Global law firm Eversheds Sutherland announces today the opening of a San Francisco office, expanding its US presence to one of the top business, technology and legal markets in the country while creating new opportunities to strengthen its capabilities and worldwide footprint.

Baird Fogel, a highly regarded and experienced transactional attorney, has joined the firm from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius as Partner in Charge for the new San Francisco office. Data privacy Partner Brandi Taylor, who is Eversheds Sutherland’s West Coast Technology Lead and counsels companies in product development, is relocating to San Francisco as well, further bolstering the firm’s Bay Area technology practice. Mr. Fogel and Ms. Taylor will expand the firm’s Bay Area corporate and data privacy capabilities, including M&A, contract negotiations, stock sales, advising on product development for gaming and emerging technologies, including blockchain and Web 3.0, AI, and virtual and augmented reality.

“I’ve always been impressed with Eversheds Sutherland’s strength in the Bay Area. That they already work with most of the big tech companies – even without a physical location here – truly speaks volumes to the firm’s global reach and outstanding skillsets,” said Mr. Fogel. “I’m also thrilled to have the opportunity to launch the new office alongside Brandi Taylor, who has established an exceptional practice advising tech companies on complex data privacy compliance issues. As one of the world’s leading international gateway cities, San Francisco will serve as a bridge connecting our colleagues, practices and clients around the world.”

The Eversheds Sutherland San Francisco office will benefit from the global support of Eversheds Sutherland international partners, namely, M&A Partner Antony Walsh, Technology Partner and International AI Practice and Technology Sector Head Charlotte Walker-Osborn, both from the UK, and Partner and Global TMT Sector Head Nasser Ali Khasawneh from the firm’s Middle East practice, all of whom have significant client relationships in Northern California.

San Francisco – a natural expansion for Eversheds Sutherland
Following the firm’s US growth moves in Chicago and San Diego in 2019, establishing a San Francisco presence aligns with its focus to expand its US footprint to further support the business needs of a continually expanding international client base.

“San Francisco is the natural evolution of our continued strategic growth, and Baird Fogel is an exceptional lawyer whose deep transactional roots in the Bay Area provide an excellent foundation for growth in the market,” said Mark D. Wasserman, Co-CEO of Eversheds Sutherland. “The city is a hub for many industries, including tech, life sciences, financial services, digital media and renewable energy. Our new office will allow us to add support for many of our existing US and international clients and introduce the firm’s global capabilities to additional clients in the region.”

About the Lawyers

Baird Fogel’s corporate practice focuses on counseling clients on mergers and acquisitions, interest and stock sales, supply agreements, contract negotiations, international project finance, project development, project construction, commercial law and settlements, compliance, corporate governance and other general corporate matters.

Mr. Fogel also does extensive work in the global renewable energy industry. He frequently handles matters involving energy storage, micro grids, transmission, net metering, solar, wind, manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, construction, residential, commercial, small- and large-scale utility, government relations, and investment and finance.

“I am thrilled to welcome Baird to the firm’s Corporate Practice,” said Robert J. Pile, Co-Head of Global Corporate. “The cross-section of Baird’s corporate and renewable energy work brings a dynamic element to the team which complements our existing practices while providing an entryway into service areas and geographies that will be of great benefit to our clients.”

Mr. Fogel leverages his extensive corporate experience on behalf of various clients in the sports industry as well. He regularly advises individual athletes and professional sports franchises (the NFL and NBA included) on various regulatory matters related to the construction of arenas and stadiums, corporate transactional matters related to the operation and sale of professional franchises, sponsorship, NIL, NFTs, sports betting and investment – as well as energy matters related to stadium energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

Brandi Taylor is a partner in Eversheds Sutherland’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Practice Group and is currently based in the firm’s San Diego office, with plans to relocate to San Francisco in 2022. Ms. Taylor counsels technology companies in product development focusing on data privacy compliance. She focuses on gaming and emerging technologies, including blockchain and Web 3.0, AI, and virtual and augmented reality. She also assists companies in preparing and implementing multi-jurisdictional privacy compliance programs, focusing on guiding businesses in their compliance efforts with emerging comprehensive state privacy laws.

About Eversheds Sutherland
As a global top 10 law practice, Eversheds Sutherland provides legal services to a global client base ranging from small and mid-sized businesses to the largest multinationals, acting for 79 of the Fortune 100, 65 of the FTSE 100 and 134 of the Fortune 200.

With more than 3,000 lawyers, Eversheds Sutherland operates in more than 70 offices in over 30 jurisdictions across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States. In addition, a network of more than 200 related law firms, including formalized alliances in Latin America, Asia Pacific and Africa, provide support around the globe.

Eversheds Sutherland provides the full range of legal services, including corporate and M&A; dispute resolution and litigation; energy and infrastructure; finance; human capital and labor law; intellectual property; real estate and construction; and tax.

Eversheds Sutherland comprises two separate legal entities: Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP (headquartered in the UK) and Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP (headquartered in the US), and their respective controlled, managed, affiliated and member firms. For more information, visit www.eversheds-sutherland.com.

DALLAS — Highly regarded Dallas business litigation attorney Marcos G. Ronquillo has been named Leading Hispanic Business Arbitration and Litigation Attorney of the Year by Acquisition International Magazine.

The recognition reflects Mr. Ronquillo’s distinguished 43-year legal career and reputation as one of the most accomplished trial attorneys in Texas.

