cyber risk, technology policy, and go-to-market strategies. Dobell focuses his practice on matters of national security and international policy, specifically in the Indo-Pacific. 

Bressler, Amery & Ross Increases Presence in Florida with Addition of Four Attorneys

April 11, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL—Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of four attorneys to the Fort Lauderdale office. Roxanne Rehm joins the firm as a Principal in the Insurance & Healthcare Regulatory Compliance and Transactional and the Financial Institutions practice groups. Rehm focuses her practice on securities and investments. Joshua Goodman, Corey Roberts and Christina Roye join the firm as Associates in the Insurance Defense practice group. Goodman focuses his practice on defending property insurance carriers in litigation disputes and assisting clients with commercial litigation matters involving financial institutions. Roberts  gained experience as an intern to the Hon. Cory J. Ciklin for the Fourth Circuit District Court of Appeal and as a Judicial intern to the Hon. Sean P. Flynn for the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. Roye  previously served as in-house counsel for a major property & casualty insurance company. 

Johanna Bracy

Judicate West Bolsters Neutral Roster With Mediator Johanna Bracy

April 11, 2024

LOS ANGELES, CA—Judicate West has added Johanna Bracy, Esq. to its roster of neutrals. Bracy is based out of the Los Angeles office. In her mediation career, Bracy has successfully settled hundreds of disputes and has expertise with employment, real estate and business matters. In 2020, she founded her own mediation firm, Bracy Mediation. She has also worked as a corporate attorney representing regulated industries, a public interest lawyer for the Natural Resources Defense Council, and as a management-side labor relations executive. 

Buchalter Adds Four New Attorneys in Salt Lake City Continuing Its Growth

April 11, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY, UT—Buchalter welcomes new Shareholders Brent Baker and Antonio “Tony” Mejia along with Payton Bednarek and Tucker Levis to its Salt Lake City office. Baker joins the Litigation and White Collar practice groups. With over a decade of service at the SEC, Baker offers unparalleled insight into SEC enforcement and regulatory defense, private securities litigation, and government/independent investigations. Mejia joins as a Shareholder in the Corporate practice group. He specializes his practice in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and business law. Bednarek also joins the firm’s corporate group, adding further depth to the team’s capabilities in Salt Lake City. Levis joins the Litigation practice group with a focus on defending insurers, healthcare professionals, and healthcare systems.

Lathrop GPM Boston Office to Relocate to the 28th Floor of 28 State Street

April 11, 2024

BOSTON, MA—Lathrop GPM LLP’s Boston office will be moving to the 28th Floor of 28 State Street. The move is targeted for this fall. The new 8,900-square-foot office space will adopt the firm’s hybrid layout of open seating and private, assigned workspaces that increase collaboration and allow the firm to support its clients more efficiently, which have been adopted in the firm’s Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis and St. Louis offices to date.

KRCL Announces the Retirement of Director Marcy Rothman

April 11, 2024

HOUSTON, TX—Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC (KRCL) announced Marcy Rothman’s retirement from law firm life after more than 13 years of dedicated service to the firm. Rothman will depart at the end of May. “As the first female shareholder, Marcy has served in several leadership roles, and made tremendous contributions to the Firm,” said Raymond Kane, Chair of the Board of Directors. “Marcy has been an amazing partner and will be greatly missed.” Rothman has a reputation as an experienced and capable lead trial lawyer who has spent over 35 years representing mid-market and Fortune 500 companies. During her tenure at KRCL, Rothman led the Firm’s emergency response, railroad and transportation practices. She has also led the Firm’s representation of clients in other areas of general litigation. Marcy served on the Board of Directors for several years, on the Firm’s first Executive Committee, and as Managing Director of KRCL’s Houston office. The Firm looks forward to her next steps, which will include activity in the business community. 

