News & Announcements

Mark Ford Joins EY as Global Law Knowledge Leader

Thursday, Jan 6, 2022

On January 6, 2022, EY announced the appointment of Mark Ford as Global Law Knowledge Leader. Within this new role, Ford will lead a network of knowledge professionals across more than 90 countries where EY provides legal services. He joins EY from Baker McKenzie, where he served as Chief Knowledge Officer.

Microsoft Corp. and Hop-on, Inc. Sign a Worldwide Patent Licensing Agreement

Wednesday, Jan 5, 2022

Ivan Fong has been named as general counsel and secretary, succeeding Brad Lerman, who will retire at the end of January.

Wednesday, Jan 5, 2022

Dino Barajas has joined Baker Botts as a partner in the Global Projects Department.

Tuesday, Jan 4, 2022

Lockheed Martin Donates $210,000 to Wreaths Across America

Tuesday, Dec 28, 2021 | Lockheed Martin Corporation

Donation whelped place nearly 15,000 veterans’ wreaths across the country on December 18.

Steve Herst, Government Service and Finance Partner, Added to Barnes & Thornburg's Growing Delaware Office

Tuesday, Dec 28, 2021

Barnes & Thornburg has added Steve Herst to the firm’s Wilmington office as a partner in the Government Services and Finance Department. Herst is the latest partner to join the Wilmington office since its expansion in June.

Andrew "Drew" F. Murphy Added to Corporate & Tax Law Group - McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Monday, Dec 27, 2021

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC announced the addition of business attorney Andrew “Drew” F. Murphy to its Corporate & Tax Law Group in Frederick, Maryland.

John M. Leonard and Bruce Strong Named Shareholders for Anderson Kill

Sunday, Dec 26, 2021

Anderson Kill is pleased to announce that John M. Leonard and Bruce Strong, attorneys in the firm’s New York office, will become shareholders, effective January 1, 2022.

Weil Advises Advent International on its Acquisition of a Majority Stake in GS Pharmaceutical Packing

Friday, Dec 24, 2021

Weil represented Advent International in connection with its acquisition of a majority ownership interest in Shanxi Guangsheng Medicinal Capsule Co., Ltd (“GS Capsule”), the largest domestic capsule provider in China, from Meihua Holdings Group and co-investors. The transaction closed on December 15, 2021.

Melissa Leonard Appointed Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary at Lordstown Motors

Thursday, Dec 23, 2021

Lordstown Motors Corp. announced that its Board of Directors has elected Melissa Leonard as Executive Vice President, effective January 1, 2022. Ms. Leonard will replace Tom Canepa, LMC’s current General Counsel & Secretary, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities.