Corporate, Law Firm and Lawyer Accolades
Akerman Bolsters Private Equity Practice in Chicago with Theodore Wern
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Akerman LLP announced Theodore Wern has joined the firm, bringing 20 years of vast experience advising investor groups and businesses in acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, sell-side mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and investment management.
Cheri Husney Joins Littler as Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer
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Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has named Cheri Husney as its new Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer. Husney, who is based in Atlanta, is responsible for overseeing Littler’s marketing and business development strategy.
Duane Morris Welcomes Veteran IP Partners Jennifer M. Lantz and Philip W. Woo in Silicon Valley
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Jennifer M. Lantz and Philip W. Woo have joined Duane Morris LLP’s Silicon Valley office as partners in the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group.
Nationally Recognized Attorney in Multistate Taxation Joins Foley in Detroit
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Foley & Lardner LLP announced today the addition of Lynn Gandhi to the Detroit office as a partner in its Business Law Department and Tax, Benefits & Estate Planning Practice Group.
Leading Sports Attorney and Former New York Jets General Counsel Joins Foley
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Foley & Lardner LLP announced the addition of Andrew “Andy” Lee, former general counsel to the New York Jets, to the firm’s New York office as Of Counsel and Special Adviser to the Sports & Entertainment Group.
Buchalter Welcomes New Shareholder Marcus Williams
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Buchalter is pleased to welcome Marcus Williams as a Corporate Shareholder in the Firm’s Los Angeles and Seattle offices.
L. Justin Burney Joins Bradley’s Huntsville Office as Corporate and Securities Partner
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L. Justin Burney has joined the Huntsville, Ala., office of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP as a partner in the Corporate and Securities Practice Group.
Former Federal Regulator and Fintech General Counsel Michael Gordon Joins Bradley’s Washington Office
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Michael Gordon has joined the Washington, D.C., office of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP as a partner in the firm’s Banking and Financial Services Practice Group and as part of the firm’s Government Enforcement and Investigations Team.
Akerman Strengthens Intellectual Property Litigation Capabilities with Alejandro Fernandez and Stephen Leahu
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Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, is pleased to announce that it has enhanced its Intellectual Practice Group with the addition of Alejandro Fernandez and Stephen Leahu
Selman Breitman Names Karen B. Goldberg Partner
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Selman Breitman LLP is pleased to announce that Karen B. Goldberg has been elected to the firm’s partnership.
Eversheds Sutherland Bolsters International Arbitration Practice With Three High-Profile Partners
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Eversheds Sutherland is pleased to announce the arrival of three international arbitration partners to the firm’s Litigation Practice Group.
Harrity & Harrity, LLP Minority Firm Incubator Welcomes First Participant
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Patent attorney James Bennin is the first participant in the Harrity & Harrity, LLP, Minority Firm Incubator program.
Bradley Partner Jim Collura Appointed To Institute For Energy Law Executive Committee
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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Houston partner James A. Collura has been appointed to the executive committee of the Institute for Energy Law of the Center for American and International Law, serving as chair of the Oilfield Services Committee.
Bradley Partner Jason Mehta Selected As 2020 LCLD Fellow
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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Tampa partner Jason P. Mehta, a member of the firm’s Government Enforcement and Investigations Practice Group, has been selected as a 2020 Fellow of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD).
Perkins Coie Expands Trust & Estate Planning Practice with New Seattle Partner Akane R. Suzuki
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Perkins Coie Expands Trust & Estate Planning Practice with New Seattle Partner Akane R. Suzuki
Barnes & Thornburg Continues Atlanta Growth With Addition of Litigator Eric Fisher
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Barnes & Thornburg has added Eric S. Fisher as a partner in the Litigation Department in Atlanta. Fisher is the latest example of growth in the firm’s Atlanta office, and is the fifth legal professional to join since the beginning of the year.
Perkins Coie Adds Environment and Real Estate Litigator Ray Hartman to San Diego Office
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Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Ray Hartman has joined the firm’s Environment, Energy and Resources practice as a partner in the San Diego office.
Foley Deepens National IP Electronics Bench with Addition of High-profile Team in Washington, D.C. and Dallas
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Foley & Lardner announced the firm has expanded its national intellectual property capabilities with the addition of four attorneys to its Intellectual Property Department and Electronics Practice Group. Eric Sophir and Gary Solomon join as partners, while Matthew Horton and Kamyar Maserrat join as senior counsel and associate, respectively.
Dykema Adds Intellectual Property Attorney Michael S. Gzybowski to Its Ann Arbor Office
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A former patent examiner for the United States Patent & Trademark Office with more than 30 years of private practice experience, Gzybowski’s practice focuses on preparing and filing patent applications and obtaining patents on behalf of clients in the U.S. and abroad.
Leading Litigation Partner Brian P. Kavanaugh Joins Sidley in Chicago
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Sidley Austin announced today Brian Kavanaugh has joined as a partner in its global Litigation practice in their Chicago office. Prior to this, he was a partner at the firm Kirkland & Ellis, where he was a litigation partner and one of the leaders of its Data Security & Privacy practice.
He represents clients extensively in healthcare, insurance and data privacy, through matters ranging from multidistrict litigation and class action suits to complex commercial disputes and arbitrations.