Venable Expands Its Product Liability and Mass Torts Group with the Addition of Three Attorneys

April 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC—Venable LLP has expanded its Product Liability and Mass Torts Group with the addition of three new partners from the Steptoe law firm. Derek Smith (Chicago) represents chemical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and specialty-material companies in complex and mass tort litigation, with a focus on product liability, toxic tort, and commercial matters. Jeremy Goldkind (Chicago) represents national and international clients in commercial disputes and product liability/mass tort matters. Joo Cha Webb (Los Angeles) is a complex civil litigator who focuses her practice on defending and advising companies in matters involving environmental and toxic tort claims, product liability law, and compliance issues. 

Jordan Garrett

Dallas Plaintiffs Law Firm Hamilton Wingo Welcomes Jordan Avery Garrett

April 11, 2024

DALLAS, TX—The plaintiffs’ personal injury and wrongful death law firm Hamilton Wingo continues its growth with the recent addition of Jordan Avery Garrett as the firm’s newest associate. She has held key roles at North Texas law firms in multiple civil lawsuits related to highway and interstate crashes involving cars and semi-trucks, serious injuries at unsafe construction sites, disputes between insurance customers and their insurers, and many other cases.

 

Bridget Stewart

Stites & Harbison Welcomes Bridget Stewart to the Nashville Office

April 11, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN—Stites & Harbison, PLLC welcomes attorney Bridget A. Stewart to the firm based in the Nashville, Tennessee office. She joins the Business Litigation Service Group. Stewart’s practice focuses on general business and commercial litigation, including product liability, professional liability and creditors’ rights matters. Prior to joining Stites & Harbison, she was a litigation attorney with a small Nashville law firm. She also worked as a Disaster Response Attorney for Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest nonprofit law firm.

Moore & Van Allen Represents Fifth Third Bank in the Financing of the Acquisition of Chord Music Partners

April 10, 2024

CHARLOTTE, NC—Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that the firm acted as lead legal counsel to Fifth Third Bank in connection with the financing of the acquisition of Chord Music Partners by Dundee Partners and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s largest music company. The committed financing for the $240 million deal closed on March 20, formalizing Dundee Partner’s majority interest and UMG’s acquisition of a 25.8% interest in Chord, one of the largest independent catalogs of music publishing rights. The deal values Chord, which was formed in 2021 by KKR and Dundee Partners, at $1.85 billion. Following completion of the transaction, KKR will exit Chord. Chord’s portfolio includes works from artists such as Beyoncé, The Weeknd, David Guetta, Lorde, Kid Cudi, Maroon 5, Ellie Goulding, ZZ Top, John Legend, and many more.

Gallagher & Kennedy Announces Attorney Haley A. Harrigan Has Been Appointed Chair of the Firm’s Employment & Labor Law Department

April 10, 2024

PHOENIX, AZ—Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to announce that Haley A. Harrigan has been appointed chair of the firm’s employment and labor law department. Haley Harrigan represents and counsels individuals, small businesses, franchised operations, and large corporations in a variety of employment and business disputes.

Bradley Adds J. Lucas Adair as Senior Advisor to Governmental Affairs Practice

April 10, 2024

HUNTSVILLE, AL—Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that J. Lucas Adair, Ph.D., has joined as a senior advisor in the firm’s Governmental Affairs Practice Group in Huntsville, bringing more than a decade of experience in local, state, and federal policy and politics.

Team of 5 Tax Controversy Attorneys Joins Bradley in Its Atlanta Office

April 10, 2024

ATLANTA, GA—Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to welcome partners Jeff S. Luechtefeld, John Nail, and Sean R. Gannon, as well as senior attorney Gabriella Cole and associate Jessica R. Stephan, in Atlanta as members of the firm’s Tax Practice Group. All were previously with Chamberlain Hrdlicka White Williams & Aughtry. Mr. Luechtefeld represents Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals in IRS examinations, appeals and litigation. Mr. Nail represents Fortune 500 companies, closely-held businesses, and high net worth individuals in all stages of disputes with the IRS. Mr. Gannon regularly advises Fortune 500 companies, large Fund of Funds structures, and closely held businesses clients in IRS examinations, appeals and litigation. Ms. Cole is a tax and litigation attorney who has a specific focus on tax controversy law, representing corporations and individuals against the IRS and state departments throughout the audit, administrative appeals, and litigation processes. Ms. Stephan represents partnerships, corporations, and individuals in federal and state tax disputes. 

