George Fatheree has joined Sidley’s Real Estate practice as a partner in Greater Los Angeles. Prior to joining Sidley, Mr. Fatheree was a real estate partner at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP.
Mr. Fatheree advises investors, developers, lenders, and high-net-worth individuals in a wide array of large and complex commercial real estate transactions. He also counsels artists, museums, art collectors, and cultural institutions across an array of arts and culture transactions and issues. Mr. Fatheree has developed a strong track record advising real estate developers and investors as they launch their first funds and build their operating companies and investment platforms.
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Fatheree developed substantial business experience as a management consultant with McKinsey & Company and Booz Allen & Hamilton, and he co-founded govWorks.com, an Internet company, for which he was named one of Silicon Alley’s Top 25 Minority Entrepreneurs. He also served as the chief operating officer of the California Charter Schools Association, an education-reform nonprofit.
“George’s experience working on a wide range of real estate transactions across multiple industries will be a great addition to our established practice,” said Michael Gordon, global leader of Sidley’s Real Estate practice. “He is a trusted advisor to his clients and will now be able to provide additional services on the Sidley platform.”
“George is well known to many of us as a lawyer and as an active member of the LA community. We are excited to have him join Sidley,” said Dan Clivner, managing partner of Sidley’s Greater Los Angeles offices. “He is a rare talent who is recognized for outstanding work for his many clients and his leadership on a wide range of pro bono and diversity initiatives.”
Mr. Fatheree serves on the boards of Bet Tzedek, Destination Crenshaw, the Langston Bar Association, and Loyola Marymount University. He is also a member of the Real Estate Executive Council, the leading trade association for minority executives in the commercial real estate industry, and has also served on the executive committee for the LA County Real Property Section. Mr. Fatheree has dedicated thousands of hours to pro bono work, including securing reparations for survivors of the Holocaust; authoring a successful amicus curiae brief to California’s Supreme Court on behalf of public school students with diabetes; representing the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in its acquisition and development of a state-of-the-art performing arts academy; and helping students with special needs access educational services. He is currently leading the legal effort for the historic return of the Bruce’s Beach property in Southern California, which was wrongfully taken from the Bruce family in the 1920s.
“When the opportunity comes along to work with someone of George’s caliber, you close the deal,” said Peter Benudiz, partner and leader of the firm’s Global Hospitality group. “I’m excited to work with George and grow our practice in the region and around the world.”

Michael Best is pleased to announce the addition of 23 lawyers and 13 professionals from Forrest Firm in a strategic combination to expand the firm’s presence in North Carolina. In addition to Michael Best’s established Raleigh office, the firm will gain seven offices throughout the state, in Asheville, Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro, Greenville, Wilmington, and Winston-Salem.

Forrest Firm is a full-service business law firm with offices across North Carolina. Since its inception in 2011, the firm has proudly represented clients all over the globe in practice areas such as corporate transactions, intellectual property, litigation, labor and employment, venture capital, and more. With a deep bench of attorneys focusing on representing start-up companies, Forrest Firm will serve as a natural complement to Michael Best’s Venture Best team, which helps counsel high-growth businesses on their financial, organizational, and regulatory needs, as well as investment fund formation, private equity investments, venture capital and growth capital financing, and forming and growing start-ups.

“Combining with Forrest Firm is the ideal match for Michael Best, as they share our vision and goals, with a clients-first focus,” said David Krutz, Firm Managing Partner of Michael Best. “By adding 36 new attorneys and professionals, we will immediately become a market leader for providing legal services, market intelligence, and strategic advice to high-growth businesses and entrepreneurs across the state and across industries in the Southeast.”

“We were drawn to Michael Best because of their rich history of success, along with their focus on client service, innovation, growth, and community service” said James Forrest, Founder and CEO of Forrest Firm. “They are committed to many of the same things we have been committed to during the history of Forrest Firm, but on a much larger scale. We are thrilled with the combination and anticipate big things from the combined organization.”

Michael Best had 260 attorneys across 12 offices after launching its Raleigh office in 2017. Since then, the firm has grown in authority and credibility across an innovative client base, receiving recognition in Metropolitan Tier 3 ranking in Trademark Law in Raleigh. The Raleigh office added 6 attorneys in 2021; now, with the Forrest Firm team from all regions of the state joining Michael Best, the firm will have over 60 legal and technical professionals across the state and nearly 400 across the country.

“We’re impressed by Michael Best’s clear, intentional, and strategic vision for growing its presence in North Carolina, with a culture that reflects our state’s own spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation,” said Andy Jones, President of Forrest Firm. “Our deep client and community relationships throughout North Carolina will be a great accompaniment to Michael Best’s highly regarded breadth of expertise and level of service.”

The acquisition serves as another notable benchmark in Michael Best’s continued strategic expansion. Along with growth in both revenue and attorney numbers over the past few years, Michael Best has solidified its position as a leading national firm consisting of highly skilled, diverse professionals who prioritize client service.

Davis+Gilbert announced it has named corporate partner Curt Myers as its next chairman, effective January 1, 2022. Myers succeeds Ronald R. Urbach. In addition, Lewis Rubin, the firm’s Chief Operating Partner, will be stepping down from his position at the same time, with his responsibilities transitioned to several other partners. Urbach and Rubin have overseen the management of the firm since 2010.

“We are in a dynamic growth and expansion mode, and I welcome the challenges and opportunities that come with that,” Myers said. “Since joining Davis+Gilbert in 1995, I have seen it grow exponentially. I thank Ron and Lew for their masterful stewardship and guidance for over a decade. I plan to continue the focus of serving and expanding our client base, while evolving our service offerings and nurturing our firm culture.”

In addition to his new position, Myers will continue to co-chair the firm’s Corporate + Transactions group. Urbach will serve on the firm’s executive committee as chairman emeritus and will continue to co-chair the Advertising + Marketing group.

“Curt has distinguished himself both as a leader serving his clients’ business and legal interests as they grow and expand, and as an integral member of the executive committee for over 15 years”, Urbach said. “I am confident that he will do a tremendous job building on the firm’s success and leading it into this next chapter.”

Drawing on more than 30 years of deal experience, Myers’ practice focuses on counseling clients on business-critical purchases, sales and mergers, as well as debt and equity investment financing. He often acts as de facto general counsel, advising on large commercial contracts, executive employment agreements, equity incentive plans and general corporate matters.

