Perkins Coie Adds Intellectual Property Partner Alex Chung to Washington, D.C., Office

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Kwan-Ho (Alex) Chung, PhD, has joined the firm’s Intellectual Property practice as a partner in the patent prosecution group of the Washington, D.C. office. Alex is the latest addition to the firm’s growing Intellectual Property team on the East Coast, which has recently added partners Ngai Zhang, Drew Schulte, and Lori Gordon.

Alex focuses his practice on representing U.S., European, Korean, and Japanese companies in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, chemical, and medical device industries. Alex has extensive experience providing strategic IP counsel to his clients in the areas of procuring, managing, enforcing, and defending patent rights. Additionally, he is skilled at navigating multi-jurisdictional patent protection.

“Alex’s legal talents and technical experience representing life sciences clients in highly technical transactions make him a valuable addition to our practice,” said David Fournier, firmwide chair of Perkins Coie’s Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Counseling practice. “As a U.S. patent co-inventor with a PhD in neuroscience, he has a deep personal understanding of patent protection and the myriad complexities of our clients’ portfolios and work.”

Alex’s practice also includes providing patentability, infringement, validity, and freedom-to-operate opinions, and conducting due diligence analysis on IP portfolios. He is a co-inventor of a U.S. patent on RNA interference (RNAi) expression vector.

“Washington, D.C., is a key market for patent prosecution, and Alex’s addition further builds out our capabilities for the East Coast and beyond. We’re excited that Alex is joining our growing team,” said Val Dahiya, Perkins Coie’s Washington, D.C., office managing partner.

Alex received his JD from the George Washington University Law School, his PhD in neuroscience from the University of Michigan Medical School, his MS in immunology and genetic engineering from Seoul National University, and his BS in microbiology from Seoul National University. Alex joins Perkins Coie from Jones Day, where he was a member of the Intellectual Property and Korea practices.

Perkins Coie is a leading international law firm that is known for providing high value, strategic solutions, and extraordinary client service on matters vital to our clients’ success. With more than 1,200 attorneys in offices across the United States and Asia, we provide a full array of corporate, commercial litigation, intellectual property, and regulatory legal advice to a broad range of clients, including many of the world’s most innovative companies and industry leaders as well as public and not-for-profit organizations.




Tom Firestone Joins Stroock as White Collar and Internal Investigations Partner

In a continued expansion of both its D.C. office and regulatory and compliance practices, Stroock welcomed partner Tom Firestone as co-chair of its White Collar & Internal Investigations practice group and partner in the National Security, CFIUS and Compliance and Litigation groups.

Tom is nationally recognized as an authority on white collar and international organized crime, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, anti-corruption compliance, sanctions, anti-money laundering, the Foreign Agents Registration Act, and Interpol and extradition matters. Tom’s extensive background in government service and private practice contribute additional depth to the firm’s client services and complement its national security, litigation and Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) practices.

“Anti-corruption matters and investigations are increasing with the rise in enforcement and global cooperation,” said Alan Klinger, Stroock’s Co-Managing Partner. “Tom is a tremendously impressive practitioner with invaluable, remarkably deep experience. His unique background and perspective will further strengthen our bench as we guide clients through the increasingly complex landscape of government regulation and enforcement.”

Tom represents major multinational companies and individuals in sensitive government investigations and compliance matters related to anti-corruption, money laundering, fraud, sanctions and national security. He has led cross-border investigations, served as global compliance counsel to a major multinational corporation, served as part of a monitor team and has represented individuals in Interpol proceedings and extradition cases. He joins from Baker & McKenzie, where he co-chaired its North America government enforcement practice and
served as a member of its Global Compliance and Investigations Steering Committee. He is also recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the area of white collar criminal defense.

Prior to entering private practice, Tom spent 14 years at the U.S. Department of Justice as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of New York prosecuting domestic and international organized crime. While with the DOJ, he also served as Resident Legal Advisor at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. He has testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee and UK House of Lords about international organized crime, corruption, and money laundering, twice won the State Department Superior Honor Award, and drafted the original version of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, currently pending before Congress.

Stroock’s White Collar & Internal Investigations attorneys are steeped in prosecutorial and judicial experience. The team includes former assistant U.S. attorneys, federal judges and a former branch chief of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement. The group conducts complex internal investigations for boards of directors, board committees, corporations and individuals in connection with financial services regulatory and compliance matters, government enforcement actions, government contracting and workplace issues.