McGlinchey’s Charnas, Urness, and Ybarra Honored at Burton Awards

April 10, 2024

NEW ORLEANS, LA—McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce Members Douglas Charnas (Washington, DC), Heidi Urness (Seattle), and Lauren Ybarra (Dallas) will receive the 2024 Law360 Burton Award for Distinguished Legal Writing. The awards program will celebrate its 25th Anniversary at the Library of Congress on May 20, 2024. In their award-winning piece, “Ohio Appellate Decision Tackles Excluded Coverage for Marijuana Use,” Douglas, Heidi, and Lauren combined their respective tax, cannabis, and insurance knowledge to discuss this nuanced topic. 

Private Equity, Corporate M&A Attorney Ethan Mark Returns to Stinson in Minneapolis

April 10, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Stinson LLP is pleased to welcome Ethan R. Mark back to the firm in its Minneapolis office. Mark provides strategic counsel to various entities, including closely-held businesses, investment funds, high-net-worth individuals and public companies. He has a wealth of transactional experience and assists clients with mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing, investments, restructurings and general corporate matters.

Frost Brown Todd Expands Nationwide Platform with New Denver Office

April 10, 2024

DENVER, CO—Frost Brown Todd (FBT) announced that it has opened a new office in Denver, the latest step forward in its strategic, coast-to-coast expansion. The firm opened in Denver with nine attorneys and plans to double its size by the end of 2024. FBT is a full-service law firm with more than a century of experience, serving regional, national, and international clients in finance, real estate, private equity, energy, manufacturing, health care, technology, and other industries. 

Womble Adds Further Depth in Atlanta with New Litigation Partner

April 10, 2024

ATLANTA, GA—Womble Bond Dickinson today announced that Janna Satz Nugent has joined the Firm’s Business Litigation Group in Atlanta. An experienced litigator and former in-house counsel, Nugent represents private and public companies in complex litigation matters, including commercial disputes, product liability, labor and employment, and tort claims in state and federal courts.

Norton Rose Fulbright Expands Presence in Chicago’s Fulton Market District

April 9, 2024

CHICAGO, IL—Norton Rose Fulbright today announced the expansion of its Chicago office, adding approximately 15,000 square feet of space across two additional floors at 1045 on Fulton—the newest and tallest building in the Fulton Market Historic District. The firm now occupies approximately 32,000 square feet of the twelve-story building, including floors ten through twelve and half of floor nine.

Merchant & Gould Lures Quintet of Highly-Experienced Attorneys to Supercharge DC Office

April 9, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Merchant & Gould welcomes Daniel J. Pereira, Ph.D., John S. Kern, Eric W. Schweibenz, and Donald R. McPhail, as PartneBrs and Alexander B. Englehart, as Of Counsel in its Washington D.C. Area office. The new additions will expand Merchant & Gould’s capabilities in handling International Trade Commission (ITC) cases, complex IP litigation, post-grant proceedings, patent prosecution, and strategic IP portfolio management, as well as increase its presence in Japan, China, Taiwan and Korea.

