David Fletcher has joined Perkins Coie’s Commercial Litigation practice and Government Contracts subgroup as a partner in the Washington, D.C. office.

In a release, the firm said Fletcher’s practice includes a broad range of government contracts matters, including bid protest litigation at the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Court of Federal Claims and at the agency level, and counseling of clients across varied industries on their contractual and regulatory obligations. Fletcher also advises senior management on federal contracts compliance matters and spent two years as government business counsel for GE Aviation’s $1 billion turboshaft/turboprop business.

“We are committed to strategically growing our top-tier, nationally recognized Government Contracts capabilities,” said Seth Locke, Firmwide Co-Chair of Perkins Coie’s Government Contracts practice. “Dave brings a strong skillset that nicely complements the services we offer. His time spent in-house with a large government contractor, in addition to years at Am Law 50 firms, has equipped him to provide solution-oriented results for our clients.”

Fletcher has represented various technology, healthcare and professional services companies in bid protests before the GAO, including a federal security and health IT services entity in two protests involving a total contract value of $1.54 billion. He joins Perkins Coie from Cooley, where he led the Government Contracts practice and regularly advised clients in mergers, acquisitions and financing transactions involving government contractors.

“Dave’s experience will benefit the firm immediately as we look to strengthen the government contract counsel that we provide to clients here in D.C. and nationally,” said Bill Malley, Managing Partner of Perkins Coie’s Washington, D.C. office. “His work with sophisticated tech clients pairs nicely with the firm’s focus on that sector. He’s an exciting addition to our team, and we’re happy to welcome him to the firm.”

Fletcher is the fourth partner to join Perkins Coie in Washington, D.C. in recent weeks. Others include Stephanie Roy, a telecom partner who joined the Technology Transactions & Privacy practice from Steptoe & Johnson; Valerie Dahiya, former Securities and Exchange Commission Branch Chief who joined the firm’s Blockchain Technology & Digital Currency industry group and Investment Management practice; and Nate Kelley, a former Solicitor and Deputy General Counsel for Intellectual Property Law at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Fletcher received his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Illinois College of Law, and both his M.Ed. and A.B. from the College of William and Mary.

Steven C. Liedel, managing member of Dykema’s Lansing office and member of its Government Policy & Practice group, will serve as general counsel to Michigan Governor-elect Gretchen Whitmer’s transition team.

Liedel’s practice focuses on government organization and restructuring, economic development, state constitutional law, and tax policy. He previously served as former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm’s chief legal counsel, during which time he was chair of the State Administrative Board, Chief Privacy Officer for the State of Michigan, Executive Committee member of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and Transition Liaison to the incoming Snyder Administration. Before that, as Deputy Legal Counsel to the Governor, Liedel served as attorney and policy advisor on matters relating to executive orders, legislation, veto messages, appointments to public office, economic development, local government, tax policy, and procurement reform and fiscal controls.

“Steve’s leadership capabilities, experience and past success in this space make him a terrific choice to serve as legal counsel to the Governor-elect’s transition team,” said Peter Kellett, Chairman and CEO of Dykema. “We at Dykema know that his extensive relationships and comprehensive understanding of government will be a tremendous asset in this role.”

Liedel earned a J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and a B.A. from James Madison College at Michigan State University.

Texas litigator Steve Stodghill, partner in the Dallas office of Winston & Strawn, is being honored with two awards this month.

On Nov. 15 he will be presented with the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) 2018 Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence Award.

The Schoenbrun Award has been presented annually since 1989 to a member of the North Texas legal community in recognition of outstanding leadership, exemplary contributions to the community, and a commitment to the ideals of the ADL. Founded in 1913, the ADL is a leading civil rights and human rights organization devoted to fighting anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry and discrimination.

“At the heart of the mission of the ADL is the fight against injustice and intolerance,” said Stodghill. “The use of bully tactics, whether it be on a personal or professional level, is something I abhor. I am thankful I am able to use my legal skills to help in that fight. Our current social climate has made it even more imperative that we stand up for what is right and for those who are being intimidated.”

Stodghill and his wife, Anne, will be honored on Nov. 16 by the Business Council for the Arts as 2018 Obelisk Award honorees. They will be presented with the Juror’s Award for their lifetime advancement of the arts.

The Obelisk Awards recognize companies and individuals whose contributions and achievements in the arts have made a profound impact in North Texas. Instrumental in promoting the growth of the Dallas Film Society, the organization presented its inaugural Stodghill Award earlier this year to recognize individuals for their long-term efforts on behalf of the art of film.