According to AI’s profile of Mr. Ronquillo, he is “raising the bar on diversity in the legal community.”

“As attorneys go, they don’t come much more experienced than Marcos G. Ronquillo. Mr. Ronquillo has spent much of his career representing governmental agencies such as the Dallas Independent School District and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as well as Fortune 500 companies,” the publication wrote. “The award-winning attorney specializes in high-profile cases where public policy and social concerns are at odds. A dedicated trial lawyer who takes the time to learn about his clients, Mr. Ronquillo makes clear communication a priority.”

Mr. Ronquillo said that he is gratified by the recognition.

“Serving the citizens of the world and our international business community in Texas has been my passion for four decades,” he said. “I’m honored to be recognized for my work, and I look forward to many more years of service.”

In addition to his legal work, Mr. Ronquillo has served on the boards of JPMorgan Chase, the Dallas Museum of Art, the United States/Mexico Bi-National Chamber of Commerce, The Smithsonian National Latino Center Advisory Board, The Smithsonian National Campaign Steering Committee, and The Institute of Latino Studies Advisory Council at the University of Notre Dame.

He has accumulated many prestigious accolades, including:
• Spirit of Excellence Award by the American Bar Association’s National Commission on Minority Lawyers
• AV Preeminent, Martindale Hubbell
• Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2003-2021
• Dallas 500 Most Influential Business Leaders in Dallas-Ft Worth, D Magazine, 2018 and 2019
• Best Lawyers in America, 2013-2018
• Top 5% – The American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel, “Legal Leaders: Administrative Law”, 2017
• National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Top One Percent Lawyers in the Nation, 2016
• Top Latino Leader Award, National Diversity Council, 2016
• 25 Most Influential Hispanics in the United States, Hispanic Business Magazine, 2016
• La Luz Award, Dallas Hispanic Bar Association, 2016
• Champion of Diversity Award, National Diversity Council, 2012
• 100 Most Influential Hispanics in the United States, Hispanic Business Magazine, 2011
• Maestro Award for Leadership, Latino Leaders Magazine, 2011
• Multicultural Leadership Award, Texas Diversity and Leadership, 2010
• Defender of the Year, Dallas Business Journal, 2008
• Chairman’s Leadership Award, Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 2006
• Spirit of Excellence, American Bar Association, National Commission on Minority Lawyers, 2000
• President’s Special Citation Award, State Bar of Texas, Outstanding Lawyer, 1988

Mr. Ronquillo graduated with a BA in Government and Latin American Area Studies at the University of Notre Dame. He received his law degree in International and Corporate Law at George Washington University Law School in 1979.

He is now a partner with the law firm Fishman Jackson Ronquillo PLLC, providing litigation counsel to a wide array of business clients across Texas and throughout the U.S. looking to protect and accelerate their business. In his years as a commercial litigator, he has served as trial counsel to Fortune 500 companies and major governmental entities at the federal, state, and local levels.

Fishman Jackson Ronquillo PLLC is a Dallas-based law firm with seasoned and efficient attorneys who provide commercial legal services and counsel to clients. The attorneys of the firm have business backgrounds themselves, as entrepreneurs, executives, investors, or in-house counsel and thus understand the importance of building corporate strategy that is supported by both legal innovation and strong legal foundations. The firm prioritizes innovation and technology in day-to-day operations to reduce overhead and expenses, and clients benefit from this cost-efficient approach. Members of the firm have on average more than twenty years of legal experience, and bring legal innovation, ruthless efficiency, and a business-focused perspective to every matter they handle.

Marcos G. Ronquillo
Fishman Jackson Ronquillo, PLLC
972-419-5530

Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson’s Jacob Jeffries Earns Texas Rising Stars Honor

Jeffries receives repeat recognition for Family Law expertise

DALLAS – Family Law attorney Jacob Jeffries of Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson is among the state’s top young attorneys honored in the 2022 edition of Texas Rising Stars. Mr. Jeffries has earned placement on the prestigious list since 2018 for his knowledge and practice of Family Law.

The Texas Rising Stars list is comprised of attorneys in the state who are age 40 or younger or who have been practicing for 10 years or less. Only 2.5 percent of eligible attorneys are chosen based on peer nominations and a blue-ribbon panel review.

Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Mr. Jeffries’ family law experience includes divorce, child custody, child support, property division and appellate disputes. He also handles interstate jurisdiction and unique family law cases.

“Jacob works tirelessly for our clients,” said Scott Downing, managing partner of the Family Law firm. “He is strategic in finding the right solutions for the people he represents, and he knows how to guide them throughout the process.”

A graduate of Baylor Law School and Wabash College, Mr. Jeffries is active in the State Bar of Texas Family Law, LGBT and Appellate Law Sections. He is a member of the Texas Young Lawyers Association, Collin County Bar Association and the Denton County Bar Association.

“Our firm strives to guide families through some of the most stressful times of their lives,” said Mr. Jeffries. “I am grateful that my work and the work of the firm are recognized by the legal community and our peers.”

Texas Monthly and the Texas Rising Stars issue of Super Lawyers magazine will highlight the honorees. To view Mr. Jeffries’ honor, visit www.superlawyers.com.

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.

Top 100 U.S. law firm Akerman LLP was named the Florida Firm of the Year by Benchmark Litigation at the tenth annual U.S. awards, an honor which recognizes the country’s most distinguished litigators and their firms for their work over the past twelve months. Akerman litigators were previously recognized by the publication as “local litigation stars” in appellate, general, real estate, securities and white-collar crime.

