Harvard Law School

SEC Announces Departure of William Birdthistle; Natasha Vij Greiner Named Director of the Division of Investment Management

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Natasha Vij Greiner, currently the Deputy Director of the Division of Examinations, will be named Director of the Division of Investment Management upon Mr. Birdthistle’s departure.

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  • Natasha Vij Greiner, currently the Deputy Director of the Division of Examinations, will be named Director of the Division of Investment Management upon Mr. Birdthistle’s departure.
  • The Division oversees regulatory policy for investment advisers and investment companies, including mutual funds and other investment products and services relied upon by retail investors.
  • “I am grateful to William for his service to the SEC and to the investing public,” said SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
  • “I am excited for the opportunity to lead the exceptional staff in the Division of Investment Management,” said Ms. Greiner.

AIR-A Appoints Emmy Award-winning Producer, Bolsters Legal Team, and Announces New Partnership

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

In this role, Lewis is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the production process for AIR-A Network, including content creation, live events, and remote programming.

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  • In this role, Lewis is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the production process for AIR-A Network, including content creation, live events, and remote programming.
  • As the coordinating producer for the network’s signature news and information show, Lewis won back-to-back Sports Emmys for Outstanding Studio Show.
  • AIR-A announced on Thursday that its outside legal team will include trademark lawyers Phillip Barengolts and Brett Manchel from Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson LLP.
  • The workstation features high-performance hardware to facilitate the execution of broadcast-related functions, such as real-time processing of high-resolution video, streaming, editing, and design.

GEICO Announces Tangela Richter as Chief Legal Officer

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

GEICO announced Tangela Richter has joined the company as its new Chief Legal Officer, reporting to Chairman, President & CEO Todd Combs.

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  • GEICO announced Tangela Richter has joined the company as its new Chief Legal Officer, reporting to Chairman, President & CEO Todd Combs.
  • Richter will oversee all of GEICO's legal functions as well as government and regulatory affairs.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240306561086/en/
    GEICO named Tangela Richter Chief Legal Officer with responsibility for all the company's legal functions as well as government and regulatory affairs.
  • “We are very fortunate to have someone with Tangela’s talents and experience leading our legal, government and regulatory affairs team,” said Todd Combs, GEICO Chairman, President & CEO.

Barnes Announces Update to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Mr. Barnes will become Chairman Emeritus and continue to lead the Barnes Foundation following his retirement from the Board.

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  • Mr. Barnes will become Chairman Emeritus and continue to lead the Barnes Foundation following his retirement from the Board.
  • Barnes will also work with Irenic to identify an additional mutually agreed upon independent director to appoint to the Board of Directors.
  • Thomas O. Barnes, Chairman of the Board, said, “It has been an honor to serve the company my family founded in 1857.
  • On behalf of the Board and the entire Barnes team, I want to thank Mylle for her service and wish her all the best going forward.”
    Barnes added, “I am delighted that the Board has selected Dick as my successor as Chair of our Board of Directors.

Industry-Leading Employment Litigators Tritia Murata and David Zins Join Davis Wright Tremaine in Los Angeles

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

In a significant expansion of the firm’s national employment law practice, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP has added two renowned litigators to its team.

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  • In a significant expansion of the firm’s national employment law practice, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP has added two renowned litigators to its team.
  • Tritia M. Murata and David P. Zins have joined the firm as partners in Los Angeles, advancing the firm’s strategic growth in California.
  • They join a Davis Wright employment team that is one of the largest in the country, with nearly 100 lawyers, including 28 in Los Angeles.
  • Murata and Zins were both included in the 2023 Los Angeles Business Journal list of Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys.

Doug Braunstein to Join Wells Fargo as Vice Chairman

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) today announced that Doug Braunstein will join the company as Vice Chairman, effective February 28.