“A seasoned team is critical to guiding clients through the complexities and sensitivities of compliance and investigations work,” Firestone said. “I look forward to working with Stroock’s team to guide our clients in mitigating risk and maximizing positive outcomes.”

Tom earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School, his M.A. from the University of California at Berkeley, and his B.A. from Harvard College.




Littler Appoints Derrick Lam as New Co-Chair for Award-Winning Career Advocacy Program

Hello,
I wanted to share that Shareholder Derrick Lam was named new co-chair of Littler’s Career Advocacy Program (CAP), joining Pittsburgh Office Managing Shareholder Ted Schroeder. CAP is one of the firm’s key inclusion, equity and diversity sponsorship programs. The full press release is below.

We hope this achievement is something you could include on your website or in your media spread. If you would like more information, I’m happy to reach out to Derrick for you.

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Gina
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LITTLER APPOINTS DERRICK LAM AS NEW CO-CHAIR FOR
AWARD-WINNING CAREER ADVOCACY PROGRAM

(February 15, 2022) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has named Shareholder Derrick Lam (Los Angeles) as the new co-chair of its Career Advocacy Program (CAP), joining Office Managing Shareholder Ted Schroeder (Pittsburgh). CAP is one of the firm’s key inclusion, equity and diversity sponsorship programs.

“Derrick is the ideal candidate to lead this program alongside Ted. His first-hand experience with CAP will be instrumental as we continue to build on the success of the program and ensure that we are providing meaningful and intentional professional development opportunities for our diverse attorneys,” said Erin Webber, Littler’s managing director and president. “On behalf of the firm, I congratulate Derrick and look forward to his contributions as he takes on this new role.”

In 2016, Lam joined CAP as an associate Protégé and has continued to serve in a promoted Protégé capacity since his elevation to shareholder in 2020. Additionally, Lam is active in the firm’s ‘Ohana affinity group and a number of diverse organizations, including the Asian Pacific American Bar Association, the National Employment Law Council and the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association, of which he currently serves as a board of governors member.

“CAP was such a critical element to my path to shareholder and I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of such an amazing program,” added Lam. “Working with my Advocate and having access to the client Champions was truly invaluable. It provided me with practical skills and gave me the tools and resources needed to forge my career path here at the firm. I am excited to serve in this leadership role and look forward to collaborating with my co-chair Ted Schroeder as we further expand the program.”

CAP is designed to ensure that diverse attorneys gain the skills and opportunities needed to advance to the firm’s shareholder ranks, as well as develop into high-performing leaders. The program matches diverse associates (Protégés) with shareholder Advocates who encourage and foster their career growth. The program also includes client Champions who serve as corporate allies and an additional resource to the Protégés. Since its inception, CAP has been a tremendous success – over the past eight years, Protégés have represented on average 24% and up to 40% of the new shareholder classes.

Littler’s innovative inclusion, equity and diversity programs and initiatives have earned numerous recognitions, including a perfect score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ+ workplace equality for the 14th consecutive year, the Gold Standard Certification by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum for the last decade and being named one of the “Best Law Firms for Women” by Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media). A full list of the firm’s accolades can be found here.

About Littler

With more than 1,600 labor and employment attorneys in offices around the world, Littler provides workplace solutions that are local, everywhere. Our diverse global team and proprietary technology foster a culture that celebrates original thinking, delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers for what’s happening today, and what’s likely to happen tomorrow. For more information, visit www.littler.com.

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Foley Expands Salt Lake City Presence with Addition of Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team

Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that the firm has significantly expanded its Salt Lake City office and Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group as Ken Black, Monica Call, David Jordan, and David Mortensen join as partners, and Jordan Bledsoe and Wesley Harward join as senior counsel. The addition of this team of highly skilled and respected lawyers, who will work collaboratively across the firm’s Health Care and Life Sciences, Energy, Manufacturing, and Innovative Technology Sectors, enables Foley to provide a full-service offering in the region.

The group focuses on complex business litigation, advising on areas such as intellectual property (IP), securities, commercial contracts, business tort, antitrust and unfair competition, and professional liability. They have represented business and individual clients on a number of civil matters, including environmental cases and mining cases, as well as IP litigation involving patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, and trade dress.

“We are pleased to add such a stellar team of great lawyers to our growing office in the dynamic Salt Lake City market,” said Jay Rothman, Foley’s chairman & CEO. “The team brings a sophisticated and holistic approach to complex business litigation in our key sectors and will enhance our client service both in the Salt Lake City area and across the country.”

