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Mikaela Whitman Joins McGuireWoods' Insurance Recovery Team as Partner
Mikaela Whitman has joined McGuireWoods’ insurance recovery team as a partner, bringing a wealth of experience representing corporate policyholders in complex insurance coverage matters. She splits her time between the firm’s offices in Century City, California, and New York City.
Read MoreTodd Feinsmith Welcomed as Partner at ArentFox Schiff
ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the addition of partner Todd Feinsmith to its Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring practice in the firm’s Boston office.
Read MoreTaber Cathcart, Newt Fowler, Cathy Hinger, Josh Mullen and Lisa Rushton are New Leadership at Womble Bond Dickinson
Womble Announces New Office, Practice Leadership Appointments
Read MoreALF Urges Enforcement of Electronic Ticket Arbitration Agreements
Whether the arbitration provisions in the Terms & Conditions accompanying the purchase of electronic tickets are enforceable against all persons who use the tickets to gain admission to sports, entertainment, or other types of events.
Read MoreSteven Peretz to Join FINRA
New York associate Steven Peretz will join the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) as enforcement counsel. In his new role, Peretz will lead investigations into potential securities violations. His last day at McGuireWoods is Jan. 5, 2024.
Read MoreJean Carlson, Kristin Froehle, Jordan Ollestad, Lori Seifer, Caitlin Tassos and Gena Tayman Added As Litigation Attorneys and Legal Professionals at Barnes & Thornburg
Barnes & Thornburg has added litigation attorneys and legal professionals to its Dallas, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York and Washington, D.C., offices.
Read MoreRebecca R. Kurtizkes Joins Blank Rome in Dallas
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Rebecca R. Kuritzkes has joined the firm’s Dallas office in the Corporate, M&A, and Securities group. Rebecca concentrates her practice on representing private and public clients in general corporate and transactional matters with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions of U.S.-based and international entities. She joins from Thompson Coburn LLP.
Read MoreMerrick Benn Joins the Womble Bond Dickinson Global Board
Merrick Benn, a Partner at Womble Bond Dickinson, has joined the firm’s Global Board—the entity responsible for guiding, managing, and fostering cooperation between the firm’s UK and U.S. operations.
Read MoreSharon Israel and Jack Flemming Appointments AT USPTO
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced the appointment of Sharon Israel as Chief Policy Officer and Director for International Affairs, overseeing the agency’s Office of Policy and International Affairs (OPIA) effective January 8, and Jack Fleming as Chief Communications Officer, overseeing the agency’s communications team.
Read MoreShirley Li Appointed General Counsel at Cerebras Systems
Cerebras Systems, the pioneer in accelerating generative AI, today announced the appointment of Shirley Li as General Counsel, reporting directly to CEO Andrew Feldman. With more than a decade of experience as an advocate and operator at leading technology companies, Li brings a wealth of business and legal experience to Cerebras.
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