“While these are two very different honors, one thing that they share is a recognition of Steve’s unwavering dedication to the community. When he believes in a cause he is nothing short of a force of nature,” said Tom Melsheimer, managing partner of the Dallas office of Winston & Strawn. Along with Todd Wagner, co-founder of Broadcast.com and founder and CEO of The Charity Network, Tom is co-chair of the 2018 Schoenbrun Award luncheon.

Barnes & Thornburg has added trial attorney Luke Wohlford as a partner in the Litigation Department in Dallas. Previously, Wohlford was a director at Crowe & Dunlevy.

In a release, the firm said Wohlford concentrates on corporate and fiduciary litigation, complex contract litigation, product liability, antitrust, and class action litigation. His clients include public entities, private companies, family-owned businesses and high net worth individuals, and he manages all stages of litigation, including post-trial proceedings and appeals at the state and federal level.

In addition to his trial experience, Wohlford develops litigation avoidance strategies for his clients and provides counsel on other aspects of their business, including investigations, regulatory compliance and contract negotiations, the firm said.

“I worked with Luke when he was a young lawyer. He is an accomplished litigator with significant experience handling oil and gas matters, which is crucial in Texas,” said Mark Bayer, Dallas office managing partner. “He is the fourth litigator to join us in Dallas over the past six months, and I’m thrilled to see our office continue to attract top-notch talent and thrive in this market.”

Barnes & Thornburg recently moved to the new PwC Tower at Park District. Since opening in 2015, the office has steadily added practitioners in the areas of corporate, environmental, healthcare, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation and real estate.

“Barnes & Thornburg has quickly assembled a talented group in Dallas, including an impressive litigation bench,” said Wohlford. “This is a growing office with a sterling reputation, and I’m looking forward to contributing to its success.”

Wohlford clerked for Deanell Reece Tacha, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He is the chair of the State Bar of Texas Antitrust and Business Litigation Section. He earned his J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law and his B.A. from the University of Kansas.

Buchalter announced its new office in San Diego with the addition of lawyers – Tracy A. Warren, J. Patrick Allen, Brittney R. Dobbins, Kathryn B. Fox, and Rick A. Waltman.

Tracy is the Managing Shareholder of the new office. Robert Zadek, previously in the firm’s San Francisco office, is now full-time in San Diego as is Jeff P.M. Lewis, a member of the Health Care Practice Group. Shareholder J. Rick Tache, Co-Chair of the Intellectual Property Practice Group, will also spend a significant amount of time in San Diego.

“The decision to expand to San Diego was a natural one as the city’s technology, cybersecurity, manufacturing, and health care industries are all booming. We look forward to further expanding our presence in San Diego in the near future to meet our clients growing demands for the services we offer,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Adam J. Bass.

In arelease, the firm said Warren represents both national and international clients in employment matters involving single plaintiff and class action defense. She also advises, counsels, trains and litigates in areas including wage and hour compliance, pay equity, sexual harassment, retaliation, terminations, hiring, leave of absence, reductions in force, employee discipline, workplace accommodations, religious exemption, NCAA bylaw compliance, and other matters of legal compliance.

“With Buchalter’s already well established reputation in the market, I am honored to further deepen that footprint.” said Tracy. “I am thrilled to offer my clients the full-range of business services and exceptional client service the firm has to offer.”

Warren earned her J.D. from the University of Notre Dame, her M.J. in broadcast journalism cum laude from Temple University, and her B.A. magna cum laude from The College of New Jersey. She is also an Emmy Award winning sportscaster and the first female sports reporter at television stations in Philadelphia and Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Bank & Finance expert Robert Zadek focuses his practice on matters involving factoring, fintech, reverse factoring, supply-chain finance, asset-based lending, purchase order financing, commercial loan documentation, trade finance and letters of credit, loan workouts, and bankruptcy. Robert earned his J.D. and LL.M from New York University School of Law. He earned his B.S. from Syracuse University.

Allen represents employers in single-plaintiff and class action litigation involving discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage and hour violations. He earned his J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law and his B.A. from the University of California, San Diego.

Dobbins represents individuals and businesses in employment, patent, and trademark litigation, including both single plaintiff and class action defense before state and federal courts and agencies, and in mediation and arbitration. In addition to litigation, she offers preventive advice regarding all aspects of labor and employment law, as well as trademark prosecution. Dobbins earned her J.D. with a concentration in Intellectual Property Law from California Western School of Law, and her Bachelor’s degree cum laude from DePaul University in Illinois.

