Mayer Brown

Prominent Restructuring Attorney Joins Investment Bank Gordian Group

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Mardi, mars 26, 2024
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Adam Paul Will Be a Senior Managing Director

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  • New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 26, 2024) - Gordian Group, a premier restructuring investment bank, today announced that Adam Paul is joining the firm as a Senior Managing Director.
  • Adam previously was a senior partner in the Restructuring practice of Kirkland & Ellis and the global co-chair of the Restructuring Group at Mayer Brown.
  • With his tremendous experience in counseling boards, he will also provide an important perspective in our investment banking engagements."
  • "As a former sponsor and company-side attorney, I am particularly drawn to Gordian's unique space in the restructuring firmament.

Senior SEC leader Jennifer Zepralka joins Mayer Brown

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Lundi, avril 8, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayer Brown announced that Jennifer Zepralka has joined the firm's Public Companies & Corporate Governance practice as a partner. She joins the firm from the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance, where she served as chief of the Office of Small Business Policy since 2018.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayer Brown announced that Jennifer Zepralka has joined the firm's Public Companies & Corporate Governance practice as a partner.
  • "We're very pleased to welcome Jennifer to our firm," said Jon Van Gorp, chair of Mayer Brown.
  • Mayer Brown is a global services provider comprising associated legal practices that are separate entities, including Mayer Brown LLP (Illinois, USA), Mayer Brown International LLP (England & Wales), Mayer Brown (a Hong Kong partnership) and Tauil & Chequer Advogados (a Brazilian law partnership) and non-legal service providers, which provide consultancy services (collectively, the "Mayer Brown Practices").
  • "Mayer Brown" and the Mayer Brown logo are the trademarks of Mayer Brown.

Lori Lightfoot, Former Chicago Mayor, Joins Charles River Associates (CRA) as Senior Consultant to Forensic Services Practice

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Jeudi, mars 14, 2024
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Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services , today announced that Lori E. Lightfoot, the former mayor of the city of Chicago and a former federal prosecutor, has joined CRA as a senior consultant to the Forensic Services Practice.

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  • Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services , today announced that Lori E. Lightfoot, the former mayor of the city of Chicago and a former federal prosecutor, has joined CRA as a senior consultant to the Forensic Services Practice.
  • Ms. Lightfoot will work out of the company’s Chicago and New York City offices.
  • “We are excited to welcome Lori Lightfoot to the CRA team,” said CRA President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Maleh .
  • Ms. Lightfoot began her legal career at the international law firm of Mayer Brown LLP, where she became a senior partner.

Mayer Brown and The Watson Institute at Brown University Host Second Annual Digital Trust Summit to Convene CEO and Board Members to Discuss AI Governance Solutions

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Mercredi, avril 3, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 28, 2024, corporate and government leaders gathered to discuss the critical need for trustworthy frameworks for building and deploying AI and other emerging technologies at the second annual Digital Trust Summit. The Summit was co-hosted by the Watson Institute at Brown University, The Conference Board, Nasdaq, Bank of America and Mayer Brown, and sponsored by Ankura, Further, Crowdstrike, Exterro and BPM.

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  • The Summit was co-hosted by the Watson Institute at Brown University, The Conference Board, Nasdaq, Bank of America and Mayer Brown, and sponsored by Ankura, Further, Crowdstrike, Exterro and BPM.
  • Through informed decision-making and ongoing dialogue, the Digital Trust Summit helps to shape a future where innovation and ethics coexist, ensuring trust in the digital landscape."
  • Brian Moynihan, Chair of the Board and CEO of Bank of America: "Building and strengthening trust in the current digital age is critical.
  • As such, the Summit organizers announced the third annual Digital Trust Summit is scheduled for March 28, 2025 at Brown University.

Rithm Capital Corp. and Great Ajax Corp. Announce a Strategic Transaction

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Lundi, février 26, 2024
Professional Services, Finance, Construction & Property, Asset Management, Consulting, REIT, Banking, Mayer Brown, Sidley Austin, Multimedia, RITM, Communication, GREAT, Citigroup, LLP, Security (finance), Hand, Trust

Rithm Capital Corp. (NYSE: RITM; “Rithm”), a global asset manager focused on real estate, credit and financial services, and Great Ajax Corp. (NYSE: AJX; “Great Ajax”), a real estate investment trust, announced today that they have entered into a strategic transaction.

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  • Rithm Capital Corp. (NYSE: RITM; “Rithm”), a global asset manager focused on real estate, credit and financial services, and Great Ajax Corp. (NYSE: AJX; “Great Ajax”), a real estate investment trust, announced today that they have entered into a strategic transaction.
  • The transaction will enable Great Ajax to shift its strategic direction and capitalize on commercial real estate investment opportunities.
  • Great Ajax and Rithm have also entered into a securities purchase agreement, pursuant to which Great Ajax will issue Rithm $14 million in Great Ajax common stock.
  • Great Ajax plans to seek stockholder approval of the transaction at an annual and special meeting of the stockholders of Great Ajax.

