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Lowenstein Sandler Further Expands Investment Management and Private Funds Team with New Partner Michael D. Saarinen

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화요일, 10월 24, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowenstein Sandler has announced today that Michael D. Saarinen has joined its Investment Management Group as a partner in its New York office.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowenstein Sandler has announced today that Michael D. Saarinen has joined its Investment Management Group as a partner in its New York office.
  • Saarinen was formerly a partner in Shearman & Sterling's investment funds practice, and he is the latest of leading investment management lawyers to join Lowenstein, following the September additions of Jonathan A. Danziger and Kevin S. Zadourian .
  • Robert G. Minion , Chair of Lowenstein's Investment Management Group, says: "Michael is a fantastic addition to our Investment Management practice.
  • Marie T. DeFalco , Co-chair of Lowenstein's Investment Management Group, adds: "Michael's decision to join Lowenstein is a testament to our firm's robust and innovative Investment Management Group.

Six Attorneys from Pierce McCoy Join Williams Mullen in Hampton Roads

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수요일, 10월 18, 2023

RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Williams Mullen is pleased to announce the addition of six attorneys from Norfolk, Va.-headquartered business law firm, Pierce McCoy, including its co-founder, Gabriel L. "Gabe" McCoy.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Williams Mullen is pleased to announce the addition of six attorneys from Norfolk, Va.-headquartered business law firm, Pierce McCoy, including its co-founder, Gabriel L. "Gabe" McCoy.
  • Gabe McCoy joins the firm's Virginia Beach office along with corporate attorneys Erick D. Lewis and Heng Yong.
  • "Williams Mullen has outstanding leaders, attorneys, and team members," said Gabe McCoy.
  • With 250+ attorneys, Williams Mullen is one of the largest law firms headquartered in Virginia.

Morrison Foerster Welcomes Back Corporate Partner Stephen DeCosse in Tokyo

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화요일, 10월 17, 2023

TOKYO, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morrison Foerster is pleased to announce the arrival of Stephen DeCosse as a partner in the firm's Corporate Group based in Tokyo. Mr. DeCosse brings more than two decades of experience advising both private equity firms and corporates on their most strategic inbound and outbound M&A and joint venture transactions.

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  • Mr. DeCosse, previously a partner at Morrison Foerster, rejoins the firm's Tokyo office and further expands the firm's inbound and outbound M&A and private equity capabilities in Japan
    TOKYO, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morrison Foerster is pleased to announce the arrival of Stephen DeCosse as a partner in the firm's Corporate Group based in Tokyo.
  • Mr. DeCosse joins Morrison Foerster from another global law firm.
  • Prior to that, he was a corporate partner from 2001 to 2006 in Morrison Foerster's Tokyo office.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Steve back to the firm," said Ken Siegel, Managing Partner of Morrison Foerster's Tokyo office and head of the office's 50 lawyer M&A team.

Dubai Chambers reveals first names from stellar lineup of speakers set to explore the future of the global economy during Dubai Business Forum

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월요일, 10월 16, 2023

Dubai Chambers has announced the first names from the distinguished lineup of guest speakers participating at the Dubai Business Forum, which takes place at Madinat Jumeirah from 1-2 November 2023.

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  • Dubai Chambers has announced the first names from the distinguished lineup of guest speakers participating at the Dubai Business Forum, which takes place at Madinat Jumeirah from 1-2 November 2023.
  • Abdul Aziz Abdulla Al Ghurair, Chairman of Dubai Chambers; H.E.
  • Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.
  • The speakers will be joined by dozens of business leaders, industry experts, and innovators from all corners of the globe.

Hilco Redevelopment Partners Breaks Ground on Vertical Construction at The Bellwether District

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월요일, 10월 16, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP) broke ground today on the first phase of vertical construction on The Bellwether District's 1,300-acre South Philadelphia site. Governor Josh Shapiro, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, U.S. Solicitor of Labor Seema Nanda, Mayor James Kenney, Senator Anthony Williams, Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, and Laborers District Council Business Manager Ryan M. Boyer and were among the elected officials and business and community leaders joining HRP to celebrate the continued transformation of the obsolete industrial site into a state-of-the-art innovation, e-commerce, and logistics campus. The project promises to deliver South and Southwest Philadelphia a future with a cleaner environment, more economic opportunity for Philadelphians and, ultimately, a stronger community.