About Davis+Gilbert
Davis+Gilbert helped guide the development of the marketing communications ecosystem over the past century. Today, we apply that same see-around-corners vision to real estate, financial services, hospitality, technology and other service sector clients across the country and around the world. And it’s not just about the law; with deep insights into industry issues, our legal strategies work in tandem with business realities to reduce risk and make a real competitive difference. We focus on Advertising + Marketing, Benefits + Compensation, Corporate + Transactions, Insolvency + Finance, Intellectual Property + Media, Labor + Employment, Litigation + Dispute Resolution, Privacy + Data Security, Private Client Services, and Real Estate. Davis+Gilbert is consistently ranked in Chambers USA and The Legal 500 United States. Learn more at dglaw.com.

DALLAS – Business law firm McGuire, Craddock & Strother is proud to announce the promotion of real estate associate Lauren Smyth to firm shareholder.

Ms. Smyth is a skilled lawyer with extensive experience in commercial real estate law. She is a trusted adviser to parties at all stages of the real estate life cycle, including acquisition, development, lease negotiations and disposition of large-scale commercial real estate, including mixed-use, retail and office properties.

“Our clients know they can rely on Lauren for valuable expertise and guidance that can make the difference in any project’s success,’’ said firm Shareholder and Managing Director Mark Chevallier. “Her knowledge and talents add great depth to this firm and our clients.”

McGuire, Craddock & Strother has a robust commercial real estate practice encompassing all major facets of the business and representing clients across the United States.

Ms. Smyth joined the firm in 2016 after nearly three years of practicing law at another firm. In 2021, she was recognized on D Magazine’s list of Best Lawyers Under 40. She is a graduate of Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law and earned her bachelor’s degree from SMU as well. Before law school, she worked for the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

Ms. Smyth is active in legal and professional organizations, including the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers and the Dallas Bar Association’s Real Property Law Section and Probate and Trusts & Estates Section.

About McGuire, Craddock & Strother, P.C.

McGuire, Craddock & Strother, P.C., is a Dallas-based commercial law firm built on a commitment to provide the highest level of service in a creative, efficient and cost-effective manner. Our attorneys are problem solvers who understand clients’ businesses, which is reflected in the many close, long-term relationships the firm maintains today. To learn more, please visit http://www.mcslaw.com.

Former Assistant US Attorney Reunites With Katten’s Distinguished Team of Former Prosecutors

(CHICAGO) Katten announced today that Assistant United States Attorney Christopher Stetler has rejoined its White Collar and Internal Investigations practice as a partner in Chicago, further elevating the firm’s widely recognized national practice where many of its partners once were federal prosecutors, giving them the skills and credibility to effectively guide companies and individuals through every phase of a criminal case.

“Chris has a stellar reputation as an investigator and trial attorney. His skill set fits well with our team’s top-tier white collar defense, internal investigation, and compliance practice,” said Katten partner Scott Resnik, chair of the firm’s White Collar and Internal Investigations department, which boasts a strong track record defending clients facing allegations in federal, state and regulatory settings.

“His extensive experience, which includes clerking for a federal judge and prosecuting high-profile federal criminal cases, gives Chris a unique perspective on how judges and the government make decisions, particularly when it comes to pursuing charges and resolving cases, a valuable asset for our clients.”

Stetler most recently served as Deputy Chief of the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois, supervising a team of prosecutors in the General Crimes Section and working with federal agents in high-profile investigations.

Stetler spent more than a decade as an Assistant US Attorney, working alongside noted US Attorneys Patrick Fitzgerald, Zach Fardon and John R. Lausch Jr. in the handling of highly sensitive and widely publicized prosecutions involving public corruption throughout Illinois.

He has tried cases involving bank fraud, bribery, tax fraud, theft of trade secrets, and wire fraud.
As lead prosecutor, Stetler secured the convictions of well-known government officials, including:
• Former Illinois State Senator Martin Sandoval, who pleaded guilty to bribery and tax offenses.
• Former Cook County Commissioner Joseph Mario Moreno, who pleaded guilty to engaging in a series of public and personal corruption schemes.
• Former Illinois State Representative Luis Arroyo, who pleaded guilty to bribery.
• Former Illinois State Senator Terrance Link, who pleaded guilty to a tax offense.
• Former McCook Mayor Jeffrey Tobolski, who pleaded guilty to extortion conspiracy and tax charges.

“Chris has repeatedly proven his considerable skills, having prosecuted powerful political figures in Illinois and persuading many others to cooperate with federal investigations,” said Chicago managing partner Gil Soffer, a former federal prosecutor and senior Department of Justice (DOJ) official. “Chris is an elite attorney of the highest integrity, and we are glad to have him back.”

Prior to joining the US Attorney’s Office in 2010, Stetler served as a law clerk for Judge Amy St. Eve, when she was seated on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Before that clerkship, he was an associate at Katten for five years, working on matters involving internal investigations, white-collar criminal defense and complex commercial litigation.

Stetler is the latest in a line of noteworthy partners to join Katten’s Chicago White Collar practice. He follows Daniel Collins, a former national co-chair of litigation at Faegre Drinker with a storied 10-year career as a federal prosecutor; and his partner at Faegre, Levi Giovanetto. Collins and Giovanetto joined Katten over the summer.

Katten is a full-service law firm with nearly 650 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm’s core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals. For more information, visit katten.com.

Compliancy Group to host annual “Lessons and Examples” webinar in which healthcare breaches and fines are discussed. This webinar examines breaches and fines to determine why they occurred, and how they could have been prevented. Attendees are given actionable tips that they can implement within their business to improve their security and privacy practices.

“Healthcare breaches have continually escalated in both size and frequency. What many businesses fail to realize is that HIPAA compliant organizations are more secure and therefore less likely to be breached. It is also important to note that when a healthcare breach occurs, the organization is investigated by the Department of Health and Human Services to determine if the organization’s negligence caused the breach. When an organization is found negligent, they have violated HIPAA and are subject to costly fines, corrective action, and reputational damage.”
– Marc Haskelson, President and CEO, Compliancy Group.

2021 saw some of the largest breaches and fines in the history of enforcement efforts by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). The largest healthcare breach in 2021 affected 3.5 million patients through a cyberattack that exposed long-standing vulnerabilities in the security of a nonprofit’s website. The largest fine issued also involved a nonprofit organization that was fined $200,000 for failing to provide several patients with timely access to their medical records. The lesson from these, security and compliance are equally important, and no organization is safe from breaches and fines unless they are compliant and secure.