The incoming group commented, “Foley offers a broad platform and substantial resources that will enable us to expand our practices and better serve the legal needs of our clients. Additionally, the firm’s commitment to client service and its open and collaborative culture is exactly the right platform for us. We are excited to join the firm’s growing presence in Salt Lake City and look forward to building upon Foley’s strong reputation nationwide.”

This group helps build continued momentum for Foley in Salt Lake City, following the addition of the Intellectual Property Litigation Team in October 2021.

Ken Black – Partner
Ken Black’s practice encompasses complex business litigation, with an emphasis on intellectual property, securities, professional liability, and other commercial disputes. He represents clients in trademark, trade dress, copyright, right of publicity, and patent disputes. Black has also handled commercial litigation in a variety of other substantive areas, including antitrust, real property, construction, franchise/distribution, and other contract and tort matters.

Monica Call – Partner
Monica Call has extensive experience in business litigation, focusing on commercial contracts, business tort, antitrust and unfair competition, intellectual property, securities, professional liability, and corporate governance disputes. She represents businesses and individual clients in government investigations and corporate control cases, and she has also litigated license agreements, trademark, and patent disputes.

David Jordan – Partner
David Jordan’s practice focuses on commercial litigation. He represents businesses and individuals in a wide variety of civil matters, including complex business litigation, antitrust cases, intellectual property cases, mining cases, securities cases, government investigations, and other commercial disputes. David is the former U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah.

David Mortensen – Partner
David Mortensen represents clients in complex business litigation involving intellectual property, breach of contracts, business torts, fraud, negligence, and defamation. He regularly works with Utah’s largest cities in cases involving civil rights, government contracting, and emergency medical litigation. Mortensen’s commercial litigation experience in other substantive areas includes natural resources, water rights, environmental contamination, federal Native American law, bankruptcy, and securities and antitrust disputes.

Jordan Bledsoe – Senior Counsel
Jordan Bledsoe represents clients in a wide range of disputes, including matters involving breach of contract, trade secret misappropriation, Lanham Act violations, trademark and copyright infringement, business torts, partnership disputes, products liability, and personal injury defense.

Wesley Harward – Senior Counsel
Wesley Harward represents clients in matters involving contract disputes, business torts, and intellectual property. He also has experience drafting and preparing opinions for publication, drafting bench memoranda, and researching legal issues in both civil and criminal cases.

About Foley & Lardner LLP
Foley & Lardner LLP looks beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and their industries. With approximately 1,100 lawyers in 25 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe and Asia, Foley approaches client service by first understanding our clients’ priorities, objectives and challenges. We work hard to understand our clients’ issues and forge long-term relationships with them to help achieve successful outcomes and solve their legal issues through practical business advice and cutting-edge legal insight. Our clients view us as trusted business advisors because we understand that great legal service is only valuable if it is relevant, practical and beneficial to their businesses.

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Jackson Walker Announces Largest Class of Newly Elected Partners to Date

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the election of 14 attorneys to the Firm’s partnership—the largest class to date. On Friday, February 11, 2022, the following attorneys were named partners:

Austin: Craig Bennett and Michael Roberts
Dallas: Lindsey Marsh Brown, Blake Dietrich, Lamar Dowling, James Miers, Brian Oates, and Machir Stull
Houston: Joel Glover, Jeremy Sheng, and Sang Shin
San Antonio: Art Cavazos, Amanda Crouch, and Reagan Marble

In addition to electing 14 new partners, the Firm also congratulates Bart Cicuto, Noah Speck, and Austin Thomas on their promotion from associates to senior counsel.

“At Jackson Walker, we are committed to developing our people as partners and elevating them as leaders within the Firm,” said Managing Partner Wade Cooper. “We are so proud to celebrate each of these individuals and recognize the incredible work they have done.”

Meet JW
Founded more than 130 years ago, Jackson Walker helps businesses of all sizes navigate the increasingly complex legal landscape. With more than 400 attorneys across seven Texas-based offices, the Firm represents Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, major financial institutions, insurance companies, and a wide range of public companies and private businesses around the globe. The Firm is ranked nationally in 27 practice areas in the U.S. News’ “Best Law Firms” rankings, and has 14 Chambers-ranked practices.




