Richard L. Cruz has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group in its Philadelphia office. Prior to joining Duane Morris, Cruz was a partner at DLA Piper.

“We’re proud to have an Intellectual Property Practice Group with a deep bench of extraordinary talent,” said Duane Morris Chairman and CEO Matthew A. Taylor. “Our intellectual property practice is an absolute powerhouse, and now even more so. We’re thrilled that Richard has decided to join us.”

“With his engineering background and focus on the electrical arts such as blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies, Richard enhances the firm’s skillset in these areas,” said Woody Jameson, chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. “We look forward to supporting Richard with his existing clients and to leveraging his experience with clients of Duane Morris.”

Cruz focuses his practice on domestic and foreign patent, trademark and copyright prosecution; trade secrets; IP clearance, validity and infringement analysis and opinions; trademark oppositions and cancellations; reexamination and reissue proceedings; intellectual property program development and deployment; strategic IP portfolio development; website/domain name protection and website policies. As it pertains to patents, Cruz handles matters in the electrical and mechanical arts generally, with a particular focus on computer and software technologies, including digital health technology, online healthcare records, artificial intelligence, business methods, financial sector services, blockchain and cryptocurrency technology, electronic transactions and platforms, e-commerce, online banking, electronic data storage and retrieval, online gaming, internet-related technologies, networking and telecommunications. He has represented clients before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board in various proceedings at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and has advised in both patent and trademark proceedings in foreign jurisdictions including Canada, the United Kingdom, Singapore, China, Brazil, Italy and others. In addition, Cruz has represented clients before the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers in formal Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy proceedings.

“Beyond benefiting from the firm’s internal platform, its collaborative culture and industry focus, I’m very excited to be part of such a strong, dynamic intellectual property group,” added Cruz.

Cruz is a graduate of the Widener University School of Law (J.D., 2002) and the University of Pittsburgh (B.S., 1994).

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

Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has appointed Kristy Peters and Andrea Lovell as office managing shareholders of its Phoenix location. They are succeeding Shawn Oller, who stepped down to continue focusing on his practice and other firm initiatives.

“As trusted leaders with well-earned reputations as top employment lawyers in Arizona, Kristy and Andrea’s respective strengths and impressive credentials are a perfect fit to lead our talented team in Phoenix,” said Erin Webber, Littler’s managing director and president. “On behalf of the firm and the Phoenix office, I’d like to thank Shawn for his incredible leadership over the past eight years and the strong foundation he has helped set for Kristy and Andrea to further expand the office’s platform and capabilities.”

Peters is an experienced litigator who represents employers in a wide range of matters, including claims involving discrimination and harassment, unfair competition and trade secrets, and wrongful termination. She also counsels on various matters that arise out of the employer-employee relationships and conducts employee training. Peters is regularly recognized as a leading lawyer, including being named Lawyer of the Year for Employment Law – Management in Phoenix by Best Lawyers, as well as among the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona by AZ Big Media, the 50 Most Influential Women in Arizona Business by AZ Business Magazine, the 40 Under 40 by the Phoenix Business Journal and one of the top Arizona Business Leaders in Employment and Labor Relations by AZ Business Magazine.

Peters earned her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School and her B.B.A., With Distinction, from the University of Wisconsin.

Lovell focuses her practice on counseling and defending employers faced with claims of harassment and discrimination, wrongful discharge and various employment-related torts. She also regularly represents employers against unfair labor practice charges and in labor arbitrations under collective bargaining agreements. Lovell has been recognized as a Leading Lawyer for Business by Chambers USA and was named one of the Most Influential Women in Arizona Business by Arizona Business Magazine.

Lovell earned her J.D., with honors, from the University of Washington School of Law and her B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Puget Sound.

“We are honored to have the opportunity to lead the Phoenix office and look forward to building on Shawn’s efforts to further grow Littler’s profile,” said Peters and Lovell in a joint statement. “With a highly skilled team dedicated to exemplary client service, we are well situated to further expand our capabilities while recruiting top talent in the market.”

Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is pleased to announce the addition of Gregory Grove as a partner in the Corporate & Securities practice group. Grove joins from Much Shelist, where he led the Startups & Venture Capital practice and was head of its blockchain team. At NGE, Grove joins the venture capital team led by partner Michael Gray.

“Greg strengthens our Corporate & Securities group with his diverse transactional experience, practical business insights and technical acumen,” said Robert Gerber, the firm’s Managing Partner. “His sophisticated client service aligns with our firm’s collaborative and industrious culture and I’m excited to welcome him to the firm.”

Grove counsels clients at all business life cycle stages regarding mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, strategic structuring, intellectual property, private equity and debt transactions, and exit strategies. He has broad experience guiding startups, emerging companies and mature businesses regarding legal and formation matters, and his expansive client base includes public and private companies in domestic and international transactions.

“In addition to expanding the talents of our venture capital practice, Greg’s blockchain experience brings important capabilities to the firm,” added John Koenigsknecht, chair of the firm’s Corporate & Securities practice group. “His deep understanding of business and technology will be a terrific asset to our clients.”

Before becoming a lawyer, Grove drew on his training and experience as an electrical engineer, working for 3M as a researcher, and in corporate intelligence, strategy, and finance for Motorola. Greg also served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force where he worked on matters involving labor law, government contracts, international law, and litigation.

