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Brian Burke to Be Honoured as Grand Marshal of Toronto's St. Patrick's Parade

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 6, 2024) - Hockey legend Brian Burke is to be honoured with the title of Grand Marshal of Toronto's St. Patrick Parade for 2024.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 6, 2024) - Hockey legend Brian Burke is to be honoured with the title of Grand Marshal of Toronto's St. Patrick Parade for 2024.
  • Feeling he had achieved all he could as a player, Burke hung up his skates to attend Harvard Law School.
  • Brian Burke, Grand Marshal of the Toronto St. Patrick's Parade, said:
    "I am immensely honoured to be named Grand Marshal of Toronto's St. Patrick's Parade and to have the opportunity to celebrate my Irish heritage.
  • "The parade also features a variety of community groups, schools and cultural organizations, highlighting the city's diversity."

Greg Belinfanti Appointed President of One Equity Partners; Dick Cashin Continues Full-Time Role as Chairman

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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One Equity Partners (“OEP”), a middle-market private equity firm, today announced that Greg Belinfanti has been named President of the firm.

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  • One Equity Partners (“OEP”), a middle-market private equity firm, today announced that Greg Belinfanti has been named President of the firm.
  • He succeeds founder Dick Cashin who will continue to serve as Chairman and play an active, full-time role in managing the firm and its investments.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130325743/en/
    Greg Belinfanti, President of One Equity Partners (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Greg is an incredibly talented investment professional and a tremendous colleague who leads by example.
  • Prior to joining OEP, Belinfanti served as a Vice President in the Investment Banking division of Lehman Brothers.

MSG ENTERTAINMENT AND SPHERE ENTERTAINMENT NAME LAURA FRANCO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ("MSG Entertainment") and Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) today announced that Laura Franco, an accomplished executive with more than 30 years of legal experience, has been named Executive Vice President and General Counsel for both companies, effective February 20.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ("MSG Entertainment") and Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) today announced that Laura Franco, an accomplished executive with more than 30 years of legal experience, has been named Executive Vice President and General Counsel for both companies, effective February 20.
  • She will be responsible for and direct corporate and business legal affairs for MSG Entertainment and Sphere Entertainment, including managing the development, negotiation, and execution of all material business transactions.
  • Ms. Franco will report to James L. Dolan, who serves as Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of both MSG Entertainment and Sphere Entertainment.
  • In her last role at CBS as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Ms. Franco spearheaded critical company initiatives and major company-wide corporate transactions, including CBS' merger with Viacom in 2019.

Labor Attorney Joins Willig, Williams & Davidson's Labor Law Practice Group

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Labor, employment, workers' compensation and family law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson is pleased to announce that attorney Samuel H. Datlof has joined the firm's labor law practice group.

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  • Labor, employment, workers' compensation and family law firm adds attorney Samuel H. Datlof to labor law practice group
    PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Labor, employment, workers' compensation and family law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson is pleased to announce that attorney Samuel H. Datlof has joined the firm's labor law practice group.
  • "We are happy to welcome Sam to our team of labor attorneys," said Managing Partner Deborah R. Willig.
  • "We are happy to welcome Sam to our team of labor attorneys," said Managing Partner Deborah R. Willig.
  • Prior to joining Willig, Williams & Davidson, Datlof advocated for immigrant workers as the lead employment attorney at Justice at Work Pennsylvania.

Stephen E. Shay appointed as IBFD’s 11th Visiting Global Scholar (formerly Professor in Residence)

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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AMSTERDAM, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IBFD, The International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Stephen E. Shay as its 11th Visiting Global Scholar for 2024.

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  • AMSTERDAM, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IBFD, The International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Stephen E. Shay as its 11th Visiting Global Scholar for 2024.
  • Prof. Shay, a renowned tax law expert, will contribute his extensive knowledge and experience to IBFD's research on international tax law with global relevance.
  • The new designation of Visiting Global Scholar highlights the organization's commitment to engaging global scholars in its research endeavours.
  • Prof. Shay’s appointment as Visiting Global Scholar further strengthens IBFD’s position as a hub for international tax expertise.

