Timothy M. Gladden has joined Davis+Gilbert LLP in New York as a partner in the corporate practice.

Prior to joining Davis+Gilbert, Gladden worked at Rimon, P.C. and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP.

Gladden’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private equity investments and securities transactions. He has substantial experience structuring, negotiating, and managing M&A transactions (buy-side and sell-side) across multiple industries. During his career, he has extensively counseled early-stage tech companies, portfolio companies and entrepreneurs on corporate structuring, governance, financing and joint venture. He often works with clients in the FinTech, E-commerce, Cleantech, EdTech, mobile, social media, SaaS, fashion and travel industries. Gladden frequently works with startups and venture funds focused on the future of how we work, live, and care for ourselves in a highly connected and increasingly diverse society.
“I’m excited to join Davis+Gilbert with its reputation as a leading firm providing excellent client service. My prior experience and interactions with the firm’s attorneys will allow me to quickly integrate into their thriving M&A and growing emerging companies/venture capital practices. My clients will greatly benefit from Davis+Gilbert’s sophisticated platform and network,” said Gladden.

“Tim is an experienced corporate attorney, who knows our firm well and reflects the values of our culture and clients,” said Curt Myers, co-chair of Davis+Gilbert’s Corporate Practice Group. “The corporate team, and our clients, will benefit greatly in working with Tim, especially with his deep knowledge in M&A and the emerging companies space.”

Gladden earned his undergraduate degree, cum laude, at Hunter College — CUNY and his law degree at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law where he was an Alexander Fellow.

The International Association of Defense Counsel(IADC) has announced that Allison L. Wood, Principal of Legal Ethics Consulting, P.C., in Chicago, has accepted an invitation to join the IADC, the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests.

“I am honored to be invited as a new member of the prestigious International Association of Defense Counsel to work alongside other corporate defense lawyers and insurance executives who rely on the organization to provide valuable, high-level education and professional development opportunities,” Ms. Wood said.

Ms. Wood works with legal malpractice insurance carriers in representing Illinois attorneys in all phases of the disciplinary process. She also counsels and represents applicants seeking admission to the bar and provides ethics evaluations and testimony in legal malpractice cases.

Ms. Wood is a member of the Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Professional Responsibility and a board member of the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers. Previously, she was a member of the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Lawyers’ Professional Liability. She is also a certified MCLE Provider of ethics programming.

Ms. Wood received her J.D. from DePaul University College of Law.

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.

Appeals Court Upholds $2.87 Million Judgment for Asbestos Victim in South Carolina Case

Trial lawyers from Dean Omar Branham Shirley prevail in 2017 verdict and appeal

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Court of Appeals has affirmed a 2017 jury verdict that found a power plant worker’s mesothelioma was substantially caused by repeated exposure to asbestos-laden valves.

The nationally recognized trial firm of Dean Omar Branham Shirley represented injured worker Beverly Dale Jolly and his wife Brenda Jolly at trial and also played a key role in defending the trial court judgment on appeal.

Mr. Jolly died in 2018, a year after the jury verdict against valve makers Fisher Controls International and Crosby Valve LLC.

Mr. Jolly was a longtime employee of Duke Energy and in the 1980s he repeatedly oversaw work involving the removal and replacement of Fisher and Crosby gaskets. Following the jury’s verdict, the Spartanburg County trial court judge increased the award to $2.87 million against the two valve makers and those companies appealed.

In the appellate decision issued Sept. 1, the 57-page opinion rejected all the arguments raised by lawyers for the two companies.

“This is a fantastic win for the Jolly family and for asbestos victims across South Carolina,” said attorney Jonathan Holder of Dean Omar Branham Shirley, which has built a national track record for winning asbestos claims for injured workers. “It is tragic that Mr. Jolly did not survive long enough to see this day. But our team is pleased that we were able to prevail in this complex appeal.”

Besides Mr. Holder, the Jollys were represented by firm partner Lisa Shirley, who heads the motion and appellate practice. Also on the appellate team are Theile McVey and John Kassel of Kassel McVey of Columbia, S.C. Attorney Simona Farrise of Farrise Law Firm in Los Angeles, was on the original trial team.