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  • As Vertical Construction Begins on the 1,300-Acre Site in South Philadelphia,
    PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP) broke ground today on the first phase of vertical construction on The Bellwether District's 1,300-acre South Philadelphia site.
  • We believe The Bellwether District will expand these capabilities and anchor Philadelphia as the place to do commerce in the region."
  • "Unlocking the true potential of communities through thoughtful redevelopment, Hilco Redevelopment Partners is a beacon of transformation and progress," said Senator Williams.
  • "The Bellwether District project is a fantastic example of public and private partnerships done right," said Solicitor Nanda.

Benchmark Selects Musick Peeler Partner Dan Woods as a Top Litigator

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금요일, 10월 13, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Musick Peeler LLP Partner Dan Woods has been highlighted in the 2022 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a 'California Litigation Star.'

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Musick Peeler LLP Partner Dan Woods has been highlighted in the 2022 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a 'California Litigation Star.'
  • "Dan is an strategic lawyer and skilled litigator who continually provides the firm's clients with the highest degree of service," said Managing Partner R. Joseph De Briyn .
  • A partner in the Firm's Los Angeles office, Woods has been honored by The American Bar Association, California Bar Association, Inner City Law Center, Chambers USA and Los Angeles Daily Journal.
  • Two recent cases highlight Woods' ability to obtain significant results on behalf of clients in a variety of cases.

Greenberg Traurig Vice Chair Lori G. Cohen Named to Benchmark Litigation's '2024 Top 100 Trial Lawyers' List

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화요일, 10월 10, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lori G. Cohen, vice chair of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP and co-chair of both the firm's global Litigation Practice and Trial Practice, was named to Benchmark Litigation's "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" list. It is Cohen's seventh recognition on the prestigious list, which honors law firm partners who have been venerated by peers and clients as being the best in breed at the nuanced practice of trial law. She was also named a "Litigation Star" (2020-2024) and a "National Practice Area Star" (2020-2024).

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  • Lori G. Cohen, vice chair of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP and co-chair of both the firm's global Litigation Practice and Trial Practice, was named to Benchmark Litigation's "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" list.
  • ATLANTA, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lori G. Cohen , vice chair of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP and co-chair of both the firm's global Litigation Practice and Trial Practice , was named to Benchmark Litigation's "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" list.
  • These honors follow Cohen being named for a sixth consecutive year to the publication's elite 2023 "Top 10 Women in Litigation" list.
  • She was also named to the "Top 250 Women in Litigation" list (2015-2023) and was previously named "Product Liability Attorney of the Year" (2019, 2022).

Goulston & Storrs Attorneys Joshua Davis, Elizabeth Levine, and Carla Reeves Named to 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers

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목요일, 10월 5, 2023

Joshua Davis is one of the country's leading employment lawyers.

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  • Joshua Davis is one of the country's leading employment lawyers.
  • Davis is a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and a Board Member of the American Employment Law Council.
  • She was named a Go To Employment Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (2023), a Top Employment Lawyer by Boston Magazine (2021-2022), and an Employment Law Trailblazer by The National Law Journal (2020).
  • She was named an Employment Law Trailblazer by The National Law Journal (2021) and a Top Employment Lawyer by Boston Magazine (2021 and 2023).

Greenberg Traurig Adds Courtney York to Corporate Practice in Dallas Office as Firm Celebrates 20 Years in Texas

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수요일, 10월 4, 2023

DALLAS, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its expansion in Texas with the addition of Courtney York as a Corporate Practice shareholder in its Dallas office. Nationally recognized by Chambers USA Guide to America in the Technology: Corporate & Commercial category, York handles multimillion to billion dollar matters. She was previously with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its expansion in Texas with the addition of Courtney York as a Corporate Practice shareholder in its Dallas office.
  • DALLAS, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its expansion in Texas with the addition of Courtney York as a Corporate Practice shareholder in its Dallas office .
  • Nationally recognized by Chambers USA Guide to America in the Technology: Corporate & Commercial category, York handles multimillion to billion dollar matters.
  • As Greenberg Traurig celebrates our 20th year in Texas, she will serve as a valuable asset for clients and colleagues firmwide."

Chris Dickerson Joins Ropes & Gray as Firm Expansion Continues in Liability Management and Restructuring

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화요일, 10월 3, 2023

Chris's addition is another, significant step as Ropes & Gray continues to enhance its restructuring, liability management and special situations offering.

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  • Chris's addition is another, significant step as Ropes & Gray continues to enhance its restructuring, liability management and special situations offering.
  • "Chris is recognized as a creative, commercial, and experienced advisor for companies, investors, and sponsors in their most important matters," said Julie Jones, chair of Ropes & Gray.
  • "His strategic approach, his depth of experience, and dedication to client service makes him a perfect fit for Ropes & Gray and our continued expansion into this key market."
  • For over two decades, Chris has advised on the most high-profile restructuring and liability management matters.