Tag: Lawyers
Natalie Arbaugh Listed Among 2016 ‘Women Worth Watching’ by Journal
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Fish & Richardson announced that three principals – including Natalie Arbaugh of Dallas – have been named to the Profiles in Diversity Journal (PDJ) 2016 list of the “Women Worth Watching.”
Frank Ryan Named U.S. Co-Chair of DLA Piper IP and Technology Practice
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DLA Piper has named Frank Ryan, a partner in the firm’s New York office, U.S. co-chair of its Intellectual Property and Technology practice, effective July 1, 2016.
Google Self-Driving Car Project Gets First GC as Scrutiny Rises
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The hiring comes at a critical time as Google aims to commercialize self-driving cars by 2020. With a CEO and a director already in place, a chief lawyer has been a missing piece.
AZA Adds to Intellectual Property Victories and Honors
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Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing P.C. has been named best in class in patent litigation by Intellectual Asset Management Patent Survey in 2015 and again in 2016 and was named one of the 10 largest IP firms in Houston in 2016 by the Houston Business Journal.
Gardere Appoints Michael Drankoski as New Executive Director
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Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP announced that Michael Drankoski has been named the firm’s new executive director, effective immediately. He will replace Judy Vetkoetter upon her retirement from Gardere later this year.
Quarles & Brady Announces First Managing Partner Transition
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Quarles & Brady LLP has announced that Daniel G. Radler will become the firm’s managing partner, succeeding Fredrick G. Lautz.
Hogan Lovells Adds Lateral Partner Michael Turrill in Los Angeles Office
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Michael Turrill has joined Hogan Lovells’ Los Angeles office as a partner in the Litigation, Arbitration and Employment (LAE) Practice Group.
Big Law Trial Lawyer Goes Solo
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Veteran trial lawyer James Edward “Jim” Maloney, formerly of Baker Botts and Andrews Kurth, has opened a solo practice in Houston.
The 20 Richest Lawyers in the World
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Money Inc. has compiled a list of the 20 richest lawyers in the world, and they’re a diverse group: one went to prison, one was disbarred, another is deceased, one manages a law firm in Kenya, and a couple of them are TV judges.
Foley Adds Labor & Employment Group in Boston
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James Nicholas and Donald Schroeder joined the firm’s Boston office as partners in the Labor & Employment Practice. In addition, Jill Collins joined Foley as an associate in Washington, D.C. and Erin Horton as an associate in the Boston office.
DOJ Deputy Chief Gejaa Gobena Joins Hogan Lovells White Collar Practice
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Prior to joining Hogan Lovells, Gobena served as Deputy Chief of the Fraud Section in the Criminal Division of the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ).
Quarles & Brady Obtains WILEF 2016 Gold Standard Six-Peat
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The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that it has achieved Gold Standard Re-Certification by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) for the six consecutive year.
Trial Attorney Lana Beverly Joins Dallas Office of Deans & Lyons
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Texas trial law firm Deans & Lyons, LLP announces that civil litigation attorney Lana P. Beverly has joined the firm’s Dallas office as an associate.
Simon Greenstone’s Erin Nowell of Dallas Named Among Top Young Litigators
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Litigation associate Erin Nowell from the Dallas office of Simon Greenstone Panatier Bartlett, PC, has earned a spot on the 2016 National Bar Association “40 Under 40 Best Advocates” list.
Michael Hearon Selected to 40 Under 40 Best LGBT Lawyers
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J. Michael Hearon of Quarles & Brady has been included in the National LGBT Bar Association’s 2016 class of the 40 under 40 Best LGBT Lawyers.
Foley Adds Experienced White Collar Litigator in Chicago
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Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Zaldwaynaka (Z) Scott has joined the firm’s Government Enforcement, Compliance & White Collar Practice as a partner in the Chicago office.
Brian P. Corrigan Joins Farrell Fritz’s Estate Litigation Department as Partner
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Brian P. Corrigan recently joined Farrell Fritz’s estate litigation department as a partner.
National Insurance Coverage Team Joins Wilson Elser
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National law firm Wilson Elser announced that a national insurance coverage team of 11 attorneys has joined Wilson Elser in three offices – Chicago, Los Angeles and New Jersey.
Gardere Partner Michelle Schulz Named Co-Chair of Firm’s International Practice
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Partner Michelle Schulz has been named co-chair of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP’s international practice, effective immediately. She will lead the group alongside co-chair and partner Charles E. Meacham in Houston.
Irene A. Zoupaniotis, Labor & Employment Associate, Joins Farrell Fritz in Uniondale
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Irene A. Zoupaniotis has joined Farrell Fritz’s Uniondale office as a labor & employment associate.