The firm boasts one of the largest trial teams in the state and throughout the United States with more than 350 litigators across 24 offices.

“We are honored to receive this recognition from Benchmark Litigation, an achievement made possible by our clients, who everyday place their trust and confidence in Akerman to deliver exceptional results,” said Scott Meyers, Akerman Chairman and CEO. “This award is a testament to the extraordinary caliber of our litigators and their commitment to providing our clients superlative legal counsel.”

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.

– Sidley Austin LLP is pleased to welcome Beatriz Azcuy as a Real Estate partner. Ms. Azcuy has extensive experience advising and representing private equity, financial institutions, investment banks, and other institutional clients in a broad range of commercial real estate transactions involving mixed-use condominium, multifamily, office, hospitality, industrial and retail properties throughout the U.S. Prior to joining Sidley, she was a partner with Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP.
Ms. Azcuy’s national practice includes the sale, acquisition, development, management and leasing of various types of commercial real estate properties, as well as a focus on complex real estate, and capital market financings, including senior and subordinate debt structures, construction lending, portfolio acquisitions, syndications, mezzanine loans, participations, and private equity investments.
In recent years, Ms. Azcuy’s national practice has been focused on private equity investment in real estate, reorganizations of companies in Chapter 11, as well as corporate transactions involving significant real estate assets.
“We’re excited to have someone with Bibi’s broad background and skill set join us at Sidley,” said Michael Gordon, leader of the firm’s Real Estate global practice group. “Bibi is a strong addition to our team and she will fit seamlessly into our growing Real Estate practice.”
“I’ve known Bibi for two decades and am excited to have her join us at Sidley,” said Yvette Ostolaza, chair-elect of Sidley’s Management Committee. “In this new post- pandemic environment, it is more about client needs and the ongoing search for excellence. Bibi is part of the firm’s commitment to high-performing, diverse talent that comes together so we can solve the most intractable problems that are top of mind for our clients’ legal needs across the globe.”

Newark, NJ – March 28, 2022 – Cohen Seglias is pleased to announce that Craig Parker has joined the firm as a partner in the Newark office. He is a member of the Construction Group.

“Craig’s understanding of construction law and risk management, paired with his experience with surety bond claims, helps bolster the capabilities our construction team provides to clients and we are pleased to welcome him to the team,” said managing partner George Pallas.

Craig provides strategic legal and business counsel to local and national construction contractors, surety companies and commercial clients. He works with his clients from the onset of project development to draft, review and negotiate the necessary contracts and agreements, and works with all involved professionals to ensure compliance and manage potential claims throughout the construction process. Craig develops creative litigation strategies when problems arise and utilizes alternative dispute resolution to expedite proceedings when possible.

Craig counseled the New Jersey Law Revision Commission, regarding the updates to the NJ Construction Lien Law in 2009, and was a liaison to the American Institute of Architects Document Committee. He is a fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America.

Craig received his J.D. and M.B.A. from Seton Hall University and his B.A. from Boston University.
Cohen Seglias’ Construction Group includes 50 fulltime construction attorneys who represent more than 1,000 clients in the industry ranging from managers and general contractors to design professionals and specialty trade subcontractors. The attorneys serve as business allies for their clients, working with them through every phase of a construction project and providing solutions to issues including construction claims, contract negotiation and formation, dispute resolution, mechanics’ liens and bond claims, public bidding and procurement, and surety.

About Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC
Founded in 1988, Cohen Seglias is a law firm with approximately 80 attorneys in offices across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Washington, DC, and Kentucky. The firm provides client service on a national basis in areas including business transactions, commercial litigation, construction, energy & utilities, financial services, government contracting, labor & employment, government law & regulatory affairs, insurance coverage & risk management, real estate, research misconduct, student defense, Title IX, wealth preservation, white collar defense & internal investigations. For more information please visit www.cohenseglias.com.

LITTLER ATTORNEYS SELECTED FOR
2022 DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

(March 25, 2022) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is pleased to announce that eight of its attorneys have been selected for the 2022 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellows and Pathfinders programs and the National Employment Law Council (NELC) Academy.

“We are thrilled to have this outstanding group of attorneys represent Littler through their participation in these esteemed programs,” said Erin Webber, Littler’s managing director and president and Paul Bateman, Chief Inclusion, Equity & Diversity Officer, in a joint statement. “At Littler, we have a deep commitment to furthering inclusion, equity and diversity, which closely aligns with both the LCLD and the NELC Academy’s commitment in providing significant professional development opportunities for diverse attorneys.”

LCLD Fellows and Pathfinders:

Shareholder Michelle Holmes (Los Angeles) was selected to serve in the 2022 LCLD fellows class, while Associate Ross Reyes (Dallas) was chosen as the 2022 LCLD pathfinder. Founded in 2009, the LCLD is a growing organization of more than 400 corporate chief legal officers and law firm managing partners who are personally committed to creating a truly diverse legal profession. The LCLD Fellows Program, which has trained more than 1,600 mid-career attorneys since 2011, is one of the organization’s most important initiatives. Since 2015, the LCLD Pathfinder Program has trained nearly 700 early-career attorneys by exposing participants to intensive training, experiential learning and opportunities to network with peers, LCLD Fellows and Alumni in small group gatherings.

