The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Real Estate attorney Janet Lindeman has joined the firm’s Chicago office. Prior to joining Quarles & Brady, Lindeman led all real estate legal aspects as an assistant general counsel for a national retail corporation.

Lindeman advises clients on complex commercial real estate matters throughout the United States, including acquisition, disposition, leasing, development, financing and mergers. She executes multimillion-dollar commercial real estate transactions for a variety of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, national commercial real estate developers, institutional real estate property owners and developers, and real estate investment trusts (REITs.)

“Our Real Estate team is delighted to have Janet join the firm. Her experience includes decades of real estate law in both law firm and corporate settings,” said Mary Ann Murray, Real Estate national practice group chair. “Her prior role as in-house counsel provides her with a client-focused perspective that will benefit the clients she serves.”

Lindeman holds a Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Gettysburg College.

“Quarles & Brady has a great reputation in the real estate market and I am honored to join the firm,” said Lindeman. “The firm’s commitment to delivering excellent client service is impressive and I look forward to joining a top-notch team of talented real estate attorneys.”

NEW ORLEANS – Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC, or SBSB Law, is pleased to announce that partners Richard Cozad and Jonathan Tweedy have been named among the top lawyers in the state by Louisiana Super Lawyers. Mr. Cozad earned recognition as a Louisiana Super Lawyer, and Mr. Tweedy was named a Louisiana Rising Star.

Mr. Cozad, honored for his transportation and maritime work, is marking his 13th straight year on the Louisiana Super Lawyers list. In practice for more than four decades, he focuses primarily on admiralty, marine insurance, and environmental matters. Mr. Cozad’s work has been widely recognized, including on the list of Best Lawyers in America. He also holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Mr. Tweedy, also recognized for his transportation and maritime work, has been included among Louisiana’s Rising Stars each year since 2013. In practice for nearly 15 years, he has significant experience in admiralty and maritime law, Defense Base Act matters, longshore and harbor workers’ compensation, trucking litigation, and insurance disputes. He has also been rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell.

“It is our mission as a firm to use our depth of experience to respond to our clients’ needs each and every day,” said SBSB Law founder John Schouest. “Richard and Jonathan are outstanding attorneys who do that and more. I’m so pleased to see them honored this way.”

Super Lawyers, owned by Thomson Reuters, makes selections based on a multiphase process that combines peer nominations and evaluations with independent research. The Super Lawyers list reflects the top 5 percent of practicing attorneys in Louisiana. Rising Stars recognizes the top 2.5 percent of lawyers 40 or younger or those who have practiced 10 years or less.

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC or SBSB Law is a group of experienced attorneys who have come together to form a law firm focused on client needs. The firm’s goal is to be the go-to resource at every stage of the legal process, bringing deeper experience, deeper commitment, and deeper insights to help solve the most complex issues. In consultation or in the courtroom, the firm will aggressively pursue a client’s best interests. SBSB Law attorneys are just great people who also happen to be great lawyers. For more information visit www.sbsblaw.com.

Contact:
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800-559-4534

During a divorce proceeding, much of the focus while negotiating child support is on the here and now; however, looking forward to your child’s continuing education is equally important. College costs can be a heavy burden on a household and even more so when parents are divorced.
Supporting your child, regardless of age, is seen as a parental duty, but under Florida law, there is no legal obligation for a parent to pay for college tuition or support a child after the age of eighteen or high school graduation. The Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause prohibits the courts from ordering a specific spouse to do so and can leave a family in a difficult situation as their child hits college age.
One common mistake that I have seen during my twenty-five plus years in family law is when a parent independently files to modify their child’s support obligation once their child is of college-age. There could be benefits with a change, mainly if the child goes off to college and will not be living at home, but nothing is guaranteed, and your support obligation could increase with tuition fees, living expenses, and room and board. The assumption of a change in your favor could have huge financial implications on your lifestyle. That is why seeking council from a family law and child support legal professional is so important.

As I have mentioned on other occasions, a key to future planning, whether it is has to deal with assets or financial obligations for your child, is a Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA). Guided by a legal professional, the agreement allows separated parties to negotiate a settlement that goes beyond what a judge would rule on and can help you avoid any surprises after high school graduation.
When defining the MSA, and in advance of college selection, spend time carefully analyzing future education costs for all the children involved. Suppose the payment for a college education falls to both parents based on the MSA. In that case, a reasonable metric can be used, in-state tuition, for example, to set up a guideline for allocating expenses during their college career or to a 529 fund or trust / escrow account.
The terms in an MSA should be clearly defined and include precisely what expenses will be covered and if there is a maximum amount threshold. The agreement should also clearly set forth the duration of time that payments should be made and outline any future obligations, including master’s or doctorate degree tuition residencies or relocation.
Children are a lifetime investment proposition, and the more your plan for their future education, the more your parental stock will grow.

Rebecca L. Palmer, Esq. is a Family & Marital Law attorney practicing in Orlando, FL. She is the Managing Partner of the Rebecca L. Palmer Law Group, and she can be reached at rebecca@rlpvlawgroup.com.

Ball Janik LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian T. Crevasse to Partner. Brian works in the firm’s Construction Defect Practice. His in-depth and technical understanding of the industry has helped the firm tailor services to represent owners, stakeholders, public agencies, contractors, suppliers, and developers in all phases of the construction process, including disputes, litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
“Brian’s promotion is much-deserved and reflective of the quality of work he has provided to our clients throughout his tenure,” said Jim Prichard, Ball Janik’s Managing Partner. “He has a deep commitment to excellence, client service, and professionalism. We are excited to have him as a Partner in our firm as he continues to be a valuable resource for our attorneys and clients.”
Crevasse collaborates with clients in construction defect claims, as well as general construction litigation, including payment disputes, lien law issues, payment bond claims, surety bond claims, bid protests, and delay claims. He also provides risk management advice to entities seeking to prevent claims.
“It’s a significant milestone to be made Partner at the firm,” said Brian. “Ball Janik is a diverse and expanding firm with a great deal of opportunity. This firm is full of dedicated, driven, creative people that put the client first and always deliver. I’m excited to start this next phase of my career and can’t wait to see all we accomplish in the future.”
Crevasse is a member of The Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate & Trust, and Trial Lawyers Sections. He also serves on the Health Services Board of Directors for Flagler Hospital, a position he has held since 2015. Crevasse holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a law degree from The University of Florida.
About Ball Janik LLP
Ball Janik LLP is a bi-coastal comprehensive services law firm focused on real estate, land use, construction, and business litigation. As a bi-coastal law firm with offices in Florida and Oregon, we service clients in the areas of affordable housing, bankruptcy, and creditor rights, community associations, construction and design, construction defect disputes, corporate, financial services, hospitality, insurance recovery, investigations and white-collar crime, public agencies and schools, and renewable energy.