ArentFox Schiff Welcomes Top Automotive Team in Boston

April 9, 2024

BOSTON, MA—ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the expansion of its nationally recognized Automotive practice with the addition of Partners Paul Marshall Harris, Sara Decatur Judge, Gregory S. Paonessa, and Kelly Kirby Ballentine in the firm’s Boston office. Paul Marshall Harris provides strategic advice to closely held businesses, distribution businesses, and franchises in the automotive industry. Sara Judge represents companies and individuals across the automotive, distribution, and franchise industries. Gregory Paonessa has counseled clients on complex business disputes and resolutions in the automotive, franchise, real estate, and construction industries. Kelly Kirby Ballentine helps her clients avoid litigation by advising on employment-related issues

Chris Bowles Elected Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers

April 9, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN—Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Christopher A. Bowles, a partner in the firm’s Nashville office, has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL). Mr. Bowles is an energy and economic development attorney who co-chairs Bradley’s Solar Energy team. He has an interdisciplinary practice advising clients on the development and financing of energy and infrastructure projects, with an emphasis on renewable energy sources.

SCMV Shareholder Andrea Myers Named President of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers

April 9, 2024

SAN DIEGO, CA—Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek Shareholder Andrea Myers is serving as the 2024 president of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers San Diego chapter, one of the region’s most vibrant and preeminent legal organizations. Myers has been on the Board of Governors for almost ten years and has chaired several committees. Myers represents clients in complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on contractual disputes, business torts, and real estate litigation.

Neal Gerber Eisenberg Expands Real Estate Practice with Addition of Chad Richman

April 8, 2024

CHICAGO, IL—Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is pleased to announce the addition of Chad Richman as a partner in the Real Estate practice group. Chad represents developers, lenders, tenants, investors, and business owners. He assists real estate clients with acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, investment, venture structuring, financing, development, and construction across real estate asset classes

Shepard O’Donnell Announces Mackenzie Hoglund as an Associate Attorney

April 8, 2024

BOSTON, MA—Shepard O’Donnell  announces that Macknzie T. Hoglund has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Working closely with the Shepard O’Donnell team, Hoglund will focus on toxic tort litigation, fighting for victims of mesothelioma, asbestos exposure, tobacco, hazardous products, defective medical implants and dangerous medications.

Polsinelli Continues Real Estate Practice Growth With Two New Shareholders

April 8, 2024

KANSAS CITY, MO—Polsinelli is continuing its strong growth in real estate and has welcomed two new shareholders to the practice – Genniveve D. Ramsey in Kansas City and Charlie J. Smith in Denver. Both are experienced commercial real estate attorneys. Ramsey focuses her practice on advising owners, operators, developers, investors, lenders and borrowers on a national platform in all types of commercial real estate transactions. Smith focuses his practice on advising clients on property acquisitions and dispositions, development, land use, public-private partnerships, government relations, financing, commercial and retail leasing.

Saul Ewing Partner Katherine Barrett Wiik Selected as Fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers

April 8, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Saul Ewing LLP today announced that partner Katherine “Katie” Barrett Wiik has been selected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers. As Co-Chair of the firm’s Appellate Practice, Ms. Barrett Wiik represents clients in state and federal appellate courts. She also draws on her appellate experience to monitor trial court proceedings and draft and argue post-trial motions, to ensure that issues are adequately preserved for potential appeals. Ms. Barrett Wiik also litigates and arbitrates commercial litigation, employment, and business disputes.

Courtney Joiner

Courtney Joiner Honored as SULC Distinguished Alumni

April 8, 2024

BATON ROUGE, LA—McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that Member Courtney Joiner has been recognized as a 2024 Distinguished Alumni by Southern University Law Center (SULC). Based in McGlinchey’s Baton Rouge office, Courtney is a labor and employment attorney, litigator, and former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the DOJ. 

Littler Adds Shareholder John Tripoli in Milwaukee

April 8, 2024

MILWAUKEE, WI—Littler has added John D. (J.D.) Tripoli as a shareholder in its Milwaukee office. Tripoli joins from Eimer Stahl LLP and focuses his practice on employment-related litigation. Tripoli represents employers facing any number of employment claims, including discrimination, wage and hour, restrictive covenants, and misclassification. 