NELC Academy:

Associates Adriana Foreman (New York), Jacqueline Menendez (San Jose), Alan Persaud (Miami), Alan Sims (Los Angeles), Quang Trang (Minneapolis) and Veronica Zamago (Los Angeles) have been selected to serve as academy fellows for the NELC. This will be Foreman’s second year as an academy fellow. The NELC is dedicated to enriching the minority bar among management-side employment lawyers through initiatives like the Fellows program. The NELC Academy Fellows program provides advanced skills training, mentor relationships and exposure to a national network of experienced and diverse labor and employment attorneys.

In addition to supporting the LCLD and the NELC and their missions, the firm is involved in a number of national and local diversity organizations. Within the firm, Littler provides programs and initiatives that support the advancement of diverse attorneys, include its award-winning Career Advocacy Program, SOAR Program, Breaking Through initiative and its various affinity groups and Women’s Leadership Initiative, among others.

About Littler

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

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Houston – March 28, 2022 – Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of L. Michael Kennington to its Commercial Litigation Practice Group as Senior Counsel in the firm’s recently opened Houston office. Kennington joins Dykema after serving as Associate General Counsel of Callon Petroleum Company and Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.

Kennington has a history of managing corporate transactional and legal strategies in the oil and gas industry, including those involving litigation, acquisitions and divestitures, corporate governance, and environmental, to protect organizations from risks, liabilities, and exposures. He has deep experience steering legal projects in the energy sector throughout their life cycles while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, designing policies/procedures, negotiating agreements/contracts, resolving disputes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory statutes.

During his time as Associate General Counsel with Callon, Kennington served as “First Chair” and “Second Chair” counsel on numerous acquisitions and divestitures of energy industry assets, including a leading role in a $750M direct merger. He also helped resolve more than 40 multistate material lawsuits or disputes stemming from several areas of law, including contracts, trade secrets, proprietary licenses, environmental damage claims, property damage, labor and employment, class actions, and regulatory investigations. Additionally, Kennington has a wealth of experience handling corporate governance and business operations.

“Mike Kennington will bring immediate credibility with Houston’s largest industry, oil and gas, to Dykema’s newest office in Texas” said Chris Kratovil, Managing Member of Dykema’s Houston office. “Both his experience and his network in the energy sector are top-tier.”

Kennington earned a J.D. from the South Texas College of Law and a B.B.A. from the University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business.

About Dykema
Dykema serves business entities worldwide on a wide range of complex legal issues. Dykema lawyers and other professionals in 14 U.S. offices work in close partnership with clients – from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies – to deliver outstanding results, unparalleled service, and exceptional value in every engagement.

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of associates Dean J. Balaes and Grant T. Williamson to the Nashville office.

“Dean and Grant’s impressive backgrounds in healthcare and real estate will enhance the capabilities we offer to our clients navigating these areas, and we are pleased to add them to the firm,” said Bradley Nashville Office Managing Partner Lauren B. Jacques.

Mr. Balaes is a member of the firm’s Healthcare Practice Group and advises healthcare companies on how to respond to the fluid regulatory and legal landscape in which they operate. He dedicates a significant portion of his practice to pharmaceutical and medical device product liability, healthcare regulatory matters, class actions and multidistrict litigation. Mr. Balaes is a graduate of the Vanderbilt University School of Law and also received his master’s degree and bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt. He is licensed in Tennessee, New Jersey, and New York.

Mr. Williamson is a member of Bradley’s Real Estate Practice Group, where he provides counsel to clients in real estate, healthcare, corporate, and finance transactions, including commercial leasing matters, secured lending and loan modifications, and corporate formation and management. He has experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating documents and agreements for a variety of real estate development projects and has also implemented real estate policies for healthcare providers. Mr. Williamson is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law and received his bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern University.

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.

Washington, D.C., March 28, 2022 – Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP is pleased to announce that Andrew Kopsidas has joined as a partner in the Intellectual Property and International Trade practices in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. He joins after 21 years at Fish & Richardson P.C., where he was a principal.

“We are very excited about Andrew’s arrival to the firm,” said Ted Mayer, chair of Hughes Hubbard. “He is a preeminent IP litigator who has litigated 25 cases before the International Trade Commission (ITC) with a strong track record of successful outcomes. His wealth of experience, particularly in patent and trade secrets litigation, and his procedural knowledge, mark a significant addition to our capabilities when it comes to supporting and protecting our clients.”

Kopsidas represents companies in a range of industries including internet services, telecommunications and aerospace & defense, and he assists clients in solving problems relating to issues with technology, trade secrets and intellectual property disputes. He has handled patent and intellectual property matters in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, the U.S. International Trade Commission and U.S. district courts in dozens of states. He has litigated cases involving autonomous vehicles, internet applications, microprocessors, telecommunications networks and standards, mobile technology, digital signal processing and various software products.

Ryan Fayhee, who leads Hughes Hubbard’s Sanctions, Export Controls & Anti-Money Laundering practice, said, “Andrew’s joining is a big win for us and for our clients. His knowledge and experience handling patent and intellectual property matters – especially at the International Trade Commission – deepens our bench strength and ensures that we can handle the most significant cross border issues our clients face. Andrew is a great addition to our team and we are looking forward to working with him.”

“We are fortunate to have such an accomplished, brilliant, and versatile litigator join our IP team,” said James Dabney, head of the firm’s Intellectual Property and Technology practice group.

