Announcements
Duane Morris Welcomes Trial Partner Brian H. Pandya in Washington, D.C.
AnnouncementBrian H. Pandya has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s Trial Practice Group in its Washington, D.C., office.
Buchalter Welcomes New Insurance Coverage Litigation Shareholder in San Diego
AnnouncementBuchalter is pleased to announce the arrival of new Shareholder Cecilia Miller, and welcome her to our San Diego Office.
Foley Adds IP Attorney Dahna Pasternak in Silicon Valley, Continuing Growth in Northern California
AnnouncementFoley & Lardner LLP announced that Dahna Pasternak has joined the firm’s Silicon Valley office as of counsel in its Chemical, Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Practice Group.
Duane Morris Adds Partners David M. Hryck, Christopher W. Healy, C. Neil Gray & Economist Theodor van Stephoudt
AnnouncementLaw firm Duane Morris LLP has added David M. Hryck, Christopher W. Healy and C. Neil Gray as partners in the firm’s Corporate and Trial practice groups. Economist Theodor van Stephoudt will join Duane Morris as well.
Davis Wright Tremaine Boosts Growth in Bay Area with FCC Counsel Thaila Sundaresan
AnnouncementThaila Sundaresan has joined Davis Wright Tremaine’s technology and communications practice as a partner in its San Francisco office.
Ron Sarubbi Named Managing Partner of Perkins Coie’s Growing New York Office
AnnouncementRon Sarubbi, a Corporate Law and Financial Transactions partner, has been named office managing partner of Perkins Coie’s growing New York office.
Davis Wright Tremaine Honored with U.S. Bank’s “Invested in Diversity” Award
AnnouncementDavis Wright Tremaine is honored with U.S. Bank’s “Invested in Diversity” award for significant impact on advancing diversity in the legal profession.
Success Academy Charter School Network Ordered to Pay Over $2.4M in a Disability Discrimination Case
AnnouncementCharter school network Success Academy has been ordered to pay over $2.4 million on a Judgment in a case brought by families of five young Black students with learning and other disabilities who sued after the children were pushed out of a Success Academy school in Brooklyn.
Maritime Litigator Brian Schneider Joins Hawkins Parnell & Young
AnnouncementMaritime lawyer Brian J. Schneider joined national defense litigation firm Hawkins Parnell & Young. Brian is a go-to litigator for corporations facing toxic tort and product liability claims under maritime law.
Demand for Luminance’s AI increases as businesses face surge in Subject Access Requests
AnnouncementLuminance has announced a 75% surge in uptake of its pioneering ‘Discovery’ platform as businesses experience a huge influx of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs).
Former NBC Entertainment Lawyer Joins Davis Wright Termaine’s Growing California Team
AnnouncementMichelle Quijano has joined Davis Wright Tremaine’s entertainment practice in its Los Angeles office.
Former United States Representative Steve Israel (D-NY) Joins Michael Best Strategies as Senior Counselor and Expands Role on Michael Best Board of Advisors
AnnouncementMichael Best Strategies LLC announced today that Congressman Steve Israel, the eight-term congressman and former member of the US House of Representatives Democratic leadership, has joined the firm as Senior Counselor and is expanding his role with the Michael Best Board of Advisors.
Capitol Hill Veteran Yardly Pollas Joins Venable’s Legislative and Government Affairs Practice in Washington, DC
AnnouncementVenable LLP is pleased to announce that Yardly M. Pollas-Kimble has joined the firm as a partner in the Legislative and Government Affairs Practice in the Washington, DC office.
East Texas Jury Awards Nearly $63M, Finds Samsung Infringed on Phone Screen Display Patents
AnnouncementAn East Texas jury has awarded $62.7 million to Ireland-based Solas OLED Ltd. after finding Samsung Display Company Ltd. willfully infringed on two screen display patents used in Samsung Galaxy phones.
Dykema’s Jane E. Bockus Inducted Into The American College of Trial Lawyers
AnnouncementDykema’s Jane E. Bockus Inducted Into The American College of Trial Lawyers
Michael Best Strategies Partners with Historically Black Colleges and Universities to Launch Inaugural Public Policy Intern Program
AnnouncementMichael Best Strategies is partnering with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to recruit for its first Public Policy Internship. The program will offer an educational and supportive experience for students to gain exposure to public policy and government affairs.
Duane Morris Welcomes Trial Partner John S. Polzer in Dallas and Special Counsel Jason E. Boatright
AnnouncementJohn S. Polzer has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s Trial Practice Group in its Dallas office. Jason E. Boatright joined as special counsel in the Trial Practice Group.
Bradley Partners Tripp Haston and Dick Sayles Recognized Among World’s Leading Litigation Attorneys
AnnouncementBradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP partners Tripp Haston and Richard A. Sayles have been named as among the world’s leading litigation attorneys in the 2020 edition of Who’s Who Legal: Litigation.
Brightflag Strengthens Security Controls as Legal Departments Accelerate Digital Transformation
AnnouncementBrightflag, the AI-powered legal spend management and matter management platform, announced its achievement of SOC 2 (Type II) and SOC 1 (Type II) certifications without exceptions.
Barnes & Thornburg Adds Recent Ohio U.S. Attorney as Partner in Columbus
AnnouncementBarnes & Thornburg today announced that David DeVillers, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, has joined the firm’s Litigation Department as partner in the Columbus office.