Special Counsel Elizabeth Sitgreaves Joins Littler in Growing Nashville Office

April 8, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN—Littler has added Elizabeth Sitgreaves as special counsel in its Nashville office. Sitgreaves joins from The Law Offices of John Day, P.C. and brings over 15 years of litigation experience. Sitgreaves has worked in many areas of law, but she primarily focuses her practice on civil litigation at the trial and appellate level.

Leah Boeve Joins the Eckberg Lammers Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Team

April 8, 2024

STILLWATER, MN—Leah Boeve joins the Eckberg Lammers Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate team. Leah joins with a wealth of experience and a dedication to providing personalized solutions for clients. In her role, Leah focuses on guiding individuals and families through the intricate process of estate planning. With a deep understanding that each client’s situation is unique, Leah is committed to developing tailored planning structures that align with their ultimate goals, ensuring peace of mind for her clients and their loved ones.

New York City Real Estate Attorney Jennifer Nellany Joins Cozen O’Connor’s Real Estate Group

April 8, 2024

NEW YORK, NY—Cozen O’Connor has announced veteran real estate attorney Jennifer Nellany, who has served as both outside counsel and in-house general counsel for some of the world’s largest public and private real estate brands, has joined its award winning Real Estate Group. A real estate generalist with a focus on hospitality, Nellany joins Cozen O’Connor as a member and will reside in its New York City office. 

FisherBroyles Partners Negotiate Three-year Strategic Sourcing Contract Between Suniva Inc., and Heliene Inc.

April 5, 2024

ATLANTA, GA—FisherBroyles, LLP is pleased to announce Kevin Broyles, Managing Partner, and Michael Khoury, Partner, successfully acted on behalf of Suniva Inc., the largest and oldest U.S. manufacturer of high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar cells, to secure a new strategic partnership with Heliene Inc., a customer-first provider of North American-made solar PV modules. The three-year strategic sourcing contract negotiated by FisherBroyles means Heliene Inc. will incorporate Suniva Inc.’s U.S.-made solar cells into its U.S.-made solar modules, which will be ready for the market in mid-2024. The partnership makes Heliene’s modules the first crystalline solar modules with U.S.-made solar cells.

Hilgers Graben Adds Attorney Scott Mascianica to Lead Government Investigations Team

April 5, 2024

DALLAS, TX—Hilgers Graben has announced that attorney Scott Mascianica will join its Dallas office as a partner and head of the firm’s Government Investigations and Regulatory Enforcement group. Hilgers Graben’s Government Investigations and Regulatory Enforcement practice is comprised of former federal government prosecutors, SEC enforcement attorneys, and big law partners.

Starnes Davis Florie Adds New Attorney

April 5, 2024

MOBILE, AL—Starnes Davis Florie welcomes Virginia Powell as an attorney with the firm’s Mobile office. Virginia’s practice is devoted to civil litigation, specializing in commercial litigation. She also represents a variety of businesses and professionals in personal injury and wrongful death claims, bad faith actions, business and contractual claims, products liability and construction claims, and premises liability matters.

Casner & Edwards Adds Alana V. Rusin to Its Litigation Practice

April 4, 2024

BOSTON, MA—Casner & Edwards announces that Alana V. Rusin has joined the firm as counsel in the firm’s Litigation Group. Rusin’s practice focuses on commercial litigation, particularly real estate, trust and estates, partnership and professional liability disputes.

Christopher M. Reeser Named Managing Attorney of Marshall Dennehey’s Harrisburg Office

April 4, 2024

CAMP HILL, PA—Marshall Dennehey announced that Shareholder Christopher M. Reeser has been named Managing Attorney of the firm’s Harrisburg office. He replaces Brigid Alford who served as office managing attorney since 2018 and who recently retired from the firm. With 29 years of litigation experience, he primarily represents and defends clients in matters involving motor vehicle, premises liability, construction defect and pharmacy liability.