“I’m delighted to be joining Hughes Hubbard. They have an incredibly strong core group of intellectual property practitioners and cross border litigators with deep experience in the tech sector that can service my existing clients from day one,” said Kopsidas. “In addition, there is such a broad range of expertise at HHR that we’ll be able to offer clients complete solutions to their legal issues. We are a natural fit for each other.”

He has a background in aerospace and electric engineering. Before going to law school, he worked at NASA as a flight controller and systems engineer on the Hubble Space Telescope and several Space Shuttle missions. He also worked as an aerospace design engineer at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C.

Kopsidas also takes pride in training lawyers and donating his time to pro bono causes. He is an instructor for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (“NITA”) courses on trial and deposition skills, and his 2019 verdict of $1.5 million on behalf of a victim of human trafficking earned The Human Trafficking Legal Center’s “Litigation Firm of the Year” award.

He received his JD from George Washington University Law School and his BS in Aerospace Engineering from the University in Maryland. He is the third hire in three months to the Washington, D.C. office; Kevin Carroll, a white collar and investigations litigator and an Army Reserve colonel with Top Secret clearance, joined the firm in February and former U.S. Attorney Kenyen Brown joined the firm in December 2021, both bolstering Hughes Hubbard’s White Collar and Anti-Corruption groups.

Womble Bond Dickinson announced that Rodney R. Miller has joined the firm as a partner on the IP Litigation Team. He is based in the firm’s Atlanta office.

A registered patent attorney, Rodney concentrates his practice on intellectual property matters, including due diligence, licensing and transactional work, patent office post-grant review, and litigation. He has represented public and private companies defending against claims of patent infringement and has also represented companies in obtaining, protecting, licensing, and enforcing intellectual property.

“The firm has long been committed to growing and strengthening its IP practice, in particular IP litigation, and Rodney delivers against that strategic imperative,” said Dr. Christian E. Mammen, Leader of the Firm’s IP Litigation Team. “He is a talented litigator, and his strong technical background will greatly benefit our clients.”

Rodney has litigated intellectual property cases across numerous industries, including telecommunication, semiconductors, Internet protocols, operating systems, hardware and software storage systems, user interface, and pharmaceuticals. He is admitted to the State Bars of Texas and Georgia, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; and the U.S. District Courts of the Northern District of Georgia, Eastern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas, and Western District of Texas.

“Given the steady year-over-year growth of patent litigation filings, 2022 looks to be another busy year for my clients,” said Rodney. “I am excited to introduce them to Womble’s full-service, transatlantic platform, and look forward to growing my practice within such a collaborative culture.”

The addition of Rodney follows a string of strong hires within the firm’s IP Litigation Team, including leading IP trial lawyer Fabio E. Marino and veteran IP litigation partner Steve M. Levitan.

Rodney is a graduate of George Tech, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center. Prior to law school, he served as a controls and energy solutions sales engineer for an American multinational home appliances corporation.

Rodney joins Womble from Hall Booth Smith, P.C., where he co-chaired the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group.

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About the IP Litigation Team
The Womble Bond Dickinson (US) IP Litigation team helps clients protect and defend their business interests. The team represents companies in asserting claims against infringers and defending against claims of infringement. Their broad litigation experience includes assertions of patent infringement, copyright infringement, trademark infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, and related antitrust or unfair competition claims. From 2014 to 2019, the team handled more than 400 intellectual property cases in 45 federal district courts.

About Womble Bond Dickinson
Womble Bond Dickinson is a transatlantic law firm with more than 1,100 lawyers based in 26 U.K. and U.S. office locations serving clients across every business sector. The firm provides core legal services including Commercial; Corporate; Employment and Pensions; Dispute Resolution and Litigation; Finance: Banking, Restructuring, Insolvency; I.P., Technology and Data; Private Wealth; Projects, Construction and Infrastructure; Real Estate; and Regulatory Law.

“Womble Bond Dickinson,” the “law firm” or the “firm” refers to the network of member firms of Womble Bond Dickinson (International) Limited, consisting of Womble Bond Dickinson (U.K.) LLP and Womble Bond Dickinson (U.S.) LLP. Each of Womble Bond Dickinson (U.K.) LLP and Womble Bond Dickinson (U.S.) LLP is a separate legal entity operating as an independent law firm. Womble Bond Dickinson (International) Limited does not practice law. Please see www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/legal-notice for further details.

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Aaron Chaloner has joined the firm’s Nashville office as a senior attorney in the Intellectual Property Practice Group.

“Aaron’s technical background in neuroscience gives him a unique lens into the intersection of legal and scientific issues, allowing him to provide an exceptionally high level of service to clients in the biotechnology industry, while also expanding the depth of the capabilities our team offers,” said Bradley Nashville Office Managing Partner Lauren Jacques.

Dr. Chaloner focuses his practice on patent prosecution in the life science and biotechnology industry. He is experienced in all stages of intellectual property prosecution and provides strategic counsel to his clients regarding copyright, trademark, patent and trade secret concerns. Dr. Chaloner completed his Ph.D. in Neuroscience at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, where he studied technical skills including physiology, neuroscience, epigenetics, neuroendocrine signaling, behavioral sciences, whole animal studies and surgical procedures, and biochemistry.

A graduate of the Oklahoma City University School of Law, Dr. Chaloner earned his undergraduate degree from Baylor University. He is a frequent author on scientific intellectual property issues and has presented his research at national and international scientific meetings.