Covenant Clearinghouse Engages Prominent Attorney Lawrence S. Robbins of Friedman Kaplan

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Mercredi, février 14, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Covenant Clearinghouse, the nation's largest trustee and servicer of real estate assessments, is pleased to announce that it has retained Lawrence S. Robbins, of the firm Friedman Kaplan, to represent the company in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Covenant Clearinghouse, the nation's largest trustee and servicer of real estate assessments, is pleased to announce that it has retained Lawrence S. Robbins, of the firm Friedman Kaplan, to represent the company in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
  • Larry clerked for the Honorable John Gibbons of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, an Assistant to the U.S.
  • Solicitor General, and an Associate Independent Counsel, and was a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Mayer Brown LLP.
  • His virtually unrivaled appellate experience includes arguing 20 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court (most recently Ruan v. U.S., No.

BullseyeEngagement Welcomes Marketing Expert Betty Gower to Advisory Board

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Mercredi, février 7, 2024
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BullseyeEngagement LLC , leading provider of cloud-based human capital management software solutions, today proudly announces the appointment of Betty Gower to its esteemed Advisory Board.

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  • BullseyeEngagement LLC , leading provider of cloud-based human capital management software solutions, today proudly announces the appointment of Betty Gower to its esteemed Advisory Board.
  • With a distinguished career marked by successful leadership and expertise in marketing for both B2C and B2B companies, Ms. Gower brings a wealth of experience and strategic vision to BullseyeEngagement.
  • To BullseyeEngagement, Ms. Gower brings expertise in crafting impactful brand messaging, developing effective content marketing, and building efficient growth pipelines.
  • Expressing her enthusiasm, Ms. Gower stated, "I am delighted to have joined BullseyeEngagement’s advisory board.

Corporate Energy Partner Carl von Merz Joins Hunton Andrews Kurth in Houston

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Mercredi, février 7, 2024
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HOUSTON, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carl von Merz, a highly regarded corporate attorney with two decades of experience advising on large scale energy industry transactions, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Houston, where he will serve as head of the firm’s U.S. Oil and Gas practice.

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  • HOUSTON, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carl von Merz, a highly regarded corporate attorney with two decades of experience advising on large scale energy industry transactions, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Houston, where he will serve as head of the firm’s U.S. Oil and Gas practice.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Carl to the firm.”
    “Carl also brings valuable experience in the energy transition space, which remains a key driver for legal services in Texas and across the country,” added Hunton Andrews Kurth corporate partner Ian Goldberg .
  • Von Merz joins Hunton Andrews Kurth from Mayer Brown LLP, where he served as leader of the firm’s Houston Corporate Practice and head of its U.S. Upstream Energy Practice.
  • Hunton Andrews Kurth’s integrated, multidisciplinary energy team advises on every facet of the energy landscape.

Katten Boosts New York Insolvency and Restructuring Team with Addition of Lucy Kweskin

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Mercredi, novembre 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Lucy F. Kweskin has joined the firm as a partner in the Insolvency and Restructuring practice in New York.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Lucy F. Kweskin has joined the firm as a partner in the Insolvency and Restructuring practice in New York.
  • "She is a creative and hard-working restructuring partner who exemplifies the best of legal talent and provides outstanding client service, which the Katten team strives to excel at for all clients."
  • Most recently, Kweskin served as a global restructuring partner at Mayer Brown, where she excelled representing firm clients in all aspects of corporate restructuring matters.
  • "Katten is extremely proud and excited to have Lucy join its growing and strong Insolvency and Restructuring practice," said Reisman.

Honigman Announces Christian Fabian as New Partner in Corporate Department

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Mardi, octobre 10, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Honigman LLP announced today that it is bolstering its Corporate Department with the addition of Christian Fabian who joins as a partner in the firm's Chicago office. He previously worked at McDermott, Will & Emery as a corporate M&A partner and, before that, spent 16 years in the corporate practice at Mayer Brown.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Honigman LLP announced today that it is bolstering its Corporate Department with the addition of Christian Fabian who joins as a partner in the firm's Chicago office.
  • He previously worked at McDermott, Will & Emery as a corporate M&A partner and, before that, spent 16 years in the corporate practice at Mayer Brown.
  • "As Honigman grows its cross-border M&A and corporate practice in Chicago, nationally and abroad, we require more and more best-in-class attorneys with a depth and breadth of deal-making knowledge and experience," said Don Kunz, Chair of Honigman's Corporate Department.
  • Earlier this year, Fabian was named a Stand-out lawyer by Thomson Reuters and was ranked as a top lawyer in Corporate Law by The Best Lawyers in America.