Ball Janik LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian T. Crevasse to Partner. Brian works in the firm’s Construction Defect Practice. His in-depth and technical understanding of the industry has helped the firm tailor services to represent owners, stakeholders, public agencies, contractors, suppliers, and developers in all phases of the construction process, including disputes, litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
“Brian’s promotion is much-deserved and reflective of the quality of work he has provided to our clients throughout his tenure,” said Jim Prichard, Ball Janik’s Managing Partner. “He has a deep commitment to excellence, client service, and professionalism. We are excited to have him as a Partner in our firm as he continues to be a valuable resource for our attorneys and clients.”
Crevasse collaborates with clients in construction defect claims, as well as general construction litigation, including payment disputes, lien law issues, payment bond claims, surety bond claims, bid protests, and delay claims. He also provides risk management advice to entities seeking to prevent claims.
“It’s a significant milestone to be made Partner at the firm,” said Brian. “Ball Janik is a diverse and expanding firm with a great deal of opportunity. This firm is full of dedicated, driven, creative people that put the client first and always deliver. I’m excited to start this next phase of my career and can’t wait to see all we accomplish in the future.”
Crevasse is a member of The Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate & Trust, and Trial Lawyers Sections. He also serves on the Health Services Board of Directors for Flagler Hospital, a position he has held since 2015. Crevasse holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a law degree from The University of Florida.
About Ball Janik LLP
Ball Janik LLP is a bi-coastal comprehensive services law firm focused on real estate, land use, construction, and business litigation. As a bi-coastal law firm with offices in Florida and Oregon, we service clients in the areas of affordable housing, bankruptcy, and creditor rights, community associations, construction and design, construction defect disputes, corporate, financial services, hospitality, insurance recovery, investigations and white-collar crime, public agencies and schools, and renewable energy.

The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) has announced that Harrison A. Lord, founder and managing member of Lord Law Firm, PLLC, in Charlotte, North Carolina, has accepted an invitation to join the IADC, the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests.

Mr. Lord is a trial lawyer who focuses his practice on business law, commercial litigation, partnership disputes, and collections. A certified mediator, he also devotes a significant portion of his practice to mediating disputes.

Mr. Lord has served in various leadership roles with the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA), including as former chair of the Young Lawyers Division, and Mecklenburg Bar Association. He has been named a North Carolina “Super Lawyer” and “Rising Star” and has been recognized by the Business North Carolina Legal Elite (2014-2022) and Charlotte Business Journal 40 under 40 (2019). In addition, he is a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and a recipient of the NCBA Young Lawyers Division’s Charles F. Blanchard Outstanding Young Lawyer Award (2011).

Mr. Lord received his J.D. (with honors) from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

About the International Association of Defense Counsel
The IADC is the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests. Founded in 1920, the IADC has members who hail from six continents, 51 countries and territories, and all 50 U.S. states. The core purposes of the IADC are to enhance the development of skills, promote professionalism, and facilitate camaraderie among its members and their clients, as well as the broader civil justice community. For more information, visit www.iadclaw.org.

January 13, 2022 – Today Wiggin and Dana announced the creation of a C-level leadership role fully dedicated to addressing diversity, equity and inclusion, and the promotion of Jana Simon to that role. Adding a Chief DEI Officer position to the senior management team elevates the firm’s commitment to embedding DEI principles and making greater tangible progress across the firm and in the legal profession. Based in the New York office, Simon has served as the Director of DEI since March 2021.

With Simon’s leadership, Wiggin took important steps in 2021 towards its DEI goals. Among other initiatives:

• Wiggin launched its DEI action plan, DEI DRIVE, which aims to drive Wiggin into the top 33 percent of its law firm peer group for diversity in five years, and the top 25 percent in ten years.

• Wiggin joined the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, creating mentorship opportunities for diverse 1L students and professional and business development opportunities for early and mid-career attorneys.

• Wiggin initiated a pilot business development coaching program for high-potential women at the firm to build their capacity to generate revenue and increase women in leadership positions.

• Wiggin’s Talent department, in partnership with DEI, launched WigginUp, a formalized level-based mentorship program which provides intentional opportunities for valuable mentoring and mentoring training, ensuring every associate and counsel has equal opportunity to contribute to the firm’s success.

In addition, the firm hosted a compelling series of events designed to raise consciousness and drive inclusive behaviors, and it continued to build its diverse talent pipeline with concrete support of law school affinity groups and key diversity and mentorship programs in the profession.

“Jana possesses tremendous energy and vision,” said Tim Diemand, Wiggin and Dana’s Managing Partner. “Diversity, equity and inclusion critically enhance our ability to serve our clients, the legal profession, and the communities in which we live and work. Jana’s elevation recognizes her rapid progress in driving Wiggin forward with many important initiatives.”

“Wiggin’s willingness to prioritize and invest in this challenging work at the senior leadership level creates an ideal environment for meaningful and long-lasting change,” said Simon. “I look forward to building on our incredible DEI initiatives, and to a more equitable and inclusive workplace and industry.”

Simon joined Wiggin and Dana in March 2021 from Jackson Lewis, where she served as the firm’s first Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Her experience includes leading metrics-driven recruitment, retention and talent development success, with an emphasis on traditionally underrepresented populations. Simon earned her B.A. in African American Studies at Emory University and studied strategic diversity and inclusion management at Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies.

About Wiggin and Dana
Wiggin and Dana is a national law firm with more than 150 attorneys. We are a true partnership of highly talented, creative and experienced lawyers dedicated to exceeding our clients’ expectations every day. With offices in New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Connecticut and Palm Beach, we represent clients throughout the United States and globally on a wide range of sophisticated and complex matters. From defending the Fortune 500 in “bet-the-company” litigation to helping the next generation of inventors bring new technologies to market, to preserving the wealth that family businesses worked so hard to create, we pride ourselves in offering value-driven solutions and results.

Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that Rosemary Harnisher has been named a Fellow of The New York Bar Foundation.
Rosemary, a resident of Wantagh, New York, is counsel in the firm’s trusts & estates group.
She earned her J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law and her B.A., magna cum laude, from Drew University.
Fellows are nominated by peers and recognized for distinguished achievement, dedication to the legal profession, and commitment to the organized bar and service to the public. “Being a Fellow of The New York Bar Foundation is an honor,” states Chair of the Fellows, Emily F. Franchina. “Fellows represent one percent of the New York State Bar Association membership. Being nominated and elected is a notable achievement.”
As Foundation ambassadors, Fellows exemplify the spirit of caring and sharing by demonstrating their belief that the practice of law is a helping profession. For more information regarding the Fellows or The New York Bar Foundation visit www.tnybf.org.

Level Legal, a leading provider of legal services supporting law firms, in-house legal departments, and government agencies globally, today announced company expansion of two new strategic additions to its executive team, bringing total hires for the year up to eight, and an impressive 38% increase in year-over-year revenues. The two recent hires add to its senior team: Sandrene Ryan has been named senior director of recruitment and Jeff Cole will take over as executive vice president of business development. Ryan will focus on developing and fine-tuning Level Legal’s concierge service model to engage contractors, while Cole will focus on revenue growth including leading and expanding the sales organization.

Recently recognized by the American Lawyer Industry Awards for Best Provider Collaboration, Level Legal is globally known as the trusted right hand for attorneys and legal departments dealing with privacy, data governance, compliance, regulatory, antitrust, and eDiscovery issues. Clients span a multitude of industries in the U.S. and internationally, with a particular focus on M&A matters, which have increased in number and complexity following heightened antitrust scrutiny from regulators.

Much of Level Legal’s growth in 2021 is attributable to client referrals from law firms who previously worked with the company on high-stakes matters and were met with outstanding service.

The company’s client relationships have grown stronger in all areas of its business as it continues to cultivate a single-point-of-contact business model and deliver its unique “concierge service” to the marketplace – a commitment to providing tailored solutions for all customers, whether they are Fortune 500 corporate legal departments or boutique law firms.

“More and more law firms have been turning to us for help with large-scale, highly complex regulatory matters so they can meet stringent production deadlines without sacrificing quality and accuracy,” said Level Legal CEO Joey Seeber. “In response to this and other trends, we are proactively expanding our team to ensure we can continue to meet accelerating demand while fulfilling our ongoing commitment to delivering optimized levels of service. Both Jeff and Sandy are proven leaders in their respective areas of expertise.”

Ryan joins Level Legal from KLDiscovery and an extensive career in legal recruiting, including strategic roles at Diamond Recruitment, Epiq Systems, De Novo Legal, and Update Legal. “At Level Legal there is a great opportunity to help develop a team of legal professionals who are passionate about advancing the industry. I am excited about the deep impact we can make by presenting our tailored brand of professional services to both our clients and candidates,” Ryan said.

Cole’s experience in business development and legal includes senior U.S. and international roles at Clarus, Consilio, Equivalent Data, and IKON Office Solutions. “I joined Level Legal because it is evident that the customer is front and center in everything they do,” Cole said. “They achieve this by providing unparalleled support with best-in-class people. I believe the potential is unlimited.”

“We have some aggressive expansion goals for 2022 ranging from revenue growth to recruitment and infrastructure investment,” said Seeber. “We will see the full development of our contractor concierge program and additions to the business development team. Bringing Sandy and Jeff on board is a crucial step in meeting those targets and delivering optimized service models as our key differentiator in the ALSP market.”

About Level Legal
Level Legal is a global legal services provider with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world’s leading law firms, corporations, financial institutions, and governments on groundbreaking and business-critical matters. Our lawyers, data analysts, technologists, and litigation support professionals deliver a personalized experience and stellar results. Our commitment, values, and legal expertise means our clients know they can count on us when it matters most.

Level Legal’s expertise in eDiscovery and document review focuses on antitrust and competition, audits and internal investigations, regulatory compliance, and high-stakes litigation.

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that seven attorneys in the firm’s Charlotte office were selected to the 2022 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers and “Rising Stars.”

Additionally, two Bradley attorneys were named to the publication’s “Top Lists” in the 2022 edition:

• C. Bailey King Jr. – Top 100 Attorneys in North Carolina and Top 25 Attorneys in Charlotte
• Robert R. Marcus – Top 100 Attorneys in North Carolina

“We are proud of this group of North Carolina attorneys for their recognition in Super Lawyers, which is a testament to their talent and to the level of service they provide to our clients,” said Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner Jonathan M. Skeeters.

The following six partners and the areas of practice in which they have been recognized are:

• Corby Cochran Anderson, Intellectual Property Litigation
• Ryan L. Beaver, Construction Litigation
• J. Douglas Grimes, Intellectual Property Litigation
• C. Bailey King Jr., Business Litigation
• Christopher C. Lam, Business Litigation
• Robert R. Marcus, Business Litigation

Additionally, the following partner was named a “Rising Star” in the 2022 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers:

• Matthew K. Lilly, Construction Litigation

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.

Buchalter is pleased to announce that it has signed a new lease at 425 Market Street for its San Francisco office. Occupying the entire 29th floor, Buchalter San Francisco will move its approximately 70 attorneys and support staff to its new location by the end of March.

“Our firm has seen dramatic expansion in recent years, and the national events of the last two years have altered the way we work,” said Adam Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer of Buchalter. “We have been searching for the right space to accommodate our growing office with attention to a more functional design in this evolving business landscape. 425 Market Street is a perfect fit.”

This year, the Firm is celebrating 40 years in San Francisco after opening its San Francisco office in 1981 as the Firm’s second location and anchoring its presence in Northern California. The office has seen consistent growth over the years. San Francisco Office Managing Shareholder Matthew Covington has been overseeing the office’s recent growth and subsequent move to 425 Market Street. The Firm announced Covington’s elevation as the new San Francisco Office Managing Shareholder earlier this year.

