Paralegal

A. Asad Imam Selected as Inaugural Recipient of Lathrop GPM LLP 1L Diversity Opportunity Award

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Friday, July 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is pleased to announce that A. Asad Imam, CFE, is the inaugural recipient of the firm's 1L Diversity Opportunity Program award. Imam expects to graduate in 2025 from The American University, Washington College of Law in Washington, DC. He currently serves as a 1L Summer Associate with Lathrop GPM in the Kansas City, Missouri office working primarily with the firm's Franchise & Distribution Practice Group on litigation and transactional matters.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is pleased to announce that A. Asad Imam, CFE, is the inaugural recipient of the firm's 1L Diversity Opportunity Program award.
  • Imam expects to graduate in 2025 from The American University, Washington College of Law in Washington, DC.
  • He currently serves as a 1L Summer Associate with Lathrop GPM in the Kansas City, Missouri office working primarily with the firm's Franchise & Distribution Practice Group on litigation and transactional matters.
  • In addition, Imam has provided pro bono legal support for veterans via the Veterans Consortium and Afghan asylum applicants via Lathrop GPM.

Assal Badrkhani Named Winner of 2023 AAJ Paralegal of the Year Award, Sponsored by Advocate Capital

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The winner of the 2023 American Association for Justice (AAJ) Paralegal of the Year Award, sponsored by Advocate Capital, Inc., is Assal Badrkhani from the law firm of Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Torrijos, LLP.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The winner of the 2023 American Association for Justice (AAJ) Paralegal of the Year Award, sponsored by Advocate Capital, Inc., is Assal Badrkhani from the law firm of Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Torrijos, LLP.
  • She also dedicates time to educating her fellow staff, and consistently prepares webinars and tutorials to assist her teammates.
  • Badrkhani holds a bachelor's degree in political science from UCLA and earned her Paralegal Certificate from California State University.
  • As part of the award, Badrkhani will receive complimentary airfare, hotel accommodations, and registration for AAJ's 2023 Annual Convention.

Nominations Open for the 2023 AAJ Paralegal of the Year Award Sponsored by Advocate Capital, Inc.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nominations for the 2023 American Association for Justice (AAJ) Paralegal of the Year Award are now open.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nominations for the 2023 American Association for Justice (AAJ) Paralegal of the Year Award are now open.
  • We are proud to sponsor this prestigious award that recognizes the key role paralegals play in our civil justice system.
  • Any AAJ Paralegal Affiliate who has been a member for a minimum of one year is eligible to receive the 2023 Paralegal of the Year Award, but they must be nominated by another AAJ Paralegal Affiliate or an AAJ Attorney member in good standing.
  • The winner of the 2023 Paralegal of the Year Award will receive the award at AAJ's 2023 Annual Convention on July 14-18th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

DHA Selects Vistant for Clinical Operations Support

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Vistant will deliver additional support services to the Clinical Operations Program Management Office (PMO).

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  • Vistant will deliver additional support services to the Clinical Operations Program Management Office (PMO).
  • Vistant (formerly PM Consulting Group) will provide expertise in credentialing and privileging, patient safety, and infection control to support the DHA Clinical Operations PMO.
  • The company will be responsible for offering data-driven guidance and sound recommendations to improve patient safety and clinical operations across military health services.
  • In addition to the clinical operations work, the company was awarded an expansion of its contract with the DHA Department of Paralegal at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) and Fort Belvoir.

ALM Partners with IPMA for Annual Compensation Survey for Paralegals, Practice Support Professionals, and Managers

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

NEW YORK, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ALM, in collaboration with the International Paralegal Management Association (IPMA), announced the launch of the Annual Compensation Survey for Paralegals, Practice Support Professionals, and Managers. The data collected in this survey is an essential guide to law firm support staff compensation. It provides information needed to attract, motivate and retain top talent while controlling costs.

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  • NEW YORK, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ALM, in collaboration with the International Paralegal Management Association (IPMA), announced the launch of the Annual Compensation Survey for Paralegals, Practice Support Professionals, and Managers.
  • The data collected in this survey is an essential guide to law firm support staff compensation.
  • "Through our partnership with IPMA, we produce an industry-leading report that allows law firms and legal departments to benchmark their compensation packages," said Kayla McCaleb, Research Manager & Compensation Research Lead, ALM Intelligence.
  • "Results from our Annual Compensation Survey for Paralegals, Practice Support Professionals, and Managers will enable decision-makers to ensure that their firms are attracting and retaining the best support staff possible."