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  • Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) today announced that Doug Braunstein will join the company as Vice Chairman, effective February 28.
  • At Wells Fargo, Doug will work alongside our business leaders and bankers on growing the company’s corporate finance and advisory businesses, while also providing counsel to Wells Fargo senior management on broader business issues.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227742180/en/
    Wells Fargo Bank branch located in the Wells Fargo Center (Photo: Wells Fargo)
    Braunstein joins Wells Fargo with more than 35 years of industry experience, including nearly two decades at JPMorgan Chase (JPMC), where he held several executive management roles, including Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chairman.
  • In addition, the breadth of Doug’s experience means he’ll be an effective advisor to Wells Fargo’s senior management team on business issues beyond client development.”
    Doug Braunstein said, “I am truly excited to join Wells Fargo.

Business and Securities Law Firm TroyGould Announces New Member Hires and Promotions

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

TroyGould, a nationally recognized business and securities law firm, proudly announces the addition of new Members Robyn L. Roth and Ilanna Bavli to its valued team and the well-deserved promotions of Tom Li and Amy Nashon.

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  • TroyGould, a nationally recognized business and securities law firm, proudly announces the addition of new Members Robyn L. Roth and Ilanna Bavli to its valued team and the well-deserved promotions of Tom Li and Amy Nashon.
  • A veteran entertainment and technology attorney, Ms. Bavli brings nearly 25 years of transactional legal experience to the firm.
  • Ms. Nashon joined TroyGould in 2020 with nearly two decades of legal experience and, after much success, has been promoted to Member at the firm.
  • The firm advises both U.S. and non-U.S. clients in their complex corporate, M&A, venture financing, securities and business litigation needs, including cross-border transactions.

Manulife announces additions to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Saint Mary's University and a Ph.D. in Management from Queen's University.

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  • He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Saint Mary's University and a Ph.D. in Management from Queen's University.
  • Mr. Kanak is a former senior executive with deep insurance experience in Asia.
  • He served in senior executive positions at American International Group (AIG) for over 14 years before joining Prudential.
  • "Mike, Don, Anna and John bring skills and experience critical to supporting the Board of Directors' effective oversight of Manulife given its growth ambitions and strategic priorities," said Don Lindsay, Chair of the Board, Manulife.

Flotek Strengthens Executive Leadership Team with the Addition of Amy Blakeway as Senior Vice President, General Counsel

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Monday, March 4, 2024

HOUSTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flotek Industries, Inc. ("Flotek" or the "Company") (NYSE: FTK) today announced that it has appointed Amy Blakeway as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, effective March 1, 2024.

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  • HOUSTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flotek Industries, Inc. ("Flotek" or the "Company") (NYSE: FTK) today announced that it has appointed Amy Blakeway as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, effective March 1, 2024.
  • Ryan Ezell, Chief Executive Officer, said, "I am pleased to welcome Amy as the newest member of our leadership team at an exciting and important time, as we capitalize on our tremendous growth opportunities and expand our global footprint.
  • Amy is an accomplished leader with a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the energy landscape.
  • Prior to Mesquite Energy, Ms. Blakeway held numerous legal and leadership roles at Sanchez Oil & Gas Corporation, Independence Contract Drilling, and Forethought Financial Group.

dōTERRA Announces Executive Changes: Kirk Jowers Appointed CEO, Murray Smith as President and Emily Wright as Chair of the Board

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Founding Executive and former President Emily Wright will elevate to Chair of the Board, creating an exciting opportunity for dōTERRA as the company prepares for its next wave of worldwide growth and business development.

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  • Founding Executive and former President Emily Wright will elevate to Chair of the Board, creating an exciting opportunity for dōTERRA as the company prepares for its next wave of worldwide growth and business development.
  • The founders of dōTERRA have also appointed Kirk Jowers as CEO and promoted Murray Smith, former EVP of International, as President.
  • Emily Wright, Founding Executive and former President, will be promoted to Chair of the Board.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Kirk Jowers as our new CEO and Murray Smith as President," said Emily Wright, Founding Executive and Chair of dōTERRA.