The 2021 Breaches and Fines webinar will be held:

January 26, 2022 @ 2PM EST

Join the webinar to get exclusive tips on how to prevent breaches, HIPAA violations, and fines.

Sign up now!

Saxe Doernberger & Vita P.C. (SDV) Elevates K. Alexandra O’Neill to Partner

Trumbull, Connecticut (December 4, 2022) – Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. is pleased to announce the elevation of K. Alexandra O’Neill to Partnership, effective January 1, 2022.

Alexandra is a graduate of Quinnipiac Law School and began her career with SDV in 2013 as a Summer Associate after completing an externship with the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. Her practice is devoted to policyholder representation in complex insurance litigation matters, and she has extensive experience in arbitration and mediation. Alexandra has been an invaluable member of the SDV team and has negotiated and secured insurance coverage for clients subject to federal and state government investigations.

In addition to being the firm’s Information and Technology Liaison, Alexandra is active within SDV’s mentorship program as a mentor to newer attorneys. Alexandra is also a member of the firm’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee.

“Alex has been with SDV for many years and, during that time, has grown into one of our most energetic and dependable attorneys. She has taken the lead on extremely complex coverage cases and has deftly handled disputes running the gamut from construction defect to life insurance with ease. We are thrilled to add someone as dedicated to our clients as Alex to our partnership ranks,” says Theresa Guertin, Managing Partner of SDV’s Northeast office.

SDV is among the elite law firms in the country representing policyholders in insurance coverage disputes and one of the even fewer national firms whose practice is focused exclusively in this area. Our clients span a broad range, from individuals to international corporations, and reach across all industries. No matter who or where you are, SDV is the right choice for policyholders.
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Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson Family Law Attorney John Kappel Honored Among Best in Dallas

D Magazine’s Best Lawyers Under 40 recognizes Kappel for Family Law expertise

DALLAS – D Magazine’s Best Lawyers Under 40 listing of top young attorneys in North Texas has recognized John Kappel of Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson.

“We are proud of John and his accomplishments in Family Law,” said the firm’s Managing Partner Scott Downing. “He excels in his practice, and we are glad that our peers recognize his talents.”

D Magazine’s annual listing is designed to highlight the best attorneys in Dallas under 40 in their specified practice areas. The editorial team compiled the 2022 listing starting with peer nominations and then an intensive review by a blue-ribbon panel to select the final group of attorneys. Close to 1,300 young attorneys in Texas are selected for this listing, and Mr. Kappel is among a handful honored for work in Family Law disputes.

Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Mr. Kappel’s practice focuses on Family Law, appellate matters and international Family Law, as well as probate and estate planning. An author and presenter on Family Law issues, Mr. Kappel is a member of the Dallas Bar Association Family Law and Appellate Sections, the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, and the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists.

For more information about Mr. Kappel, visit https://www.ondafamilylaw.com/attorney/john-j-kappel/

The firm’s experienced lawyers are frequently honored by D Magazine for their expertise in Family Law, including the publication’s annual Best Lawyers in Dallas edition and D CEO’s Dallas 500 listing of the top business leaders in North Texas.

Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson has served families for almost 30 years. With offices in Dallas, Frisco, Fort Worth and San Antonio, ONDA is one of Texas’ largest Family Law firms. Each partner is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, as well as a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists.

Hughes Hubbard Promotes Four to Partnership and Four to Counsel

New York, January 4, 2022 – Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP is pleased to announce that it has elected four new partners and four new counsel, effective Jan. 1, 2022.

“We are proud of this extraordinary group of lawyers, each of whom demonstrates outstanding professional excellence and exceptional client service,” said Ted Mayer, chair of Hughes Hubbard. “We look forward to the continued success of our new partners and counsel as they grow with us in their future careers.”

The new partners are M. Shams Billah, Erin Diers and Amina Hassan in the New York Office, and Marie-Agnès Nicolas in the Paris Office.

The firm also elevated to counsel Jan Dunin-Wasowicz in the Paris Office, Tyler Grove in the Washington, D.C. Office, and Malik Havalic and Alexander Rahn in the New York Office.

New Partners

M. Shams Billah is a member of the firm’s Banking & Financial Services practice group in New York. He maintains a broad corporate finance practice and is one of the few practitioners in the field that equally represents both lenders and borrowers, providing full-service representation on the entire life cycle of a debt transaction, including thorough restructurings and bankruptcies. Shams has particular experience in acquisition finance and private credit transactions, and is an award-winning thought leader in the niche practice area of Islamic finance. In the past decade, Shams has advised on over $250 billion of transactions for lenders and corporate borrowers globally. He earned his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he graduated magna cum laude. He received his B.A. in Economics (summa cum laude) from The George Washington University.

Erin Diers is a member of the firm’s Corporate Reorganization & Bankruptcy group in New York, where she focuses on bankruptcy, restructuring and commercial litigation. Erin’s diverse practice includes the representation of debtors and creditors in a wide range of matters, including in and out-of-court restructurings and bankruptcy-related litigation. Erin regularly advises clients on bankruptcy matters in connection with financings and capital markets offerings. She earned her J.D. from Columbia University in 2011 (Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar) and received her B.A. (magna cum laude) from American University in 2008.

Amina Hassan is a member of the firm’s Litigation department in New York and represents U.S. and foreign clients in a wide range of matters. She is one of the firm’s up-and-coming trial lawyers. Her practice focuses on complex litigation and investigations. She has successfully represented clients in, among other diverse matters, securities litigation, employment litigation, auditor defense, products liability litigation, and bankruptcy and SIPA litigation. She has experience litigating class actions, handling cross-border matters and representing clients before regulatory and administrative agencies. Born and raised in Lahore, Pakistan, Amina received her B.A. from Lahore University of Management Sciences, graduating top of her class. Amina earned her J.D. from Columbia University in 2007, and was named Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar in 2005 and Charles Evan Hughes Fellow in 2007.

Marie-Agnès Nicolas is a member of the firm’s Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations group and Litigation department in Paris. Her practice focuses on advising multinational companies on a range of cross-border anti-corruption and corporate compliance issues (including business & human rights), complex internal investigations, white collar criminal defense and commercial litigation matters. She has particular experience representing clients in connection with enforcement actions by the French prosecution services, anti-corruption controls by the French Anti-Corruption Agency, and inquiries by foreign regulators, including the U.S. DOJ and U.S. SEC. She is an accomplished scholar and frequently publishes articles and lectures on corporate compliance. Marie-Agnès earned M.As B.A. from Sciences Po Paris (Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris) and from Université Paris I – Panthéon Sorbonne with Honors, in 2007 and 2008.