“I’m thrilled to join Neal Gerber Eisenberg,” said Grove. “The firm’s commitment to client service combined with its entrepreneurial and collaborative culture and multi-practice platform has me excited to work with my new colleagues to serve the needs of clients at all stages of complexity and growth.”

Grove received his J.D. from Harvard Law School and his B.S. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

About NGE
Neal Gerber Eisenberg is a leading law firm dedicated to handling sophisticated matters for entrepreneurs, public companies, and private businesses and their owners. More than one-third of the lawyers at Neal Gerber Eisenberg were recognized in 2021 in Best Lawyers, and the firm represents scores of the Fortune 100 and many of the best-known private companies. The firm also acts as the trusted advisers to nonprofits, startups, growth companies and entrepreneurs. The firm has built over thirty years of trusted partnerships with clients that span the globe, and we meet each unique client need with the same personalized service and collaboration that provide the most practical solutions for every matter.

Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce the election of 20 lawyers to its partnership, effective February 1, 2022.

The new partners, spanning multiple practice groups and offices, include:

Boston
Julie-Anne M. Lutfi, Business Law

Lucas I. Silva, Intellectual Property

Hannah E. Zaitlin, Business Law

Chicago
Emil P. Khatchatourian, Litigation

Dallas
Nicholas G. Peters, Business Law

J. Michael Thomas, Litigation

Detroit
Nicholas J. Ellis, Litigation

Houston
Michael R. Rahmn, Litigation

Madison
Jennifer J. Hennessy, Intellectual Property

Joseph M. Higgins, Business Law

Milwaukee
Christopher M. King, Intellectual Property

Joshua P. Roling, Business Law

Louis E. Wahl IV, Business Law

Nicholas J. Zepnick, Intellectual Property

San Diego
Steven M. Millendorf, Intellectual Property

Tallahassee
Benjamin J. Grossman, Business Law

Tampa
Rachel B. Goodman, Business Law

Washington, D.C.
Frederick Von Bryant II, Business Law

Senayt G. Rahwa, Business Law

Kiri Lee Sharon, Intellectual Property

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

New York and Washington, D.C., Feb. 1, 2022 – Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP is pleased to announce that Kevin Carroll has joined as a partner in the White Collar & Regulatory Defense and Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations practices in the firm’s Washington, D.C. and New York offices. Carroll is the second hire in two months to the White Collar and Anti-Corruption groups; former U.S. Attorney Kenyen Brown joined the firm in December 2021.

Carroll’s practice focuses on representing businesses and senior corporate executives and government officials in congressional, inspector general and criminal investigations; conducting internal investigations; and litigating national security claims. Kevin also helps counsel businesses on CFIUS/FIRRMA, cyber security and data privacy, EAR/ITAR, FARA, FCPA, FISA, FMS and OFAC compliance.

He began his legal career with Hughes Hubbard, and was then recalled to military service. Since then, he has held a number of positions in private practice, in government, and in-house, all with a focus on national security. Notably, he has served as executive director of the U.S. Council on Transnational Organized Crime, Senior Counselor to Homeland Security secretary Hon. John Kelly, Senior Counsel to House Homeland Security Committee chairman Hon. Peter King, a CIA case officer in the Middle East, and a law clerk to U.S. District Judge Thomas Platt. Kevin served in Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia, and remains a colonel of the U.S. Army Reserve and maintains active security clearances, including TS-SCI, necessary to his practice.

“I am very proud to have the opportunity to rejoin Hughes Hubbard, where I began my legal career in New York,” said Carroll. “They offer their clients the benefits of broad international experience, as well as deep government experience in Washington. I am eager bring Hughes Hubbard’s many capabilities to bear on matters in the national security space.”

“We are thrilled to have Kevin return to Hughes Hubbard. In the time since he was recalled to military service, he has accomplished a great deal through his military and CIA service and built an impressive resume that includes involvement in all three branches of government,” said Ted Mayer, chair. “Kevin has already applied the vast diversity of experience to his work as an in-house counsel and litigator, and will go on to leverage his knowledge and insight for the benefit of our clients.”

“Kevin’s experience and national security credentials make him a perfect fit for Hughes Hubbard,” said Kevin Abikoff, co-chair of the Anti-Corruption and Internal Investigations practice group. “He is a welcome addition to our deep bench of experienced litigators and I look forward to working with him.”

Carroll has published widely, including in the Wall Street Journal and Washington Post, offered legal commentary to CNN and the New York Times, and addressed the American Bar Association and Association of Corporate Counsel. He is active in Business Executives for National Security and Culper Connect.

He is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and obtained his J.D. from Fordham. He obtained an LL.M. in National Security Law from Georgetown, and a M.S. in Strategic Studies from the Army War College. He is admitted to practice in New York, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Will Manuel, a partner in the firm’s Jackson office, has been elected to the Mississippi Bar’s Board of Commissioners.

The Board of Commissioners is the governing body of the Mississippi Bar and comprises statewide elected officers, as well as representatives from each of Mississippi’s Circuit Court Districts. Mr. Manuel will represent District 7.