Micron Appoints Michael Ray as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions, today announced it is appointing Michael Ray as the company’s senior vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary effective immediately.

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  • BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions, today announced it is appointing Michael Ray as the company’s senior vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary effective immediately.
  • In this role, Ray will report directly to Sanjay Mehrotra, President and CEO of Micron.
  • Ray brings nearly 30 years of legal experience to Micron, including a significant tenure at Western Digital, where he led the legal department for more than 13 years as general counsel and ultimately chief legal officer.
  • At Western Digital, Ray progressed through several leadership roles, including senior counsel, assistant general counsel and vice president of legal services.

Norton Rose Fulbright adds two partners to head Chicago litigation and disputes practice

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Chicago, IL, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that nationally recognized litigators Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere have joined its Chicago office as partners.

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  • Chicago, IL, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that nationally recognized litigators Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere have joined its Chicago office as partners.
  • They will serve as the Chicago office’s Co-Heads of Litigation and Disputes, focusing on product liability and consumer disputes as well as environmental and mass tort litigation.
  • Norton Rose Fulbright is a recognized leader in this space, so joining the firm was a no-brainer for me.
  • Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions.

Sanford Heisler Sharp Announces Leadership Transitions, Promotions

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The new year brought new titles and responsibilities to Sanford Heisler Sharp’s leadership team, as well as a transition of roles and new support personnel firmwide.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The new year brought new titles and responsibilities to Sanford Heisler Sharp’s leadership team, as well as a transition of roles and new support personnel firmwide.
  • “We are fortunate to have an abundance of leadership talent and experience across our national platform,” said David Sanford, Co-Founder and Chairman of the firm.
  • “The depth of our partners’ skills allows us to rotate these responsibilities and maintain very strong management, mentoring, and accountability firmwide.
  • The firm launched an Executive Representation Practice Group led by David Sanford, Russell Kornblith, Kate Mueting, and Janette Wipper.

General Atlantic Appoints Chris Kojima as Global Head of Capital Solutions

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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General Atlantic, a leading global growth investor, today announced that Chris Kojima is joining the firm as Global Head of Capital Solutions, effective January 29, 2024.

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  • General Atlantic, a leading global growth investor, today announced that Chris Kojima is joining the firm as Global Head of Capital Solutions, effective January 29, 2024.
  • In this newly created role, Mr. Kojima will lead the firm’s global client franchise.
  • Drawing on nearly three decades of experience in alternative investments, Mr. Kojima will oversee capital partnering, client solutions, strategic partnerships, new business development, and capital formation activities across General Atlantic’s investment strategies that span global growth equity, credit, climate, and infrastructure solutions.
  • “Chris brings a global perspective, deep market expertise, and decades of experience leading businesses in asset management, all focused on delivering solutions for clients.

Greenberg Traurig Further Grows Its Leading Global Real Estate Practice, Asia Presence

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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TOKYO, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Adds Premier 4-Lawyer Team in Tokyo, including Shareholders Mizuho Yamada and Ayako Kawano, Local Partner Kazuo Kasai, and Counsel Hiroshi Hara

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  • Mizuho Yamada , who previously led White & Case's Japan real estate practice, and former White & Case Partner Ayako Kawano join Greenberg Traurig as Real Estate shareholders in the firm's Tokyo office .
  • They additionally advise on real estate- and corporate-related bankruptcy matters, restructurings, and workouts, as well as real estate corporate M&A transactions.
  • "Greenberg Traurig offers an unmatched global reach that can help serve my clients both in Japan and internationally," Yamada said.
  • This team consists of Japanese trained and licensed bengoshi and international real estate lawyers with years of experience representing global investors in real estate transactions.