“We are very excited about the new office space,” said Covington. “We are ready for a change, and our new office has everything, from the central and accessible location to the efficient layout and modern amenities.”

Buchalter’s San Francisco office has recently expanded to include a number of impressive new Shareholders and attorneys, including Marlene Williams and Jenni Krengel. Williams is a member of the Intellectual Property practice group, focusing on helping clients maximize the value of their brands and copyrights and avoid risks connected with developing new brands and creative works. She collaborates with clients to strategically build trademark and copyright assets and protect the value of those assets as efficiently as possible. Her practice involves the entire life cycle of a brand, including selection, worldwide protection and enforcement.

Krengel is the Chair of the Firm’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Group, advising clients on design, compliance, and operation of qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and nonqualified plans. She has particular expertise representing public employee retirement systems and government employers on tax and fiduciary matters. Krengel is also widely regarded for her work as tax and fiduciary counsel to public pension plans across the country. Further, she has significant experience with IRS and DOL voluntary compliance programs, and with ERISA fiduciary rules and best practices.

Christopher Parker also recently joined Buchalter’s San Francisco office as an attorney and a member of the Energy & Natural Resources practice. He has a broad knowledge of energy regulation, financing, and transactions gained from experience as a judicial clerk for the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

“We are thrilled to have welcomed so many accomplished attorneys last year,” added Bass. “I look forward to the further expansion as we celebrate our 40 years in San Francisco in 2022.”

Buchalter was represented in the lease negotiations by Strategic Advisor Steve Walbridge, Mike Catalano, and Executive Director Margaret Duskin of Cushman and Wakefield. 425 Market Street is LEED Platinum certified, has quick access to BART and MUNI, with views of both the Bay and the city.

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of former Assistant U.S. Attorney Natalie Hirt Adams as a partner in the firm’s Government Enforcement and Investigations Practice Group in Tampa.

“Natalie’s trial experience background as a former U.S. Attorney gives her a unique perspective into the investigations process that is invaluable to clients navigating the challenging enforcement landscape,” said Bradley Tampa Office Managing Partner R. Craig Mayfield. “Our office has placed an emphasis on building these capabilities to serve Florida and our clients nationwide, and we are confident that we are continuing to advance that goal with the addition of such an exceptional practitioner as Natalie.”

Ty Howard, chair of the firm’s Government Enforcement and Investigations Practice Group, added “We’re pleased to welcome Natalie to the team, and we are excited for her to join Lee Bentley, Jason Mehta, and Soma Nwokolo as former federal prosecutors in our Tampa office. Natalie’s addition continues to strengthen and deepen our presence in Florida and helps provide exceptional service to our clients working through compliance issues, corporate investigations, and enforcement matters.”

Ms. Adams provides tactical advice to clients on criminal matters, complex civil litigation, and internal investigations. She leverages her nearly decade-long experience as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Middle District of Florida to advise clients on proactive and reactive strategies for handling complex government investigations and prosecutions. Ms. Adams has additional private practice experience in Washington, D.C., defending corporate clients targeted by government investigations and class action lawsuits and preparing clients to testify before the United States Congress.

While at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Ms. Adams prosecuted violent and organized crime and built complex cases by utilizing grand jury investigations and electronic surveillance techniques. She also chaired and participated in numerous trials, including multi-defendant racketeering (RICO) and murder trials and was recognized with the Attorney General’s Distinguished Service Award in 2016 for her work in a six-defendant RICO and murder case in which all defendants were convicted following a three-month trial.

Ms. Adams received her J.D. from the Duke University School of Law, her M.A. from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, and her B.S. from Northwestern University.

Bradley’s Government Enforcement and Investigations Practice Group represents companies and individuals in a range of government and internal investigations, regulatory inquiries, white-collar criminal defense matters, compliance issues, civil litigation, and enforcement actions. The group is composed of seasoned defense attorneys with decades of government and industry experience equipped to handle investigations, trials and enforcement matters throughout the United States and internationally.

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.

CHICAGO (January 12, 2022) – Neal Gerber Eisenberg is pleased to announce the addition of Jeffrey S. Ward as a partner in the Intellectual Property practice group. Before joining NGE, Jeff was a partner at Green, Griffith & Borg-Breen, and Merchant & Gould.

A registered patent attorney with nearly four decades of experience, Jeff focuses on patent and trade secret litigation and strategic counseling related to pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, electrical engineering, agricultural, and food products.

“I am excited to welcome Jeff to the firm’s intellectual property practice,” said Robert Gerber, Managing Partner of Neal Gerber Eisenberg. “Jeff has successfully represented both patent owners and challengers through all stages of federal litigation and appeals, and he will be a terrific asset to our life sciences clients.”

A significant portion of Jeff’s practice includes advising pharmaceutical clients regarding the evaluation of product candidates and formulation and implementation of both patent challenge and defense strategies, including advising on associated FDA issues. He has also handled all aspects of pharmaceutical patent infringement cases concerning the Hatch-Waxman Act and has litigated disputes in various federal courts throughout the United States and before the International Trade Commission. Jeff has served as lead counsel in both bench and jury trials and has extensive experience leading numerous patent appeals, including before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

“Jeff’s counseling and litigation experience will be a great advantage to our IP clients,” said Thomas McDonough, co-chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group. “He strengthens our patent litigation capabilities with his broad trial and appellate experience for clients in an array of industries.”

Ward received his J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law and his B.S. in chemical engineering with distinction from the University of Illinois.

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.