“We are proud of Will and congratulate him on his election,” said Bradley Jackson Office Managing Partner Margaret Oertling Cupples. “This is an important job and we know that his contributions and leadership will serve the Mississippi Bar well.”

Mr. Manuel is an active member of the Mississippi Bar and of the Capital Area Bar Association and recently served as president of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He focuses his practice on commercial and employment litigation and represents manufacturers and commercial interests as well as insurance and financial services companies. Mr. Manuel provides strategic defense for his clients in both MDL litigation and individual actions brought in Mississippi.

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.

LITTLER’S JEANINE CONLEY DAVES APPOINTED AS OFFICE
MANAGING SHAREHOLDER IN NEW YORK CITY

NEW YORK (February 1, 2022) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has appointed Jeanine Conley Daves as office managing shareholder (OMS) of the firm’s New York City office, effective today. Daves succeeds Bruce Millman, who will be retiring as a shareholder at the end of March after an impressive 40+ year career.

“As a natural leader with deep ties to the New York City business and legal communities, Jeanine is the ideal candidate to take the helm of the New York office,” said Erin Webber, Littler’s managing director and president. “I am confident that she will continue to elevate the Littler brand in the New York market and beyond, thanks to the strong foundation Bruce has established. On behalf of the firm, I want to thank Bruce for his many contributions over the course of his tenure at Littler and wish him all the best as he heads into a well-deserved retirement.”

Daves has represented many of the nation’s leading companies in employment-related disputes and workplace investigations. She has successfully tried cases in both state and federal court and has significant experience litigating whistleblower and retaliation lawsuits, along with discrimination and harassment claims and restrictive covenant and trade secret matters. Additionally, she provides extensive pre-litigation advice and counsel to clients, and she regularly conducts trainings on all facets of employment law.

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead our talented team in New York City,” Daves added. “Bruce has done an excellent job growing Littler’s footprint in the New York market, while recruiting talented and diverse professionals. I look forward to building upon his efforts as we continue to deliver exceptional client service, while further deepening our bench strength.”

Outside her practice, Daves holds leadership roles with the NYC Bar Association and currently sits on the board of directors of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. In addition, she previously served as chair of the board of directors for the NY Urban League. Daves has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© and received numerous recognitions, including being named a Catalyst in Law by the Council of Urban Professionals and Private Practitioner of the Year by the Metropolitan Black Bar Association.

Daves earned her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and her B.S. from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

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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RumbergerKirk has elected two new partners to the firm- Patrick Delaney in Orlando and Jens Ruiz in Miami.

“We are very pleased to welcome these two talented attorneys to the partnership,” said Frank Sheppard, managing partner. “Jens and Patrick exemplify the skill, dedication and professionalism on which our clients rely while demonstrating the integrity and character that have long contributed to the firm’s reputation and success. We look forward to their continued contributions to the growth and prosperity of the firm.”

Patrick Delaney

“I’m honored and proud to become a partner and stand alongside the excellent attorneys at RumbergerKirk,” said Delaney. ‘Our firm has built a reputation for high quality client-centered litigation, and I look forward to being part of the firm’s future as we build on that foundation.”

Delaney represents automotive manufacturers in all phases of litigation involving Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and Florida Lemon Law including arbitration before the Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board and in lawsuits throughout Florida and Southeastern United States. He represents automobile manufacturers against negligence and strict liability claims based upon alleged product defects. In addition, he represents clients in casualty litigation defending companies against premises liability claims.

Delaney serves as co-chair of the Orange County Bar Association Professionalism Committee and has been a member since 2016. In addition to being admitted to The Florida Bar, he is also admitted in Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

Prior to joining RumbergerKirk, Delaney served as both an Assistant Public Defender and an Assistant Attorney General. He successfully argued cases at every level of the Florida courts and has extensive experience arguing before the Florida Supreme Court. Before attending law school, Delaney worked on Capitol Hill as a legislative staff member to United States Senator George V. Voinovich.

Delaney graduated from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2010 and The Catholic University of America in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in History.

Jens Ruiz

“I’m excited to have been elected as a partner at RumbergerKirk. The firm has given me the opportunity to learn from—and work with—a talented group of lawyers handling different types of cases and resolving our clients’ legal issues,” said Ruiz. “I look forward to growing with the firm and contributing to its and its clients’ continued success.”

An experienced litigator, Ruiz focuses his practice in the areas of product liability, warranty and casualty litigation. He also has experience handling insurance coverage and bad faith matters. He defends a number of clients in the manufacturing, distribution, retail, automotive, boating, and personal watercraft industries throughout Florida involving negligence, product defect, and personal injury including catastrophic injuries and wrongful death.

Ruiz was invited to join the Product Liability Advisory Council in 2019, a not-for-profit association made up of more than 100 product manufacturers and the leading product liability defense counsel operating in the U.S. and abroad. He is also a member of the Defense Research Institute along with both the Miami-Dade and Broward County Bar Associations.

In addition to his experience as an attorney, Ruiz draws on his past experience as a claims counsel in the employment specialty claims department of a national specialty liability lines insurer, overseeing complex employment practices litigation throughout the country. Before attending law school, Ruiz was involved with politics and worked on several local, state and federal campaigns.

Ruiz graduated from New York Law School in 2011 and Syracuse University in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science.