Fox advises employers on litigation avoidance and provides counseling on workplace law matters. She earned her J.D. with a concentration in Labor & Employment Law with honors from California Western School of Law. Fox earned her B.A. from the University of Southern California.

Waltman provides counseling services to businesses on a variety of employment-related issues, including compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the California Labor Code, the California Health and Safety Code, as well as other state and federal laws. He earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of San Diego School of Law and his B.S. from the University of Minnesota.

Partner Andrea Tsoukalas Curto of Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP has been selected by the Long Island Business News for the Long Island’s Top 50 Women Class of 2018.

The award recognizes women professionals for their business acumen, mentoring, and community involvement. Winners are selected by a judging committee that represents the most influential women in business, government, and the not-for-profit fields.

Andrea Tsoukalas Curto is a land use and zoning attorney and co-chair of the Renewable Energy practice group. Tsoukalas Curto concentrates her practice in zoning, land use, environmental, and municipal law matters. She represents clients in the development of commercial and residential properties.

Sidley Austin LLP announced that Kenneth J. Baronsky has joined the firm in Century City as a partner in its Corporate group.

In a release, the firm said Baronsky has experience advising companies, private equity sponsors, executives, owners and board members.

He joins from Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, where he served as managing partner of its Los Angeles office and as its corporate practice group leader for more than a decade.

In a release, the firm said Baronsky advises on mergers, acquisitions and dispositions, equity and debt investments, restructurings and other corporate transactions.

“Ken’s arrival reaffirms Sidley’s position in Los Angeles as the destination corporate practice for Wall Street lawyers,” said Dan Clivner, co-leader of the firm’s Private Equity practice and managing partner of the Los Angeles and Century City offices. “Ken is a class act and he brings a breadth of experience that is second-to-none. I’m thrilled he’s joined our growing team here in Greater Los Angeles and around the world, and am eager for our clients to experience the benefits of Ken’s knowledge and experience.”

In addition to Baronsky, Sidley’s Private Equity practice has recently added laterals including Adam Weinstein and Tony Feuerstein, who joined the global Private Equity and M&A practices as partners in New York in October.

Nathan Kelley has joined Perkins Coie’s Intellectual Property practice as a partner in the Washington, D.C., office. Kelley recently stepped down as the Solicitor and Deputy General Counsel for Intellectual Property Law at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Kelley earlier acted as the USPTO’s Chief Administrative Patent Judge in charge of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

“Nate is one of the foremost intellectual property lawyers in the country, and he is widely respected for his litigation experience and ability,” said Shannon Bloodworth, Co-Chair of Perkins Coie’s IP practice. “His deep knowledge of the USPTO and Federal Circuit will broaden and strengthen our nationally ranked team of IP litigators. He is a significant addition to our team, and we’re thrilled that he has chosen to join us.”

In a release, the firm said that, as Solicitor, Kelley defended the Director of the USPTO in court, managing all IP litigation. He participated in patent and trademark cases in recent years, including Oil States Energy Services, LLC v. Greene’s Energy Group, LLC, Aqua Products, Inc. v. Matal, In re Cuozzo Speed Technologies, LLC, and Novartis AG v. Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc.

During his term as Solicitor, Kelley defended hundreds of decisions of the PTAB and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) before the Federal Circuit. Kelley also advocated the USPTO’s position during interagency deliberations on IP cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, including WesternGeco LLC v. ION Geophysical Corp., B&B Hardware, Inc. v. Hargis Industries, Inc., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. v. Sandoz, Inc., and Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International. He also oversaw the USPTO’s defense of numerous district court cases against it.

In his role as Solicitor, Kelley also developed USPTO rules and regulations, helped shape federal policy on various IP matters, and he counseled the Office on the implementation of the America Invents Act.

Before becoming Solicitor, Kelley served as an Associate Solicitor at the USPTO for six years. Before that, he worked for six years with the Federal Circuit, first as a member of its permanent legal staff and then as a law clerk for Circuit Judge Randall Rader.

At Perkins Coie, Kelley will focus his practice on Federal Circuit appeals, inter partes reviews (IPR) at the PTAB and related USPTO work, and advising clients on IP strategy and policy more generally.