Contacts
John Albrighton
Marketing and Business Development Director
p: (312) 269-8065
e: jalbrighton@nge.com

Ball Janik LLP Attorney Brian T. Crevasse Promoted to Partnership
Ball Janik LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian T. Crevasse to Partner. Brian works in the firm’s Construction Defect Practice. His in-depth and technical understanding of the industry has helped the firm tailor services to represent owners, stakeholders, public agencies, contractors, suppliers, and developers in all phases of the construction process, including disputes, litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
“Brian’s promotion is much-deserved and reflective of the quality of work he has provided to our clients throughout his tenure,” said Jim Prichard, Ball Janik’s Managing Partner. “He has a deep commitment to excellence, client service, and professionalism. We are excited to have him as a Partner in our firm as he continues to be a valuable resource for our attorneys and clients.”
Crevasse collaborates with clients in construction defect claims, as well as general construction litigation, including payment disputes, lien law issues, payment bond claims, surety bond claims, bid protests, and delay claims. He also provides risk management advice to entities seeking to prevent claims.
“It’s a significant milestone to be made Partner at the firm,” said Brian. “Ball Janik is a diverse and expanding firm with a great deal of opportunity. This firm is full of dedicated, driven, creative people that put the client first and always deliver. I’m excited to start this next phase of my career and can’t wait to see all we accomplish in the future.”
Crevasse is a member of The Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate & Trust, and Trial Lawyers Sections. He also serves on the Health Services Board of Directors for Flagler Hospital, a position he has held since 2015. Crevasse holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a law degree from The University of Florida.
About Ball Janik LLP
Ball Janik LLP is a bi-coastal comprehensive services law firm focused on real estate, land use, construction, and business litigation. As a bi-coastal law firm with offices in Florida and Oregon, we service clients in the areas of affordable housing, bankruptcy, and creditor rights, community associations, construction and design, construction defect disputes, corporate, financial services, hospitality, insurance recovery, investigations and white-collar crime, public agencies and schools, and renewable energy.

By Rebecca L. Palmer
During a divorce proceeding, much of the focus while negotiating child support is on the here and now; however, looking forward to your child’s continuing education is equally important. College costs can be a heavy burden on a household and even more so when parents are divorced.
Supporting your child, regardless of age, is seen as a parental duty, but under Florida law, there is no legal obligation for a parent to pay for college tuition or support a child after the age of eighteen or high school graduation. The Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause prohibits the courts from ordering a specific spouse to do so and can leave a family in a difficult situation as their child hits college age.
One common mistake that I have seen during my twenty-five plus years in family law is when a parent independently files to modify their child’s support obligation once their child is of college-age. There could be benefits with a change, mainly if the child goes off to college and will not be living at home, but nothing is guaranteed, and your support obligation could increase with tuition fees, living expenses, and room and board. The assumption of a change in your favor could have huge financial implications on your lifestyle. That is why seeking council from a family law and child support legal professional is so important.

As I have mentioned on other occasions, a key to future planning, whether it is has to deal with assets or financial obligations for your child, is a Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA). Guided by a legal professional, the agreement allows separated parties to negotiate a settlement that goes beyond what a judge would rule on and can help you avoid any surprises after high school graduation.
When defining the MSA, and in advance of college selection, spend time carefully analyzing future education costs for all the children involved. Suppose the payment for a college education falls to both parents based on the MSA. In that case, a reasonable metric can be used, in-state tuition, for example, to set up a guideline for allocating expenses during their college career or to a 529 fund or trust / escrow account.
The terms in an MSA should be clearly defined and include precisely what expenses will be covered and if there is a maximum amount threshold. The agreement should also clearly set forth the duration of time that payments should be made and outline any future obligations, including master’s or doctorate degree tuition residencies or relocation.
Children are a lifetime investment proposition, and the more your plan for their future education, the more your parental stock will grow.

Rebecca L. Palmer, Esq. is a Family & Marital Law attorney practicing in Orlando, FL. She is the Managing Partner of the Rebecca L. Palmer Law Group, and she can be reached at rebecca@rlpvlawgroup.com

DALLAS – Trial law firm Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann has promoted attorneys Jervonne Newsome and Pat Disbennett to the firm’s partnership. Both attorneys have been with the Dallas-based firm since 2015.

“Jervonne and Pat are committed to resolving matters in a positive manner for their clients,” said Chris Schwegmann, the firm’s new managing partner. “Both attorneys are excellent lawyers and detailed, empathetic and fierce advocates for the individuals and companies they represent. We are proud to see their careers thrive and lead into this next phase as partners.”

Ms. Newsome represents Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, executives, and individuals in complex commercial and business litigation, including oil and gas disputes. Her unique legal strategies and storytelling techniques have led to rewarding resolutions for the clients she represents. A top-rated business litigation attorney, her work has been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars and Best Lawyers in America. She also leads the firm’s diversity initiatives.

Mr. Disbennett is also a top-rated business litigation attorney with a successful record representing clients in an array of commercial litigation disputes, including breach of contract, trade secrets, commercial real estate, and oil and gas. He was a part of the trial team that won a $145 million jury verdict in a high-profile energy sector dispute in 2016, the 12th largest verdict in Texas that year. Mr. Disbennett’s work has earned high honors from peers in legal industry listings, such as Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars edition and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann is a nationally recognized commercial litigation firm and has been ranked among the top five commercial litigation firms in Texas by the highly respected Chambers USA Guide to the Legal Profession for the past three years. The firm has received accolades from The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers, D Magazine and Texas Lawyer and was twice awarded “Defense Win of the Year” in the U.S. by the National Law Journal, the only firm to receive that recognition twice.

HOUSTON — Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the arrival of five Houston litigators focused on probate, trust, and fiduciary litigation. The team is led by Sarah Patel Pacheco and includes Kathleen Tanner Beduze, Joshua R. Flores, Joe R. Savoie, and Jocelyn Thibodaux Slater.

“We are very pleased to welcome Sarah Pacheco and her team to the Houston office,” said Wade Cooper, managing partner of Jackson Walker. “Sarah is one of the most recognized authorities on fiduciary litigation, and we are proud to have her and her experienced team join our firm.”

“This is an exciting development for Jackson Walker and our Houston office,” said Tré Fischer, who chairs the Trial & Appellate Litigation practice in Houston. “With this great team, we are able to significantly expand our fiduciary, probate, and related litigation practice for our clients.”

Sam K. Hildebrand, chair of the Firm’s Wealth Planning practice, noted, “This is a huge win for Jackson Walker. We are very excited about the arrival of this well-respected group who will grow our fiduciary litigation practice and the overall Wealth Planning group in Houston. They are a great addition to our team, and we look forward to introducing them to our clients.”

On the decision to join Jackson Walker, Sarah said, “With the growth of my team and our practice, the time was right to join a firm with the strength and resources of Jackson Walker. The Firm has a stellar reputation and offers a multidisciplinary platform that will enable us to provide clients with top-notch service.”