RumbergerKirk provides litigation and counseling services in a wide range of civil practice areas including product liability, commercial litigation, construction, real estate, intellectual property litigation, securities litigation, labor and employment law, bankruptcy, insurance coverage, professional liability and administrative law. Offices are located in Orlando, Tampa, Miami, Tallahassee and Birmingham, Alabama.

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NEW YORK (February 1, 2022)—Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Sarah Deri Oshiro has joined the firm’s Pro Bono department and New York office in the newly created role of pro bono immigration attorney.

Sarah joins Perkins Coie with more than a decade of experience practicing, training, and managing within immigration legal services programs. Most recently, she was the managing director of the immigration practice at The Bronx Defenders. In that role, Sarah managed a team of over 50 advocates who represent indigent noncitizens in all immigration matters.

“Sarah’s addition to the Pro Bono team underscores Perkins Coie’s commitment to our pro bono program and to immigration advocacy. With Sarah advising our attorney teams on their immigration matters, we will better serve our clients and strengthen our practice,” said Leah Medway, firmwide pro bono counsel. “Sarah has dedicated her career to serving the immigrant community and brings a wealth of experience. We are thrilled to welcome her to the firm as our first-ever dedicated pro bono immigration attorney.”

In her new role, Sarah will oversee all of the firm’s immigration pro bono work. She will mentor attorneys, act as a resource for the firm and its pro bono clients, and help grow the firm’s relationships with immigration legal service providers around the country.

“Perkins Coie has a long history of pro bono immigration advocacy both at a systemic level and for individual clients, securing grants of asylum, special immigrant juvenile status, deferred action for childhood arrivals, and visas for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking,” said Bill Malley, Perkins Coie’s firmwide managing partner. “I am so pleased to welcome Sarah to the firm and am confident she will be a valuable addition to our strong pro bono team.”

Sarah has participated in various coalitions that seek to advance universal representation programs for people in deportation proceedings and to advocate for more just immigration policies. She is a leader in the immigrant rights community and was a 2019 recipient of the New York City Bar Association’s Legal Services Award.

She also previously served as the managing attorney of the Immigrant Justice Corps, a national immigration fellowship program founded by the late Chief Judge Robert Katzmann of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Sarah, who is fluent in Spanish, has a Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University and a Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law.

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

NEW YORK (February 1, 2022)—Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Sarah Deri Oshiro has joined the firm’s Pro Bono department and New York office in the newly created role of pro bono immigration attorney.

Sarah joins Perkins Coie with more than a decade of experience practicing, training, and managing within immigration legal services programs. Most recently, she was the managing director of the immigration practice at The Bronx Defenders. In that role, Sarah managed a team of over 50 advocates who represent indigent noncitizens in all immigration matters.

“Sarah’s addition to the Pro Bono team underscores Perkins Coie’s commitment to our pro bono program and to immigration advocacy. With Sarah advising our attorney teams on their immigration matters, we will better serve our clients and strengthen our practice,” said Leah Medway, firmwide pro bono counsel. “Sarah has dedicated her career to serving the immigrant community and brings a wealth of experience. We are thrilled to welcome her to the firm as our first-ever dedicated pro bono immigration attorney.”

In her new role, Sarah will oversee all of the firm’s immigration pro bono work. She will mentor attorneys, act as a resource for the firm and its pro bono clients, and help grow the firm’s relationships with immigration legal service providers around the country.

“Perkins Coie has a long history of pro bono immigration advocacy both at a systemic level and for individual clients, securing grants of asylum, special immigrant juvenile status, deferred action for childhood arrivals, and visas for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking,” said Bill Malley, Perkins Coie’s firmwide managing partner. “I am so pleased to welcome Sarah to the firm and am confident she will be a valuable addition to our strong pro bono team.”

Sarah has participated in various coalitions that seek to advance universal representation programs for people in deportation proceedings and to advocate for more just immigration policies. She is a leader in the immigrant rights community and was a 2019 recipient of the New York City Bar Association’s Legal Services Award.

She also previously served as the managing attorney of the Immigrant Justice Corps, a national immigration fellowship program founded by the late Chief Judge Robert Katzmann of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Sarah, who is fluent in Spanish, has a Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University and a Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law.

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

Eversheds Sutherland is pleased to announce that Xenia J.L. Garofalo has joined the firm as a partner, enhancing the Federal Tax Practice’s depth with a focus on corporate, fund and partnership taxation. Prior to joining Eversheds Sutherland, Ms. Garofalo was with Fried Frank’s corporate transactional tax practice.

Resident in the Washington DC office, Ms. Garofalo guides clients through the complex matters of federal income taxation, providing tax and structuring advice for institutional and global investors, fund sponsors and multinational companies with respect to the preparation and negotiation of fund disclosure, organizational documents and side letter agreements. She regularly advises clients on US tax matters related to structuring, operation, investment activities and transactions.

“I am thrilled to welcome Xenia to Eversheds Sutherland’s Tax Practice Group,” said Mark D. Wasserman, Co-CEO of Eversheds Sutherland. “Her arrival will provide our clients with expanded fund taxation capabilities, deepen our ability to support the financial services industry on complex transactional tax matters, and continue the expansion of our tier-one tax practice.”

