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Faegre Drinker Announces Gina Kastel as Successor Chair

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Faegre Drinker announces today that Gina Kastel has been selected by the firm's board as the next chair. Effective April 1, 2023, Kastel will succeed Tom Froehle and Andrew Kassner, who have served as co-chairs of the firm since the combination of Drinker Biddle & Reath and Faegre Baker Daniels formed Faegre Drinker in February 2020

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  • Kastel has served as board member, integration partner and on the executive leadership team
    MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Faegre Drinker announces today that Gina Kastel has been selected by the firm's board as the next chair.
  • Previously, she served as Faegre Baker Daniels' vice chair and chief operating partner and a member of the firm's management board and executive committee.
  • "I am honored to serve Faegre Drinker and our clients in this important role and look forward to working with Tom and Andy during this transition," says Kastel.
  • Kastel, who is based in Faegre Drinker's Minneapolis office, started her legal career in 1999 at Faegre & Benson, a predecessor firm to Faegre Drinker.

Rockefeller Capital Management Acquires Wealth Management Business of Spearhead Capital in Wellington, FL; Will Be Known as Bostwick Walters Group

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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The Bostwick Walters Group is led by Managing Director and Private Wealth Advisor Jarrett Bostwick and Managing Director and Private Wealth Advisor Todd Walters.

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  • The Bostwick Walters Group is led by Managing Director and Private Wealth Advisor Jarrett Bostwick and Managing Director and Private Wealth Advisor Todd Walters.
  • For the past 10 years, Jarrett Bostwick served as managing partner and an advisor with Spearhead Capital, which he co-founded with Todd Walters.
  • Bostwick also serves as Managing Principal of National Financial Companies, a multi-family office venture capital investment firm.
  • But weve reached the point where we know our clients would benefit from the powerful platform, culture and brand at Rockefeller Capital Management.

The Vistria Group Promotes Key Partners and Announces Team Addition as Firm Continues Strong Momentum

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vistria Group, a purpose driven investment firm, today announced the promotion and addition of key team members.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vistria Group, a purpose driven investment firm, today announced the promotion and addition of key team members.
  • Kip Kirkpatrick, Co-CEO and Senior Partner at The Vistria Group, added: "Jon has been a key contributor and leader on our growing healthcare team including the recent successful recapitalization of CareMetx.
  • We are excited to announce these advancements as we continue to build The Vistria Group."
  • The Vistria Group is a Chicago-based next generation private investment firm that operates at the intersection of purpose and profit.

FisherBroyles Welcomes Three Partners and a senior paralegal from Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath in Chicago

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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CHICAGO, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FisherBroyles, LLPis pleased to announce the arrival of three corporate partners, Andrew Geier, Nicholas Isaacson, and Kelley Smith - who join the Firm together in Chicago -from Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FisherBroyles, LLPis pleased to announce the arrival of three corporate partners, Andrew Geier, Nicholas Isaacson, and Kelley Smith - who join the Firm together in Chicago -from Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP.
  • He works with large and small privately held companies in various industries, including financial services, manufacturing, consumer goods and retail.
  • from Columbia Law School, an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago and is finalizing his thesis to obtain an M.S.
  • Since the start of the year, FisherBroyles has already welcomed four new Partners to the Firm in addition to today's group of three Partners in Chicago.

Piper Sandler Completes Acquisition of Leading Restructuring Firm TRS Advisors

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Thursday, December 31, 2020
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Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of TRS Advisors.

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  • Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of TRS Advisors.
  • TRS Advisors will operate as Piper Sandlers restructuring group and will be led by 30-year veteran restructuring banker Todd R. Snyder.
  • Piper Sandler was advised by Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP served as legal advisor to TRS Advisors in connection with the transaction.
  • TRS Advisors was acquired by Piper Sandler and is a brand name used by the restructuring group of the Piper Sandler & Co. investment banking division.

Piper Sandler Acquires Restructuring Team with Addition of TRS Advisors

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
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Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TRS Advisors.

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  • Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TRS Advisors.
  • Before founding TRS, Snyder was executive vice chairman of Rothschild & Co. and co-head of the North American restructuring advisory business.
  • Aligning our businesses is an exciting opportunity to combine the strength and breadth of Piper Sandlers industry expertise and reach with TRS Advisors culture of professional and restructuring excellence, said Todd Snyder, founder and CEO of TRS Advisors.
  • Piper Sandler was advised by Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP served as legal advisor to TRS Advisors in connection with the transaction.

Faegre Drinker Launches, Forming Top 50 Firm Designed for Clients

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Monday, February 3, 2020
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Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath (Faegre Drinker) launched global operations, effective Feb. 1, 2020.

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  • Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath (Faegre Drinker) launched global operations, effective Feb. 1, 2020.
  • Faegre Drinker is the combination of Faegre Baker Daniels, an international law firm with deep roots in the Midwest, and Drinker Biddle & Reath, a full-service national law firm with storied East Coast origins.
  • Our leadership team committed early on that Faegre Drinker would be a firm designed for clients, said Froehle.
  • Faegre Drinker Chief Operations Officer Jane C. Koehl will lead the firms day-to-day business operations and operations leadership team.

Faegre Baker Daniels and Drinker Biddle & Reath to Combine, Creating a Top 50 Law Firm

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019
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Faegre Baker Daniels and Drinker Biddle & Reath announced today the combination of their law firms, following an affirmative vote by the partnerships of both organizations.

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  • Faegre Baker Daniels and Drinker Biddle & Reath announced today the combination of their law firms, following an affirmative vote by the partnerships of both organizations.
  • The combined firm will begin operations as Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath (Faegre Drinker) on Feb. 1, 2020.
  • Faegre Baker Daniels Consulting FaegreBDs advisory and advocacy division based in Washington, D.C. will become Faegre Drinker Consulting.
  • Faegre Baker Daniels will gain new offices in strategic markets, including Dallas, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Wilmington, Delaware.

Former Assistant Secretary Of Labor Bradford Campbell Joins Custodia Financial Advisory Council

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019
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DALLAS, June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Custodia Financial, the creator of Retirement Loan Eraser (RLE), announced today that it has appointed Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Partner Bradford Campbell to its Strategic Advisory Council (SAC).

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  • DALLAS, June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Custodia Financial, the creator of Retirement Loan Eraser (RLE), announced today that it has appointed Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Partner Bradford Campbell to its Strategic Advisory Council (SAC).
  • Based in Washington DC, Mr. Campbell provides employee benefits advice to plan sponsors and financial service providers, particularly in relation to ERISA Title I issues, including fiduciary conduct and prohibited transactions.
  • He is the former Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employee Benefits and former head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration.
  • "I couldn't be happier about how our Strategic Advisory Council is coming together," said Tod Ruble, CEO of Custodia Financial.

Drinker Biddle to be a Gold Sponsor at SunStar Strategic's 2019 Event

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019
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PHILADELPHIA, April 09, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP, a national full-service law firm, will be a gold sponsor for SunStar Strategic's 2019 Conference, "Thriving in an Ever-Changing Industry."

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  • PHILADELPHIA, April 09, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP, a national full-service law firm, will be a gold sponsor for SunStar Strategic's 2019 Conference, "Thriving in an Ever-Changing Industry."
  • The conference is ideal for small to medium-sized mutual fund firms who want new, actionable ideas to help them grow assets.
  • SunStar Strategic offers public relations (PR) and marketing programs to help attract, maintain and grow clients.
  • SunStar is headquartered in Washington D.C. with additional offices in Chicago, New York City and Austin.