Announcements

Bradley Partner Paul Compton to be Nominated to Serve as U.S. HUD General Counsel

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Paul Compton currently serves as leader of Bradley’s Affordable Housing and Community Development practice, a member of the firm’s Banking & Financial Services group and Chair of the firm’s Finance Committee.

Akerman Adds Financial Litigator Brian Fraser in New York

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Akerman LLP announced the of partner Brian Fraser in the firm’s New York office. He previously was with Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP.

Gardere Expands Financial Restructuring and Reorganization Practice in Dallas

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Frank J. Wright, C. Ashley Ellis and Erin C. McGee have joined Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP’s Financial Restructuring and Reorganization Practice in the Dallas office.

Freeborn & Peters Opens Tampa Office

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The firm’s Tampa office will be led by two veteran attorneys, Lawrence “Larry” P. Ingram and Jessica Kirkwood Alley.

Hogan Lovells Extends Commitment to LGBT Community with Global Pride+ Launch

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To support diversity, Hogan Lovells has launched a new global LGBT and allies network, Pride+, aimed at enhancing support for and commitment to LGBT+ individuals.

Texas Bankruptcy Law Firm Forshey Prostok Beefs Up Attorney Ranks

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Bankruptcy and restructuring law firm Forshey Prostok announces the promotion of three attorneys and the addition of two lawyers to its Dallas/Fort Worth offices.

American Beverage Association Promotes New SVP/Deputy GC

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The American Beverage Association announced the promotion of Sean Krispinsky to senior vice president and deputy general counsel for the association.

Dallas Attorney Julie Pettit Earns DAYL Outstanding Young Lawyer Award

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Julie Pettit, founder and managing partner of the Pettit Law Firm, is the recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Young Lawyer Award from the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers.

Paul Wassgren Joins DLA Piper’s Corporate Practice in Los Angeles

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DLA Piper recently announced that Paul Wassgren has joined the firm’s Corporate practice as a partner in Los Angeles.

Blank Rome Expands Tax Group with Two Additions in New York

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Blank Rome LLP announced that David J. Moise and Jill E. Misener have joined the firm in the Tax, Benefits, and Private Client group in New York.

Arent Fox Adds Two Veteran Litigators in Washington, DC

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Arent Fox LLP has expanded its Complex Litigation practice with the addition of partner Linda M. Jackson and counsel Abram J. Pafford in the firm’s Washington, DC office.

Michael Best Adds Startup and IP Partner Andrew Eisenberg to Austin

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Andrew Eisenberg has joined the Michael Best firm as a partner in the Intellectual Property and Corporate Practice Groups in its Austin office.

Three Join Greensfelder Litigation Team as Officers

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Katherine M. Fowler, Jonathan H. Garside and Erika N. Reynolds joined the firm May 1 as officers in the Litigation Practice Group.

Akerman Names New Office Managing Partners in Jacksonville and Tampa

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Akerman LLP has announced that Christian George has been appointed office managing partner of the Jacksonville office, and Irene Bassel Frick has been appointed office managing partner of the Tampa office.

Sidley Expands Environmental Practice in Washington, D.C.

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Sidley Austin LLP announced that Richard Alonso has joined the firm as a partner in its Washington, D.C. office. He will be a member of the firm’s Environmental practice.

Litigator William P. Barry Joins Miller & Chevalier

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Prior to joining Miller & Chevalier, William P. Barry served as a partner at Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP, counselling public companies, investors, investment and retail banks, and non-U.S. companies seeking investments from U.S. entities.

Arent Fox Adds Veteran Litigator Peter Most in Los Angeles

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Peter Most has joined Arent Fox’s Los Angeles office as a partner in the firm’s Complex Litigation group.

Blank Rome Names New Corporate Litigation Partner in Houston

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Blank Rome LLP announces that Elizabeth E. Klingensmith has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate Litigation group and member of the Energy industry team.