Meet the Team

Sarah Patel Pacheco is a board-certified estate planning and probate law attorney focused on estate, trust, guardianship, and fiduciary litigation and administration issues. She is a trusted authority on trusts, estates, and fiduciary litigation as the co-author of three legal treatises, and a frequent speaker for State Bar of Texas conferences and other organizations.

Since 2007, she has been recognized among The Best Lawyers in America, and she was named a Lawyer of the Year in Houston in the area of Trusts and Estates for three years—2014, 2017, and 2021. Sarah has also been named a Texas Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers since 2004, ranking among its lists of the top 50 women in Texas and the top 100 Super Lawyers in Houston for several years, including 2021.

Sarah received her J.D. from SMU Dedman School of Law and her B.A. from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Kathleen Tanner Beduze assists clients in the areas of probate litigation, guardianship, and estate and probate administration. She primarily represents trustees, administrators, guardians, and executors with administrative matters relating to their fiduciary roles. In addition to her practice, Kathleen is a contributing author for the State Bar of Texas’ Guardianship Manual.

Kathleen has been named among The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Litigation – Trusts and Estates since 2021, as a Texas Rising Star by Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers – Rising Stars since 2016, and as one of the Top Women Rising Star Attorneys in Texas since 2019.

She received her J.D. from Baylor Law School and her B.S. from Davidson College.

Joshua R. Flores primarily practices in fiduciary litigation, including will contests, will and trust interpretation issues, probate and trust administration, and guardianship proceedings. Josh also handles business and fiduciary disputes between partners, company members, and shareholders, as well as other civil litigation matters.

Josh has been named among the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch since 2021 in the areas of Litigation – Trusts and Estates, Commercial Litigation, and Elder Law. He has also been recognized as a Texas Rising Star by Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers – Rising Stars since 2017.

Josh received his J.D. from South Texas College of Law Houston and his B.A. from Texas A&M University.

Joe R. Savoie primarily advises clients on fiduciary litigation; probate, trust, and administration; and business litigation. He also has experience handling products liability, insurance and personal injury defense, and general civil litigation. In recognition of his practice, Joe has been named among the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch since 2021 in the areas of Litigation – Trusts and Estates and Commercial Litigation.

Joe received his J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law and his B.B.A. from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Jocelyn Thibodaux Slater is a certified guardianship attorney by the State Bar of Texas and focuses her practice on probate, guardianship, trust, and fiduciary litigation, and probate and trust administrations. She also assists with corporate formations, governance, and fiduciary responsibilities. Jocelyn has been named among the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch since 2021 in the area of Litigation – Commercial Litigation.

Jocelyn received her J.D., cum laude, from South Texas College of Law and her B.A. from Texas A&M University.

Meet JW

Founded more than 130 years ago, Jackson Walker helps businesses of all sizes navigate the increasingly complex legal landscape. With more than 400 attorneys across seven Texas-based offices, the Firm represents Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, major financial institutions, insurance companies, and a wide range of public companies and private businesses around the globe. The Firm is ranked nationally in 27 practice areas in the U.S. News’ “Best Law Firms” rankings, has 14 Chambers-ranked practices, and has been recognized as a BTI Client Service A-Team since 2014.

I wanted to share with you that Ed De Castro has joined Lathrop GPM this week as Director of Lateral Partner Recruiting in Chicago.

In his new role (and a newly created role at the firm), Ed will work closely with the Executive Committee, PGLs, and others to implement creative strategies for sourcing and recruiting partner level candidates, oversee recruiting efforts to increase the pipeline of prospective partner candidates, and direct the day-to-day process for active partner recruiting.

Ed joins Lathrop GPM from Quarles & Brady LLP in Chicago, where he led its lateral recruitment efforts for the past two years. In this role, Ed worked with the firm’s practice groups to understand their needs, employed a variety of sources and tactics to identify potential partners and associates, worked with firm leadership throughout the recruitment process, and managed the onboarding of the new hires. Before Quarles & Brady, Ed was a Senior Internal Recruiter for 12 years at Major, Lindsey & Africa in Chicago, a leading global attorney search firm that helps major corporations and law firms acquire top legal talent. He earned his J.D. in 2005 from the University of Tulsa College of Law.

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Alyssa Woulfe Joins Androvett as Digital PR Manager

New role ties together evolving communication channels and formats

DALLAS – Androvett, a full-service marketing and public relations agency, has named former WFAA journalist Alyssa Woulfe as Digital Public Relations Manager.

The Digital PR Manager position is a new addition to the company and includes responsibilities in the public relations and marketing sectors of Androvett’s operations. Ms. Woulfe will be handling digital PR initiatives and planning, as well as the execution of thorough content strategies designed to leverage content for Androvett clients across media and communication platforms.

“We are very excited to have Alyssa join us,” says Mike Androvett, founder and president of Androvett Legal Media & Marketing. “I know she will make a big difference in our approach and quality of service we can bring to our clients and to our media partners.”

Ms. Woulfe graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in journalism. She went on to work as an on-air host and digital producer in radio and television broadcasting, with stops at Dallas’ NewsRadio 1080 KRLD and the city’s ABC television affiliate, WFAA.

“Alyssa is one of those people who walked in and was able to contribute on day one,” says Mark Annick, Androvett’s vice president of news and public relations. “She’s a great addition to the group.”

Androvett is an award-winning, full-service marketing and public relations agency with unparalleled experience serving the communications needs of businesses and organizations across the U.S. Now in its 26th year, Androvett has offices in Dallas, Houston and Austin. Learn more at Austin law firm marketing and Austin law firm public relations.
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Nicholas S. Bauman
Litigation
Phoenix

Bauman, a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, is a trial court litigator whose practice focuses on commercial litigation, including disputes within companies, breach of contract, business torts, breach of fiduciary duty, and bankruptcy proceedings. He has experience in a variety of industries, including financial services, health care, real estate, and agriculture industries.

Prior to joining the firm, Bauman served as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert M. Brutinel of the Arizona Supreme Court. During law school, he served as an articles editor for the Arizona Law Review and as an extern to the Honorable Peter J. Eckerstrom of the Arizona Court of Appeals. Bauman received his J.D., summa cum laude, from the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law, Order of the Coif and his B.A. from the University of Arizona.