In addition to augmenting the firm’s IP practice, Kelley provides another boost to the firm’s thriving Washington, D.C., office. “Our Washington office has seen exponential growth over the past decade. We now have 130 lawyers, with a substantial number of new additions that deepen our regulatory and administrative law practices,” said Bill Malley, Managing Partner of Perkins Coie’s Washington, D.C., office. “Nate’s hiring furthers this trend of adding senior-level lawyers with impressive federal government experience. We’re excited to have him on board.”

Along with Kelley, other additions to the firm’s Washington, D.C., office in 2018 include Stephanie Roy (Technology Transactions & Privacy), Robert Burgoyne (Commercial Litigation), Nir Margalit (Real Estate & Land Use), and Valerie Dahiya (Investment Management).

Dallas-based litigation boutique Bailey Brauer PLLC has earned recognition among the Best Law Firms in the country for 2019 by U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America. The firm was singled out for its appellate work.

Selection is based on extensive client and attorney evaluations, practice-specific peer review and editorial review. To be eligible for consideration, a firm must have a lawyer listed in the annual Best Lawyers in America guide. Firm co-founders Clayton Bailey and Alex Brauer are each recognized in the 2019 edition – Bailey for his appellate work and Brauer for commercial litigation.

“This firm works to provide our clients exceptional legal advice start to finish, from negotiating disputes and preparing for litigation to trying a case and following through on appeal,” said Brauer. “To be considered among the top firms is validation of our dedication to our clients.”

In October, Bailey was named a Litigation Star in commercial litigation for the fifth year in a row by the Benchmark Litigation legal guide. He was also recognized by Benchmark for his competition-based litigation practice, as well as his international arbitration work.

Bailey and Brauer were each selected to the 2018 Texas Super Lawyers listing for their business litigation work. The guide to Texas’ top lawyers is published annually by Thomson Reuters in Texas Monthly and Super Lawyers magazines.

Earlier this year, Brauer was recognized for a third consecutive time among D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas.

Thomas Walker has joined FisherBroyles, LLP as a litigation partner in the firm’s Atlanta office.

“We are very pleased to welcome Thomas to FisherBroyles’ Atlanta office,” said FisherBroyles’ General Counsel and Managing Partner of Litigation Joel M. Ferdinand. “Thomas has 20 years of diverse litigation and bankruptcy experience and is a great addition to our deep bench of litigators across FisherBroyles’ 21 offices throughout the country.”

Walker said, “I am thrilled to join FisherBroyles and provide my clients with services supported by the the firm’s cloud-based partnership model and my talented partners with Big Law experience.”

In a release, the firm said Walker focuses his practice on representing creditor and debtor clients in bankruptcy, pre-bankruptcy workouts, real estate foreclosures, dispositions of collateral under the Uniform Commercial Code, and all related litigation. His creditor representations include lending institutions, utility companies, real estate companies, and other secured and unsecured lenders. His debtor representations include a major health care company, a supermarket chain, and the largest auto-hauling company in North America. In addition, Walker represents purchasers of assets and businesses on matters both inside and outside the bankruptcy process, as well as other clients in general commercial litigation, with a primary focus on lending litigation, collections and similar matters.

Prior to joining FisherBroyles, Walker was a partner with McGuireWoods LLP in Atlanta.

Walker received his J.D. (cum laude) from Tulane Law School and his Bachelor of Arts from The George Washington University.

Eric McArthur has rejoined Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, D.C., as a partner in its Supreme Court and Appellate practice. McArthur returned to Sidley after serving as Deputy Associate Attorney General in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

In a release, the firm said he will focus his practice on representing clients in appellate court proceedings as well as trial court litigation matters, particularly those involving critical motions and complex issues of constitutional, statutory and administrative law.

In his role as Deputy Associate Attorney General, McArthur assisted the Associate Attorney General in supervising and managing high-stakes litigation handled by the DOJ’s Civil and Environment and Natural Resources Divisions. He represented the DOJ in coordinating litigation with the White House Counsel’s Office and other federal agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Labor, the Department of Commerce, the Department of State, the Department of Defense, the Department of Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency. McArthur also argued on behalf of the United States in significant cases in both the Second and Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeals.

“We are excited that Eric has rejoined the firm,” said Peter Keisler, co-leader of Sidley’s Supreme Court and Appellate practice. “The wealth of experience and sharp insights he gained through directly supervising and handling important cases will be critical in helping guide our clients through matters involving advocacy and negotiation with the Justice Department, as well as litigation involving federal agencies.”

Earlier in his career, McArthur served as a law clerk for both former Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Judge J. Michael Luttig and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

John Beckworth has joined Jackson Walker as of counsel in the firm’s Austin office. He is a lecturer and former associate dean at The University of Texas School of Law.

