Announcements
Blank Rome Welcomes White Collar Partner Jennifer Short in Washington, D.C.
AnnouncementBlank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Jennifer Short has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C., office as a partner in the White Collar Defense & Investigations group.
Jeffrey Lehtman Joins Miller & Chevalier
AnnouncementJeffrey Lehtman has joined Miller & Chevalier’s Litigation Department.
Greensfelder Attorney Robert Zafft Named World Commerce & Contracting Fellow
AnnouncementGreensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., attorney Robert J. Zafft has been named a Fellow of World Commerce & Contracting (WorldCC), a global business association.
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson Welcomes Attorney Meghan Burns
AnnouncementNationally recognized Family Law firm Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson (ONDA) is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Meghan Burns.
Using Persuasion Techniques to Achieve Litigation Success: Part One
WebinarFitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP will present a free webinar, “Using Persuasion Techniques to Achieve Litigation Success: Part One,” featuring Fitch Even partners Karl R. Fink, Nikki Little, and Timothy P. Maloney.
Brian Cromwell Elected Chair of Board of Trustees for Blumenthal Performing Arts
AnnouncementParker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP is pleased to announce that Charlotte Office Development Partner Brian Cromwell has been elected chair of the board of trustees for Blumenthal Performing Arts.
Sidley Welcomes Former Head of EPA’s Office of Policy, Brittany Bolen
AnnouncementSidley is pleased to welcome Brittany Bolen, Senior Policy Advisor, to the firm’s Environmental and Government Strategies practices.
False Claims Act enforcement a concern for businesses across sectors amid change in administration, coronavirus relief
AnnouncementA federal directive to prioritize the investigation of coronavirus-related fraud, the unprecedented amount of federal stimulus payments, and the transition to a new administration has created a climate in which False Claims Act enforcement likely will create significant risks for businesses this year, according to a new report by global law firm Hogan Lovells.
Duane Morris Opens Dallas Office with Addition of Four New Partners
AnnouncementDuane Morris LLP has opened a new office in Dallas, Texas, with the addition of Trial partners Robert M. Castle III, Randy D. Gordon, Jamie R. Welton and Lucas “Luke” Wohlford.
Jill Louis Named Managing Partner of Perkins Coie’s Dallas Office
AnnouncementPerkins Coie is pleased to announce that Jill Louis, a partner in the Corporate & Securities practice, has been named office managing partner in Dallas.
Matthew Agnew Joins Bradley’s Healthcare Practice Group in Dallas
AnnouncementBradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Matthew J. Agnew has joined the firm’s Dallas office as a senior attorney in the Healthcare Practice Group.
Jones Walker LLP Partner Andrew Harris Joins International Association of Defense Counsel
AnnouncementThe International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) has announced that Andrew S. Harris, a partner at Jones Walker LLP in Jackson, Mississippi, has accepted an invitation to join the IADC.
Bradley Partners Margaret Cupples and Jason Fortenberry Elected to Capital Area Bar Association Board
AnnouncementBradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP attorneys Margaret Oertling Cupples and Jason Fortenberry, partners in the firm’s Jackson office, have been elected to the board of the Capital Area Bar Association (CABA).
Most Employers Unlikely to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccination, Littler Survey Finds
SurveySurvey of more than 1,800 employers reveals key concerns, plans and strategies regarding immunization of their workforces, alongside a continued focus on remote work and workplace safety measures
Bradley Partner Chris Lam Elected American Bar Foundation Fellow
AnnouncementBradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP attorney Christopher C. Lam, managing partner of the firm’s Charlotte office, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF).
Jackson Walker Elects Jennifer Ferri and Erica Benites Giese to Partnership
AnnouncementAustin attorney Jennifer Ferri and San Antonio attorney Erica Benites Giese were elected partners at Jackson Walker LLP.
Hogan Lovells Guides Baltimore Orioles in Successful Salary Arbitration
AnnouncementGlobal law firm Hogan Lovells successfully represented the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise Baltimore Orioles in a salary arbitration against outfielder Anthony Santander.
Nine Bradley Attorneys Named 2020 ‘Attorneys for Justice’ by Tennessee Supreme Court
AnnouncementNine Bradley Arant Boult Cummings attorneys been recognized by the Tennessee Supreme Court as 2020 “Attorneys for Justice.” They are Kimberly Ingram, Alexandra Lynn, Erin Malone-Smolla, Casey Miller, Peter Sales, Edmund S. Sauer, Jeffrey Sheehan, Fritz Spainhour, and David Taylor.
Duane Morris Welcomes Former U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain in Philadelphia
AnnouncementWilliam M. McSwain has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s Trial Practice Group in its Philadelphia office.
Brightflag Enhances Outside Counsel Performance Evaluation with New Reports
AnnouncementBrightflag announces new reporting features that provide corporate legal departments with a simple, standardized solution for evaluating the qualitative performance of outside counsel and empowers corporate counsels to assess the value of law firm relationships.