New Counsel

Jan Dunin-Wasowicz is a member of the firm’s Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations, International Trade, and International Arbitration groups. He focuses his practice on cross-border compliance and regulatory enforcement, multi-jurisdictional internal and government investigations, economic sanctions and trade controls matters with an emphasis on EU aspects, as well as international arbitration in both commercial and investor-State contexts. Having received full legal training in both the common law and civil law systems, Jan is an attorney-at-law and an avocat à la Cour. He earned his J.D. from Columbia University in 2012 (Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar) and law degrees from the Université de Paris I – Panthéon-Sorbonne in 2012. He received his M.A. in Affaires publiques from Sciences Po Paris (Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris) in 2007.

Tyler Grove is a member of the firm’s International Trade group in Washington, D.C. He has experience in advising domestic and international clients on economic trade sanctions compliance and enforcement; advising companies in cross-border acquisitions on trade-related contractual provisions, due diligence and filings with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS); investigating and drafting complex voluntary disclosures submitted to the Commerce, State and Treasury Departments; conducting product classifications and de minimis analyses; and preparing Commodity Jurisdiction and Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) requests. Tyler earned his J.D. from The George Washington University Law School in 2011 and received his B.A. from Cornell University in 2007.

Malik Havalic is a member of the firm’s Litigation department in New York. Malik has worked on complex commercial disputes, with a focus on international commercial and investment arbitration. He has been engaged in AAA/ICDR, ICSID, ICC, JAMS and PCJ arbitrations, and represented both sovereign and investor parties in treaty arbitration. He has experience with the oil and gas, nuclear energy, aerospace and defense, life science, pharmaceuticals, financial services and technology, and news media industries, among others. He earned his J.D. from Columbia University in 2011 and received his B.A. from the University of Michigan in 2006 (Phi Beta Kappa).

Alexander Rahn is a member of the firm’s Corporate department in New York. His practice focuses on public and private mergers and acquisitions and corporate control contests, in which Alex advises strategic and financial investors as well as financial advisors. Alex earned his Master en Droit from Université Paris II – Panthéon Assas in 2012. In 2009, he received his LL.M from Cornell Law School and his J.S.D./Ph.D. from Humboldt University of Berlin (summa cum laude).

About Hughes Hubbard
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP is a New York-based international law firm with a relentless focus on delivering successful results to our clients in their most complex matters. With a combination of scale and agility, we provide clients innovative and effective solutions to their problems and adapt to changing market conditions. Known for our collaborative culture, as well as our diversity and pro bono achievements, Hughes Hubbard has a distinguished history dating back more than a century. For more information, visit hugheshubbard.com.

Richard P. “Rich” Marshall has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group in its Dallas office. Prior to joining Duane Morris, Marshall was a partner at Conner & Winters LLP.

“We are focused on growing our footprint in Texas to deliver comprehensive legal services to our broad client base across the state,” said Duane Morris Chairman and CEO Matthew A. Taylor. “Rich is a terrific addition to our high-performing Real Estate Practice Group.”

“Rich’s success and broad experience in the Texas region will be attractive to clients and his firm colleagues,” said George J. Kroculick, co-chair of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. “In this current strong and busy real estate environment, Rich enhances our knowledge and capabilities base in Texas,” added Chester P. Lee, co-chair of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group.

“We welcome Rich to the firm. Duane Morris has attracted a diverse range of accomplished attorneys to Dallas over the past year, and we expect that to continue,” said Randy D. Gordon, managing partner of the Duane Morris Dallas office. “Beyond our terrific partners, we have a talented team of associates and staff who are dedicated to the success of both our clients and firm here in Texas.”

As an experienced transactional attorney, Marshall focuses a majority of his practice on real estate, banking and finance. He is licensed as an attorney and real estate broker in Texas and Oklahoma, with an active practice in both states. For more than 25 years, Marshall has represented financial institutions, real estate developers, property management companies, brokers, landlords, tenants and sophisticated real estate investors ranging from Fortune 100 companies to closely held family businesses. He regularly represents his clients in the following matters: acquisition, development and construction loans, permanent loans and mezzanine financings; loan restructurings and workouts; development, purchase, and sale of industrial, office, retail, residential and mixed-use projects; purchase, sale and leasing of farms, ranches and recreational land; and commercial leasing.

“My real estate-focused practice is broad and the Duane Morris platform will facilitate its growth with enhanced support,” said Marshall. “Additionally, the firm’s industry focus will provide additional resources that will be useful to my clients.”

Marshall is a graduate of Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and the University of Oklahoma (B.A., 1992).

About Duane Morris
Duane Morris LLP provides innovative solutions to today’s multifaceted legal and business challenges through the collegial and collaborative culture of its more than 800 attorneys in offices across the United States and internationally. The firm represents a broad array of clients, spanning all major practices and industries. Duane Morris has been recognized by BTI Consulting as both a client service leader and a most recommended law firm.

Martin Walker PC provides gift to chapel at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler

TYLER, Texas – The Martin Walker law firm has donated an electric piano for use in the recently renovated chapel at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler.

The piano, a Yamaha CLP-675R Rosewood Clavinova Digital Piano, will be used by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth and will provide music for masses at the chapel.

For video of Reid Martin discussing the donation and a photo of the piano, click here.

“We are excited to be able to provide this as a gift that will be something the sisters will benefit from, as will anyone using the chapel,” says firm co-founder Reid Martin. “We have longstanding ties – given the medical people in our families – to the hospital and to the sisters, so this was just a natural thing for us to do.”

The Yamaha CLP-675R is described as “a stunning instrument that will impress the most discerning and demanding pianists,” as well as one that provides “an immersive concert grand experience.”

“The chapel is such an important place,” says firm co-founder Jack Walker. “If you come to the hospital and you want to pray for someone here, this is where you come. To play a small part in that and to help provide the music, which is so important when people pray, is something very special to us.”

Previously, the firm donated a NordicTrack Grand Tour iFit Exercise Bike to the sisters, who live in a convent on the grounds of the hospital and who minister to the spiritual needs of the patients there.