The case is Beverly Dale Jolly and Brenda Rice Jolly, Respondents, v. General Electric Company, et al., Defendants, Of whom Fisher Controls International LLC and Crosby Valve, LLC are the Appellants, Appellate Case No. 2017-002611 in the South Carolina Court of Appeals.

Dean Omar Branham Shirley, LLP, is a nationally recognized trial firm that handles cases across the country for individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries or have died as a result of the irresponsible conduct of others. For more information, visit www.dobslegal.com.

The Rebecca L. Palmer Law Group is proud to announce the appointment of attorney Cathleen M. Winter as President-Elect of the Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association (GOAABA). Winter’s former role on the Board of Directors of GOAABA ended in July 2021, and she has been an involved member of GOAABA before her appointment on the Board of Directors and as President-Elect.

GOAABA, incorporated in 2009, is a voluntary organization representing the interests of Asian American attorneys, law students, and other legal professionals in the Greater Orlando area.

“Community involvement is important to us, and I’m so proud of Cathleen’s leadership involvement in GOAABA,” said Rebecca L. Palmer, Owner and Managing Partner of the Rebecca L. Palmer Law Group. “Our firm was founded to serve clients in critical times. I am confident that Cathleen will apply her talents and compassion to serve as a strong and authentic voice within the Asian legal community as the GOAABA President-Elect.”
“GOAABA is a wonderful organization that strives to assist Asian American and Pacific Islanders in need of legal services in the Central Florida area to connect with attorneys and focuses on giving back to the community. I have been involved in GOAABA for many years, and it is an incredible honor to now serve as President-Elect,” said Winter. “I am very proud of my Asian heritage, and I am eager to support GOAABA’s mission to serve the interests of Asian American and Pacific Islander as well as the opportunity to raise awareness on issues affecting the Asian American legal community.”

At the Rebecca L. Palmer Law Group, Winter focuses her practice on family law, including areas concerning divorce, alimony and spousal support, child support, custody and visitation, modification proceedings, paternity, prenuptial agreements, and postnuptial agreements.
In addition to being appointed as President-Elect of GOAABA, Winter is also a member of the Florida Bar, the Orange County Bar Association, the Central Florida Family Law Inn of Court, and is a Founding Member of the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators Orlando Chapter.
Winter has also been recognized by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys for exceptional and outstanding client service and was listed as the 10 Best Attorneys in Florida in 2018. Winter was also selected to the 2020 and 2021 Florida Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.
Winter also received a 2021 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition for her work in Family Law. The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch is a recognition for attorneys for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. Winter was recently listed as one of Orlando Family Magazine’s Awesome Attorneys in Family Law for 2021.

About Rebecca L. Palmer Law Group
Rebecca L. Palmer Law Group is dedicated to clients who find themselves coping with some of the most critical and emotional changes of their lives, such as dissolution of a marriage, determination of paternity, or fighting for custody of minor children. These are episodes in which the best result – a positive change – is achieved via an extraordinary level of trust, integrity, and empathy, in addition to a well-focused set of legal skills. The firm offers that rare combination in the service of our clients. For more information, visit www.rlplawgroup.com

Stinson LLP is pleased to announce that it has opened its new office in downtown Denver to provide a collaborative space for its attorneys and staff. Close to an expanding client base, the firm has consolidated two separate office spaces in Denver to bring its employees together while encouraging creativity, synergy and efficiency at its new location at 1144 Fifteenth Street, Denver, CO 80202.

“We have been looking forward to getting everyone into one office space for some time,” said Deborah Bayles, Managing Partner of the firm’s Denver office. “We know this will only increase our ability to work collaboratively and provide the greatest level of client service. This space allows us more efficiency and flexibility while at the same time allowing us room for growth and expansion in the Denver market.”

The 19,150 square-foot space enjoys efficiencies of the LEED-certified building while incorporating stunning views of the mountains and warm design elements that carry light and feed inspiration and cooperation. The office represents clients doing business in the Rocky Mountain region and across the country, including banking, oil and gas, energy, health care, real estate, aerospace, construction and telecom industries.

