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University of Houston Law Center unveils three new installations honoring Hispanic and African American legal achievements

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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HOUSTON, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Houston Law Center commemorates the remarkable achievements of its Hispanic and African American law graduates and faculty with the unveiling of three new displays.

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Houston Law Center commemorates the remarkable achievements of its Hispanic and African American law graduates and faculty with the unveiling of three new displays.
  • University of Houston Law Center Professor Sandra Guerra Thompson spoke about her late colleague and the dedication of the portrait.
  • '79) and his wife Carol West dedicated the heritage wall to recognize the achievements and contributions of UH Law Center African American alumni and faculty.
  • '79) designated their heritage wall to recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions of Hispanic alumni and faculty at the University of Houston Law Center.

Benchmark Selects Musick Peeler Partner Dan Woods as a Top Litigator

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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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.'

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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.

Alida Verdino Named President of Business Development at Kelley Kronenberg

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. , Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Kronenberg , a leading national law firm, proudly appoints Alida Verdino as its President of Business Development.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. , Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Kronenberg , a leading national law firm, proudly appoints Alida Verdino as its President of Business Development.
  • Her passion for legal marketing and business development led her to become a Partner and Director of Business Development and Firm Marketing at yet another top law firm.
  • As President of Business Development at Kelley Kronenberg, Alida Verdino will be responsible for strategically growing and expanding the firm's footprint across the United States to well-sought-out jurisdictions as well as internationally into the Lloyd's of London insurance marketplace.
  • Kelley Kronenberg welcomes Alida Verdino and anticipates her invaluable contributions in this pivotal role.

Alida Verdino Named President of Business Development at Kelley Kronenberg

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Kronenberg , a leading national law firm, proudly appoints Alida Verdino as its President of Business Development.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Kronenberg , a leading national law firm, proudly appoints Alida Verdino as its President of Business Development.
  • Her passion for legal marketing and business development led her to become a Partner and Director of Business Development and Firm Marketing at yet another top law firm.
  • As President of Business Development at Kelley Kronenberg, Alida Verdino will be responsible for strategically growing and expanding the firm's footprint across the United States to well-sought-out jurisdictions as well as internationally into the Lloyd's of London insurance marketplace.
  • Kelley Kronenberg welcomes Alida Verdino and anticipates her invaluable contributions in this pivotal role.

American Bar Endowment names Dana Sturtz Hill as new Executive Director

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Bar Endowment (ABE) President Howard Vogel has announced that Dana Sturtz Hill is the Endowment's new Executive Director.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Bar Endowment (ABE) President Howard Vogel has announced that Dana Sturtz Hill is the Endowment's new Executive Director.
  • "Our Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Dana as our new Executive Director," said President Vogel.
  • "With Dana at the helm of our public charity, the American Bar Endowment is poised for a period of innovation, enhanced member engagement, and strategic growth."
  • "It's a privilege to join the American Bar Endowment," said Dana.

Thirty-Three Law Schools Granted Variance by ABA to Use JD-Next Examination

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Aspen Publishing, after recently securing an exclusive license to JD-Next, the groundbreaking law school admissions test, was pleased to see that the American Bar Association's Section of Legal Education and Admissions Council approved a variance for thirty-three law schools to use the JD-Next law school entrance examination in lieu of, or in addition to other admissions tests including the LSAT and GRE.

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  • Law schools granted request to use JD-Next program as part of admissions process.
  • Any law school wanting to apply for a variance to use JD-Next must do so by October 13, 2023
    "While the ABA does not endorse any specific examination, Aspen Publishing believes that the JD-Next law school learning program and examination is a gamechanger in legal education," says Joe Terry, vice president and publisher for Aspen Publishing.
  • Any law school wanting to apply for a variance to use JD-Next must do so by October 13, 2023.
  • In addition, all law schools can use the JD-Next program, even without a variance.

Lynn L. Bergeson Earns High Accolades from Best Lawyers and Who's Who Legal

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is pleased to announce that Lynn L. Bergeson has been recognized for the 21st year as one of The Best Lawyers in America© in 2024 for Environmental Law and Environmental Litigation. Ms. Bergeson has also again been named one of North America's leading legal practitioners by Who's Who Legal -- Environment for 2023, marking the 19th year Ms. Bergeson has been so named. In addition to these recent accolades, Ms. Bergeson has once again been recognized by Chambers in Band 1 - Environment, Super Lawyers as a Top Rated Environmental Attorney in Washington, D.C., and by Martindale Hubble as an AV Preeminent® Lawyer.

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  • B&C is pleased to announce that Lynn L. Bergeson has been recognized by Best Lawyers and Who's Who Legal.
  • (B&C®) is pleased to announce that Lynn L. Bergeson has been recognized for the 21st year as one of The Best Lawyers in America© in 2024 for Environmental Law and Environmental Litigation.
  • Ms. Bergeson has also again been named one of North America's leading legal practitioners by Who's Who Legal -- Environment for 2023 , marking the 19th year Ms. Bergeson has been so named.
  • Ms. Bergeson is a Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL) and serves as a Regent and on its Executive Committee.

National University SVP and Associate General Counsel Pablo Fabian selected by HACU as a Fellow in the Fifth Cohort of National Leadership Program

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University, a Veteran-founded nonprofit university and one of the largest private nonprofit Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) in the United States, serving more than 40,000 students, today announced that Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel Pablo Fabian has been selected by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) as a fellow in the Fifth Cohort of the La Academia de Liderazgo leadership program. This presidential leadership program prepares culturally diverse leaders for executive and senior-level positions in higher education.

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  • Fabian has been named a fellow in the Fifth Cohort of the La Academia de Liderazgo leadership program.
  • This presidential leadership program prepares culturally diverse leaders for executive and senior-level positions in higher education.
  • - Pablo Fabian, SVP and Associate General Counsel, National University
    "As a Minority Serving Institution, National University is committed to supporting the continued development of our rising diverse leaders," said Dr. Mark D. Milliron, president and CEO of National University.
  • "I'm very honored to have been selected to participate as a fellow in this highly regarded national leadership program," Fabian said.

Aviation Accident Attorney Evan-Katin Borland Named Partner at Kreindler & Kreindler LLP

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kreindler & Kreindler LLP, a leader in aviation accident litigation, is proud to announce the promotion of attorney Evan Katin-Borland to Partner. Mr. Katin-Borland has practiced aviation law with the firm since 2012 and has distinguished himself representing the families of individuals killed or injured as the result of air travel.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kreindler & Kreindler LLP, a leader in aviation accident litigation, is proud to announce the promotion of attorney Evan Katin-Borland to Partner.
  • Mr. Katin-Borland has practiced aviation law with the firm since 2012 and has distinguished himself representing the families of individuals killed or injured as the result of air travel.
  • His peers have named him a Super Lawyers Rising Star in the field of aviation litigation in four of the last five years.
  • Evan is a member of the Steering Committee for the American Bar Association's National Institute on Aviation Litigation.

Best Lawyers has named Thomas P. Cavanaugh as one of The Best Lawyers in America (2024 Edition)

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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TROY, Mich. and DETROIT, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Thomas P. Cavanaugh as one of The Best Lawyers in America (2024 Edition).

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  • TROY, Mich. and DETROIT, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Thomas P. Cavanaugh as one of The Best Lawyers in America (2024 Edition).
  • The current, 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America (2024) is based on more than 16.1 million detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers.
  • The lawyers being honored as "The Best Lawyers in America" are highlighted as the top legal talent in America.
  • We would like to congratulate Thomas P. Cavanaugh on being selected for The Best Lawyers in America (2024 Edition).