Bradley’s Intellectual Property Practice Group demonstrates the skills and tenacity needed to protect and defend the valuable IP rights of clients. With more than 20 licensed patent attorneys, the firm’s national practice offers a full range of services to protect and enforce the intellectual property rights of businesses across a variety of industries.

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.

NEW YORK –March 23, 2022— Epiq, a technology-enabled services leader to global corporate legal departments and law firms, announced today that Epiq Discovery, a critical element of the Epiq Service Cloud, has been identified by G2 as one of the best eDiscovery software products on the market. The ranking is based on its high levels of customer satisfaction and likeliness to recommend ratings from real users on G2, the world’s leading business solutions review website. This comes at the same time the company rolls out significant product enhancements to further improve user experience and outcomes driven by its proprietary eDiscovery solution.

Epiq Discovery is a cloud-based, SaaS platform that supports the entire lifecycle of a matter and is designed to serve Epiq’s global client base. Epiq Discovery has proven to be very popular among corporate legal departments and law firms for a variety of self-service use cases, including investigations, employee matters, and litigations, as well as for self-service processing. An important new enhancement is the ability to promote data, as needed, to Relativity through a seamless integration. This “Transfer to Relativity” functionality supports field mapping, migration of extracted document metadata and user applied coding/tagging. It also supports custom foldering by custodian, file path and data source. Users can easily promote data to a Relativity workspace and seamlessly continue the review process that began in Epiq Discovery.

“Clients can use Epiq Discovery for simplified and lower-cost culling, review and production, and most find that 85% of their matters can be fully managed within the platform.” said Eric Crawley, Senior Vice President, Legal Solutions at Epiq. “But when a matter grows complex enough to require Relativity, our seamless integration allows for an easy transition between systems. This simple-to-use functionality strengthens what is already a top-rated eDiscovery solution based on G2 user reviews.”

The value of Epiq Discovery to its users is demonstrated by its recognition as one of the top eDiscovery solutions by G2 in their Spring 2022 rankings. “Rankings on G2 reports are based on data provided to us by real users,” said Sara Rossio, Chief Product Officer at G2. “We are excited to share the achievements of the products ranked on our site because they represent the voice of the user and offer terrific insights to potential buyers around the world.”

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Roetzel & Andress is pleased to announce that Heather Renée Adams has joined the firm as a shareholder in the Labor & Employment Group in Columbus.

“We are thrilled to welcome Heather to our growing Columbus office,” said Erika L. Haupt, Shareholder in Charge of the firm’s Columbus office. “Heather brings deep knowledge and experience across numerous areas of labor and employment law. She will be an asset to our firm and position us to continue to serve our clients’ needs well into the future.”

Adams is a commonsense driven, labor and employment attorney who provides practical guidance to employers across a spectrum of commercial and employment litigation matters, including single-plaintiff and multi-party cases, high-stakes whistleblower actions, wage and hour disputes, restrictive covenant litigation, and various other areas of employment law. She has practiced before federal and state trial courts, state and federal appellate courts, and civil rights and fair employment administrative agencies and commissions across the country. Clients call on Adams to provide general counseling services and leadership with respect to implementing preventative measures and resolving disputes using alternative methods. She also has valuable experience representing employers in union disputes, collective bargaining, labor arbitrations, fact-findings, conciliations, and hearings.

Adams has litigated a broad variety of employment-related matters and tried cases in both federal and state courts.

Selected as an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers magazine (2017-2021), Adams was also a recipient of the Presidential Award from the Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago, Inc. She is Chair of the National Diversity Committee of the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel and a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council at DePaul University College of Law.

Adams received her J.D. from DePaul University College of Law and her B.S. from West Virginia State University. She is admitted to practice in both Illinois and Ohio.

About Roetzel
Roetzel is a full-service law firm with offices located throughout Ohio and Florida, and in Chicago. The firm provides comprehensive legal services to national and international corporations, closely held and family-run businesses, institutions, organizations, and individuals. For more information, visit www.ralaw.com.

Hall Maines Lugrin is pleased to announce that attorney Samuel J. Dolan has been named to the 2022 list of Texas Rising Stars, which recognizes only 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state.

This is Mr. Dolan’s fourth straight year to be named a Texas Rising Star. Honored for his work in Energy and Natural Resources, he was selected through the rigorous Super Lawyers selection process. To be eligible, attorneys must be either 40 or younger or in practice for 10 years or less.

Mr. Dolan focuses his practice in the energy and insurance industries and concentrates primarily on subrogation recovery efforts. He also works in marine and energy casualty insurance litigation and has experience in non-energy insurance issues, including legal malpractice claims.

“We couldn’t be more pleased and excited for Sam,” said Bill Maines, firm shareholder, director and officer. “The fact that he has received this recognition for a fourth year in a row is proof of what an exceptional attorney he is. And as an integral part of our firm, we are happy to see him recognized in this way.”

A graduate of the South Texas College of Law, Mr. Dolan is an active member of the Houston Bar Association and the Texas Young Lawyers Association. He currently serves as a Texas Teen Court advisor to high school students interested in practicing law. Mr. Dolan is also an active member of the Coastal Conservation Association and the Delta Waterfowl Foundation.

The Rising Stars list is compiled through peer nominations and attorney-led research by Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters. The complete listing of this year’s Texas Rising Stars will be published in Texas Monthly and in the Texas Rising Stars edition of Super Lawyers magazine. To learn more about Mr. Dolan’s honor, visit www.superlawyers.com.