“Xenia is an extremely talented tax professional who has significant knowledge essential for a transactional tax practice,” said Robert S. Chase, Partner and Head of Eversheds Sutherland’s Tax Practice Group. “While she brings extensive experience and understanding of the complex tax matters faced by global investors, fund sponsors and international businesses, her skill set extends to non-fund transactional work such as LLCs, partnerships and joint ventures. She will be a fantastic addition, strengthening our elite tax team and providing valuable service for our global clients.”

Ms. Garofalo’s experience also includes providing tax advice to issuers, underwriters, financial institutions and other clients on a wide range of domestic and cross-border transactions, particularly in connection with mortgage-backed securitization, real estate finance and structured finance. In addition, she has counseled clients on the tax-efficient use of special purpose vehicles and real estate investment trusts (REITs).

She started her career at Clifford Chance, where her experience included advising sovereign wealth funds and US and non-US investment funds and investors on US federal income tax considerations in respect of worldwide investment transactions.

Ms. Garofalo routinely serves as a guest speaker at Howard University School of Law, where she was also an adjunct professor on the topic of corporate tax law. Additionally, she has been recognized for her outstanding work in the field by the National Black Lawyers as a “Top 40 Under 40,” and as “Philanthropist of the Year” by the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Washington DC chapter for her longstanding work with human services organizations that address the causes of social and systemic inequities.

Ms. Garofalo’s arrival follows the addition of international tax Partner Jonathan A. Sambur and continues the expansion of the Tax Practice Group’s global financial client base. This continued growth underscores Eversheds Sutherland’s goal to provide clients with the most skilled and talented practitioners across the tax field.

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 70 of the Fortune 100, 61 of the FTSE 100 and 128 of the Fortune 200.

With more than 3,000 lawyers, Eversheds Sutherland operates in 74 offices in 35 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 is a global legal practice and 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. The use of the name Eversheds Sutherland is for description purposes only and does not imply that the member firms or their controlled, managed or affiliated entities are in a partnership or are part of a global LLP. For more information, visit eversheds-sutherland.com.

Atheria Law is pleased to announce that it has promoted two attorneys to senior counsel. Felicia Jafferies and Joshua Myles have demonstrated a commitment to servicing our clients and we congratulate them on their promotions. We applaud their exceptional talent and look forward to their continued growth with the firm.

Felicia’s practice focuses on privacy and technology insurance issues. A skilled litigator, her background includes the supervision of complex cases from inception through trial, and she has worked with Fortune 500 companies to develop nationwide litigation strategies for novel legal issues in the online commerce space. She also advises on matters concerning all aspects of cyber insurance coverage, including incident response and the defense of regulatory investigations and consumer lawsuits.

Josh’s practice includes representation of professional liability insurers of some of the world’s largest architectural and engineering firms. Josh has dealt with claims reaching into the billions of U.S. dollars, and his analytical and negotiation skills have been instrumental in achieving favorable results for insurers and their insureds. He also is experienced in addressing complex cyber and technology issues and has a background litigating intellectual property cases

Atheria Law is pleased to announce that Andrew Chan and Joshua Leach have been elected to the firm’s partnership. The Technology, Privacy, and Cyber team has had the pleasure of working with Andrew and Josh for many years, and both have demonstrated an exceptional level of leadership and service to our clients. We congratulate them on their commitment to the firm’s culture of transparency and mentorship, and welcome them to the partnership.

“We are incredibly proud of these talented attorneys and recognize the experience and energy they bring to the partnership,” said Atheria Law founding partner Christina Terplan. “Our firm is fortunate to have such skilled attorneys and we look forward to their continued commitment to excellence in serving our clients and building a rewarding and positive environment in which to work.”

Andrew represents London and U.S. insurers and focuses his practice on complex technology, media, and cyber matters. His practice includes providing insurance coverage advice, risk mitigation, and litigation management on matters involving data breaches, consumer privacy class actions, intellectual property disputes, and regulatory investigations.

Josh advises cyber insurers regarding coverage for losses and claims arising from breach events and facilitates front-line incident response. With more than two decades of experience representing insurers, Josh’s experience also includes litigation arising out of disputes over the nature and extent of insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, and contribution and subrogation amongst insurers.

The law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is pleased to announce that Jeanne Hamburg has been appointed to a two-year term on the International Trademark Association’s (INTA) Enforcement Committee. Hamburg’s term is effective in January 2022.

“INTA has long been a wonderful community of trademark professionals. I’m proud to be serving and supporting this exceptional group,” said Hamburg, a Member in Norris McLaughlin’s New York office.

INTA’s Enforcement Committee develops and advocates our policy on the timely and effective enforcement of trademarks and business identifiers, including through administrative and judicial proceedings. The Committee monitors and analyzes cases, legislation, and regulations in various jurisdictions, proposes trademark enforcement policy recommendations to INTA’s Board, evaluates enforcement mechanisms adopted by worldwide jurisdictions, and develops policies to achieve harmonization of enforcement procedures for the best protection of trademark rights. Committee work includes writing reports and submissions, and advocacy in conjunction with relevant committees and staff.