Martin Walker PC is a Tyler-based law firm with significant trial expertise representing individuals statewide in high-stakes litigation, including medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries involving 18-wheeler accidents, oilfield injuries, wrongful death, and product liability. For more information visit: http://www.martinwalkerlaw.com/

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has elevated the following 12 attorneys to partner, effective on January 1: Abigail B. Harris, Matthew A. Hinshaw, Stephanie M. Hoffmann, Kevin C. Michael, G. Benjamin Milam, Kathryn Harvey Moore, Gregory B. Pipes, Grant A. Premo, J. Hunter Robinson, Jonathan E. Schulz, Michael Casey Williams, and Benn C. Wilson.

“We are proud of this talented group of attorneys who have a proven record of excellence in their work and serving our clients,” said Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner Jonathan M. Skeeters. “Our firm is fortunate to have such an exceptional group of leaders, and we look forward to their continued contributions.”

Details about each newly elevated partner, grouped by office, are as follows:

Birmingham, Ala.

Ms. Harris is a litigator in the firm’s Construction Practice Group where she represents EPC contractors, general contractors, and subcontractors on projects locally, nationally, and abroad. She has experience with projects ranging from condominium towers and retail centers to water treatment plants and utility-scale solar farms. Ms. Harris advises clients on day-to-day contract administration issues and also defending multimillion-dollar claims and works with clients to navigate the considerable risks associated with each new construction project.

A member of Bradley’s State & Local Tax team and Economic Development Practice Group, Mr. Hinshaw focuses on economic development incentive package structuring and negotiation and represents clients in general corporate and tax matters and assists nonprofit entities with tax and governance issues. He helps clients form new companies, negotiate tax incentive packages, close deals, draft legislation, manage and grow operations, and manage their relationships with local and state government officials.

Mr. Pipes is a member of the firm’s Banking & Financial Service Practice Group and focuses his practice on helping financial services clients (including depository institutions, non-bank mortgage originators and servicers, investment firms, debt collectors, and other companies in the consumer finance space) navigate all aspects of the consumer regulatory compliance landscape. He helps clients ensure their operations are in compliance with applicable federal and state consumer finance laws and government agency guidelines and is also able to lead them through the regulatory supervision, examination and enforcement process.

Also a member of Bradley’s Banking & Financial Services Practice Group, Mr. Premo represents financial services institutions and other businesses across the country in a variety of commercial litigation and compliance matters. He has experience advising clients on lending, servicing and operations in the areas of student lending, farm credit, and residential and commercial mortgage lending. Mr. Premo litigates matters involving state law tort and contract claims and claims of violations of federal and state laws.

Mr. Wilson is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group and focuses his practice on complex civil litigation, primarily in the areas of patent and IP litigation. He has extensive experience representing clients in complex patent disputes before both federal district courts and the International Trade Commission. Mr. Wilson has also represented a technology company in appeals before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.

Charlotte, N.C.

Mr. Milam is a member of the firm’s Banking & Financial Services Practice Group and focuses his practice in the areas of policyholder insurance coverage, commercial auto liability, title remediation, and financial services litigation. He offers practical guidance to policyholders on insurance procurement and renewal, as well as claim submission and management. Mr. Milam assists with the resolution of insurance coverage disputes and also defends mortgage lenders and servicers on a variety of consumer claims.

A member of Bradley’s Litigation Group, Mr. Schulz represents clients ranging from individuals and family-run small businesses to public corporations. He advises clients on all aspects of the dispute resolution process and litigates claims relating to fraud, unfair and deceptive trade practices, breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets, trademark infringement, product liability, and violation of non-competition covenants. Mr. Schulz also has experience in the franchise industry and has represented clients in both state and federal courts, including the North Carolina Business Court, as well as in AAA arbitration.

Jackson, Miss.

Mr. Williams is a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group and has developed a diverse state and federal court litigation practice. He has experience litigating claims involving products liability, mass torts, commercial contract disputes, real estate transactions, and employment matters. Mr. Williams has significant experience handling Section 1983 civil rights suits, with a particular emphasis on defending correctional healthcare providers. He also assists clients in the protection and use of their intellectual property rights and is actively involved with a variety of entrepreneur organizations, acting as an advisor and mentor to early-stage startups.

Nashville, Tenn.

Ms. Hoffmann is a member of Bradley’s Healthcare Practice Group where she serves clients on an array of regulatory, operational, and transactional matters. She regularly assists hospitals, healthcare systems, and other provider types with mergers and acquisitions, particularly in connection with the complex licensure and regulatory questions that arise during transactions. Ms. Hoffman also advises clients on Medicare and Medicaid certification, compliance, and payment matters, as well as out-of-network balance billing law and other issues affecting provider payment.

A member of the firm’s Commercial Lending team and Corporate & Securities Practice Group, Mr. Michael represents arrangers, agents, lenders and borrowers in connection with a variety of complex financing transactions, including term and revolving loan facilities, asset-based loan facilities, letter of credit facilities and subscription facilities. He handles the refinancing and restructuring of existing financing arrangements for a wide range of purposes and industries. Mr. Michael has substantial experience representing sponsors and developers in connection with the procurement, development, financing and construction of various domestic and cross-border projects, particularly public-private partnerships (P3) in respect of infrastructure assets including bridges, airports, and toll roads.

Ms. Moore is a member of Bradley’s Healthcare Practice Group and works with companies and providers on a variety of transactional, regulatory, and operational matters. She assists with healthcare transactions for numerous provider types and advises clients on compliance with state and federal laws such as the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, and corporate practice of medicine doctrine.

A member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, Mr. Robinson focuses his practice on representing bank and non-bank financial institutions in class-action litigation involving alleged violations of Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). He also represents these institutions in disputes regarding loan repurchase demands, the validity or priority of mortgage liens, and the denial of title insurance claims. Mr. Robinson also dedicates a portion of his practice to providing legal services to cannabis companies.

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.

Top 100 U.S. law firm Akerman LLP is pleased to announce that it has expanded its Litigation Practice Group with former Supervisory Assistant Federal Public Defender Sowmya Bharathi as a partner in Fort Lauderdale. Bharathi brings first-chair trial experience to a team of more than 350 litigators nationally, with a focus on civil litigation and general commercial litigation.

“Sowmya is a talented, experienced trial lawyer who has handled highly complex cases,” said Litigation Practice Group Chair Lawrence Rochefort. “Her track record of success and lengthy commitment to public service is an indication of her integrity, character and exceptional judgment. She will bring extraordinary value to our clients and our national litigation team.