Missouri Firm Taps Veteran Child Injury Lawyers at The Button Law Firm in Hotel Pool Lawsuit

April 4, 2024

DALLAS, TX—Texas-based law firm joins Finney Injury Law to hold Grand Plaza Hotel accountable for negligently treating pool while families were in it, leading to chemical poisoning. Russell Button and Ashley Knarr, two veteran child injury attorneys at The Button Law Firm in Texas, have been tapped by St. Louis-based personal injury firm Finney Injury Law to help three Jefferson County families seek justice. The lawsuit claims Grand Plaza Hotel, a luxury resort in Branson, negligently treated the hotel pool twice with a commercial-grade pool cleaner while kids and adults were swimming in May 2021. The exposure to the harsh chemicals resulted in several children requiring medical attention, including one young girl who suffered permanent damage to her lungs and throat, according to the suit.

Joshua Populus

Litigator Joshua Populus Joins McGlinchey in Baton Rouge

April 4, 2024

BATON ROUGE, LA—McGlinchey Stafford announces the addition of Associate Joshua C. Populus to the firm’s Enterprise Litigation and Investigations practice as an associate attorney in its Baton Rouge office. His practice focuses on matters spanning commercial litigation, insurance and casualty defense, and collections.

Baker Donelson Announces 13 Newly Elected Shareholders

April 4, 2024

MEMPHIS, TN—Baker Donelson has elected 13 new shareholders across the Firm. The new shareholders and their primary areas of practice and office locations are: Heather R. Alleva (Health Law; Nashville, Tennessee), Lauren Brink Adams (Logistics, Energy and Manufacturing Litigation; New Orleans, Louisiana), Hannah McSween Cole (Health Law; Knoxville, Tennessee), Chuck Delorey (Real Estate/Finance; Birmingham, Alabama), Nicholas W. Diegel (Logistics, Energy and Manufacturing Litigation; Knoxville, Tennessee), Felix Faerber (Corporate; Atlanta, Georgia), Chaitra Gowda (Labor & Employment; Baltimore, Maryland), Alanna Herman (Real Estate/Finance; Columbia, South Carolina), Hannah Elizabeth Jarrells (Labor & Employment; Atlanta, Georgia), Matthew Leonard (Complex Litigation and Class Actions; Atlanta, Georgia), Lindsay E. Ray (Government Enforcement and Investigations; Nashville, Tennessee), Kathleen R. Salsbury (Health Law; Washington, D.C.), Jennie Silk (Complex Litigation and Class Actions; Memphis, Tennessee).

Sunstein LLP Managing Partner Kerry Timbers Represents Singular Computing LLP in Patent Infringement Trial Versus Google

April 3, 2024

BOSTON, MA—Sunstein LLP announced that earlier this year Google and Singular Computing LLC entered into a settlement and patent license agreement resolving litigation pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Terms of the settlement are not public.

Sunstein Managing Partner Kerry L. Timbers served as Singular’s lead trial counsel in a two-week jury trial in January 2024, alongside a team of Prince Lobel attorneys. Singular had sought over $1 billion in damages. Just prior to Timbers’ scheduled closing argument, the parties reported to the Court that they had settled with a binding term sheet.

Singular had alleged that Google, after meeting with Singular founder Dr. Joseph Bates, used Bates’ patented technology to power the artificial intelligence behind many of its products.

Attorney Issa K. Moe Rejoins Moss & Barnett

April 3, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Moss & Barnett is pleased to announce that attorney Issa K. Moe has rejoined the firm. Issa returns to the firm after serving as General Counsel for ACA International, a trade association for the accounts receivable management industry. He focuses his practice on representing clients in litigation and providing counsel to clients on compliance, risk management, and general business matters.

Karimah Lamar
Karimah Lamar
Warsame Hassan
Warsame Hassan
Brian Rho
Brian Rho

Three Littler Attorneys Selected For 2024 Leadership Council On Legal Diversity Programs

March 22, 2024

SAN DIEGO, CA—Three attorneys from Littler have been selected for the 2024 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellows and Pathfinders programs. Shareholder Karimah J. Lamar (San Diego) will serve in the 2024 LCLD fellows class, and Associates Warsame Y. Hassan (San Diego) and Brian Rho (Seattle) will serve as 2024 LCLD pathfinders.

