Legal aid

Manatt Expands Affordable Coverage Capabilities With Former NYS Department of Health Director

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Sbrana also has considerable experience advising various stakeholders—such as federal, state and local government partners, advocates and health plans—on Medicaid and CHIP coverage policies, the Basic Health Program, both Section 1115 and Section 1332 waivers, and developing creative solutions to expand affordable health coverage.

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  • Sbrana also has considerable experience advising various stakeholders—such as federal, state and local government partners, advocates and health plans—on Medicaid and CHIP coverage policies, the Basic Health Program, both Section 1115 and Section 1332 waivers, and developing creative solutions to expand affordable health coverage.
  • “Lisa has been a trusted leader supporting health care organizations and federal and state policymakers on efforts that drive innovation, address barriers to health care coverage and advance health outcomes,” said Manatt Health Leader Bill Bernstein .
  • “Manatt has always impressed me with its unique approach to client service and its desire to advance health care coverage, access and quality across the nation,” said Sbrana.
  • Her practice included impact litigation, development of health care policy and representation of individual clients denied access to health care benefits and/or services.

PSM Partners Recruits Martin Catania to lead Human Resources

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Monday, March 4, 2024

CHICAGO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PSM Partners, LLC is pleased to announce the hiring of Martin Catania as the Director of Human Resources.

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  • CHICAGO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PSM Partners, LLC is pleased to announce the hiring of Martin Catania as the Director of Human Resources.
  • Martin, former President of K2 Services, brings more than 20 years of Managed Services experience, organizational development, and executive leadership to PSM and has deep ties to the Legal Support Community.
  • As Director of Human Resources for PSM, Martin will assume responsibility for maturing the Employee Experience and assisting other PSM leaders in the development of their Practice Areas.
  • Mike Mete, Founder and Managing Partner at PSM Partners, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "Bringing Martin in is another key component of our commitment to excellence, innovation, and outstanding service.

Smithfield Foods Names New Chief Human Resources Officer and General Counsel

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Monday, March 27, 2023

SMITHFIELD, Va., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods named Isham "Jay" Bennett to the newly created role of chief human resources officer, and promoted Tennille Checkovich to general counsel.

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  • SMITHFIELD, Va., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods named Isham "Jay" Bennett to the newly created role of chief human resources officer, and promoted Tennille Checkovich to general counsel.
  • Shane Smith, president and chief executive officer of Smithfield Foods, said, "I'm excited to welcome Jay and Tennille to their new roles.
  • Bennett, a senior human resources leader in manufacturing operations, will serve as Smithfield's chief human resources officer, reporting to the president and chief executive officer.
  • Checkovich, a 20-year veteran of litigation and risk mitigation, has been promoted to general counsel, reporting to Mike Flemming, Smithfield's chief legal officer.

Cantaloupe, Inc. Appoints Anna Novoseletsky as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer & General Counsel, Corporate Secretary

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Cantaloupe, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTLP), a digital payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for self-service commerce, today announced that Anna Novoseletsky has been appointed Chief Legal and Compliance Officer & General Counsel, Corporate Secretary effective January 17, 2023.

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  • Cantaloupe, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTLP), a digital payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for self-service commerce, today announced that Anna Novoseletsky has been appointed Chief Legal and Compliance Officer & General Counsel, Corporate Secretary effective January 17, 2023.
  • Ms. Novoseletsky is a seasoned attorney with expertise in global payments, digitization, and e-commerce.
  • Ms. Novoseletsky is an active member of the Legal Aid Society’s Advisory Board of the Metropolitan Family Services of Chicago and devotes significant time to volunteerism and pro bono work.
  • Prior to that role, Ms. Novoseletsky started her legal career in Russia and Ukraine, practicing law under the umbrella of a consulting company in Moscow.

Reisman Awards Recognize Seven Outstanding Law Firms for Achievements in Business and Community Impact

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Monday, October 10, 2022

Best New Law Firm: Rudder Law Best New Law Firm honors a newcomer who has weathered the trials of entrepreneurship and come out on top.