How to Avoid the Most Common Compliance Concerns

“Advisor Perspectives welcomes guest contributions. The views presented here do not necessarily represent those of Advisor Perspectives. Many advisors suffer from the misconception that as long as their intentions aren’t malicious, they’re in compliance. Sadly, this is not the case,” reports  Sol Hersh in Advisor Perspectives.

“To catch the small number of bad actors in the industry, the rest of us must abide by the often-complex industry regulations. Failing to remain in compliance will lead to deficiencies, fines, and even enforcement action. Here are the most common compliance concerns and how your firm can avoid them.”

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Big Law Firms Target February, March for Office Reopenings

“Lawyers from at least seven firms are headed back to the office again in February and March, months after Covid-19 variants delayed initial reopening plans. Davis Wright Tremaine, Wilmer Hale, and Dorsey & Whitney are targeting office return dates in February after cutting back on in-person work,” reports Riqui Chen in Bloomberg Law.

“Expectations as the omicron variant surged in the U.S. Reed Smith, Goodwin Proctor, Morrison & Foerster, and Wilson Sonsini plan to reopen in early to mid-March. Covid-19 cases have steadily declined in the U.S. since peaking in mid-January, and many are cities and states are beginning to loosen pandemic-related restrictions.”

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GE Healthcare Hires Former Raytheon Lawyer as General Counsel

“General Electric Co. said Monday that Frank Jimenez will become general counsel for its health care business Feb. 21, succeeding its recently departed legal chief. Jimenez, who stepped down in December after two years as general counsel for what is now Raytheon Technologies Corp., will become leader,” reports Brian Baxter in Bloomberg Law.

“He takes over for Michael McAlevey, who spent 24 years in a variety of roles within the GE conglomerate. McAlevey left earlier this year to become chief legal officer for HCA Healthcare Inc., a Nashville, Tenn.-based operator of health care facilities. Boston-based GE unveiled plans in November to split itself into three separate companies.”

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Sandy Hook Families Settle for $73M with Gun Maker Remington

“The families of nine victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting announced Tuesday they have agreed to a $73 million settlement of a lawsuit against the maker of the rifle used to kill 20 first graders and six educators in 2012. The case was watched closely by gun control advocates, gun rights support,” reports Dave Collins in AP News.

“Its potential to provide a roadmap for victims of other shootings to sue firearm makers. The families and a survivor of the shooting sued Remington in 2015, saying the company should have never sold such a dangerous weapon to the public. They said their focus was on preventing future mass shootings by forcing gun companies to be more.”

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Meta’s Facebook to Pay $90 Million to Settle Decade-Old Privacy Lawsuit

“Meta, Facebook’s parent company, agreed to pay $90 million to settle a 2012 lawsuit accusing the company of tracking users even after they logged out of their accounts. The settlement was submitted for approval Monday evening in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. It is,” reports Makena Kelly in The Verge.

“Reached for comment, Meta spokesperson Drew Pusateri told The Verge, Reaching a settlement in this case, which is more than a decade old, is in the best interest of our community and our shareholders and we’re glad to move past this issue The lawsuit was dismissed in June 2017 after a federal judge said that the plaintiffs failed to show.”

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Why West Valley City is having Doubts About Renewable Energy Plan

“If all roads lead to clean energy in Utah, some municipalities such as West Valley City are leaning toward taking an alternative path to reach it. A 2019 renewable energy bill promised a steady course for local governments to follow to achieve 100% clean energy by 2030. The plan was to push the,” reports Alixel Cabrera in The Salt Lake Tribune.

“Development of an energy infrastructure that would interconnect and feed solar, wind and other carbon-free sources of electricity directly into the Rocky Mountain Power system. The Community Renewable Energy Act, an interlocal agreement born out of HB411, started when nearly two dozen Utah cities and counties committed to the.”

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Titans Extend Contracts for GM Robinson, Coach Vrabel

“The Tennessee Titans wasted little time making sure general manager Jon Robinson and coach Mike Vrabel stick around for years to come. Barely two weeks after their season ended, the Titans announced Tuesday contract extensions for both Robinson and Vrabel. Terms were not released,” reports Teresa M. Walker in Your Basin.

“Controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk said in a statement she has seen the team improve yearly with Robinson and Vrabel. I know their singular goal is to deliver a championship for our fans, Strunk said. Together they have developed a culture within our organization that has been essential to our success. Their values align with mine.”