Sowmya Bharathi is a first-chair trial attorney with extensive and broad federal court experience. Before joining Akerman, Bharathi handled complex trial matters as a supervisor at the Federal Public Defender’s Office in the Southern District of Florida. There, she tried 24 federal cases to jury verdict, many of which involved cutting edge matters of statutory interpretation and constitutional issues, as well as myriad experts. Bharathi tried an intricate multi-week bank and wire fraud case, defending a former pharmaceutical CEO against allegations by the FDIC and shareholders of a fraud exceeding $140 million. She served as second chair on three potential death penalty cases, conducting nuanced and far-ranging investigations and presenting to the Attorney General’s Capital Section – work that contributed to obtaining agreed settlements in high-profile and emotionally-charged cases. She has more recently tried and litigated matters involving media disclosures and the First Amendment.

Through strategic planning and aggressive pretrial litigation, Bharathi has won several court-ordered dismissals of charges mid-trial, as well as government dismissals of six indicted cases pretrial. Dismissed matters included a national security case and a case that tied practical discovery issues into a novel Second Amendment argument. Bharathi has also written over 20 federal appeals, including an en banc matter, and has argued before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. She has secured wins in the Eleventh Circuit, including a case that she litigated starting from a bench trial through authoring the appellate briefing that triggered a reversal on the papers.

Bharathi’s range of experiences assisted her in securing clemency for individuals during both President Obama’s and President Trump’s terms.

Sowmya previously worked at a mid-sized AmLaw firm in Chicago, where she defended corporate clients against contractual disputes, employment discrimination claims, wrongful death cases, and overtime and wage disputes. Having established her reputation as a seasoned trial attorney, Sowmya is routinely called upon by the courts and national programs to speak and train on trial presentation and other federal court issues. Since 2018, she has served as a faculty member of a national training program focused on teaching lawyers across the country how to handle large scale electronic discovery cases.

About Akerman

Akerman LLP is a top 100 U.S. law firm recognized among the most forward-thinking firms in the industry by Financial Times. Its more than 700 lawyers and business professionals collaborate with the world’s most successful enterprises and entrepreneurs to navigate change, seize opportunities, and help drive innovation and growth.

Akerman’s Litigation Practice Group has vast experience in a wide range of civil and criminal litigation, including class action defense, securities and corporate litigation, banking, white collar crime and government investigations, insurance, and real estate. The Litigation team is recognized nationally by U.S. News – Best Lawyers in several categories including Commercial Litigation, Appellate, and Real Estate Litigation.

Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is pleased to announce the addition of Frank Paolini as a partner in the Private Wealth Services practice group. Paolini joins from Dentons, where he was partner in the Chicago Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation group.

Paolini advises high net worth individuals, family offices and businesses on multifaceted trust and estate planning, administration, litigation and dispute resolution. He has considerable experience developing tailor-made legal strategies for protecting and transferring wealth. He has also represented numerous fiduciaries of trusts and estates in disputes and litigation regarding the dispensation of assets, breaches of fiduciary duty, and other administrative challenges.

“Frank’s varied experience as an advisor enhances our ability to meet the diverse and increasingly complex needs of our private wealth clients,” said Bobby Gerber, Managing Partner of NGE. “I’m pleased to welcome Frank to the firm and look forward to working together.”

Prior to joining Dentons, Paolini was an associate at Plunkett Cooney in Detroit, where he was named one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s Up & Coming Lawyers.

“Frank’s litigation and dispute resolution experience make him a valued addition and deepens the capabilities of our group,” said Larry Richman, chair of the firm’s Private Wealth Services practice group. “His skills will greatly benefit our high net worth clients.”

Paolini received his J.D. from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and his B.A. from the University of Michigan.

Washington, DC, January 3, 2022 – Miller & Chevalier Chartered announced today the elections of Gregory W. Bates and Lisandra Ortiz as Members of the firm, effective immediately.

“We are thrilled to welcome Greg and Lisandra into the firm’s Membership. This milestone in their careers couldn’t be more well deserved – both have excelled in their respective practices and have proven to be skilled lawyers who consistently earn clients’ trust,” said Kathryn Cameron Atkinson, Chair of Miller & Chevalier. “We look forward to their continued achievements with the firm.”

Mr. Bates focuses his practice on corporate compliance, with a proficiency in developing strategies for addressing corruption risk. He regularly advises clients on a range of white collar matters, internal investigations, risk mitigation, and monitoring and testing of compliance programs, including issues related to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). He has held several key compliance positions within a Fortune 500 company, including as Compliance Director for the Latin American region while the Company was subject to the scrutiny of an independent monitor pursuant to an FCPA resolution, and has since served on two independent monitor teams. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, Bates has lived or conducted compliance and investigations work in nearly every Latin American country, including Argentina, Brazil, Honduras, and Uruguay. He has also advised on matters in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Mr. Bates has been noted as “one to watch” in Corporate Governance and Compliance Law by The Best Lawyers in America and was named a 2022 “Rising Star” in Legal 500 Latin America in Compliance and Investigations.

“Greg’s in-house experience, compliance program expertise, and deep understanding of Latin America has made him a key contributor at Miller & Chevalier, and we’re proud to welcome him as a member,” said James Tillen, Chair of the firm’s International Department. “His ability to provide practical, implementable guidance, along with his work ethic and enthusiasm, will continue to be an asset to our clients.”

Mr. Bates received a B.A. magna cum laude from Wheaton College, an M.A. cum laude from the University of Florida Center for Latin American Studies, and a J.D. cum laude from the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law.

Ms. Ortiz concentrates her practice on federal tax controversy matters, both in litigation and before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in examinations and Appeals. She is a principal advisor on the resolution of cross-border taxation disputes, including through the competent authority process and the negotiation of advance pricing agreements. Ms. Ortiz’s experience includes counseling some of the world’s largest corporations on issues involving international taxation, transfer pricing, and insurance taxation. She recently represented a Fortune 100 company in a landmark multi-billion-dollar transfer pricing case before the U.S. Tax Court.

In recognition of her outstanding work, Ms. Ortiz has received numerous rankings in Legal 500, The Best Lawyers in America, and International Tax Review, including multiple “Rising Star” honors.