Nicole Blanchard
Nicole Blanchard
Gabrielle Degelia
Gabrielle Degelia

Bass, Berry & Sims Bolsters Litigation Practice with Addition of Two Associates

March 22, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN—Bass, Berry & Sims is pleased to welcome two associates to its Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice: Nicole D. Blanchard in the firm’s Memphis office and Gabrielle D. Degelia in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Blanchard represents clients in complex business litigation and government investigations. Degelia advises clients in internal and government-facing investigations concerning white collar and corporate compliance matters related to allegations of securities fraud, accounting fraud, sanctions violations, use of off-channel communications.

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Partner Richik Sarkar Joins International Association of Defense Counsel

April 3, 2024

CLEVELAND, OH—The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) has announced that Richik Sarkar, a partner at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Cleveland, Ohio, has accepted an invitation to join the IADC, the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests. Mr. Sarkar focuses his practice on advising and representing clients across a wide range of industries including media, technology, and real estate, among others, in risk and crisis management. 

Winston & Strawn Introduces Winston Legal Solutions

April 3, 2024

CHICAGO, IL—Winston & Strawn LLP introduces Winston Legal Solutions, a lower-cost option for delivering transactional, litigation, and regulatory legal services targeted to low-complexity and routine legal tasks. This right-staffing model complements the firm’s industry-leading eDiscovery, managed review, information governance, and trial support capabilities that now comprise Winston Legal Solutions. Winston Legal Solutions services cover a wide array of routine litigation, transactional, and regulatory legal tasks.

Foley Continues East Coast Growth with Transactions Partner Joe Bernardi

April 3, 2024

BOSTON, MA—Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that the firm has bolstered its Innovative Technology Sector and Private Equity and M&A Practices with the addition of partner Joe Bernardi in Boston. Bernardi, who joins Foley from Goodwin Procter LLP. Bernardi represents private equity firms, as well as public and private companies, in a range of strategic business transactions across various industries, with a particular focus on technology. He has significant experience across the middle market in leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, growth equity investments, distressed acquisitions and recapitalizations, and continuation fund transactions.

Finance Lawyer John Ryan Joins King & Spalding as Partner in New York

April 3, 2024

NEW YORK, NY—King & Spalding announced today that John Ryan has joined the firm as a partner in its Finance and Restructuring practice group. Ryan is based in the firm’s New York office. Ryan, who joins the firm from Capital One, brings a broad-based skillset spanning leveraged finance, capital markets, project finance, derivatives, broker-dealer regulation and restructuring. He has extensive experience in leveraged finance, including loan financings and securities financings such as high-yield bonds, mezzanine and equity/quasi-equity financing.

Trial Lawyer Sean M. Cleary Joins Ratzan Weissman & Boldt as Of Counsel

April 3, 2024

MIAMI, FL—Ratzan Weissman & Boldt (RWB) has tapped trial lawyer Sean M. Cleary to join its ranks as ‘Of Counsel.’ Miami-based RWB is expanding to capture a broader swath of casework in jurisdictions across the U.S., with an emphasis on matters in California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia, New Jersey and Colorado. Cleary has joined forces with RWB attorneys as co-counsel in several past matters.

Kerry Cummings to Lead McGlinchey's Fort Lauderdale Office

April 3, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL—McGlinchey Stafford is proud to announce the appointment of Kerry Ann Cummings as the Office Managing Member of its Fort Lauderdale office. Kerry brings a wealth of legal expertise and leadership skills to her new role, which will further enhance the firm’s presence and service offerings in the South Florida region. Kerry is a respected litigator with a track record of success in financial services, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, and related mortgage and title matters.

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