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Meketa Investment Group Hires Orray Taft as Risk Manager

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
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Meketa Investment Group (Meketa), a global investment consulting and advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Orray Taft has joined the firm as a Consultant/Risk Manager, effective February 24.

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  • Meketa Investment Group (Meketa), a global investment consulting and advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Orray Taft has joined the firm as a Consultant/Risk Manager, effective February 24.
  • In Mr. Tafts Risk Manager role, he will focus on expanding risk analyses, processes, and procedures for the firms OCIO platform.
  • Mr. Taft is based in Meketas Portland, Oregon office, which has seen continued growth since the merger of PCA and Meketa in 2019.
  • Mr. Taft also served in the Private Equity and Investment Management groups at the Amalgamated Bank of New York.

Taft Partner Rob Bilott Inspires Story Behind Major Motion Picture "Dark Waters" and Authors New Book, "Exposure"

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Friday, November 22, 2019
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The film's story is inspired byTaft partner and author Rob Bilott and based on Nathaniel Rich's The New York Times Magazine expos, The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's Worst Nightmare .

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  • The film's story is inspired byTaft partner and author Rob Bilott and based on Nathaniel Rich's The New York Times Magazine expos, The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's Worst Nightmare .
  • "Dark Waters" sheds light on a monumental legal battle led by Bilott and the Taft team against one of the world's largest corporations.
  • First approached in 1998 in his Taft Cincinnati office by a Parkersburg, W. Va. farmer, Bilott uncovers and publicly reveals DuPont's role in contaminating local drinking water with toxic waste.
  • The contaminanta man-made, "Forever Chemical" known as PFOAcan now be found in the blood of virtually every living creature on the planet.

Taft Debuts Flagship Store in Soho

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Thursday, November 21, 2019
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The store will showcase the latest designs from the brand and offer customers the first opportunity to try on TAFT shoes before buying.

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  • The store will showcase the latest designs from the brand and offer customers the first opportunity to try on TAFT shoes before buying.
  • "When we dreamed up TAFT in our living room, we had big ambitions, and having our own store was absolutely one of them," says Kory Stevens, Founder of TAFT.
  • The store is designed by Bobby Redd , the retail design firm known for transforming digitally native brands into creative retail presences (Bonobos Airstream mobile showroom, Allbirds concept store in Soho).
  • For those who can't make it in person to the NYC flagship, TAFT retails at taftclothing.com
    About TAFT: TAFT is a direct-to-consumer men's footwear brand specializing in unique, bold shoe designs.

Briggs and Morgan to Combine with Taft Stettinius & Hollister

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Friday, August 30, 2019
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Briggs and Morgan is proud to announce its upcoming merger with Taft Stettinius & Hollister , effective January 1, 2020.

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  • Briggs and Morgan is proud to announce its upcoming merger with Taft Stettinius & Hollister , effective January 1, 2020.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190830005042/en/
    Uniting with Taft will increase Briggs geographic footprint to more fully serve clients and provide a significant strategic advantage.
  • This combination will be transformative for Briggs, Taft and most importantly our clients, said Robert J. Hicks, Tafts chairman and managing partner.
  • At Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, delivering outstanding legal performance to help clients succeed is what drives and motivates our more than 475 attorneys every day.

Taft University Scholarship Winners Announced

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019
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LAKEWOOD, Colo., June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --William Howard Taft University offers an annual Dr. Roger J. Duthoy Scholarship Program to ensure passionate educators have opportunities to earn affordable graduate degrees.

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  • LAKEWOOD, Colo., June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --William Howard Taft University offers an annual Dr. Roger J. Duthoy Scholarship Program to ensure passionate educators have opportunities to earn affordable graduate degrees.
  • This year, Taft University received an overwhelming number of excellent, well-qualified applicants for the scholarship program.
  • We are excited to announce the winners of this year's scholarships:
    Christine Simpson won a full scholarship covering 100% of her tuition.
  • About William Howard Taft University:
    For over four decades William Howard Taft University ( www.taft.edu ) has offered distance learning graduate degree programs in business, education, and taxation to students throughout the world.