With a nod to the surrounding Rocky Mountains, the space is designed with natural materials to reflect the local landscape. Glass walls and clean, crisp colors help celebrate the design inspiration while providing a welcoming environment for clients and the Stinson team. Designed by Gensler, a global design and architecture firm, both small and large conference and huddle rooms can be adapted quickly to suit the needs of office visitors and occupants. The building includes a triple-height lobby, spacious tenant lounges, a 5,000 square-foot fitness center, and state-of-the-art air filtration and purification systems.

“As we continue to think about how we want to connect with our clients and to advance innovation in the legal industry, it made sense to not only bring everyone together, but do it in a modern, energizing building that is easily recognizable in the Denver skyline,” said Allison Murdock, Stinson’s Managing Partner. “We’re right at the center of banking and business in Denver, and we are primed for growth.”
Attorneys in the Denver office are highly experienced in banking, corporate finance, M&A, complex commercial litigation, real estate, securities, government contracting and agribusiness finance. Helping with the 16-year lease and development of the new space is brokerage firm Cushman Wakefield and real estate firm Hines Global Income Trust.

About Stinson LLP
Stinson LLP collaborates with clients ranging from individuals and privately held enterprises to national companies and international public corporations. Our accomplished attorneys leverage deep knowledge and experience to deliver practical guidance, helping clients minimize risks and realize opportunities. We take pride in our collaborative approach, our lasting relationships and our unique perspectives. Connect with us at one of our 12 offices nationwide and at stinson.com.

Venable obtained a preliminary injunction on behalf of firm client Hedgeye Risk Management LLC against former managing director Darius Dale for stealing the investment research house’s financial models before resigning to start his own competing business.

Federal Judge Andrew L. Carter Jr. found that Venable “has established a likelihood of success on the merits” regarding its claims against Mr. Dale for misappropriating Hedgeye’s trade secrets. Judge Carter granted Venable’s motion for a preliminary injunction, enjoining Mr. Dale from further accessing and using Hedgeye trade secrets and other confidential information, including source models and customer lists.

“While Hedgeye considers Mr. Dale to have made meaningful contributions during his tenure at the company, that in no way gave him the right to take and use confidential and proprietary company information to run his competing business,” said Venable partner Tom Wallerstein.

According to the complaint filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on April 26, 2021, Mr. Dale copied confidential source models, took screenshots of spreadsheets, downloaded client contact lists and created an account on a file hosting service that contained the same file and folder names as certain Hedgeye files and folders on his company-issued laptop. He then began to pitch his competing business immediately upon his resignation.

In addition to Mr. Wallerstein, the Venable team includes Eric Prager, Antonia Stabile, and Daniel Smith.

“Yesterday, Fenwick announced they’re opening a new Washington office, their sixth in the U.S., and that location will a focus on the antitrust and trade needs of their clients. At the office’s launch, partners Thomas Ensign formerly of Freshfields and Melissa Duffy formerly of Dechert will be joining,” reports Kathryn Rubino in Above The Law.

“Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom earlier this month. Ensign works with technology and life sciences clients and works on pre-merger notification requirements in U.S. and international jurisdictions. Duffy’s practice focuses on international trade matters, including those related to trade controls and national security requirements for.”

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“The WNET Group, home to New York’s PBS stations Thirteen, WLIW21 and operator of New Jersey’s statewide public television network NJ PBS, announced today that Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary Bob Feinberg will gain a new title at the organization Vice President, Business Development,” reports PR Newswire in their blog.

“Feinberg, a 13-year veteran of The WNET Group, has been involved in growing the organization since he joined. His Business Development accomplishments include, Creation of Public Media NJ, Inc. and negotiation of the Programming and Services Agreement with the NJ Public Broadcasting Authority, for the operation of NJTV.”

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“Executives of hedge fund Renaissance Technologies LLC could pay as much as $7 billion to U.S. tax authorities after agreeing to settle a dispute over whether they improperly reduced their tax liability from trading profits, according to a letter reviewed by Reuters and a source familiar with the matter. James Simons,” reports Reuters in their blog.

“The founder of one of the world’s most successful quantitative hedge funds and a major Democrat donor, will make an additional settlement payment of $670 million to the Internal Revenue Service, according to the letter from Renaissance’s Chief Executive Peter Brown sent on Thursday to investors. In describing the settlement.”

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“A lawsuit brought by a man who was shot by a police officer here could be resolved soon with a payment of $1.4 million. City Council members are expected to vote at a special meeting Tuesday on a proposed settlement of the suit brought by Bryheim Jamar Baskin. The pending agreement was reached after,” reports Jim Walsh in Courier Post.

“The state Supreme Court last year narrowly ruled a former city policeman, Rafael Martinez, could not claim qualified immunity against Baskin’s suit. Baskin contends he was shot while holding his hands above his head after being chased by Martinez in September 2012. Baskin was carrying a handgun when the chase began.”

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Washington, D.C., 30 August 2021 – Global law firm Hogan Lovells today added former Federal Energy Regulatory Chairman Neil Chatterjee to its Energy regulatory practice as a Senior Advisor in Washington, D.C.

Appointed and confirmed by the Senate as FERC Chairman in 2017, Chatterjee has championed several strategic initiatives during his time leading FERC. Those initiatives include improving FERC’s liquid natural gas application review and approval process, ensuring new technologies can compete freely in energy markets, securing the nation’s energy infrastructure from physical and cyber threats, along with a constant focus on improving the U.S. energy infrastructure. Prior to his tenure at FERC, Chatterjee served as an advisor to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), where he played an integral role in the passage of major energy, highway and agriculture legislation.

“I’m thrilled to join Hogan Lovells. Throughout my experience at FERC, I worked closely with the firm on many occasions and always came away impressed by not only the quality of their work but with the way its attorneys carried themselves,” Chatterjee said. “The dedication to producing best-in-class service from a first-rate team of energy lawyers that are backed by an extraordinarily deep bench of regulatory lawyers in the U.S. and around the globe is one of the many reasons I look forward to taking the next step in my career with Hogan Lovells.”

As a member of our Energy regulatory practice, Chatterjee’s broad knowledge and experience at the highest levels of energy policymaking at FERC and on Capitol Hill will provide our clients with a significant advantage in the increasingly complex and evolving energy market.

“I could not be more excited to have Neil join our team,” said Stefan Krantz, who serves on Hogan Lovells’ Global Regulatory & IPMT leadership team and heads the firm’s FERC practice. “While he was FERC Chairman and Commissioner, I always appreciated his candor and willingness to work with our clients to move the industry forward. Our clients will benefit greatly from his insight and experience at the highest levels of government.”

“The regulatory and economic environment for energy companies is rapidly changing and growing more complex by the day. Neil is the perfect addition to help clients navigate these changes and emerge stronger because of it,” said Amy Roma, leader of Hogan Lovells Energy regulatory practice.

In addition to his successful career as a policymaker, Chatterjee has also developed a reputation as a collaborative leader who encourages thoughtful discourse and supports innovation wherever possible. For example, in 2019, Chatterjee launched the EnVision Forum to bring together thought leaders and new voices in the energy world.

“As Hogan Lovells continues to invest in the D.C. market, it’s a testament to our strong reputation that we have added yet another government leader who is respected on both sides of the aisle to our bench” said Michele Farquhar, office managing partner for the Washington, D.C. office. “I look forward to having Neil join our D.C. office community, and know that his counsel and experience will be of great value to our people across practices and industries.”

Chatterjee is the latest of several senior government officials to join Hogan Lovells. At the partner level, recent additions include Timothy Bergreen, the former staff director of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence joined, former Chief Counsel and Acting Deputy Administrator at the Federal Aviation Administration Arjun Garg, and former Deputy Assistant to the President for International Economic Affairs and Deputy Director of the National Economic Council Kelly Ann Shaw.