SquareFairy Helps Divorcing Couples Split Over $100 Million of Property

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Monday, November 7, 2022

BURLINGAME, Calif., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SquareFairy , a Burlingame-based startup announced that they have helped divorcing couples split $111 million in assets and debts in less than a year.

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  • BURLINGAME, Calif., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SquareFairy , a Burlingame-based startup announced that they have helped divorcing couples split $111 million in assets and debts in less than a year.
  • Candice Saadian Costa, family law attorney with Golden Gate Mediators, said, "SquareFairy is needed because it provides an easy, simple solution to a typically stressful process."
  • Nicole Lewis, who has helped divorcing couples for over 20 years added, " SplitFairy is a tool that provides a simple way for couples in a divorce proceeding to divide their assets and debts in a fair and equitable manner."
  • Our next step is to provide our powerful FinTech platform in the hands of professionals who support divorcing couples like Attorneys, Financial Planners, and Paralegals".

New York Life Names Michael McDonnell General Counsel

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

New York Life, America's largest mutual life insurer1, today announced the appointment of Michael McDonnell as the companys General Counsel, effective immediately.

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  • New York Life, America's largest mutual life insurer1, today announced the appointment of Michael McDonnell as the companys General Counsel, effective immediately.
  • Since 2021, Mr. McDonnell has held the position of Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Chief Insurance Counsel, delivering legal guidance across New York Lifes Foundational and Strategic Insurance Businesses.
  • He joined New York Life in 2013 as Associate General Counsel for the Insurance & Agency group.
  • Headquartered in New York City, New York Lifes family of companies offers life insurance, retirement income, investments and long-term care insurance.

Aker ASA: Cognite Partners with Schlumberger to Deliver Data-Driven Solutions at Scale for the Global Energy Industry

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

FORNEBU, Norway, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Aker ASA ("Aker") today announced that it is further deepening its collaboration with Schlumberger Limited ("Schlumberger, NYSE: SLB).

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  • FORNEBU, Norway, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Aker ASA ("Aker") today announced that it is further deepening its collaboration with Schlumberger Limited ("Schlumberger, NYSE: SLB).
  • Cognite AS ("Cognite") and Schlumberger, two leaders in technology innovation, are entering a strategic partnership to integrate Schlumberger's domain expertise, digital solutions, and global go-to-market reach with Cognite's leading Industrial DataOps platform, Cognite Data Fusion.
  • Together, Schlumberger and Cognite will deploy and support technology adoption, to accelerate time to value from digitalization.
  • The partners will co-develop compatible applications and solutions, leveraging decades of digital solutions expertise from Schlumberger and Cognite Data Fusion's unique capabilities.

Regional Income Tax Agency (“RITA”) Names Amy Arrighi Executive Director

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Monday, July 11, 2022

Amy Arrighi has been named Executive Director of the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA, Agency), succeeding Donald Smith who recently retired after nine years of leadership.

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  • Amy Arrighi has been named Executive Director of the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA, Agency), succeeding Donald Smith who recently retired after nine years of leadership.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220711005908/en/
    Amy Arrighi, Executive Director, Regional Income Tax Agency (Photo: Business Wire)
    Amys expertise as Chief Legal Counsel, her complete grasp of municipal income tax issues and her drive to position RITA as the Agency of choice for the administration of local income taxes in Ohio, make her uniquely qualified to spearhead the continued upward mobility of the Agency, said Prashant Shah, Chairperson, RITA Board of Trustees.
  • The Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA, Agency) has been serving Ohios cities, villages and their taxpayers since 1971.
  • Cities and villages rely upon the municipal income tax to fund the services they provide to their residents and businesses.

Olga Patterson Named Winner of 2022 AAJ Paralegal of the Year Award, Sponsored by Advocate Capital

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Monday, July 11, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The winner of the 2022 American Association for Justice (AAJ) Paralegal of the Year Award, sponsored by Advocate Capital, Inc., is Olga Patterson from the law firm of Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The winner of the 2022 American Association for Justice (AAJ) Paralegal of the Year Award, sponsored by Advocate Capital, Inc., is Olga Patterson from the law firm of Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A.
  • Patterson is an active member of numerous legal organizations, including the AAJ Paralegal Committee, the Florida Justice Association, and the Hispanic Bar Association.
  • As part of the award, Patterson will receive complimentary airfare, hotel accommodations, and registration for AAJ's 2022 Annual Convention.
  • Advocate Capital, Inc. is the premier provider of strategic financial products and accounting services for successful trial law firms.