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Rocket Lawyer Announces Jack Rives as President of Rocket Legal Professional Services

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lawyer, the affordable and complete legal service, announced today that Jack Rives joins as the first president of Rocket Legal Professional Services (“RLPS”) and is the newest addition to the executive team.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lawyer, the affordable and complete legal service, announced today that Jack Rives joins as the first president of Rocket Legal Professional Services (“RLPS”) and is the newest addition to the executive team.
  • In this role, Rives will lead the Rocket Lawyer legal professional services business and strategy.
  • His experience, along with the Rocket Lawyer natively digital legal services platform will rapidly scale the availability, responsiveness and affordability of qualified legal practitioners everywhere.
  • “I look forward to leading Rocket Legal Professional Services at this exciting period of unprecedented expansion and innovation for the company,” said Rives.

Leading Commercial Litigation Partner Susan Shin Joins Hunton Andrews Kurth in New York

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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New York, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Susan L. Shin , a highly regarded and nationally recognized complex commercial litigation and trial attorney, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in New York.

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  • New York, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Susan L. Shin , a highly regarded and nationally recognized complex commercial litigation and trial attorney, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in New York.
  • Shin joins Hunton Andrews Kurth from Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP, where she was a partner in the complex litigation practice.
  • Since our founding in 1901, Hunton Andrews Kurth has been a business-focused firm, an approach that we bring to today’s litigation climate.
  • With lawyers in the United States, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP serves clients across a broad range of complex transactional, litigation and regulatory matters.

Patent Litigation Firm Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP Opens Tokyo Office

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230912254273/en/
    Photo is of prominent Japan-based patent litigator Maxwell "Mac" Fox, partner in charge of the newly launched Tokyo office of leading patent boutique law firm Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP.
  • Groombridge Wu was formed late last November by four preeminent patent litigators who had previously worked together for many years at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.
  • Groombridge Wu’s Tokyo office will focus on a single area of practice for which there is a great deal of demand.
  • The partners’ track record of success has already led to industry recognition: after only nine months, the firm has been ranked and recommended in key industry publications such as Chambers and IAM, and repeatedly identified as a 2023 “firm to watch.”
    Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP is a patent litigation firm.

U.S. News Welcomes Dafna Linzer as Editorial Director

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in empowering informed decisions through news, rankings and advice, is pleased to announce that Dafna Linzer has joined the company as its editorial director and executive vice president.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in empowering informed decisions through news, rankings and advice, is pleased to announce that Dafna Linzer has joined the company as its editorial director and executive vice president.
  • In this role, Linzer will be responsible for editorial and business strategies that further engage consumers, increase synergy between editorial products, and elevate the company's brand.
  • While at POLITICO, Linzer oversaw publication of the Dobbs draft opinion and led the publication's 2022 award-winning series on the Supreme Court.
  • "I am thrilled to join U.S. News and an environment that is committed to rigorous journalism," said Linzer.

Greenberg Traurig's Gregory S. Bombard and Jordan D. Grotzinger to Speak at Trade Secret IP Protection & Litigation Conference

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Saturday, September 9, 2023
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BOSTON, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gregory S. Bombard and Jordan D. Grotzinger, shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Trade Secrets Practice, will speak at the 2023 Trade Secret IP Protection & Litigation Conference Sept. 19-20 in Boston.

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  • Gregory S. Bombard and Jordan D. Grotzinger, shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Trade Secrets Practice, will speak at the 2023 Trade Secret IP Protection & Litigation Conference Sept. 19-20 in Boston.
  • BOSTON, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gregory S. Bombard and Jordan D. Grotzinger , shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Trade Secrets Practice , will speak at the 2023 Trade Secret IP Protection & Litigation Conference Sept. 19-20 in Boston.
  • Grotzinger will speak on the panel "Trade Secret Litigation Strategy: Prosecute a Trade Secret Claim & Defend Against Allegations of Misappropriation" Sept. 20 at 10 a.m.
  • A shareholder in Greenberg Traurig's Boston office , Bombard is a trial lawyer whose practice focuses on trade secret litigation.

Aspen Publishing Acquires Exclusive License from University of Arizona to Administer New Law School Admissions Test

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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TUCSON, Ariz. , Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Publishing has secured an exclusive license to JD-Next, a groundbreaking law school admissions test. Developed over the past five years by the University of Arizona Law, with active participation by more than 40 law schools, colleges and universities and thousands of students across the country, JD-Next now enters a new phase under Aspen Publishing's administration, aiming to provide aspiring law students from all backgrounds with valuable resources for their educational journey.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz. , Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Publishing has secured an exclusive license to JD-Next, a groundbreaking law school admissions test.
  • Aspen Publishing has secured an exclusive license to JD-Next, a groundbreaking law school admissions test
    JD-Next was designed to bridge the gap in law school preparation and offer a reliable measure of a student's ability to learn and succeed in law school.
  • Numerous law schools have already been approved to accept the test as part of their admission process.
  • Aspen Publishing is a trusted leader in legal education, offering a comprehensive range of educational content and digital solutions to law schools globally.