Hall Maines Lugrin opened its doors in 2000 and continues to be highly regarded as one of the top commercial and energy insurance litigation firms in the country. For more information about the firm’s services and its attorneys, visit http://www.hallmaineslugrin.com/.

Brasher Law Firm, PLLC is pleased to announce that partner Nishi Kothari has been named to the 2022 list of Texas Rising Stars, an exclusive listing that recognizes only the top 2.5 percent of young lawyers in Texas.

In her seventh year on the Rising Stars list, Ms. Kothari is recognized for her work in insurance coverage disputes. A partner in the firm’s Houston office, she is an experienced litigator who focuses her practice on bad faith insurance claims and commercial personal injury matters. Ms. Kothari’s work on behalf of clients also earned her a place on the Lawdragon list of 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for 2021.

“To be included in this year’s list of Texas Rising Stars is quite an honor,” said Ms. Kothari. “Being recognized for doing the work I love is already incredible, but the fact that this is based on nominations by my peers is really something special.”

“We are so pleased for Nishi,” said Brasher Law Firm Founder Clint Brasher. “To say she is an important part of our team is an understatement. She and her work are invaluable to our firm, and we are so happy to see her recognized in this way.”

The Rising Stars list is compiled through peer nominations and attorney-led research by Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters. The complete listing of this year’s Texas Rising Stars will appear in the Texas Rising Stars edition of Super Lawyers magazine. To learn more about Ms. Kothari’s honor, visit www.superlawyers.com.

Texas-based Brasher Law Firm is dedicated to fighting for the rights and interests of its clients using its unique and passionate approach to litigation. Brasher represents individuals throughout Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma in cases involving personal injury claims, insurance claims, employment law and maritime law. For more information, visit https://brasherattorney.com/

– Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Michelle Ann Clark as a shareholder in its Fresno office. Clark, who was previously a partner with Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, has extensive experience in technology-focused litigation, including patent and trade secret litigation. Following the addition of shareholder Gerardo Hernandez in Fresno last year, Clark’s arrival further expands the firm’s team and presence in Central California.

“Adding a lawyer of Michelle Ann’s caliber, who is a trusted advisor to some of the most influential technology companies, will be of immense benefit to our growing Fresno team and clients,” said Erin Webber, Littler’s managing director and president. “Michelle Ann brings an impressive track record helping companies protect their trade secrets and proprietary information, and we are thrilled to welcome her to the Littler team.”

Clark has represented technology companies in a range of industries in intellectual property and commercial litigation. Her experience includes successfully representing clients in cases involving patent and trade secret claims, breach of contract allegations, and unfair competition matters. With in-depth knowledge of both software and hardware technologies, Clark has tried and litigated cases in state and federal courts across the country.

“Michelle Ann is an experienced, respected litigator who deeply understands the role technology plays in the workplace and on business outcomes,” said Gary Bethel, Littler’s Fresno office managing shareholder. “Her experience helping employers avoid litigation and, when necessary, successfully resolve trade secret disputes in court will help our clients in California and nationally maintain their competitive edge and protect valuable company assets.”

“I’m excited to join such a diverse and forward-thinking firm, with a long-time presence in and commitment to the Central Valley of California,” Clark said. “Littler is a great fit for me and my practice because the firm is not only committed to helping clients protect their most essential resources, but also to advancing and creating new solutions that improve the way legal services are delivered. I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues to serve my current clients and further expand my practice regionally and nationally.”

Clark received her J.D. from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law where she was on the Dean’s List and an editor for the Northwestern University Law Review. She received her B.A. in political science and economics from the University of California, Berkeley.

CHARLESTON/GREENVILLE/MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Turner Padget is pleased to announce the addition of Shareholder Zachary W. Jarrett to the firm’s Charleston office, Associate Jessica S. Ferguson to the firm’s Greenville office and John W. Reese, III to the firm’s Myrtle Beach office. Jarrett joins the Employment & Workers Compensation practice group and will support the Workers’ Compensation Defense team by partnering with employers of all sizes and insurance companies to provide compensation defense and resolution across South Carolina. Ferguson joins the Wealth & Estate Planning practice group and will support the Estate & Business Planning team with several complex legal disciplines, including wills and trusts, estate and gift taxes, real estate transfers, charitable giving and elder law. Reese joins the Litigation practice group and will support the Personal Injury Defense team by handling personal injury cases on a daily basis through pre-suit investigation and negotiation, discovery, mediation, arbitration, trial and appeal.

“We are excited for our continued growth throughout our South Carolina footprint,” said C. Pierce Campbell, CEO and shareholder at Turner Padget. “Zack brings a wealth of knowledge to the firm in worker’s compensation defense and is well respected within the legal industry. Jessica and John are great additions to the estate planning and litigation practices, and we look forward to watching them grow within the firm and the legal industry.”

Zachary W. Jarrett
Jarrett represents employers and insurance carriers in workers compensation claims, including coordinating compensation defense strategies, carefully crafting settlement agreements, and providing representation for mediations, hearings and appeals. Prior to joining Turner Padget, Jarrett served with a Charleston law firm handling a variety of workers compensation claims. He also previously served as a law clerk with the Charleston County Public Defender’s Office where he assisted attorneys with researching case law, developed cases by interviewing potential clients, transcribed jail calls, analyzed and extracted pertinent case information from client letters and attended court hearings. In 2021, Jarrett was named to the Best Lawyers©: Ones to Watch – Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers list.