“To welcome an attorney of John’s exceptional reputation is a significant accomplishment,” managing partner C. Wade Cooper said. “He is a prominent voice in energy law and arbitration, having been in private practice for 30 years before joining The University of Texas School of Law. We are fortunate to have him on our team here at Jackson Walker.”

“Jackson Walker is a great fit,” Beckworth said. “I’m proud to join a firm with such a long track record of leadership in energy law and many areas, and one with a strong presence in Austin and throughout Texas.”

Beckworth began his career in 1983 in the Litigation Section of Fulbright & Jaworski in Houston where he was a partner in the law firm before leaving in 1994 to start his own practice. During his time in private practice in Houston, Beckworth handled and tried civil cases and appeals in Texas and across the country, and he continues to serve as an energy and business lawyer and arbitrator, according to a release from the firm.

In 2013, Beckworth left his active law practice in Houston to join The University of Texas School of Law in Austin as Associate Dean for Administration and Strategic Planning and as a lecturer. “John has a tremendous following throughout the Texas legal and business communities – especially in Houston, where he lived and practiced for three decades before moving to Austin,” said Houston partner Alfred M. Meyerson. “Our clients will certainly benefit from his extensive experience and vast network of professional contacts.”

In addition to his roles as Associate Dean and lecturer in the Law School, Beckworth has served The University of Texas as a former trustee of the University of Texas Law School Foundation and as president and chairman of the board of the Texas Exes. In 2018 he was elected to become a trustee of the LBJ Foundation.

Beckworth is a longstanding appointed member of the Federal Judicial Evaluation Committee. In 2017, he became a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Board Leadership Fellow.

Miller & Chevalier Chartered announced that Loren C. Ponds will join the firm as a member in the Tax Department, effective Oct. 29, 2018. Previously, Ponds served as tax counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means, where she was instrumental in the development of the international tax provisions included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA).

“Miller & Chevalier is known for tax excellence,” Ponds said. “I was drawn to the firm’s outstanding reputation and talented practitioners, who are able to provide specialized tax guidance across varied issues, an important factor given my interdisciplinary practice.”

Prior to her role with the Committee on Ways and Means, Ponds worked in Ernst & Young LLP’s National Tax Department, with a focus on transfer pricing. She advised multinational companies on international tax planning projects, including intellectual property planning, supply chain optimization, and restructuring projects. In addition, Ponds regularly counseled companies on a wide variety of controversy matters, including advance pricing agreements, mutual agreement procedure cases, and Internal Revenue Service audit defense projects. She also spent two years working directly with the leader of Ernst & Young’s global transfer pricing practice in Germany.

At Miller & Chevalier, Ponds will focus her practice on the implementation of the TCJA and other tax policy matters. She will also work with clients on transfer pricing and broader international tax issues.

“Loren’s first-hand experience at the Committee on Ways and Means, especially the critical role she played in drafting the international tax provisions of the TCJA, makes her one of the most well-equipped lawyers to advise clients navigating the new legislation,” said George A. Hani, Chair of Miller & Chevalier’s Tax Department. “Her counsel is grounded in deep knowledge of the underlying policies and her perspective from inside the process. She offers unique, detailed insight that few in the field can provide.”

“From executing complicated supply-chain restructurings, to guiding companies through transfer pricing dispute resolution, to drafting international tax legislation, Loren has gained vital experience and will be a tremendous resource to our clients. Her legislative experience, combined with her technical expertise, makes her uniquely situated to assist our clients as they seek to implement the TCJA, as well as pursue related technical corrections and administrative guidance,” said Marc J. Gerson, Chair of Miller & Chevalier’s Executive Committee. “We are thrilled to welcome her to the firm.”

Ponds earned an LL.M. in Taxation from the Georgetown University Law Center, a J.D. from the American University Washington College of Law, and an A.B. from Davidson College.

Lowenstein Sandler LLP has launched a Global Trade & Policy practice that advises clients on the growing array of U.S. government regulations of global investments and trade, including foreign investment restrictions, trade sanctions, import tariffs, and evolving export controls. Doreen M. Edelman, most recently the co-leader of the Global Business Team at law firm Baker Donelson, will chair the group. Based out of Lowenstein’s Washington, D.C. office, Global Trade & Policy joins the Antitrust & Regulatory and Insurance Recovery teams as the third practice group in the firm’s D.C. office.