Thinking of Law School?

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Thursday, May 9, 2019
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While true, a law degree can significantly enhance an individual's career in Business, Health Care, Politics, and other fields.

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  • While true, a law degree can significantly enhance an individual's career in Business, Health Care, Politics, and other fields.
  • Taft Law School offers two unique and innovative online programs at a reasonable cost to qualified applicants.
  • The first is the Juris Doctor-Attorney Track Program for those who wish to practice law in California or Federal court.
  • For over forty years Taft Law School ( www.taftu.edu ) has offered distance learning graduate degree programs to students throughout the world.

Taft University Announces 19th Annual Dr Roger J Duthoy Scholarship Program

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Monday, April 8, 2019
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Every year, Taft University receives numerous applications from passionate educators and educational administrators for our Duthoy Scholarships.

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  • Every year, Taft University receives numerous applications from passionate educators and educational administrators for our Duthoy Scholarships.
  • This year, we are excited to announce the 19th Annual Dr Roger J Duthoy Scholarship Program, including four different scholarships towards our Doctor of Education (EdD) degree programs.
  • Taft University offers three Doctor of Education concentrations: Leadership & Management, Technology & Leadership, and Charter School Administration.
  • Applications are now being accepted for the scholarship program and must be received by May 15, 2019 in order to be considered.

RBRO Provides "Seamless" Transition to the iManage Cloud for Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP

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Thursday, March 14, 2019
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TORONTO, Ontario, March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RBRO Solutions Inc. (RBRO), a leading global work product management provider, is pleased to announce the successful migration of Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP (Taft) to the iManage Cloud.

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  • TORONTO, Ontario, March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RBRO Solutions Inc. (RBRO), a leading global work product management provider, is pleased to announce the successful migration of Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP (Taft) to the iManage Cloud.
  • Having worked with RBRO previously to consolidate a number of their iManage Work libraries, Taft returned to RBRO to provide consulting services related to the migration of their current iManage Work on-premise installation to the iManage Work Cloud solution.
  • With 10 offices and approximately 800 users, this 130-year-old firm had high expectations for low downtime and a smooth transition.
  • With over 700 iManage engagements, RBRO applies best practices and know-how to simplify iManage implementations, upgrades and migrations.

RBRO provides "seamless" transition to the iManage Cloud for Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP

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Thursday, March 14, 2019
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TORONTO, March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- RBRO Solutions Inc. (RBRO), a leading global work product management provider, is pleased to announce the successful migration of Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP (Taft) to the iManage Cloud.

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  • TORONTO, March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- RBRO Solutions Inc. (RBRO), a leading global work product management provider, is pleased to announce the successful migration of Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP (Taft) to the iManage Cloud.
  • Having worked with RBRO previously to consolidate a number of their iManage Work libraries, Taft returned to RBRO to provide consulting services related to the migration of their current iManage Work on-premise installation to the iManage Work Cloud solution.
  • With 10 offices and approximately 800 users, this 130-year-old firm had high expectations for low downtime and a smooth transition.
  • "RBRO's approach is the only way that I can think of to do a [cloud migration for a] firm of any size," stated John M. Carroll, CIO, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP.

Synagro's Donations to Taft College Recognized with Naming of Writing and Language Lab

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Thursday, November 15, 2018
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"Synagro has donated more than $200,000 to Taft College over the last decade," said Sheri Horn-Bunk, executive director, TCF.

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  • "Synagro has donated more than $200,000 to Taft College over the last decade," said Sheri Horn-Bunk, executive director, TCF.
  • "In celebration of Synagro's commitment to student success at Taft College, the Taft College Foundation is pleased to announce the naming of the Synagro Writing and Language Lab at the Taft College Learning Center."
  • "Synagro has been pleased to support a variety of Taft College programs over the years," explained Robert Rankin, site manager, SKCMF, Synagro.
  • The Synagro Writing and Language Lab will serve approximately 2,000 students each year providing a quiet environment where students can work on class assignments and papers.