About Jeanne Hamburg

Hamburg focuses her practice on all aspects of trademark and copyright law, both in litigation and in the transactional area. She litigates copyright, trademark, and cybersquatting cases and has acted as national counsel to bring and defend infringement claims for clients, both foreign and domestic. Hamburg has also prosecuted numerous opposition and cancellation proceedings and ex parte appeals in the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

As Chair of Norris McLaughlin’s Internet Law Group, Hamburg has extensive experience with trademark and copyright issues arising online t, particularly with contentious and transactional issues relating to social media and ecommerce platforms. Her transactional experience includes trademark and copyright licensing, traditional print and online publishing, software development, website development, website privacy policies and terms of use, content licenses and electronic subscriptions.

About INTA

INTA is a global not-for-profit association of brand owners and professionals who are dedicated to supporting trademarks and related IP. The association is a trusted advocate for the economic and social value of brands and works to foster consumer trust, economic growth, and innovation. Founded in 1878, the INTA has grown to more than 6500 member organizations from 185 countries and includes more than 34,000 professionals from brand owners to major corporations, law firms, and nonprofits.

Pashman Stein Walder Hayden is pleased to announce that Oren M. Chaplin has been named Co-Chair of the firm’s Corporate & Business Law practice, effective January 1, 2022. He joins partner Bruce Ackerman in leading the department comprised of business attorneys who have experience and expertise in advising and assisting with company and individual transactions and legal issues.

“Since joining Pashman Stein, Oren has demonstrated exceptional client service, skill and leadership and successfully spearheaded multiple transactions, including a significant corporate transaction on behalf of a long-time firm client,” said Managing Partner Michael S. Stein. “Oren represents the next generation of practice leaders and I’m confident that his experience and innovative approach will enhance our Corporate & Business Law practice and help bring it to the next level.”

“I am thrilled to have Oren join me in leading this exceptional group of attorneys,” said Bruce Ackerman. “Our corporate practice has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, not only with the expansion of our team, but with the additional experience many of the firm’s new lateral partners bring in specialized areas such as health care, cannabis and hemp law, construction law, and food, beverage and hospitality.”

Chaplin has many years of experience as a corporate and business law attorney, acting as outside general counsel to businesses and business owners on legal, compliance, and contracting issues in both regular operations and special/extraordinary transactions and initiatives. He has represented clients in numerous industries and assists clients with developing strategies, preventing liability and attaining business and individual objectives. Chaplin analyzes risks of commercial activities and helps clients through their decision-making processes. He also works with clients on general corporate transactions and mergers and acquisitions.

“I am honored to be moving into this role and look forward to working with Bruce to continue to grow and expand the capabilities of the department, drawing on the specialized corporate capabilities of our team to create further synergies to better serve our clients,” said Chaplin.

The Corporate & Business Law practice group at Pashman Stein Walder Hayden represents business owners, entrepreneurs, investors, and companies in many stages and contexts, from closely held companies, start-up, and early-stage ventures, to mid-stage and well-established domestic and international companies. Clients across a variety of industries turn to Pashman Stein for guidance at every stage in the life of their business, from contract drafting and review, to obtaining financing, to growth and development initiatives (including buying and selling businesses), and routine day-to-day legal issues.

About Pashman Stein Walder Hayden

Pashman Stein Walder Hayden is a multi-specialty law firm with a reputation for professional excellence. Headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey with offices in Monmouth County, New Jersey and Westchester County, New York, the firm serves a diverse client base including Fortune 500 companies, emerging growth entities and entrepreneurial businesses, professional athletes, celebrity influencers, fashion models, law firms, judges, lawyers, governmental entities, non-profit organizations, and individuals. Recent honors include being named Law Firm of the Year-Finalist (2021) and, for the fourth year in a row, awarded Appellate Litigation Department of the Year (2021), by the New Jersey Law Journal; and named 2020 Pro Bono Law firm by the New Jersey State Bar Association. For more information, please visit www.pashmanstein.com.

Chamberlain Hrdlicka welcomes Associates Cenk “Jack” A. Erkal and Abriana B. Horton to the firm’s Atlanta office. Erkal and Horton join the nationally recognized Tax Controversy & Litigation practice, composed of attorneys experienced in advising and representing taxpayers before federal, state and local taxing authorities and in all federal and state courts where tax disputes are litigated. The attorneys are the latest additions to Chamberlain’s Atlanta office, which has been experiencing rapid growth, adding ten lawyers to its headcount in 2021.

Cenk “Jack” A. Erkal
Erkal focuses his practice on representing taxpayers in disputes with the Internal Revenue Service at all stages of tax controversy. Prior to joining Chamberlain, Erkal served as a tax attorney for a firm based in Savannah, Georgia, where his practice focused on tax planning and corporate taxation. He also served as a tax analyst for an accounting firm, where he advised multinational corporations of their potential state and local tax liabilities. While in law school, Erkal served as a student attorney in the Philip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, where he represented low-income taxpayers in tax disputes against the Internal Revenue Service. Erkal earned his undergraduate degree from Georgia State University, his law degree from Georgia State University College of Law and his Masters of Law in taxation from the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law.