Brian Blakley
Litigation
Las Vegas

Blakley is a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group and focuses his practice on class actions and complex disputes. He is the co-leader of the firm’s Class Action Group. In addition to his complex litigation practice, Blakley frequently handles copyright and trademark disputes and high value judgment-collection matters. He is a go-to lawyer for enforcing large judgments in Nevada. He regularly represents banks, insurers, manufacturers, government entities, religious institutions, and businesses of all sizes. He has been recognized as a Mountain States Super Lawyers Rising Star in the area of class action/mass torts since 2020.

Prior to joining the firm, Blakley served as a law clerk to Judge Robert C. Jones of the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. Blakley received his J.D., magna cum laude, from Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Order of the Coif and his B.A. magna cum laude, from Brigham Young University.

Michael Charles Brown
Litigation
Phoenix

Brown, a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, is an experienced litigator whose practice focuses on construction, securities, and real estate disputes. Brown represents owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers on all aspects of construction projects, from inception to well beyond completion, including scope issues, risk allocation, delays, changes, design and construction defects, payment issues, mechanic’s liens, and licensing issues. In his securities litigation practice, he represents broker-dealers, registered representatives, and registered investment advisers concerning customer suitability and supervision claims, securities fraud, and licensing matters. Brown‘s real estate litigation experience includes foreclosures, agreements for sale, easements, deed restrictions, quiet title actions, and landlord/tenant disputes.

Brown is an active member of the State Bar of Arizona’s Construction Law Section and regularly attends and speaks at its events. He is also a frequent speaker to the Arizona Builders Alliance and other construction industry groups. He was recognized in the “Ones to Watch” category in the area of construction by The Best Lawyers in America 2022. Brown received his J.D. summa cum laude, from Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, his B.S. and B.A., summa cum laude, from Arizona State University.

Tyler Carrell
Business Transactions
Phoenix

Carrell, a member of the firm’s Business Transactions Practice Group, focuses his practice on real estate transactions, commercial finance, and general corporate law. He has significant experience in all aspects of corporate law representing real estate developers, lenders, non-profit organizations, and borrowers. He has handled matters including the acquisition, financing, leasing and disposition of retail, office, residential, and mixed-use developments. Carrell also represents financial institutions in commercial finance transactions including real estate and asset-based equipment and warehouse lending. Additionally, he has managed enforcement of loan agreements, real estate leases, guaranties, contracts, real estate purchase agreements, commercial contract guarantees, and deficiency, and loan default matters.

An avid supporter and member of the legal community, Carrell served as President of the Maricopa County Bar Association in 2020 and currently serves on the North Mountain Village Planning Committee. He was the recipient of the inaugural Steven H. Hirsch Outstanding Young Lawyer award in 2016 and was recognized in the “Ones to Watch” category in the area of real estate law by The Best Lawyers in America 2022.

Carrell received his J.D. from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University and his B.S. from the University of Arizona.

Dietrich C. Hoefner
Regulatory and Government
Denver

Hoefner is a member in the firm’s Regulatory and Government Practice Group and focuses on complex regulatory matters for a wide range of clients across numerous industries including energy, utilities, natural resources, and alcoholic beverages. He is also a member of the firm’s renewable energy decommissioning industry team, focusing on strategies to address and anticipate changing regulations affecting end-of-life issues for renewable energy facilities. He was recognized in the “Ones to Watch” category in the area of energy and natural resources law by The Best Lawyers in America in 2021 and 2022.

Prior to joining the firm, Hoefner was a lawyer at the Colorado Office of the Attorney General, where he worked on energy utility and consumer protection matters. He was also a research fellow at the Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship, where he focused on energy regulation. He received his J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School and his B.A. from Lafayette College.

Jennifer K. Hostetler
Litigation
Las Vegas

Hostetler is a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group and focuses her practice in the areas of employment and business litigation. She represents clients in state and federal court against claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, breach of contract, and violation of wage and hour laws. Hostetler has practiced before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Nevada Equal Rights Commission, representing employers against claims filed by employees under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. She also counsels and advises employers with respect to their employment decisions and practices. She regularly prepares and reviews employment policies, contracts, severance agreements, and handbooks.

As a litigator, Hostetler assists individuals and companies in a broad range of business litigation disputes, including complex business contract and tort disputes. She has experience in all aspects of litigation from drafting initial pleadings and conducting discovery to summary judgment and trial.

Hostetler previously served as chief deputy attorney general for the state of Nevada. As chief, she supervised seven lawyers dedicated exclusively to representing the state of Nevada in personnel and employment law matters and advised and counseled Nevada’s state governmental agencies and public officials on day-to-day personnel matters in compliance with the state of Nevada personnel system and state and federal employment laws.

Hostetler has been recognized as one of The Best Lawyers in America in 2021 and 2022 in the area of employment law – management and a Mountain States Super Lawyers Rising Star in employment and labor since 2019. She received her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law and her B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Kyle W. Kellar
Intellectual Property
Los Angeles

Kellar, a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group, focuses his practice on all aspects of intellectual property prosecution and enforcement. He has extensive experience drafting and prosecuting patents in a broad array of technologies and for large and small entities.

Kellar also represents plaintiffs and defendants in district court proceedings, including appellate proceedings before the Federal Circuit. He is also a member of the firm’s Inter Partes Review (IPR) team and frequently represents clients in IPR proceedings.

Prior to attending law school, Kellar worked for Faurecia Interior Systems, where he assisted with the design and manufacture of automotive interiors for companies, including Chrysler and Mercedes-Benz. He received his J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law and his B.S. from Oakland University. He also holds a certificate in dispute resolution from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution.

Dale Kotchka-Alanes
Litigation
Las Vegas

Kotchka-Alanes, a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, focuses her practice on appeals and a wide variety of business and intellectual property matters, including constitutional claims, trade secret theft, contract claims, naming rights, and administrative regulation. She represents clients in litigation, arbitration, negotiating settlements, and interacting with agencies who regulate their businesses.

Before joining the firm, Kotchka-Alanes clerked for two years for the Honorable Susan R. Bolton, U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Arizona. During law school, she worked with the Worker and Immigrant Rights Advocacy Clinic, representing immigration detainees and arguing in federal court. She also served as a legal intern with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia at The Hague.