He earned his undergraduate degree from Clemson University, his graduate degree from College of Charleston and his law degree from Charleston School of Law.

Jessica S. Ferguson
Ferguson focuses her practice on estate planning and preparing client’s advance directives, such as wills, durable powers of attorney, and health care powers of attorney. She also guides clients though the opening, administration, and closing of loved ones’ estates, including representing clients in probate litigation issues. Prior to joining Turner Padget, Ferguson served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Amy W. McCulloch, Richland County Probate Court Judge. During this clerkship, she collaborated with Judge McCulloch and Associate Probate Judge Jaqueline Belton to solve complex probate issues. Ferguson also previously served with the South Carolina Legal Services as a staff attorney and administration of estates, lead attorney, providing holistic legal services for indigent clients throughout the upstate. She is a member of the Greenville County Bar, serves as outreach co-chair for the South Carolina Bar Elder Law Committee, a member of the South Carolina Bar Wills Committee, the South Carolina Bar Wellness Committee and South Carolina Bar Judicial Qualifications Committee.

Ferguson earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and her law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law.

John W. Reese, III
Reese focuses his practice on general civil litigation by completing discovery, taking/defending depositions and mediating cases. He has experience conducting legal research on various areas of personal injury and employment law and developing cases by reviewing investigative findings, police reports and medical records. Prior to joining Turner Padget, Reese served at a Myrtle Beach firm representing individuals who suffered injuries throughout North and South Carolina. He currently uses his litigation experience to represent insurance companies and corporations. Reese also previously served as a law clerk with the South Carolina Department of Corrections and the Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children.

He earned his undergraduate degree and graduate degree from East Carolina University, and his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of law.

Turner Padget exceeds expectations by taking your interests, your business and our relationships personally. Our depth of knowledge, technical strength and diverse experience makes us sharp, talented business thinkers able to see our clients’ needs holistically and get to the core of the problem quickly. As one of South Carolina’s largest law firms, Turner Padget has expanded into neighboring states with offices located in Augusta, Charleston, Columbia, Florence, Greenville and Myrtle Beach, along with strategic alliances in Florida and North Carolina. http://www.turnerpadget.com/

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MARCH 22, 2022 – Adding to its strong bench of California litigators serving a growing client base, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is pleased to welcome Yonaton (“Yoni”) Rosenzweig to the firm as a partner in the Los Angeles office.

Rosenzweig’s practice focuses on antitrust and unfair competition and extends to entertainment and general commercial litigation as well. He has secured favorable outcomes as lead counsel in matters with nine- and 10-figure dollar amounts at stake. His clients are drawn from industries ranging from retail to real estate to private equity, technology, software, and entertainment.

“Yoni’s skill set and client relationships are a perfect complement to our current firm strengths,” said Jaime Drozd Allen, co-chair of Davis Wright’s litigation practice. “He will build on our areas of excellence while helping our team expand in new ways.”

“Yoni is an exceptional client advocate with an impressive track record of success nationwide,” said Camilo Echavarria, Davis Wright’s Los Angeles partner-in-charge. “His proven skills, diverse clients, and deep ties to the L.A. business community will significantly advance our firm’s strategic growth in California.”

Rosenzweig joins the firm from Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. Previously he practiced at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP.

“Davis Wright’s commercial litigation group has a growing reputation among an increasingly diverse portfolio of clients, particularly in California,” said Rosenzweig. “This is an entrepreneurial group that supports lawyers who want to collaborate across practices. I’m very excited to become a part of Davis Wright’s strong, multidisciplinary platform.”

California has been a key driver of Davis Wright’s consistent growth in recent years. More than half the firm’s lateral partner hires in 2021 were in California and the state is a hub for industries where the firm has its greatest focus: technology, financial services, retail, media/entertainment, energy, food and beverages, and healthcare.

Rosenzweig received his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating summa cum laude, and his J.D. from Harvard Law School. He has been listed in Super Lawyers Southern California for each of the past six years.

About Davis Wright Tremaine
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is a national law firm with more than 550 lawyers representing clients based throughout the United States and around the world. The firm was recently ranked by Leopard Solutions as among the top 10 in the country for financial stability, attorney retention, diversity, lateral success, and other metrics of health. For more information, visit www.dwt.com.

Sidley Austin LLP is pleased to welcome Steven Rutkovsky as a partner in the Global Finance group in the New York office. Mr. Rutkovsky was previously a partner and head of the Opinion Committee at Ropes & Gray LLP.
Mr. Rutkovsky focuses on complex leveraged finance and fund finance transactions. He represents private equity funds, credit funds, and public and private companies in a wide range of financings, including leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, dividend recaps, fund subscription lines, and leveraged facilities, involving both syndicated and privately placed debt at all levels of the capital structure.
“Steve is a great addition to our team, and he will work closely with our Private Equity team on the financing side of their client’s transactions,” said Kevin Blauch, leader of Sidley’s Global Finance practice. “He has frequently worked with our lawyers over the past 20 years and we are excited to have him join our growing team.”
New York office co-managing partner Sam Gandhi added, “We are thrilled to add this high-caliber partner to our growing New York office as we continue to build our finance platform.”
Sidley’s Global Finance group is a destination practice for high-value, complex financings across a broad spectrum of platforms, industries, and asset types. The firm is consistently recognized as having one of the world’s leading finance practices, with more than 170 lawyers around the world, by such well-regarded publications as Chambers Global and Chambers USA.
With more than 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.