Abriana B. Horton
Horton applies knowledge of commercial and corporate tax regulations to her client work. She has previous experience negotiating with the IRS and ensuring compliance with tax laws. Prior to joining Chamberlain, she served as a tax controversy associate at a Georgia-based firm assessing client tax situations and effectively managing, defending, negotiating and resolving tax controversies with the Internal Revenue Service, at both the audit and appeal stages. Horton advises clients on new and updated local and federal tax laws that affect their business operations and is instrumental in maintaining tax records and keeping up with all the tax filing deadlines. She served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Phillip T. Raymond III in the Bibb Country Superior Court assisting with legal research and preparing civil domestic memorandums to brief the Judge on matters before the Court. Horton earned her undergraduate degree from Agnes Scott College, her law degree from Mercer University School of Law and her Masters of Law in taxation from the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law.

About Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Chamberlain Hrdlicka is a diversified business firm with offices in Atlanta, Houston, Philadelphia and San Antonio. The firm represents both public and private companies, as well as individuals and family-owned businesses across the nation. The firm offers counsel in appellate law, bankruptcy, commercial and probate litigation, construction law, corporate, employee benefits, energy and maritime law, ERISA, estate planning and administration, intellectual property, international and immigration law, labor and employment, privacy and data security, real estate, securities and finance, tax controversy and tax planning.

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DALLAS – Leading international product liability plaintiffs trial lawyer Brendan J. Tully has joined the New York office of Simon Greenstone Panatier, P.C., as a shareholder, expanding the trial firm’s national caseload of product liability, catastrophic personal injury and mesothelioma litigation.

Brendan has spent over 15 years representing veterans, workers and families injured by asbestos products and dangerous chemicals. He also represents accident victims and people who have suffered catastrophic injuries as the result of medical malpractice. Brendan has garnered a national reputation for his work on asbestos-contaminated consumer product cases and international product liability cases.

He was the first attorney in New York state to secure a court win holding a company liable for asbestos contamination of cosmetic talcum powder products and regularly serves as lead trial attorney in complex personal injury trials. As a lead trial attorney, he has obtained some of the nation’s largest recoveries for his clients.

Brendan has also been an innovator in international product liability cases and has represented mesothelioma victims from all over the world. In the U.S. and Europe, he has lectured on topics such as public health, asbestos litigation, trial advocacy and product liability litigation.

“Simon Greenstone Panatier has a national reputation for aggressive representation of seriously injured individuals against some of the largest corporations and law firms in the world. We have had groundbreaking success in multiple litigation areas including asbestos, cosmetic talcum powder, and dangerous pharmaceuticals including the scourge of highly addictive prescription opioids,” said firm co-founder David Greenstone. “Brendan is a phenomenal addition to our team and this represents a significant and important expansion of our practice, both in New York and throughout the nation.”

Brendan added, “The lawyers at Simon Greenstone Panatier are some of the best trial attorneys in the country. Their aggressive and innovative work on behalf of men and women who have been injured is incredible and I have admired it for years. I’m excited to merge my practice with this amazing team and fight for justice for working families in the United States and around the world.”

Brendan’s addition coincides with the upcoming move of the firm’s New York office to the Graybar Building at 420 Lexington Avenue, directly above Grand Central Terminal.

“Since expanding to New York City in 2018, the SGP New York office has continued to grow,” said Mr. Greenstone. “Brendan’s addition, along with the move to the iconic Graybar, demonstrate the increased importance of the office to our firm and our clients.”

About Simon Greenstone Panatier

With offices in Dallas, Houston, Long Beach, California, and New York City, Simon Greenstone Panatier, P.C., is a nationally recognized trial law firm with a reputation for creative and aggressive representation of clients in a wide variety of litigation areas, including toxic torts, product liability, and catastrophic personal injury matters nationwide.

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LITTLER ELECTS FOUR NEW MEMBERS
TO 2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(January 31, 2022) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has elected four new members to its board of directors: Michelle Heverly (San Francisco), Keith Jacoby (Los Angeles – Century City), Michael McIntosh (Tysons Corner) and Juan Carlos Varela (Caracas/Miami). Additionally, Kate Mrkonich Wilson has been reelected to serve as chair for the third consecutive year.

“I congratulate and welcome this remarkable group of individuals to the 2022 board,” said Erin Webber, Littler’s managing director and president. “I look forward to working alongside this talented and diverse board, as we continue to position Littler as the global employment and labor powerhouse of choice.”

More than 60% of Littler’s 2022 board includes diverse members – attorneys who identify as women, of color and/or LGBTQ+ – demonstrating Littler’s deep commitment to fostering a culture where everyone can embrace their full potential and succeed at every level of the firm. In addition to the firm’s board of directors, Littler’s management committee is 100% diverse.

“I am truly honored to be leading the board for the third year,” said Mrkonich Wilson. “The 2022 board exemplifies the firm’s core values of innovation and diversity, which will be beneficial as we continue to guide Littler’s global strategic vision and achieve our business goals for the coming year.”

Littler’s entire board slate and their bios can be found here.

About Littler

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

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Lathrop GPM is pleased to announce the firm’s Denver office will relocate to 675 15th Street, Suite 2650, in September of this year.

The space, located in the newly built Block 162, is being designed to meet the growing office’s needs and adapt to the changing work environment. It will be the first of the firm’s offices to incorporate a hybrid of open seating and private, assigned workspaces.