University of Houston Law Center empowers tomorrow's legal minds with Aspiring Lawyer magazine

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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HOUSTON, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Houston Law Center has released its second issue of Aspiring Lawyer, an online magazine that offers insights, resources and advice for individuals interested in a legal career. The publication caters to undergraduates and those interested in pursuing the legal profession, featuring articles on topics from law school admissions, legal news and career development to profiles of donors, alumni, faculty and students.

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  • HOUSTON, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Houston Law Center has released its second issue of Aspiring Lawyer , an online magazine that offers insights, resources and advice for individuals interested in a legal career.
  • Aspiring Lawyer magazine offers insights, resources and advice for individuals interested in a legal career.
  • "Aspiring Lawyer magazine is designed to complement UH Law Center's award-winning Pre-Law Pipeline Programs, which is a race-neutral program designed to increase the representation of law students from low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented backgrounds," said Leonard M. Baynes, Dean of the University of Houston Law Center.
  • University of Houston Law Center media contacts: Carrie Anna Criado, UH Law Center Assistant Dean of Communications and Marketing, 713-743-2184, [email protected] ; Bonnie Buffaloe, Communications Manager, 713-743-9137, [email protected] .

Prominent Chief Data Security Counsel Linda Clark Joins Morrison Foerster

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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MIAMI, Fla., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Linda Clark as a partner in the firm's market-leading Global Privacy + Data Security Group, which is comprised of more than 60 lawyers across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Clark brings to Morrison Foerster more than 20 years of experience advising clients, including on data security best practices and obligations, designing and implementing frameworks for compliance across large multinational organizations, and complex litigation and regulatory matters. Clark comes to Morrison Foerster from RELX, a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers, where she was Chief Data Security Counsel and led the data security legal compliance efforts in over 40 countries and across four different market segments worldwide.

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  • Clark's arrival further cements Morrison Foerster's position as the go-to global firm for complex privacy matters and data security incident response and preparedness.
  • Clark brings to Morrison Foerster more than 20 years of experience advising clients, including on data security best practices and obligations, designing and implementing frameworks for compliance across large multinational organizations, and complex litigation and regulatory matters.
  • Clark comes to Morrison Foerster from RELX, a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers, where she was Chief Data Security Counsel and led the data security legal compliance efforts in over 40 countries and across four different market segments worldwide.
  • "Linda is an outstanding cyber security lawyer who will provide deep and pragmatic advice to our clients," said Miriam Wugmeister , Co-Chair of Morrison Foerster's Global Privacy + Data Security Group.

Zenith American Solutions Strengthens its Executive Leadership with Appointment of Michele Rivas, EVP, Chief Legal Officer, and Keagan J. Kerr, EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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Michele Rivas, previously Zenith's Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, has been promoted to Chief Legal Officer.

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  • Michele Rivas, previously Zenith's Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, has been promoted to Chief Legal Officer.
  • Zenith is proud to announce that Keagan J. Kerr has joined the Executive Leadership team as Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • These two accomplished officers, Michele Rivas as Chief Legal Officer, and Keagan J. Kerr as Chief Human Resources Officer, bring a wealth of legal and human capital expertise to our organization.
  • Their appointments represent a strategic enhancement of our leadership team, further solidifying our commitment to delivering unparalleled value to our clients.

Samir NeJame Named to City & State's 2023 'Power of Diversity: Middle Eastern & North African 50' List

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Samir NeJame, chair of the New York State Government Law & Policy Practice in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Albany office, has been named to City & State's "Power of Diversity: Middle Eastern & North African 50" list.

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  • Samir NeJame, chair of the New York State Government Law & Policy Practice in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Albany office, has been named to City & State's "Power of Diversity: Middle Eastern & North African 50" list.
  • ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Samir NeJame , chair of the New York State Government Law & Policy Practice in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Albany office , has been named to City & State's "Power of Diversity: Middle Eastern & North African 50" list .
  • According to the publication, the list recognizes public officials, business executives, nonprofit leaders, and advocates of Middle Eastern and North African descent who are making a difference in government and politics both city and statewide across a variety of issues and industries.
  • NeJame, who is Lebanese, is a first-generation American and the first in his family to go to college.