“Lisandra’s wide-ranging substantive tax expertise, combined with her impressive track record of effectively and successfully executing client matters throughout the litigation and administrative resolution processes, makes her an invaluable resource to our clients,” said Marc Gerson, Chair of the Tax Department. “Her election to Member is a well-deserved recognition of the significant contributions she has made to our tax practice and the tax bar.”

Ms. Ortiz received a B.B.A. summa cum laude from the University of Miami and a J.D. cum laude from the Georgetown University Law Center.

About Miller & Chevalier

Founded in 1920, Miller & Chevalier is a Washington, DC law firm with a global perspective and leading practices in Tax, Employee Benefits (including ERISA), International Law and Business, White Collar and Internal Investigations, Complex Litigation, and Government Affairs. In an era of big law, Miller & Chevalier is a top-ranked firm sharply focused on targeted areas that interact with the federal government. Over the past three years, the firm’s lawyers have represented more than 40 percent of the Fortune 100, one-quarter of the Fortune 500, and approximately 30 percent of the Global 100. Based in Washington, DC, a significant number of firm lawyers have held senior positions in the U.S. government and have written many of the regulations they currently help clients navigate. For more information on the firm, visit www.millerchevalier.com.

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Miller & Chevalier Adds Daniel A. Solomon as Member in the International Department

Washington, DC, January 3, 2022 – Miller & Chevalier Chartered is pleased to announce that Daniel (Dan) A. Solomon has joined the firm as a Member in the International Department. Solomon comes to the firm from Smith Pachter McWhorter PLC.

Solomon’s practice focuses on a wide range of anti-corruption and trade compliance matters, including U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement actions and investigations, internal and government investigations, economic sanctions, and export controls. He has significant, on-the-ground experience helping businesses navigate complex regulatory and compliance risks in China.

“Dan’s broad range of experience, coupled with his deep insight into China’s legal and business environments, makes him a fantastic addition to our practice,” said James Tillen, Chair of Miller & Chevalier’s International Department. “China is an active region for FCPA investigations, sanctions, forced labor, human rights, and trade issues; adding Dan’s experience will greatly strengthen our team’s ability to provide counsel in a jurisdiction that can be quite challenging to our clients.”

Solomon served as General Counsel of SAIC General Motors Corporation Limited in Shanghai, China, and was the Lead Counsel of Global Compliance and the Executive Director for Special Investigations and Anti-Corruption for the General Motors Company (GM). Before his time at GM, Solomon was the Assistant General Counsel for Trade, Compliance, and Policy at Monsanto Company. Stemming from his experience in-house, Solomon is well-versed in the nuances of the automotive and manufacturing industries.

“I’m confident our clients will appreciate Dan’s pragmatic, business-centric approach to legal advice and problem-solving, which aligns with ours,” said Kathryn Cameron Atkinson, Chair of Miller & Chevalier. “His many years spent in corporate legal departments has provided him invaluable insights into companies’ needs and challenges, and his time living and working in China lends the cultural fluency we prize in our international practice.”

“Miller & Chevalier boasts one of the longest-standing, preeminent anti-corruption practices in the legal profession, having handled some of the most high-profile FCPA investigations and monitorships over the last several years,” said Solomon. “I had the pleasure of working with the firm when I was in-house and experienced firsthand the high quality of service that Miller & Chevalier lawyers provide. I’m thrilled to be joining this team.”

Solomon earned a J.D. from Washington University School of Law and a B.A. from Michigan State University.

About Miller & Chevalier

Founded in 1920, Miller & Chevalier is a Washington, DC law firm with a global perspective and leading practices in Tax, Litigation, International Law, Employee Benefits (including ERISA), White Collar Defense and Internal Investigations, and Government Affairs. Miller & Chevalier is a top-ranked firm sharply focused on targeted areas that interact with the federal government. Over the past three years, the firm’s lawyers have represented more than 40 percent of the Fortune 100, one-quarter of the Fortune 500, and approximately 30 percent of the Global 100. Based in Washington, DC, a significant number of firm lawyers have held senior positions in the U.S. government and have written many of the regulations they currently help clients navigate. For more information on the firm, visit www.millerchevalier.com.

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Venable LLP announced today that it has promoted 44 attorneys to counsel effective January 1, 2022. The new counsels, from Venable’s Baltimore, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Tysons, and Washington, DC offices, represent a broad cross section from the firm’s four divisions—Business, Government, Intellectual Property, and Litigation.

Stu Ingis, chairman of Venable, said, “These attorneys continue to progress and advance in their careers by delivering excellent legal work and client service, developing professionally, and upholding the firm’s values. We are proud of all these lawyers and their many contributions to our clients and Venable.”

The following attorneys were promoted to counsel.

Baltimore Office
Nathaniel S. Berry – Commercial Litigation
Jessica Dillon – Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
Nicholas A. Mongelluzzo – Investigations and White Collar Defense
Jeffrey S. Nover – Real Estate Finance
Nick D. Rupkey – Real Estate
Harrison H. Taylor – Product Liability and Mass Torts
Ebony M. Thompson – Commercial Litigation

Chicago Office
Christina K. Brunka – Construction Law
Jonathan Freilich – Construction Law

Los Angeles Office
Audrey Cubizolles – Corporate
Sarah E. Diamond – Commercial Litigation
Jordan Ferguson – Real Estate
Michael C. Godino – Commercial Litigation
Chana E. Ickowitz – Labor and Employment
Nikki J. Kerman (née Hasselbarth) – Transactional Tax
Nicole N. King – Commercial Litigation

New York Office
Benjamin P. Argyle – Commercial Litigation
Hilary G. Atzrott Hamburg – Real Estate
Laura K. Fishwick – Intellectual Property Litigation
Allison B. Gotfried – Labor and Employment
Michael A. Guerra – Commercial Litigation
Sean M. McCarthy – Intellectual Property Litigation
Robert S. Pickens – Intellectual Property Litigation
Emily M. Tortora – Labor and Employment

San Francisco Office
Cameron C. Cole – Corporate
Amit Rana – Commercial Litigation

Tysons Office
Matthew J. Allman – Zoning and Land Use
Lindsay Ruffner Heitger – Real Estate