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  • Best New Law Firm: Rudder Law Best New Law Firm honors a newcomer who has weathered the trials of entrepreneurship and come out on top.
  • Community Champion: Creedon Law PLLC Community Champion honors firms that prioritize giving back to their communities, whether it be through pro bono work, donations, volunteering, mentorship, or another altruistic activity.
  • Hand-picked by Reisman's panel of judges, this award celebrates law firms who embody Clio's mission of transforming the practice of law, for good.
  • To learn more about the Reisman Awards or to nominate your firm for the 2023 awards, visit clio.com/the-reismans/ .

Reisman Awards Recognize Seven Outstanding Law Firms for Achievements in Business and Community Impact

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Monday, October 10, 2022

Named for Clio's first customer, Catherine Reisman, an entrepreneurial attorney whose feedback helped shape the software, the Reisman Awards celebrate the legal industry's game changers, groundbreakers, and pioneers.

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  • Named for Clio's first customer, Catherine Reisman, an entrepreneurial attorney whose feedback helped shape the software, the Reisman Awards celebrate the legal industry's game changers, groundbreakers, and pioneers.
  • Best New Law Firm: Rudder Law Best New Law Firm honors a newcomer who has weathered the trials of entrepreneurship and come out on top.
  • Hand-picked by Reisman's panel of judges, this award celebrates law firms who embody Clio's mission of transforming the practice of law, for good.
  • To learn more about the Reisman Awards or to nominate your firm for the 2023 awards, visit clio.com/the-reismans/ .

LEGAL AID SERVICE OF BROWARD COUNTY ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF LONGTIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANTHONY J. KARRAT

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS) announced today the retirement of long-time Executive Director Anthony J. "Tony" Karrat, effective January 31, 2022. Karrat has served at the helm of the organization for the past 46 years, overseeing all programs for both Broward and Collier Counties.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS) announced today the retirement of long-time Executive Director Anthony J.
  • He also is a recipient of the 2021 Russell E. Carlisle Advocacy Award presented by Legal Aid Programs in Broward County.
  • Karrat joined Legal Aid in 1975 as a branch office supervising attorney prior to being named Executive Director in 1976.
  • Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS)is a nonprofit law firm established in 1973.

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida Inc.'s Jeff Harvey Named One of the 2021 CEOs of the Year

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

CLSMF Chief Executive Officer Jeff Harvey said, "It is an honor to have been nominated by my staff for this award.

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  • CLSMF Chief Executive Officer Jeff Harvey said, "It is an honor to have been nominated by my staff for this award.
  • Kevin Ross-Andino, Chair of CLSMF's Board of Directors said "Jeff represents our core values of being a PILLAR in the community.
  • To help support CLSMF's mission of providing much needed legal aid to the underserved community, please consider donating at https://www.clsmf.org/ways-to-give/ .
  • A legal professional and military veteran, Jeff Harvey has worked in the legal service field for nearly a decade and has served over 20 years in the Army.

AndLawyers.com - a New Flat-Fee and Self-Priced Legal Services Platform by AppearMe

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

A nationwide network of over 12,000 lawyers is here to provide affordable and reliable legal help.

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  • A nationwide network of over 12,000 lawyers is here to provide affordable and reliable legal help.
  • All lawyers registered in the network have been vetted for an active license and have a clean disciplinary history.
  • "Individuals, startups, and businesses can use the easy-to-use interface combined with secure and seamless technology to manage all their legal needs.
  • The app brings together legal tools that help attorneys and law firms manage their litigation needs andenables individuals, startups and businesses to find affordable legal help.

Anthony Karrat, Esq. Executive Director of Legal Aid Service of Broward County To Be Honored With The Jane Elizabeth Curran Distinguished Service Award

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

executive director of Legal Aid Service of Broward County and Legal Aid Service of Collier County, will receive the 2021 Jane Elizabeth Curran Distinguished Service Award during the Foundation's Virtual Award Ceremony on June 17.

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  • executive director of Legal Aid Service of Broward County and Legal Aid Service of Collier County, will receive the 2021 Jane Elizabeth Curran Distinguished Service Award during the Foundation's Virtual Award Ceremony on June 17.
  • "It is truly an honor to receive such a prestigious award from an organization that has provided tremendous support to the legal community for so many years," said Tony Karrat, Executive Director of Legal Aid Service of Broward County.
  • Legal Aid Service of Broward County is a non-profit organization founded in 1973 that provides free legal services to under-privileged residents of Broward County.
  • Karrat joined Legal Aid Service of Broward County in 1975 as a branch office supervising attorney prior to being named Executive Director in 1976.