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Sayari Launches New Supply Chain Mapping Solution to Automate Risk Detection in Upstream Suppliers

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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WASHINGTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sayari, the leading counterparty and supply chain risk intelligence provider, today launched Sayari Map, a supply chain mapping and risk screening solution aimed at enhancing visibility into complex global supply chains. Sayari Map is Sayari's second product designed specifically to provide comprehensive network visibility at scale. The new solution empowers sourcing, procurement, and trade compliance teams to easily map and screen for direct and upstream supplier risk in bulk, while Sayari's flagship product, Sayari Graph, facilitates in-depth analysis essential for addressing identified risks. Together, the solutions aim to simplify the typically complex workflow of managing compliance risks, including exposure to forced labor, ESG risk, global sanctions, and more.

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Sayari Map simplifies supply chain risk identification at scale through automated supplier mapping and screening, paired with AI-enabled product blueprint technology
WASHINGTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sayari , the leading counterparty and supply chain risk intelligence provider, today launched Sayari Map , a supply chain mapping and risk screening solution aimed at enhancing visibility into complex global supply chains.
Early users of Sayari Map have saved significant amounts in operational costs while improving the ability to meet stringent regulations and minimize supply chain disruptions.
"Previously, evaluating suppliers for compliance and supply chain risks was a labor-intensive process that involved sifting through numerous disparate sources to manually configure the risk landscape.
Cut through the noise and focus on relevant supply chain risk: Teams can filter supply chain maps to surface only the suppliers and risks relevant to a specific product, leveraging Sayari's proprietary AI-enabled product blueprints.

Ronald Hewitt Joins Seward & Kissel’s Global Banking and Corporate Trust Group

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Monday, March 18, 2024

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Seward & Kissel LLP announced today that Ronald A. Hewitt , formerly with Covington & Burling LLP, has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Global Banking and Corporate Trust Group .

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Seward & Kissel LLP announced today that Ronald A. Hewitt , formerly with Covington & Burling LLP, has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Global Banking and Corporate Trust Group .
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240318527179/en/
Ronald Hewitt Joins Seward & Kissel’s Global Banking and Corporate Trust Group (Photo: Business Wire)
In a tenure spanning nearly two decades at Covington, Hewitt represented institutional clients in all aspects of finance, corporate restructuring, capital markets, and derivative transactions, as well as related regulatory compliance.
“Ron’s breadth of expertise in non-distressed and distressed financial transactions immediately strengthens our team in the Global Banking and Corporate Trust Group,” said Jim Cofer , managing partner of Seward & Kissel.
“Ron’s commercial approach to solving complex issues and his focus on delivering elite client service squarely align with the group’s core values,” added Gregg Bateman , head of Seward & Kissel’s Global Banking and Corporate Trust Group.

Record-Breaking Global Adoption of NetDocuments Generative AI

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

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SALT LAKE CITY, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NetDocuments, the world's #1 trusted cloud platform where legal professionals do their best work, today announced record demand for and adoption of its PatternBuilder MAX AI and automation capabilities, making its generative AI solution the most successful product launch by a factor of 10. From initial launch in October to early March, NetDocuments' PatternBuilder MAX is now serving approximately 13,000 users in law firms, corporate legal departments, and government legal in the US, Canada, EMEA, and APAC regions.

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In order to assure customers can "AI responsibly", NetDocuments worked closely with Microsoft Azure OpenAI at the outset to receive exemptions to its abuse monitoring policy.
"The overall sentiment from NetDocuments customers has and continues to be extremely positive as it relates to our overall approach to AI.
NetDocuments has seen customers build over 500 PatternBuilder MAX apps and leverage the generative AI solution for over 18,000 prompts.
According to Richard Allen, Managing Director, and Head of Conveyancing for English firm Lockings Solicitors, PatternBuilder MAX is the ideal generative AI tool for AI workflows.

Seward & Kissel Appoints Kevin Neubauer as Co-Head of the Firm’s Investment Management Group

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Monday, March 4, 2024

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Seward & Kissel is pleased to announce that Kevin Neubauer has been named co-head of the firm’s Investment Management Group, effective March 1.

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Seward & Kissel is pleased to announce that Kevin Neubauer has been named co-head of the firm’s Investment Management Group, effective March 1.
He succeeds Robert Van Grover , who served in the role for more than 10 years and will remain an active partner in the Investment Management Group.
“Kevin has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to be an effective leader, both with respect to client matters and strategic firm initiatives,” said Seward & Kissel managing partner Jim Cofer .
Neubauer, who was elevated to partner at Seward & Kissel in 2020, originally joined the firm in 2009.

Sonita Bennitt Joins Seward & Kissel’s Tax Group

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Seward & Kissel LLP announced today that Sonita M. Bennitt , former counsel with Goodwin Procter LLP, has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Tax Group .