Redgrave LLP, the premier law firm focusing exclusively on eDiscovery and information law, is proud to announce that Erica B. Zolner has joined the Firm as a Partner in Chicago. Zolner comes to Redgrave with nearly 20 years of experience handling complex, “bet the company” business litigation and class action matters. She joins the Firm from Kirkland & Ellis, where she worked for 19 years, the last 12 years as a partner at the firm.

Zolner has extensive experience as lead counsel in jury and bench trials in federal and state courts and arbitration, and has delivered opening statements, handled direct examination and cross examination of witnesses, defended all aspects of expert witness hearings, and argued numerous trial motions. She counsels clients on the development and execution of defensible eDiscovery processes in connection with high-stakes commercial litigation, and is adept at handling all aspects of pre-trial litigation and discovery. Her depth of knowledge surrounding discovery strategy in litigation will continue to guide her client work at Redgrave.

“Erica is a fantastic litigator who has been at the forefront of multiple complex and contentious matters over recent years. She embodies the high-level talent we seek as we continue to grow our team in all areas of information law, and we are extremely excited to welcome her to the Redgrave team,” said Managing Partner Jonathan Redgrave. “On top of her impressive litigation work, Erica has an incredibly keen eye for discovery strategy within her cases and focuses on providing clients with key advice in the field of information law. We look forward to Erica’s valuable contributions to our litigation and investigation capabilities and the benefits her knowledge will bring to all of our client engagements.”

In addition to her significant litigation background, Zolner manages the development of efficient and effective eDiscovery and information governance solutions related to records retention and challenges posed by emerging technologies to address clients’ complex business needs.

“Redgrave is in a class of its own,” said Zolner. “When I’ve needed information law and eDiscovery expertise, there has been only one name on my list – Redgrave – and I’ve partnered with the firm on multiple matters over the last decade. My favorite part of my work is helping clients develop a plan to achieve the best and most successful litigation outcome possible. Given the predominant role that discovery plays in litigation, a careful and thoughtful discovery approach is the centerpiece of all litigation strategy. Joining Redgrave is joining the ‘A team’ and gives me a new opportunity to collaboratively work and strategize with the best in the business. I am thrilled to join the firm and look forward to working with an exceptionally talented and innovative group of professionals that share a passion for excellence.”

Zolner joins Redgrave following the addition of Martin Tully, who also came to the Firm as a Partner in Chicago, earlier this month.

Zolner received her J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law and her B.A., summa cum laude, from Oklahoma State University.

ABOUT REDGRAVE LLP

Redgrave LLP is one of the largest legal practices focused exclusively on addressing the legal challenges that arise at the intersection of the law and technology, including eDiscovery, information governance, data privacy, and data security. The Firm provides practical, innovative, and cost-effective solutions to clients across a diverse array of industries. Redgrave also works collaboratively with Am Law 100 law firms in a wide range of roles, and Firm lawyers have appeared in state and federal courts throughout the United States.

Redgrave is the only law firm nationwide ranked as Band 1 in the field of eDiscovery and Information Governance in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers & Partners produces this annual internationally recognized guide to the legal profession in the U.S. market by conducting thousands of interviews with private practice attorneys and clients.

Redgrave has office locations in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, Cleveland, Chicago, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Shonette Gaston has joined the firm as its Chief Operating Officer. With more than 25 years of senior-leadership experience overseeing business functions and operations at top law firms, Shonette provides governance and strategic guidance to firm leaders, attorneys, and professional administrative staff. She will be based in the firm’s New York office.

“We are so excited to welcome Shonette to the firm as our new COO and have the opportunity to work closely with her as a key member of our leadership team,” said Grant S. Palmer, Managing Partner and CEO. “As we celebrate Blank Rome’s 75th anniversary and move into a new era, we were looking for a forward-thinking leader to help us continue to implement our strategic plan and build upon our ongoing growth and success. Shonette’s proven leadership in client relations, diversity and inclusion, talent acquisition and retention, legal project management, and other critical business functions is in direct alignment with our goals for supporting our clients, colleagues, and communities. And equally important, Shonette is a perfect fit when it comes to our special culture that we value so deeply at Blank Rome, and we are all looking forward to welcoming her to the team.”

