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Kaplan Surveys: Law Schools Believe the Rankings Have Lost Their Luster, but Pre-Law Students Still Find Them Useful

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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In total, around 25 percent of law schools no longer actively participate, according to some counts.

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  • In total, around 25 percent of law schools no longer actively participate, according to some counts.
  • When asked to share their general views of the rankings, law school admissions officers didn’t hold back.
  • That may even supersede the rankings, for many.”
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  • Among the 86 law schools that participated are 23 of the top 50, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

23 Greenberg Traurig Phoenix Attorneys Named to 2024 Southwest Super Lawyers List

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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PHOENIX, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Twenty-three attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Phoenix office have been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine. The publication names 15 attorneys to the 2024 Southwest Super Lawyers list and eight to the Southwest Rising Stars list.

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  • Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service of lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
  • The mission of Super Lawyers is to bring visibility to those attorneys who exhibit excellence in practice.
  • Super Lawyers Magazine features the list and profiles of selected attorneys and is distributed to attorneys in the state or region and the American Bar Association accredited law school libraries.
  • In the United States, Super Lawyers Magazine is published in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., reaching more than 13 million readers.

Greenberg Traurig's Doreen Saia Recognized on City & State's 2024 'Trailblazers in Law" List

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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ALBANY, N.Y., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Doreen U. Saia, chair of the Energy & Natural Resources Practice in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Albany office, was named to City & State's 2024 "Trailblazers in Law" list.City & State notes that Saia "brings to her work an in-depth understanding of the New York Independent System Operator, which oversees wholesale electric markets in the state and ensures grid reliability."

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  • Doreen U. Saia, chair of the Energy & Natural Resources Practice in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Albany office, was named to City & State's 2024 "Trailblazers in Law" list.
  • This list replaces City & State's long-running "Law Power 100" list, which will return in 2025.
  • Saia focuses on the representation of national and international corporations that own and operate electric generating facilities and engage in financial transactions trading electricity products.
  • She has been recognized by Chambers USA Guide, The Best Lawyers in America, and The Legal 500 United States, for her work in the energy law and energy regulation sectors.

Katten Expands Litigation Team With Kevin Broughel in New York

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that seasoned litigator Kevin P. Broughel has joined the firm's Financial Markets Litigation and Enforcement practice as a partner in New York.

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  • NEW YORK, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that seasoned litigator Kevin P. Broughel has joined the firm's Financial Markets Litigation and Enforcement practice as a partner in New York.
  • With over twenty years of experience, Broughel focuses his practice in the areas of financial services, securities and shareholder disputes, fiduciary duty litigation and commercial litigation.
  • He counsels corporations and individuals in complex litigation involving corporate governance and fiduciary duties, securities fraud, mergers and acquisitions, class and derivative litigation, bankruptcy litigation and restructuring matters.
  • Before joining Katten, Broughel served as global co-chair of the Securities Litigation practice at Paul Hastings LLP.

Lawmaks: A Leading Immigration Law Firm Making a Difference in the Industry

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An internationally renowned Immigration Law Firm, is making headlines once again.

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  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An internationally renowned Immigration Law Firm, is making headlines once again.
  • This recognition highlights the exceptional expertise and dedication that LAWMAKS brings to the field of U.S. Immigration Law.
  • With over 20 years of experience in U.S. Immigration Law, Attorney Marjan Kasra has become a trusted name in the industry.
  • LAWMAKS, under the guidance of Attorney Marjan Kasra, has established itself as a leading authority in the field of U.S. Immigration Law.

Former IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig Joins Chamberlain Hrdlicka

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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ATLANTA and HOUSTON and SAN ANTONIO and PHILADELPHIA and LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chamberlain Hrdlicka is pleased to welcome former IRS Commissioner Charles "Chuck" Rettig to the firm as a Shareholder.

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  • ATLANTA and HOUSTON and SAN ANTONIO and PHILADELPHIA and LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chamberlain Hrdlicka is pleased to welcome former IRS Commissioner Charles "Chuck" Rettig to the firm as a Shareholder.
  • "To say we are honored to have Chuck Rettig join our firm would be an understatement," says Larry Campagna , Managing Shareholder at Chamberlain Hrdlicka.
  • "This move to Chamberlain Hrdlicka is a natural progression from my tenure as the IRS Commissioner," expressed Rettig.
  • Tom Cullinan , an Atlanta-based Shareholder, served as Counselor to the IRS Commissioner and then acting IRS Chief of Staff under Rettig.

AAA® Launches AAAi Lab Podcast on AI's Impact in Law with CEO Bridget McCormack and Host Zach Abramowitz

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Arbitration Association® (AAA) and its International Centre for Dispute Resolution® (ICDR®) have launched the AAAi Lab Podcast. This new monthly series from the AAAi Lab explores the impact of technological advancements, particularly generative AI, on the legal industry and dispute resolution. The podcast will feature conversations with innovators in technology and law, highlighting practical applications of AI.

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  • This new monthly series from the AAAi Lab explores the impact of technological advancements, particularly generative AI, on the legal industry and dispute resolution.
  • The podcast will feature conversations with innovators in technology and law, highlighting practical applications of AI.
  • McCormack's collaboration with Zach Abramowitz, the host of the Legally Disrupted Podcast and founder of Killer Whale Strategies, is set to augment the AAAi Lab Podcast with diverse insights into AI's impact on law.
  • The opening discussions set the stage, with Abramowitz and McCormack outlining the objectives of the AAAi Lab and the anticipated direction for the series.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Joseph A. Custer as a Pinnacle Life Professional

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Joseph A. Custer is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Professional for his contributions to the fields of Education and Law.

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  • UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Joseph A. Custer is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Professional for his contributions to the fields of Education and Law.
  • Mr. Custer pursued higher education at the University of Iowa and Northern Iowa where earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with high honors in 1983.
  • He then attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where he received a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree in 1989.
  • He was admitted to practice before The Missouri Bar in 1990 and the United States Supreme Court in 2016.

MADD Announces 2024 Board Leadership and New Directors Helping to Fight the Surge in Drunk Driving Deaths and Injuries

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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IRVING, Texas, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MADD Announces 2024 Board Leadership and New Directors

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  • These new leaders will help MADD fight the surge in drunk driving deaths and injuries.
  • Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is honored to welcome Jennifer Mitchell as the Chair of the National Board of Directors for 2024, along with new directors Carly Doshi, David Esmie, and Natalie Furniss.
  • "Our board plays a leading role in helping MADD fight the growing public health crisis on our roads," said MADD CEO Stacey D. Stewart.
  • She worked directly with MADD's CEO and executive leadership in crafting a five-year strategic plan to eliminate impaired driving.

American Future Fuel Announces Appointment of Jon Indall to Advisory Board

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Future Fuel Corporation (CSE: AMPS, OTCQB: AFFCF, FWB: K14, WKN: A3DQFB) (“American Future Fuel” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Indall to the Company’s Advisory Board.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Future Fuel Corporation (CSE: AMPS, OTCQB: AFFCF, FWB: K14, WKN: A3DQFB) (“American Future Fuel” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Indall to the Company’s Advisory Board.
  • With close to 40 years of experience in natural resources, environmental law, and administrative law, Jon Indall has made a profound impact on these domains.
  • Now appointed to the Advisory Board of the Company, Mr. Indall's extensive insights and expertise are poised to play a pivotal advisory role, shaping the corporation's strategic environmental decisions.
  • With his vast reservoir of experience and commitment to the field, Mr. Indall's appointment to the Advisory Board of American Future Fuel promises to usher in an era of informed decision-making and strategic growth for the Company.