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Verizon’s Phone Contracts are All Three Years Now

“If you’re looking to buy a new phone at Verizon, you now only have two options: buy the device outright, or pay monthly installments for three years. As reported by Droid Life via Android Police, Verizon appears to have gotten rid of its 24- and 30-month contracts for all devices including phones, hot spots,” reports Emma Roth in The Verge.

“Verizon’s payment program FAQ page explains that there isn’t any interest attached to the 36-month plan, and you can choose to pay off the phone in full whenever you want. What you can’t do, however, is pay more than your set monthly installment so unless you can pay off the entire device, you’re locked into the three-year plan. If you.”

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Cowboys 10 Biggest Cap-Saving Contracts for 2022

“When it comes to the coaching staff, the Cowboys were able to retain both coordinators – something that didn’t seem that possible even a few weeks ago. But as for the players, that might be a different story. This team has 21 unrestricted free agents, including about 10 who were regular starters,” reports Nick Eatman in Dallas Cowboys.

“Factor in that the Cowboys are around $20 million over the cap right now, and it seems likely that more than a few of these key contributors will be playing on other teams next year. With free agents such as Randy Gregory, Dalton Schultz, Jayron Kearse, Michael Gallup, Connor Williams, Leighton Vander Esch, Bryan Anger and Cedrick Wilson.”

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Top 20 Biglaw Firm Welcomes Lawyers Back to Office, But Without Raises Yet

“What is it with Biglaw firms announcing their return-to-office plans before they announce their Milbank matches? Come on, let’s think about incentivizing employees here, folks. No one really wants to head back to the office during an ongoing pandemic, but a bigger paycheck might make it a little,” reports Staci Zaretsky in their Above The Law.

“One of the firms that made its office return plan known prior to informing employees that there would be no salary match to come just yet is Weil Gotshal, a firm that’s in the top 20 of the Am Law 100 No. 17, to be exact. Earlier this week, the firm sent out a brief memo letting associates know that its US offices would be reopening fully.”

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United Ag Appoints Jayson Welter General Counsel

“UnitedAg, a health care resource for the agricultural industry in Irvine, Calif., has appointed Jayson Welter as general counsel, effective Jan. 1, 2022. Welter will lead the company’s legal compliance, and will also serve as the corporate secretary for the organization. Welter will report to President and CEO,” reports The Packer in their blog.

“Jayson brings more than 20 years of legal and health care experience both in the private and public sectors. His vast knowledge in health plans, broad understanding of health care operations, and legal compliance experience makes him ideally suited for the role as general counsel, Mutatkar said in a news release. I am humbled to have the.”

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Surfside Unit Owners Reach Tentative $83M Settlement in Collapse Litigation

“Unit owners of Champlain Towers South could receive an $83 million settlement, marking the first major payout in the Surfside condo collapse litigation. The agreement was reached on Thursday night between Champlain Towers South unit owners and those who lost loved ones, following mediation by,” reports Lidia Dinkova in The Real Deal.

“Attorney Bruce Greer. Miami-Dade Judge Michael Hanzman said he was encouraged by the agreement, calling it promising news” at a hearing on Friday. Litigation surrounding the deadly collapse of the 12-story, 136-unit building in late June has divided unit owners, renters, survivors and families of those who died, especially amid ongoing.”

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Credit Suisse Entities Agree to Settle Lawsuit in U.S. for $81 Million – Court Filing

“Credit Suisse Group AG (CSGN.S) entities, among six defendants in a lawsuit originally filed by Iowa Public Employees Retirement System and other retirement associations, has agreed to pay $81 million, the first to agree to settle, the law firm Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC said in a release. This first,” reports Reuters in their blog.

“Settlement agreement includes both an $81 million cash payment and an obligation on the part of Credit Suisse to provide cooperation to plaintiffs in litigating and ultimately trying their case against the remaining defendants lawyers for the plaintiffs said in a court filing late on Friday. The plaintiffs had accused units of Credit Suisse.”

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QBE North America Head of Litigation Brendan Malley Joins International Association of Defense Counsel

The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) has announced that Brendan J. Malley, Senior Vice President and Head of Litigation for QBE North America in New York City, has accepted an invitation to join the IADC, the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests.

Mr. Malley manages the litigation function for QBE North America, which is a global insurance leader based in New York City and part of QBE Insurance Group Limited headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Mr. Malley is responsible for all business, claims, and extra-contractual disputes and litigation involving the QBE companies and all coverage opinion work on all lines of business.