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Seward & Kissel LLP announced today that Sonita M. Bennitt , former counsel with Goodwin Procter LLP, has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Tax Group .
She also advised clients on tax aspects of real estate joint ventures and real estate investment trusts.
“Sonita’s wealth of experience makes her a valuable addition to our firm and the Tax Group,” said Jim Cofer , managing partner of Seward & Kissel and a partner in the firm’s Tax Group.
“Her deep background in private fund formation and structuring makes her an ideal fit with our Tax Group and the broader work of the firm.”
Prior to Goodwin Procter, Bennitt practiced as a tax associate at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP.

Former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Labor Affairs, Josh Kagan, Joins Kelley Drye & Warren's International Trade Practice

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

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Josh joins the firm from the Office of the United States Trade Representative's (USTR) Office of Labor Affairs, where he served as Assistant USTR for Labor Affairs.

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Josh joins the firm from the Office of the United States Trade Representative's (USTR) Office of Labor Affairs, where he served as Assistant USTR for Labor Affairs.
Josh is a widely recognized expert in international trade and labor policy and has spent his career advocating for U.S. labor priorities," said John Herrmann, Chair of Kelley Drye's International Trade practice.
The firm has been working at the intersection of international trade and labor for over 20 years, and has a market leading forced labor trade enforcement practice.
Kelley Drye's Forced Labor Trade Enforcement team aims to provide clients with the best advice and the best service to manage forced labor trade enforcement needs.

Seward & Kissel Adds Former Chief Marketing Officer From Shearman & Sterling

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Seward & Kissel LLP announced today that Nora Shearer , the former chief marketing officer at Shearman & Sterling, has become Seward & Kissel’s chief marketing and business development officer, effective immediately.

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Seward & Kissel LLP announced today that Nora Shearer , the former chief marketing officer at Shearman & Sterling, has become Seward & Kissel’s chief marketing and business development officer, effective immediately.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240214675950/en/
Seward & Kissel Adds Nora Shearer as Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
“Nora has a proven ability to connect premier law firms with their most important audiences,” said Jim Cofer , managing partner of Seward & Kissel.
Most recently, she served as the chief business development and marketing officer at Nardello & Co., the global investigations and business intelligence firm.
Notaro previously served at other elite firms, including Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, before joining as Seward & Kissel’s first chief operating officer.

CPSC Announces Leadership Changes

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Monday, January 22, 2024

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced changes to the agency's senior leadership. The Commission voted unanimously to approve CPSC Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric's appointment of Austin Schlick, who had been General Counsel, as the agency's new Executive Director. Schlick succeeds Jason Levine, who recently departed the agency. The Commission also voted unanimously to appoint Jessica L. Rich as the agency's new General Counsel.

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Commission votes unanimously to approve Austin Schlick as Executive Director and Jessica L. Rich as General Counsel
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced changes to the agency's senior leadership.
The Commission voted unanimously to approve CPSC Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric's appointment of Austin Schlick, who had been General Counsel, as the agency's new Executive Director.
"With Austin's new position and the addition of Jessica's experience and dedication to consumer protection, I am confident this leadership team will drive our mission to keep consumers safe from product hazards," said Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric.
Schlick joined CPSC as General Counsel in 2021.

Lee Equity Exits Cadent, LLC

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Funds managed by Lee Equity Partners, LLC (“Lee Equity”), a growth oriented middle market private equity firm, today announced the sale of Cadent, LLC (“Cadent” or the “Company”) a leading provider of platform-based converged TV advertising solutions.

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Funds managed by Lee Equity Partners, LLC (“Lee Equity”), a growth oriented middle market private equity firm, today announced the sale of Cadent, LLC (“Cadent” or the “Company”) a leading provider of platform-based converged TV advertising solutions.
Lee Equity and the Company worked closely on operational and growth initiatives including the completion of four highly complementary acquisitions since initial investment.
“Lee Equity has been a true partner as we have transformed Cadent.
Evercore served as the lead financial advisor, Stifel served as co-advisor, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP served as the legal advisor for the Company and Lee Equity Partners.

Kelley Drye Announces New Partners and Special Counsel

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is pleased to announce the election of nine new partners. Jennifer Barks, Maria Biaggi, Courtney Kleshinski, Jennifer McCadney, Joshua Morey, Lana Rowenko, Valerie Sheaffer, Genna Steinberg, and Patricia Werner begin their tenure as partners effective July 1, 2023. In addition, the firm has promoted Matthew Chakmakian, Phillip Crain, Vincent Ferraro, Elizabeth Krasnow, Kelli Ortega, Lauren Shah, and Robert Ward to special counsel.

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Firm elects nine new partners, promotes seven to special counsel
NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is pleased to announce the election of nine new partners.
In addition, the firm has promoted Matthew Chakmakian , Phillip Crain , Vincent Ferraro , Elizabeth Krasnow , Kelli Ortega , Lauren Shah , and Robert Ward to special counsel.
The newly elected partners span Kelley Drye offices and key practice areas including Corporate, Environmental, Government Relations and Public Policy, International Trade, Labor and Employment, and Litigation.
Kelley Drye's newest partners are:
Jennifer Barks (Environmental): Jennifer focuses her practice on environmental, energy, and commercial litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country.