Washington, DC Office
Emma R. W. Blaser – eCommerce, Privacy and Cybersecurity
Robin L.S. Burroughs – Labor and Employment
Peter S. Frechette – Financial Services
Janice P. Gregerson – Labor and Employment
Rob Hartwell – eCommerce, Privacy and Cybersecurity
Andrew T. Hernacki – Commercial Litigation
Ryan S. Kasdin – Nonprofit Organizations
Christopher J. Kim – Intellectual Property Transactions
Judith Y. Kim – Nonprofit Organizations
Evan S. Krygowski – Intellectual Property Litigation
David D. Leege – Patent Prosecution and Counseling
John B. Mavretich – Environmental
Katie Wright Morrone – Commercial Litigation
Theodore B. Randles – Commercial Litigation
Scott Rissmiller – Corporate
Wenning Xu – Real Estate

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Venable LLP is an American Lawyer Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, DC that serves as primary counsel to a worldwide clientele of large and mid-sized organizations, nonprofits, high-net-worth entrepreneurs, and other individuals. With more than 850 professionals across the country, including in California, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC, the firm strategically advances its clients’ objectives in the United States and around the globe. Venable advises clients on a broad range of business and regulatory law, legislative affairs, complex litigation, and the full range of intellectual property disciplines. For more information, please visit Venable.com.

Venable LLP announced today that it has elected 35 attorneys to the firm partnership. The new partners, from Venable’s Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Tysons, and Washington, DC offices, are emerging leaders from a broad cross section of the firm’s practice groups, including Advertising and Marketing, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights, Commercial Litigation, Corporate, Estate Planning, Environmental, Intellectual Property, and Labor and Employment.

Stu Ingis, chairman of Venable, said, “The new partners were elected based on their exceptional legal abilities, contributions to the firm, commitment to client service, and demonstration of the firm’s values. Their promotion to the partnership recognizes both their accomplishments to date and the confidence of the partnership in their future contributions to the firm.”

The following attorneys joined Venable’s partnership effective January 1, 2022.

Baltimore Office
Heather Deans Foley – Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
JaMar S. Mancano – Commercial Litigation
Daniel R.H. Mendelsohn – Corporate
Heather L. Mitchell – Commercial Litigation
Michael F. Sheehan – Corporate
Gabriel M. Steele – Corporate
Christopher Vaughn – Corporate

Los Angeles Office
Jennifer L. Cappelletty – Corporate
Witt W. Chang – Commercial Litigation
Nicholas A. Jacobus – Transactional Tax
Ken D. Kronstadt – Commercial Litigation

New York Office
Josh Calabro – Intellectual Property Litigation
Konstantina (Tina) A. Calabro – Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
Shannon K. Clark – Intellectual Property Litigation
Zachary L. Garrett – Intellectual Property Litigation
Whitney Meier Howard – Intellectual Property Litigation
Andrew P. MacArthur – Intellectual Property Litigation
Adam G. Possidente – Commercial Litigation
Kristen S. Ruisi – Trademark Prosecution and Counseling
Jonathan M. Sharret – Intellectual Property Litigation
Benjamin E. Stockman – Labor and Employment
Xochitl S. Strohbehn – Commercial Litigation
Thomas J. Welling, Jr. – Commercial Litigation

San Francisco Office
Rebecca M. (Becca) Chappell – Transactional Tax
Emily A. Foehr – Estate Planning
William A. Hector – Intellectual Property Litigation
Maryam Naghavi – Corporate
Steven E. Swaney – Commercial Litigation

Tysons Office
Taylor S. Chapman – Commercial Litigation

Washington, DC Office
Paul Feinstein – Antitrust
Mary M. Gardner – Advertising and Marketing
Benjamin E. Horowitz – Commercial Litigation
Diana M. Krevor – Environmental
Shahin O. Rothermel – Advertising and Marketing
Daniel G. Straga – Corporate

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Venable LLP is an American Lawyer Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, DC that serves as primary counsel to a worldwide clientele of large and mid-sized organizations, nonprofits, high-net-worth entrepreneurs, and other individuals. With more than 850 professionals across the country, including in California, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC, the firm strategically advances its clients’ objectives in the United States and around the globe. Venable advises clients on a broad range of business and regulatory law, legislative affairs, complex litigation, and the full range of intellectual property disciplines. For more information, please visit https://www.venable.com/.

ROANOKE, Va. (January 3, 2022) – The Virginia law firm of Gentry Locke is pleased to announce the promotions of Andrew O. Gay and Kirk M. Sosebee to the partnership, effective January 1, 2022.

“Andrew and Kirk are talented attorneys who have demonstrated hard work and commitment to our clients,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Monica T. Monday. “We are pleased to welcome them to the partnership.”

Gay is a member of the firm’s Construction Law group, where he assists clients with construction contracts and resolving construction disputes. He also has experience resolving lien and bond claims, performance disputes, licensing investigations, workplace safety violations, design defects, construction defects, and delay claims. Before law school, Gay worked as a project manager for one of America’s largest, privately held real estate companies, managing commercial construction projects. After law school, Gay served as Associate General Counsel for one of Virginia’s largest general contractors. His hands-on experience in the construction industry helps him to better handle the challenges facing contractors and developers. Gay received his B.S. in Construction Management from Everglades University and his J.D. from Liberty University School of Law.

Sosebee practices in the firm’s Construction Litigation and Business Litigation groups. He represents owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals with issues relating to both road building and vertical construction projects, including construction contract negotiations and preparation, payment disputes with private parties and with VDOT, mechanic’s liens, construction defects, delay claims, and OSHA matters. He also represents clients in government contractor debarment proceedings and False Claims Act/whistleblower actions. Sosebee received his B.A. from Patrick Henry College and his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.

About Gentry Locke
With 70 lawyers practicing across a range of disciplines, Gentry Locke brings uncommon thinking and deep experience to the legal and business challenges of companies, institutions, organizations and individuals—a commitment the firm has met since 1923. Operating from offices in Roanoke, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Virginia, Gentry Locke serves clients in Virginia and across the United States. Meet the firm’s dynamic attorneys and learn more about its fierce drive to achieve success for its clients by exploring www.gentrylocke.com.

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“The Energy Department is creating a Clean Energy Corps and launching a hiring portal to attract 1,000 additional workers focused on climate change and clean energy, The Climate 202 has scooped. People who join the Clean Energy Corps will pursue projects aimed at accelerating the,” reports Maxine Joselow in The Washington Post.

“Deployment of clean energy and cutting planet-warming emissions. For example, participants will jump-start an initiative to build thousands of miles of electric transmission lines to carry wind and solar power to communities nationwide. It’s truly a remarkable time to be at the Department of Energy as we set off to implement the historic,”

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