At Blank Rome, Shonette will oversee the daily administrative functions of all the firm’s offices and departments, including finance, human resources, talent and diversity, information services and technology, innovation, marketing and business development, operations, and practice management, as well as serve as a key strategic partner with the firm’s Executive Committee and Partner Board.

“Early on in my discussions with Grant and others, it was clear to me that Blank Rome is a wonderful firm on many levels,” said Shonette. “The firm’s leadership, growth, and strategic vision over the past several years have been very impressive, and its commitment to delivering exceptional and innovative service to its clients by drawing upon its unique culture of collaboration truly sets it apart. Even during a pandemic and challenging times, I was extremely impressed by the deep sense of teamwork, support, focus, and enthusiasm that I experienced from the firm’s attorneys and professionals, and I’m eager to begin working with my talented colleagues to build upon this momentum.”

Prior to joining Blank Rome, Shonette served as the COO of Robins Kaplan LLP. She previously worked at Covington & Burling LLP where she served as its Managing Director of Administration, U.S. Offices & Dubai, United Arab Emirates; McDermott Will & Emery LLP, serving as its Director, Controversies Business Unit & Washington Area Operations; and O’Melveny & Myers LLP, in the role of Director of Practice Group Management.

Shonette is a member of the Legal Industry Editorial Board, Law360; the Legal Executive Institute Practice Innovations Advisory Board, Thomson Reuters; and the Chief Operating Officer Boardroom, LawVision. She attended Northwestern University’s Kellogg Executive Education Program, received her MBA and undergraduate degrees from the University of Maryland Global Campus, and studied business data analytics at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.

On August 26, 2021, a Buchalter team led by Shareholder Joshua M. Robbins and Special Counsel Thomas Rickeman, won a complete defense verdict for client, Hotel California by the Sea, LLC, ending a five-week jury trial involving what began as over $10 million in claims of whistleblower retaliation.

Hotel California by the Sea is an industry-leading behavioral health care provider that treats clients for substance use and mental health disorders. Licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services and accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission, Hotel California operates in multiple states across the country.

Filed in Orange County Superior Court, the case involved allegations by the company’s former clinical director, a licensed psychologist, that the company had terminated her in response to her allegedly raising complaints about compliance issues. As revealed during trial however, plaintiff had an extensive history of serious performance issues, concealed from the company that she had been forced out of her prior job after a human resources investigation, and was an independent contractor all negating her claims. After less than one hour of deliberations, the jury returned a unanimous verdict rejecting plaintiff’s claims in full.

“We are grateful for the jury’s resounding statement: this case should never have been brought,” said Robbins. “Hotel California by the Sea is committed to its work helping clients to overcome a debilitating disease, and proud of its record of ethical conduct. This result will allow it to return its focus of saving and rebuilding lives.”

The case is Neeble-Diamond v. Hotel California by the Sea, LLC, Orange County Superior Court, No. 30-2019-01058756-CU-WT-CJC.

London – Sidley Austin LLP is pleased to announce that Dan Graham, Paul Dunbar, and Emilie Stewart have joined the firm as partners in London. Mr. Graham and Mr. Dunbar have joined the global M&A and Private Equity practice and Ms. Stewart has joined the Global Finance group. They join from Vinson & Elkins LLP.

Mr. Graham’s practice focuses on advising private equity firms and other financial institutions on transactions, including leveraged buy-outs, venture and growth capital investments, joint-ventures and co-investments, opportunistic and distressed acquisitions, take-privates, and carve-outs across the investment lifespan through to exit. Mr. Graham has experience advising private equity funds across a significant range of asset classes and sectors. He has recently advised on transactions across energy transition, renewables, power, infrastructure, technology, services, industrials, and healthcare. Mr. Graham particularly specializes in advising sophisticated financial sponsors in complex international or cross-border transactions, and he regularly leads deals across a wide range of jurisdictions including the Americas, Africa, Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.