Kotchka-Alanes has been named a Mountain States Super Lawyers Rising Star in the area of business litigation since 2018. She received her J.D. from Yale Law School and her B.A., summa cum laude, from Loyola Marymount University.

Molly A. Magestro
Business Transactions
Phoenix

Magestro, a member of the firm’s Business Transactions Practice Group, focuses on corporate and real estate transactions providing comprehensive representation and legal consulting services to corporate clients in the real estate, construction, property management, and finance industries. She represents institutional clients in a variety of corporate and real estate transactions involving development, financing, acquisition and sale of luxury multifamily, retail, office and industrial projects on a national, regional and local scale, and other business matters. Her experience includes the development of custom contracts and related legal instruments for complex business and real estate transactions, strategic negotiation, advising clients about transactional and regulatory requirements in the areas of business formation and reorganization, statutory and regulatory compliance, and due diligence.

Magestro was recognized in the “Ones to Watch” category in the area of real estate law by The Best Lawyers in America in 2022 and as a Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Star in the area of real estate in 2021. She received her J.D. from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University where she was a Willard H. Pedrick Scholar. She received her B.S. and B.A., summa cum laude, from Arizona State University.

Rachel A. Nicholas
Intellectual Property
Phoenix

Nicholas is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group and partners with clients on trademark, copyright, publicity rights, and social media matters. She helps clients overcome the challenges found in selecting, clearing, registering, and enforcing their trademarks and copyrights in the U.S. and internationally. Nicholas represents clients of all sizes and across a variety of industries, including one of the world’s top hotel chains, and a major league sports team as well as fitness and wellness influencers. She also provides counsel to local nonprofit organizations and startups.

Nicholas regularly partners with clients to help manage and grow U.S.-based and international trademark portfolios and has represented clients in cancellation and opposition proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. She also routinely negotiates, drafts, and counsels clients on intellectual property-related agreements, including assignments, licensing and cross licensing, consent/coexistence, concurrent use, independent contractor and others.

Nicholas was recognized as one of the Valley’s “Next Generation of Legal Leaders” by The Phoenix Business Journal in 2021. She received her J.D., magna cum laude, from Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Order of the Coif, and her B.A. from Loyola Marymount University.

Adam Reich
Litigation
Phoenix

Reich, a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, focuses his practice on commercial litigation, insurance coverage, business and personal injury torts, and construction litigation. He has represented clients in state and federal courts throughout the United States, including at trial. He has been recognized as a Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Star in the area of general and business litigation since 2017. He was also recognized in the “Ones to Watch” category in the area of commercial litigation by The Best Lawyers in America in 2021 and 2022.
Before attending law school, Reich served as a military police officer in the Army National Guard, He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds he received while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005. Reich received his J.D. from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University, graduating with honors, Order of the Coif and Order of Barristers, and his B.A. from Arizona State University.

Nicole Scott
Litigation
Reno

As a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, Scott focuses her practice within the alcohol beverage industry assisting clients with licensing and regulatory matters related to business and liquor licensing for cities and municipalities throughout Nevada. She has also drafted legislation for the alcohol industry while representing both retailers and wholesalers seeking to obtain and maintain licensing throughout the state of Nevada. She also handles complex litigation matters assisting clients with informal dispute matters, mediation and settlement conferences, and hearings related to trial phases involving depositions, eDiscovery, complex discovery disputes, dispositive and pre-trial motions, and appeals. Scott has experience appearing before the Nevada Department of Taxation, the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development, the Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy, and the Nevada Transportation Authority. She is also committed to her pro bono service, receiving multiple awards for her pro bono work.

Prior to joining Lewis Roca, Scott served as a law clerk for the Honorable Chief Justice Hardesty at the Nevada Supreme Court. She was recognized in the “Ones to Watch” category in the area of commercial litigation by The Best Lawyers in America 2022 and named a Mountain States Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in business litigation in 2021.

Scott received her J.D., summa cum laude, from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law, her M.A. from the University of Nevada, Reno, her M.B.A., with distinction, from Hawaii Pacific University and her B.S.B.A., with distinction, from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Angela M. Vichick
Litigation
Denver

Vichick, a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, represents individual and institutional clients in complex litigation. Vichick‘s practice focuses on business and real estate matters, including disputes involving contract, civil theft, derivative, fiduciary, fraud, fraudulent/preferential transfer, interpleader, probate, receivership, tort, and quiet title claims. Her advocacy experience includes dispositive motions practice, evidentiary hearings, settlement and arbitration proceedings, trials and post-trial proceedings, and appellate proceedings before the Colorado Court of Appeals, Colorado Supreme Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

Vichick was recognized in the “Ones to Watch” category in the area of commercial litigation by The Best Lawyers in America 2022. She was also recently selected by the Colorado Bar Association’s Leadership Training Committee as a member of the COBALT class of 2022.
Actively involved in the Denver and Roaring Fork communities, Vichick currently serves as chair of the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association’s pro bono committee, as a director for the CHBA Foundation’s board, as a mentor in the Law School …Yes We Can (Arguello Dream Catchers) Colorado program, and as the lead mock trial coach at Arrupe Jesuit High School.

Vichick received her J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School and her B.A. from the University of Colorado.

Drew Wilson
Intellectual Property
Los Angeles

Wilson is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. With degrees in computer and software engineering, he represents clients in nearly every major category of intellectual property prosecution litigation and enforcement, including patent infringement, trademark infringement, prosecution and oppositions, copyright prosecution, infringement, and policing actions.

Wilson has successfully obtained victories for his clients by a number of methods, including obtaining both preliminary and permanent injunctions, conducting successful mediations, and obtaining summary judgment in favor of his clients. He has also policed the intellectual property portfolios of a number of clients, maintaining their rights by clearing the federal trademark register and removing infringing uses of his clients’ intellectual property from the internet and social media.

Wilson received his J.D., magna cum laude, from Rutgers School of Law, a M.S. from California State University Fullerton and his B.S. from the University of California, Irvine.

About Lewis Roca
Lewis Roca is an Am Law 200 law firm serving clients globally in complex litigation, intellectual property, business transactions, gaming, government relations, labor and employment, and regulatory counseling. Its offices are located in Albuquerque, Colorado Springs, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Reno, Silicon Valley, and Tucson. To learn more about the firm, please visit us at our website at www.lewisroca.com.

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