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Law Business Media announces the acquisition of electronic newsletter publisher Pinhawk
Owner of Corporate Counsel Business Journal, In-House Ops and In-House Legal Tech Expands News Aggregation and Database Marketing Capabilities
Read MoreClifford Chance boosts US trade control and CFIUS practice with lateral hire of partner Renée Latour
Clifford Chance announces that leading international trade regulatory and national security expert, Renée Latour, will join its U.S. litigation, regulatory and enforcement practice as a partner based in its Washington, DC office.
Read MoreDarius Johnson is appointed as managing director to FTI’s people and change practice
FTI Consulting, Inc. announces the appointment of Darius Johnson as a managing director in the People & Change practice within the firm’s Strategic Communications segment. A change and transformation expert, Mr. Johnson will help organizations design and implement people-oriented strategies that accelerate the adoption of new processes, technologies and ways of working, establish inclusive cultures, build high-performing teams and enhance value creation.
Read MoreDentons launches a service unit dedicated to ESG and sustainability
Dentons launches in Italy a new service unit on ESG and Sustainability, dedicated to integrated advice on sustainable finance and investments, corporate governance, environment and energy transition.
Read MoreSmith Currie appoints Eric L. Nelson to managing partner in Atlanta
Smith Currie announces the appointment of Eric L. Nelson to managing partner. The promotion, which became effective Jan. 1, 2021, will concentrate upon Nelson’s oversight of Smith Currie’s strategic operations for the firm’s eight offices located across the country. Nelson, who is based in the firm’s Atlanta office, will fill the role of former Managing Partner Robert C. Chambers who admirably held the position 2006-2020.
Read MoreAkin Gump advises on Golar LNG Partners’ $1.9 billion acquisition by New Fortress Energy
Golar LNG Partners LP (GMLP) announces it has entered into an agreement and plan of merger with New Fortress Energy Inc. (NFE). A team from Akin Gump advised the conflicts committee of the board of directors of GMLP in the transaction, which has an enterprise value of $1.9 billion.
Read MoreBernard Taylor, Sr., Esq., joins JAMS in Atlanta
JAMS announces the addition of Bernard Taylor, Sr., Esq., to its panel. Mr. Taylor joins JAMS following a legal career spanning almost 40 years. He has a proven track record in resolving complex litigation involving millions of dollars in claims across the U.S.
Read MoreSalvador P. LaViña is named chair of Barnes & Thornburg’s real estate department
Barnes & Thornburg names Salvador P. LaViña chair of the firm’s national Real Estate Department. LaViña is a partner in the law firm’s Los Angeles office.
Read MoreMcGuireWoods’ Emily S. Voorheis to join Marriott as privacy and data security corporate counsel
Emily S. Voorheis, an associate in McGuireWoods’ IP Litigation & Transactions Department in Tysons, will join Marriott International Inc. on Jan. 19, 2021, as privacy and data security corporate counsel.
Read MoreWeil adds banking & finance partner Dr. Ralf Defren in Frankfurt
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announces that Dr. Ralf Defren has joined the Firm as a partner. Based in the Firm's Frankfurt office, he will lead Weil's Banking & Finance practice in Germany.
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