Mr. Dunbar advises clients on a broad array of transactions, including private equity M&A, real estate private equity, distressed asset transactions, and non-performing loan acquisitions. He also has extensive experience on joint ventures and preferred equity investments. Mr. Dunbar works across many sectors, including financial services, real estate, renewable energy and the energy transition, infrastructure, and healthcare.
Ms. Stewart concentrates on cross-border financing transactions, including financings focused on real estate private equity and NPL transactions. Among the many private equity clients with whom she has worked, she frequently advises special situations sponsor clients on their alternative capital investments, with a particular focus on heavily structured investments across debt and equity products.

“These three talented lawyers are highly synergistic with Sidley’s global Private Equity practice, and they will have an immediate impact on our strong and growing Private Equity practice,” said Thomas Thesing, a member of Sidley’s Management and Executive Committees and managing partner of Sidley’s office in London. “Their commitment to client service has been clearly demonstrated by the long-standing relationships they have built with industry-leading private equity firms, many of whom are also Sidley clients.”

With 2,000 lawyers in 20 offices around the globe, Sidley is a premier legal adviser for clients across the spectrum of industries. Follow Sidley on Twitter @SidleyLaw.

Buchalter is pleased to welcome Andrew Struve as the newest Shareholder in its Orange County Office. Struve is a member of the Health Care and Litigation practice groups focusing his practice on complex healthcare litigation and unfair competition actions as well as regulatory compliance matters. He has particular expertise in provider and plan representation, private equity, insurance, and the defense of consumer suits.

An experienced litigator in the healthcare field, Struve has litigated both provider and health plan disputes, class and other representative actions, federal and state qui tam litigation, antitrust suits, RICO actions, managed care contracting suits, earnout disputes, partnership actions, bad faith claims, and payment disputes. He has also conducted numerous sensitive internal investigations and compliance audits, as well as responses to governmental and commercial billing/coding challenges.

“With his high-quality litigation experience in the health care sector, Andrew is an excellent addition,” said Adam Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer of Buchalter. “Andrew brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our health care practice.” “He is a great fit for us culturally as we continue our strategic growth.”

In the managed care and insurance fields, Struve has litigated numerous fraud and other class actions in addition to individual unfair business practices suits, bad faith actions, and rescission litigations. He has represented clients in significant matters related to real estate, title insurance, intellectual property, false advertising, employment, misappropriation of trade secrets, product liability, professional liability, partnerships, indemnity, contribution, subrogation, and other areas of the law.

“I am thrilled to be joining Buchalter,” added Struve. “The Firm’s remarkable Health Care practice along with the impressive caliber of its attorneys provides a unique opportunity for me to further develop my practice and best serve my clients.”

In addition to leading litigation teams in healthcare disputes in federal and state courts across the United States, Struve serves as national governance, regulatory, and compliance counsel for a number of companies and many healthcare clients. He is also an Elected Member of the American Law Institute, and rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell.

Legal Guide Recognizes Ward, Smith & Hill Trial Lawyers Among Best in Nation

Best Lawyers 2022 honors intellectual property, patent, personal injury litigation work

LONGVIEW, Texas — National legal guide The Best Lawyers in America has recognized six Ward, Smith & Hill attorneys in its 2022 listing for their intellectual property, patent and personal injury litigation work.

Best Lawyers is the oldest and one of the most prestigious peer review legal guides in the nation, selecting honorees based on nominations and input from lawyers in the same practice areas and geographic regions. For a complete list of the 2022 Best Lawyers, visit https://www.bestlawyers.com.

Ward, Smith & Hill founder Johnny Ward has earned Best Lawyers honors since 2016 for his work in intellectual property litigation. Name partner Wesley Hill and Of Counsel T. John Ward also earned the same recognition, with Mr. Hill receiving additional honors for his work in patent law.

Name partner Bruce A. Smith earned placement for his representation of clients in personal injury litigation on both the plaintiff and defense sides.

Partner Charles “Chad” Everingham IV received honors for his intellectual property litigation and patent litigation work, and partner Claire Abernathy Henry also was recognized for patent litigation.

In addition, partner Andrea L. Fair made the Best Lawyers: “Ones to Watch” list for the second year for intellectual property litigation. That designation recognizes midcareer attorneys who have been in practice typically for five to nine years and who exemplify outstanding professional excellence in their practice. For the full list of Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch honorees, visit https://www.bestlawyers.com/.

Known for high-stakes intellectual property trials, the firm successfully served as local counsel on a team that secured a $502.8 million patent infringement win against Apple Inc. for infringing on VirnetX’s patents. The firm also helped secure a $62.7 million award for Solas OLED Ltd. against Samsung Display Company Ltd. over infringement of screen display patents in Samsung Galaxy phones.

Longview, Texas-based Ward, Smith & Hill, PLLC, has tried more than 350 cases to verdict, earning a national reputation in high-stakes disputes involving complex commercial litigation, intellectual property law, oil and gas matters, bad faith insurance claims, and serious personal injury claims. The firm frequently assists lawyers nationwide in complex cases before Texas juries. To learn more about the firm, visit http://www.wsfirm.com.

Ms. Perry recognized consecutively for insurance law, insurance litigation

DALLAS – The Best Lawyers in America has recognized Perry Law P.C. founder Meloney Perry in the 2022 edition for her work in insurance law and insurance litigation. Best Lawyers is the oldest and one of the most prominent peer-review legal guides in the country that honors leading attorneys in their practice areas.

“We are a firm that builds relationships and works to find the right solutions for our clients,” said Ms. Perry. “When our peers recognize our hard work, it means a lot.”

Serving as a primary counsel for a national insurance firm, Ms. Perry has more than 25 years of experience defending insurance companies in insurance coverage disputes, bad-faith and class-action litigation. She also represents business owners involved in insurance and business disputes in Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. Ms. Perry is a frequent speaker to attorney groups on insurance law and coverage issues.

Over the years, Mr. Perry has earned significant praise from her peers in the industry, including recognition from Best Lawyers and Texas Super Lawyers since 2019. Perry Law is recognized on the 2021 list of Best Law Firms by U.S. News-Best Lawyers.

An active member of the State Bar of Texas Insurance Law Section, Ms. Perry has served in different leadership positions, including the State Bar of Texas Council of Chairs Committee. She is also a fierce advocate for women’s issues.

Best Lawyers honorees are selected from nominees who are ranked by current Best Lawyers attorneys in their same practice areas who also provide specific feedback. The publication’s editorial team then reviews the votes and comments and ensures the lawyers are in good standing with the ethics committee of their state bars. For a complete list of the 2022 Best Lawyers, visit https://www.bestlawyers.com.

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12 partners recognized for work in Family Law, Appellate, Arbitration and Mediation

DALLAS – The publishers of the Best Lawyers in America have honored 12 attorneys from Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson (ONDA) in its 2022 edition.

One of the oldest and most prestigious national peer review guides of lawyers in the nation, the annual listing recognizes partners Richard Orsinger, Keith Nelson, Scott Downing, Jeff Anderson, and Brad M. LaMorgese for the representation of clients in their Family Law practice. Mr. Orsinger and Mr. LaMorgese are also honored for their work in Appellate cases, and Mr. Anderson for his Family Law Arbitration expertise.

Firm partners William M. Reppeto III, Amber Liddell Alwais, Paula A. Bennett, Lon M. Loveless, Paul Hewett, Holly Rampy Baird and R. Porter Corrigan also earned Best Lawyers recognition for their work in Family Law. Ms. Bennett received additional honors for her Family Law Mediation practice.

“Our clients come first, and I think that mindset shows in our work,” said Mr. LaMorgese. “We always appreciate that our peers recognize our hard work and commitment to our clients.”

Selections by Best Lawyers are based on a thorough vetting process that begins with peer evaluations from attorneys across the country, followed by a review from researchers with Best Lawyers. The complete 2022 Best Lawyers in America edition is available online at http://bestlawyers.com.

The firm also earned recent honors from U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America in its annual Best Law Firms rankings and continued to solidify its national reputation with more Top 100 Texas Super Lawyers honorees than any other law firm for the third consecutive year. The firm was recognized as having the most Top 100 lawyers in a state with more than 100,000 practicing attorneys.

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.

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