In a release, the firm said the Global Trade & Policy group will provide U.S.-based clients, foreign clients, and foreign-owned U.S. companies with compliance and policy development services. Areas of emphasis will include import tariffs and classifications, OFAC regulations and sanctions, CFIUS review protocols, and export controls. The team will assist clients in managing and reducing risk, especially regarding Chinese tariffs, by drafting exclusion requests and providing strategic guidance on these matters. Lowenstein clients in key economic sectors will benefit from the team’s counsel regarding foreign investment risks, evolving regulatory burdens, and technology-related issues pertaining to export issues.

“Whether it’s new CFIUS requirements for foreign investments in U.S. businesses, secondary sanctions issues, or evolving export controls on technology, nearly every transaction we are seeing requires a command of the global trade landscape,” said Gary M. Wingens, Lowenstein Sandler’s Chairman and Managing Partner. “Doreen and her team provide our firm with world-class experience to help guide our clients through this increasingly complex area.”

The firm said Edelman advises clients on the risks associated with export controls, customs matters administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. economic sanctions in cross-border M&A and investment transactions and on requirements pertaining to technology, software, defense articles and services, and commercial goods. She has deep knowledge of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and the new requirements under the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA). Edelman counsels companies on Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and Directorate of Defense Controls (DDTC) export control regulations. She also counsels on the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements, including compliance with U.S. sanctions frameworks, OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals list, and the ever-evolving sanctioned-countries programs involving nations such as Iran, Cuba, North Korea, Russia/Crimea, Syria, and Sudan.

Edelman has represented high-profile international clients such as the Sultanate of Oman, where she secured passage of the U.S.-Oman FTA, and she also served as general counsel to the American-Turkish Council.

“Our new practice group will dovetail with Lowenstein Sandler’s existing transactional work in private equity, M&A, trade, and import-export compliance,” Edelman said. “Companies around the world are facing new challenges when it comes to emerging technologies, global investments, international trade, and complex regulatory challenges. Helping our clients navigate this space to minimize risks and improve diligence with respect to trade regulatory compliance is imperative to avoiding serious problems down the road. Our team is situated perfectly to provide important guidance while bolstering Lowenstein Sandler’s global footprint.”

The team members joining Edelman at Lowenstein Sandler include:
• Abbey E. Baker, who joins as counsel, advises clients on a broad array of trade compliance issues, including import and export controls, economic sanctions, anti-bribery and anti-boycott compliance, CFIUS and FIRRMA reviews and filings, CBP procedures and regulations, USCIS Form I-129 Part 6 certifications, and immigration-related sanctions issues.
• Andrew Bisbas, who joins as an associate, focuses his practice on import and export controls, anti-dumping, economic sanctions, anti-boycott and anti-bribery compliance, CFIUS foreign investment issues, business-related USCIS immigration issues, and CBP procedures and regulations. He assists clients with import/export classifications and securing licenses from the BIS, the DDTC, and OFAC.
• Megan C. Bodie, trade analyst, researches a broad array of trade topics, including customs classifications, statutory and regulatory updates, international trade statistics and trends, and government enforcement actions.

Gary Klein and Alex Edelman of recruiting firm Klein Landau LLC introduced Edelman to Lowenstein Sandler.

Ryan J. Letson has joined the Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP’s Huntsville office as an associate in the Intellectual Property Practice Group.

“We welcome Ryan to Bradley in our Huntsville office,” said Bradley Huntsville Office Managing Partner Frank M. Caprio. “Ryan is a great addition to our experienced team of attorneys with diverse backgrounds who excel at protecting and enforcing the IP rights of our clients.”

In a release, the firm said Letson focuses his practice on intellectual property and technology matters. He handles patent and trademark prosecution before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and represents clients in proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. In addition, he assists clients in disputes involving patents and other intellectual property in federal and state courts. His technical experience covers a wide range of areas including computer hardware and software, electronics, data communication networks, autonomous vehicles, electromechanical devices, payment processing and e-commerce systems, biometric sensors, and structural systems. Mr. Letson’s experience also includes litigating matters involving contract, business tort, government contract and real estate issues.

Prior to joining Bradley, Letson was an attorney with Maynard Cooper & Gale in Huntsville. He also previously worked as a systems engineer with The Boeing Company.

Letson received his J.D. from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and his Bachelor of Science from the University of Alabama.

