Dorsey & Whitney

Former Federal Prosecutor Seth Goertz Joins Dorsey in Phoenix

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Dorsey & Whitney LLP continues the expansion of the Phoenix office and its nationally recognized Government Solutions & Investigations group with the arrival of former federal prosecutor Seth Goertz , the law firm announced today.

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  • Dorsey & Whitney LLP continues the expansion of the Phoenix office and its nationally recognized Government Solutions & Investigations group with the arrival of former federal prosecutor Seth Goertz , the law firm announced today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305604950/en/
    Dorsey & Whitney LLP continues the expansion of the Phoenix office and its nationally recognized Government Solutions & Investigations group with the arrival of former federal prosecutor Seth Goertz.
  • “We are excited to welcome Seth to our Phoenix office.
  • Seth advances the strategic growth of the firm’s Government Solutions & Investigations team by adding white-collar defense and government investigation capabilities in Phoenix.

Finance & Restructuring Partner Kate Moore Joins Dorsey in Phoenix

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Kate Moore has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Finance & Restructuring group in Phoenix, the law firm announced today.

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  • Kate Moore has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Finance & Restructuring group in Phoenix, the law firm announced today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304597051/en/
    Kate Moore has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Finance & Restructuring group in Phoenix.
  • Kate comes to Dorsey from Quarles & Brady, where she was a partner and served as the national chair of the firm’s Financial Services industry team.
  • “It is exciting times at Dorsey.”
    “I’m thrilled to join Dorsey and be a part of an office with such an exciting growth trajectory,” said Kate Moore.

Commercial Litigation Partner Elijah Watkins Joins Dorsey in Boise

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Elijah Watkins has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Commercial Litigation group in Boise, the law firm announced today.

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  • Elijah Watkins has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Commercial Litigation group in Boise, the law firm announced today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304215996/en/
    Elijah Watkins has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Commercial Litigation group in Boise, Idaho.
  • Elijah comes to Dorsey from Stoel Rives LLP, where he was a partner.
  • He is a tremendous trial attorney with significant experience handling complex business litigation,” said Nick Taylor, Office Head of Dorsey’s Boise office.

Chambers Global 2024 Recognizes Dorsey Partners and Practices

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Seven Dorsey & Whitney partners and three practice areas were ranked by Chambers and Partners in its Chambers Global 2024 , up from six partners and two practice areas in 2023, the international law firm is pleased to announce.

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  • Seven Dorsey & Whitney partners and three practice areas were ranked by Chambers and Partners in its Chambers Global 2024 , up from six partners and two practice areas in 2023, the international law firm is pleased to announce.
  • Dorsey partners and practice areas recognized by Chambers include:
    Catherine Pan-Giordano – Foreign Expert, China
    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded
    The Chambers Global Guide ranks the top lawyers and law firms in over 200 jurisdictions across the world.
  • Each ranking is based on Chambers’ in-depth research conducted by its dedicated and experienced team of researchers.
  • It annually collects hundreds of thousands of responses from clients.

Laura Goforth Selected for U.S. Bank Law Division Spotlight on Talent Program

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Dorsey & Whitney LLP associate Laura Goforth has been selected as one of 14 law firm associates to participate in the 2024 U.S. Bank Spotlight on Talent program.

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  • Dorsey & Whitney LLP associate Laura Goforth has been selected as one of 14 law firm associates to participate in the 2024 U.S. Bank Spotlight on Talent program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240221466939/en/
    Dorsey & Whitney LLP associate Laura Goforth has been selected as one of 14 law firm associates to participate in the 2024 U.S. Bank Spotlight on Talent program.
  • Spotlight participants also will strengthen their knowledge of the U.S. Bank business and develop stronger relationships with Law Division professionals through attendance at regular meetings.
  • The Spotlight on Talent program will conclude at the end of November.

Car Tech, LLC and AltEnergy Acquisition Corp Announce Definitive Business Combination Agreement to List Merged Company on the NASDAQ Capital Market

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

SEOUL, South Korea and OPELIKA, Ala. and NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Car Tech, LLC ("Car Tech"), a U.S. stamped auto-body parts manufacturer and subsidiary of leading Korean supplier, Shinyoung Co., Ltd., and AltEnergy Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: AEAE) ("AltEnergy"), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement that would result in Car Tech becoming a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ Capital Market.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea and OPELIKA, Ala. and NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Car Tech, LLC ("Car Tech"), a U.S. stamped auto-body parts manufacturer and subsidiary of leading Korean supplier, Shinyoung Co., Ltd., and AltEnergy Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: AEAE) ("AltEnergy"), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement that would result in Car Tech becoming a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ Capital Market.
  • The transaction aims to expand Car Tech's U.S. manufacturing operations with an emphasis on its growing EV battery-related body parts business.
  • "As the electric vehicle market is expected to grow dramatically, demand for high-quality special purpose car parts will increase accordingly.
  • Finhaven Capital Inc. is acting as the exclusive financial advisor to Car Tech.

Real Estate Partner Michael Fritz Joins Dorsey in Phoenix

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Michael Fritz has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Real Estate group in Phoenix, the law firm announced today.

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  • Michael Fritz has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Real Estate group in Phoenix, the law firm announced today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240215921974/en/
    Michael Fritz has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Real Estate group in Phoenix.
  • Michael regularly advises national and multinational clients in connection with their high-value commercial real estate and corporate transactions.
  • Michael helps large commercial real estate investors structure and manage sophisticated investment strategies,” said Scott Jenkins, Dorsey’s Phoenix office head.

Finance & Restructuring Partner Jeremy Finkelstein Joins Dorsey in New York City

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Jeremy Finkelstein has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Finance & Restructuring group in New York City, the international law firm announced today.

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  • Jeremy Finkelstein has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Finance & Restructuring group in New York City, the international law firm announced today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240129570807/en/
    Jeremy Finkelstein has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Finance & Restructuring group in New York City, the international law firm announced today.
  • Jeremy has also worked with secured and unsecured creditors and disbursing agents in various defaulted debt, restructuring, and bankruptcy matters.
  • Jeremy comes to Dorsey from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, where he was a partner.

Dorsey’s Boise Office Continues Growth with Two Intellectual Property Partners

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Dana Herberholz and Jordan Stott have joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as Partners in the Intellectual Property group in Boise , the international law firm announced today.

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  • Dana Herberholz and Jordan Stott have joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as Partners in the Intellectual Property group in Boise , the international law firm announced today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240124192490/en/
    Dana Herberholz joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Intellectual Property group in Boise.
  • Their arrival continues the growth of Dorsey’s Boise office since it opened in 2023, bringing the attorney count in this office up to eight.
  • They are very well respected attorneys with years of experience in intellectual property prosecution and litigation,” said Nick Taylor, Office Head of Dorsey’s Boise office.

Capital Markets Partner Megan Penick Joins Dorsey in New York City

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Megan Penick has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Capital Markets group in New York City, the international law firm announced today.

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  • Megan Penick has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Capital Markets group in New York City, the international law firm announced today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240122597402/en/
    Megan Penick has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Capital Markets group in New York City.
  • Megan joins Dorsey from Michelman & Robinson, LLP, where she was a Partner and the firm’s Public Securities Chair.
  • “Megan brings to Dorsey tremendous experience in corporate and securities law matters,” noted Bill Stoeri, Managing Partner of Dorsey & Whitney.