Mr. Malley received his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from Fairfield University.

About the International Association of Defense Counsel
The IADC is the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests. Founded in 1920, the IADC has members who hail from six continents, 51 countries and territories, and all 50 U.S. states. The core purposes of the IADC are to enhance the development of skills, promote professionalism, and facilitate camaraderie among its members and their clients, as well as the broader civil justice community. For more information, visit www.iadclaw.org.




Bradley Welcomes Six Associates to Alabama Offices

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of the following six associates to the firm’s Alabama offices: Joe FitzGerald, Anna Akers Hornsby, Stephanie A. Johnson, Mason Rollins, Carmen Weite and Britney M. Williams.

“This exceptional group of young attorneys have already demonstrated significant client service in their careers, and we are pleased to welcome them to our firm,” said Bradley Birmingham Office Managing Partner Dawn Helms Sharff.

The six associates and their areas of focus, by office, are as follows:

Birmingham

Ms. Johnson’s practice is focused primarily on commercial real estate transactions where, as a member of the Real Estate Practice Group, she counsels clients in development, acquisitions, dispositions, and financing. She reviews comments on due diligence terms, including title commitments and related exception items, surveys, and zoning on behalf of lender, seller and buyer clients. Ms. Johnson also has experience coordinating with title companies and adverse parties to ensure marketable title where needed, and advises regional lenders in development and term loans with secured properties located throughout the Southeast. She has a J.D. (cum laude) from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, a master’s degree from Florida State University, and a B.A. (cum laude) from Samford University.

Mr. Rollins is a member of Bradley’s Construction Practice Group who represents general contractors, subcontractors, owners, architects, and engineers related to the many issues that may arise related to construction. His practice focuses on assisting clients with drafting contracts designed to avoid disputes, as well as litigating and arbitrating matters to final resolution. Mr. Rollins regularly litigates disputes involving breach of contract, construction defects, project delays, differing site conditions, change orders and additional work, contract termination, lien and bond claims, design, and insurance coverage issues. He earned a J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law and his B.S. (summa cum laude) from the University of Alabama.

A member of the Litigation Practice Group, Ms. Weite litigates a wide array of civil and commercial disputes, including business torts, breach of contract, employment-related matters, environmental law, insurance coverage, and product liability. She has experience with written and document discovery, taking depositions, and drafting and arguing motions. Ms. Weite also advises clients on business issues such as contract drafting and negotiation, litigation risk management, and commercial transactions. She is a graduate (cum laude) of the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida.

Ms. Williams is a member of Bradley’s Banking and Financial Services Practice Group, where she represents broker-dealers and registered representatives in securities arbitrations and in claims involving allegations of sales practice violations, unsuitability, misrepresentation, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty. She has experience drafting pleadings in order to represent clients in all stages of arbitration, including discovery, electronically stored information disputes, dispositive motion practice, and mediation. Ms. Williams has a J.D. (cum laude) from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, an M.B.A. from the University of Florida’s Hough Graduate School of Business, and a B.A. (magna cum laude) in Economics from Spelman College.

Huntsville

Mr. FitzGerald is a member of the firm’s Corporate and Securities Practice Group. He focuses his practice on corporate transactions and general corporate matters, including private equity mergers and acquisitions. He currently serves in the Alabama Army National Guard as a Brigade Level Senior Operations Officer and recently served as the Commander of a Special Forces Advanced Operations Base in Trans-Saharan Africa. Prior to attending law school, Mr. FitzGerald served as a U.S. Army Special Forces Officer and was a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch, where he worked primarily with small businesses. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Montevallo.

Montgomery

As a member of the Healthcare Practice Group, Ms. Hornsby represents a variety of healthcare providers in regulatory and litigation matters, including audits, recoupments, and medical malpractice claims. She assists clients in qui tam litigation and other government investigations related to Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and False Claims Act violations. Ms. Hornsby is a member of the Birmingham Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section and has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Mid-South Super Lawyers. Ms. Hornsby is a graduate (cum laude) of the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and received her B.A. in Political Science from Berry College.

About Bradley
Bradley combines skilled legal counsel with exceptional client service and unwavering integrity to assist a diverse range of corporate and individual clients in achieving their business goals. With offices in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and the District of Columbia, the firm’s almost 600 lawyers represent regional, national and international clients in various industries, including banking and financial services, construction, energy, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, real estate, and technology, among many others.