Cathy Altman, a partner in the Dallas office of Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, LLP, has been appointed to the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

Altman, who chairs Carrington Coleman’s construction group, is one of five new directors appointed to the 25-member board that oversees the development and conservation of surface water resources of the Trinity River, according to a release from the firm. Three additional members were reappointed to new six-year terms.

“The Trinity is one of this state’s most vital resources,” said Altman. The river flows 710 miles from North Texas to Galveston Bay, making it the largest river basin with a watershed entirely within the borders of Texas.

“It is a privilege to be among this select group of individuals entrusted with the responsibility of not only being good stewards of the environmental resources of the river, but also guiding development across the Trinity basin.”

The board is composed of directors representing each of the counties in the Trinity River Basin and three at-large directors. Altman, a resident of Midlothian, replaces longtime board member Harold Barnard, who represented Ellis County for 17 years. The appointment was applauded by State Sen. Brian Birdwell, who called Altman an “exceptional choice. Ellis County and the state of Texas will be well served by her.”

Altman is a member of the Governing Committee of the ABA Forum on Construction Law and serves on the Construction Industry specialty panel of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) National Roster of Arbitrators and Mediators. She is chair of the Midlothian Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and is a board member of the North Texas Commission, a public-private partnership.

Olivier Dorgans has joined Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP as counsel in its Paris office to develop its French and European practice within the Sanctions, Export Controls & Anti-Money Laundering practice group and reinforce its leading Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations team.

“In terms of economic sanctions and export controls, Hughes Hubbard & Reed has a leading team in the United States, and the addition of Olivier Dorgans as its French counterpart will enable us to provide these services from Paris and respond to the concerns of our French and European clients.” Bryan J. Sillaman

“Hughes Hubbard & Reed has understood the importance of dealing with issues relating to economic sanctions and export controls encountered by French stakeholders from its Paris office via cross-functional teams. The strength of this relationship is being able to offer a single point of entry to French companies to offer them tailor-made approaches and solutions in a complex and constantly changing regulatory environment.” Olivier Dorgans

The firm said Dorgans has assisted several major French and foreign groups (financial institutions and industrial groups) with internal investigations for alleged violations of economic sanction regulations, export controls, anti-corruption matters and combatting money laundering and terrorist financing.

Dorgans is joining Hughes Hubbard alongside Paul Charlot, with whom he has worked for several years, and Camille Mayet, following recent lateral Ryan Fayhee, a partner in the Washington, D.C. office who was the former U.S. Department of Justice National Export Control Coordinator.

A New York appeals court has suspended a Suffolk County lawyer for three months for “inexcusable” criticism about courts hearing two of his cases, reports the ABA Journal.

The court rejected a referee’s recommendation for a public censure and suspended lawyer Gino Giorgini for three months.

An example of his comments to a judge include:

“THIS IS LA LA LAND ON STEROIDS. … I CAN NOT COMPREHEND THE #%%#$^% THAT IS THIS DECISION. … This is so bizzaro land that it is hard to type. What is even more pathetic is the case I cited (citation omitted) has been ignored.”

Read the ABA Journal article.

Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. announced that five attorneys have joined the firm’s St. Louis office as associates. The new attorneys are Celine L. George, Kathleen M. Howard, Scott C. Johnston, Amy C. Moorkamp and Hunter B. Rouse.

“We are excited to welcome Celine, Kathleen, Scott, Amy and Hunt as our new fall associates in St. Louis,” said Greensfelder Chief Executive Officer Timothy R. Thornton. “Each of them brings significant experience and credentials that will benefit our clients across a broad section of legal practice areas.”

A member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, George was a summer associate at Greensfelder in 2016 and 2017. She received her J.D. from Washington University School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts from Rhodes College.

Also a member of the Litigation Practice Group, Howard was a Greensfelder summer associate in 2017. In addition, she previously interned at the U.S. Attorney’s office in the Eastern District of Missouri and worked as a legal assistant for the Missouri Public Defender System. She received her J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts from Saint Louis University.

Johnston joins the Business Services Practice Group at Greensfelder, where he worked as a summer associate in 2017. Prior to law school, he worked as a tax accountant at BKD, LLP in Kansas City, Mo. Johnston received his J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law. He also holds a Master of Accounting and a Bachelor of Science, both from the University of Kansas.

A member of the Litigation Practice Group, Moorkamp was a summer associate at Greensfelder in 2017. She previously was a law clerk for the Missouri Office of the Public Counsel in Jefferson City. In addition, she interned for Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Moorkamp received her J.D. from the University of Missouri School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Missouri.