“We’re pleased to have found new space that meets our clients’ and lawyers’ evolving needs, which are starkly different now than 17 years ago when we originally opened our Denver office,” said Patrick McRorie, Partner in Charge of the Lathrop GPM Denver office. “Our people are at the core of this move. We are excited to embrace an entirely new design that gives us flexibility to be innovative and will allow us to provide the highest level of client service for many years to come.”

The new design of the office will also better position the firm for growth in the Denver market. Four attorneys joined the office in 2021 in the areas of Trusts and Estates and Energy, and the firm projects the office to continue to grow in 2022.

“The reimagined office space in Denver pushes the boundaries of our new hybrid work environment,” said Court Landon, Chief Operating Officer at Lathrop GPM. “We’ve carefully listened to our lawyers and administrative professionals over the past two years and have prioritized the need for a more flexible workspace. The timing and location are right for Denver to be the first of Lathrop GPM’s offices to test a new style of working. We look forward to what the future brings.”

Features that attracted the firm to Block 162 include its sustainable, energy-efficient, technology-forward and flexible design; health, safety, and wellness features; unrivaled transit and vehicle accessibility, as well as spectacular Front Range views. The buildings column-free floor plans also offer maximum customization when designing the space. With a prime location in the Central Business District the space offers clients easy access to local amenities as well.

Cameron Garrison, Managing Partner at Lathrop GPM, added: “We are eager to see how the design of this new space promotes flexibility, growth and collaboration. We view this move as not only an investment in office space but an opportunity to provide our attorneys and staff with a space where they can flourish professionally and grow the practice.”

There are 13 attorneys and 17 other professionals based in Lathrop GPM’s Denver office. These attorneys counsel clients in both litigation and transactional matters across the nation. Focus areas include natural resource law, hazardous substances (such as PFAS), trust and estate litigation, wealth strategies, mergers and acquisitions, construction, real estate, and employment. Attorneys in this office have overseen billion-dollar acquisitions, environmental negotiations/enforcement actions with federal and state agencies, and disputes concerning wills, trusts, probate fiduciaries, beneficiaries, guardianships, and conservatorships.

Members of the Denver office are also active members of the community and are involved with the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Environmental Management Society, and Denver Probate Court to name a few organizations.

In the largest meal kit industry merger to date, Dallas-based FBFK Law Firm announced it has completed a $1.3 billion transaction merging at-home meal kit industry leader, Sunbasket, with Prüvit Ventures, a leading ketogenic lifestyle company, to provide consumers with at-home, fully ketogenic meal kits. The transaction was an all-stock deal, with Sunbasket and Prüvit becoming wholly owned subsidiaries of PSB Holdings, a new holding company.

According to FBFK Attorneys Chris Williams, and Kelly Kubasta, who have a long-standing relationship with Prüvit, the transaction was particularly complex as it merged two very different company ownership and operational structures. The deal was negotiated over the course of a year and resulted in Prüvit shareholders owning 60 percent and Sunbasket shareholders owning 40 percent of the new holding company, respectively.

“This is a first for the meal kit industry,” said FBFK’s Williams. “From a legal standpoint, merging these different structures and company styles presented significant challenges – the kinds of complex scenarios we thrive on. The end result was a new entity poised for growth in a $7 billion market. We’re grateful for the Prüvit leadership and our long-standing relationship with this forward-thinking organization.”

The combined company will focus on creating the first personalized wellness platform combining food, community and supplements.

According to Prüvit CEO Brian Underwood, the aim is to develop and round-out the ketogenic lifestyle and help people lead healthier lives. “The ketogenic market is booming, and we see no end in sight. Merging with Sunbasket will put healthy, nutritious, delicious ketogenic foods at consumers’ fingertips and will allow us to create the first, true personalized wellness platform combining food, community and supplements.”

The new entity is actively recruiting a new CEO; however, Brian Underwood and Don Barnett will remain as CEOs of Prüvit and Sunbasket, respectively, where they will be operating subsidiaries.

Dallas-based Prüvit Ventures is both headquartered and sources its manufacturing and distribution operations in North Texas. The larger platform provided by the merger will bring additional jobs – number is yet to be determined – necessary for the increased manufacturing and distribution operations.

San Francisco-based Sunbasket, is a subscription at-home meal delivery service focused on fresh, organic and sustainable ingredients, and is known for offering paleo, gluten-free and other special diet options.

About FBFK

Celebrating 20 years of legal expertise and success across Texas and the U.S., Dallas-based FBFK is an entrepreneurial-minded, full-service business law firm with offices in Plano, Houston and Austin, Texas, as well as in Silicon Valley. Driven by a commitment to creating lasting client relationships grounded in high-quality representation and client service, FBFK represents clients nationwide in nearly 40 practice areas related to business structures and transactions, intellectual property protection and dispute resolution. www.fbfk.law.

About Prüvit

Creating change in the supplement industry since 2015, Prüvit started based on the core belief that people deserve BETTER. The company set out to tackle the supplement world by creating the world’s preeminent consumer-based ketone supplement drink, KETO//OS®. We are highly focused on evidence-based products that help optimize the human body’s functionality. Prüvit is proud to be the worldwide leader in ketone technology as we pioneer this new marketplace. With community at the forefront of our mission and the power of social commerce, our philosophy remains simple. Make. People. Better.