Rouse is a member of the Business Services and Real Estate practice groups. He worked as a summer associate at Greensfelder in 2017. Previously, he interned for the Fayette County Attorney’s Office in Kentucky and at a real estate management company. He also founded and operated a small business in the food industry. Rouse received his J.D. from Washington University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Kentucky.

Barnes & Thornburg LLP has added new attorneys to its Chicago, Columbus, Grand Rapids, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, San Diego and Washington, D.C., offices.

Stephanie Duffy is of counsel in the Columbus office, where she is a member of the Real Estate Department. She has 15 years of experience in the industrythe firm said.

Duffy earned her J.D. from New York University School of Law and her B.A. from Emory University.

Louise Dyble is an associate in the Chicago office, where she is a member of the firm’s Environmental Department. Dyble focuses her practice on regulatory matters and litigation related to water, energy and air.

Dyble earned her J.D. from University of California, Berkeley, School of Law in 2016, and her Ph.D. in 2003 and her B.A., magna cum laude, in 1995, from the University of California, Berkeley.

Steve Inman is of counsel in the San Diego office. As a member of the firm’s Litigation Department, Inman advises clients on complex insurance coverage matters, insurer bad faith, contract disputes, consumer protection laws, and business torts, including unfair competition, breach of fiduciary duty, and consumer fraud.

Inman earned his J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where he was a member of the Loyola of Los Angeles Int’l & Comp. Law Review and the St. Thomas More Law Honor Society. He earned his B.A. from Brigham Young University.

Garrett Llewellyn is of counsel in the Los Angeles office, where he is a member of the firm’s Litigation Department. Llewellyn counsels clients on complex commercial litigation matters, including disputes associated with breach of contract, unfair competition and similar business torts, breach of fiduciary duty, and consumer fraud. His clients have included asset management companies, hedge funds, national and international corporations, hotels, and individuals.

Llewellyn earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Pepperdine University. He received his B.A., summa cum laude and with honors, from San Diego State University.

Matthew Michaels is an associate in the Washington, D.C., office. He is a member of the firm’s Corporate Department. Michaels focuses his practice on various aspects of federal procurement law, including regulatory compliance, bid protest and size protest, small business contracting, the GSA Schedule, and corporate transactions.

Michaels earned a J.D., cum laude, from The George Washington University Law School and earned a B.A. from Skidmore College.

Matthew Misichko is an associate in the Chicago office, where he is a member of the Corporate Department and the Associations and Foundations Practice Group. Misichko counsels a range of nonprofit organizations and associations, as well as privately held and family-owned entities, on formation, structuring and governance.

He earned his J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law and his B.S. with highest honors from the University of Illinois.

Noushan Noureddini is an associate in the Los Angeles office, where she is a member of the firm’s Litigation Department. Noureddini has experience defending manufacturers, distributers, and sellers of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products in product liability, negligence, employment, and general commercial litigation matters.

Noureddini earned her J.D. from The George Washington University Law School and she received her B.A. with high distinction and honors from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Kelsey Schmidt is an associate in the Chicago office, where she is a member of the firm’s Labor and Employment Department. She defends employers against claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wage and hour violations before agencies and in state and federal courts.

Schmidt earned her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2015 and her B.S., magna cum laude, from Creighton University in 2012.

Kevin Stanek is an associate in the Columbus office. Stanek is a member of the firm’s Government Services and Finance Department and joined the firm with almost 10 years of government experience. He represents clients on policy matters and legal issues before the Ohio General Assembly, executive agencies, and state boards and commissions and serves as counsel to governmental agencies on various matters, including financial transactions.

He earned his J.D. from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2013 and his B.A., cum laude, from The Ohio State University in 2007.

Suzanne Sutherland is an associate in the Grand Rapids office. She is a member of the firm’s Real Estate Department and focuses her practice in the areas of development and construction matters and the acquisition, leasing, sale, and financing of real property, as well as on environmental compliance and enforcement.

Sutherland earned her J.D., cum laude, from Wayne State University Law School and her B.B.A. from Grand Valley State University.

Timothy Wong is of counsel in the Minneapolis office, where he is a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Department. Wong has provided labor, employment, and benefits-related counsel, and defense against discrimination claims and charges guidance, to employers for more than three decades. Prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg, he spent nearly 20 years at 3M Corporation, where he served as associate general counsel and as legal director of the Asian Pacific Region..

Wong earned his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School, cum laude, and his B.S. from Northwestern University.