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Davis Polk Welcomes Back Raul Yanes as White Collar Chair

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Davis Polk announced today that Raul Yanes, formerly the Head of Non-Financial Risk at Morgan Stanley and a former senior White House official, will rejoin the firm next month as a partner in the White Collar Defense & Investigations practice in New York.

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  • Davis Polk announced today that Raul Yanes, formerly the Head of Non-Financial Risk at Morgan Stanley and a former senior White House official, will rejoin the firm next month as a partner in the White Collar Defense & Investigations practice in New York.
  • Mr. Yanes, who will become Chair of Davis Polk’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, has served in senior positions at Morgan Stanley since 2017, when he joined the bank as Chief Compliance Officer.
  • “I am thrilled to welcome him back to the firm.”
    Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2017, Mr. Yanes was a partner in and head of Davis Polk’s White Collar practice.
  • “Raul has an impeccable reputation in the white collar community as well as the financial services sector, and his addition will further strengthen our outstanding team,” said Martine Beamon, co-head of Davis Polk’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice.

Correlate Energy Corp. Appoints Johan Themaat as CFO and Welcomes Two Additional Independent Board Members

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Correlate Energy Corp. (OTCQB: CIPI) (“Correlate” or the “Company”), a growth-oriented distributed energy company, proudly announces the appointment of Johan Themaat to CFO of Correlate Energy Corp, effective immediately.

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  • BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Correlate Energy Corp. (OTCQB: CIPI) (“Correlate” or the “Company”), a growth-oriented distributed energy company, proudly announces the appointment of Johan Themaat to CFO of Correlate Energy Corp, effective immediately.
  • In conjunction with this appointment, Correlate Energy Corp. is delighted to welcome two distinguished professionals, Dr. Christine Gulbranson and Alina Zagaytova, to its board of directors.
  • Johan Themaat brings a wealth of financial acumen to the role of CFO, having held key positions at prominent companies such as Mission Energy, NGL Energy Partners, and RBS.
  • As Vice President of Finance since September 1, 2023, and previously as CFO of Mission Energy, Themaat has demonstrated his proficiency in guiding companies through strategic financial initiatives.

Werner Enterprises Names Nathan Meisgeier as President

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, announced today that, upon the recommendation of its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Derek J. Leathers, the Company’s Board of Directors unanimously appointed Nathan J. Meisgeier to serve as Werner’s President, effective January 5, 2024.

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  • Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, announced today that, upon the recommendation of its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Derek J. Leathers, the Company’s Board of Directors unanimously appointed Nathan J. Meisgeier to serve as Werner’s President, effective January 5, 2024.
  • Most recently, Mr. Meisgeier has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer.
  • Prior to joining Werner, from 1998 to 2005, Mr. Meisgeier was with the Kansas City-based law firm of Stinson, Mag & Fizzell.
  • Nathan is a company-first servant leader, naturally connecting with all Werner associates - professional drivers, maintenance associates, and office personnel.

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Welcomes Four New Members to the Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Equally critical is identifying individuals with professional expertise and perspective to advance the Foundation’s mission.”

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  • Equally critical is identifying individuals with professional expertise and perspective to advance the Foundation’s mission.”
    The board of directors at the Hilton Foundation is made up of a majority of Hilton family members.
  • The new board members, two Hilton family members and two non-family members, bring an array of personal interests and professional expertise to the Foundation’s board of directors.
  • “It is a true honor to be joining the board of directors at the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation,” said Matthew J. Hart.
  • “I am thrilled to be joining the board of directors at the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation,” said Louise Nelson.

Kasowitz Files Lawsuit Against Harvard University Alleging Egregious Civil Rights Violations for Its Antisemitic Hostile Educational Environment

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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The plaintiffs are an individual Jewish student enrolled at Harvard Divinity School and Students Against Antisemitism, Inc. (SAA), whose Jewish members include students at Harvard Law School.

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  • The plaintiffs are an individual Jewish student enrolled at Harvard Divinity School and Students Against Antisemitism, Inc. (SAA), whose Jewish members include students at Harvard Law School.
  • Partner Marc E. Kasowitz said, "It is clear that Harvard will not correct its deep-seated antisemitism problem voluntarily.
  • Jewish students at Harvard are being subjected to vile and threatening antisemitic harassment and calls for the murder of Jews.
  • Harvard must be forced to protect its Jewish students and stop applying a double standard when it comes to anti-Jewish bigotry."

International Law Firm Cohen & Gresser Welcomes Allon Lifshitz as New York Partner

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international law firm Cohen & Gresser announced today that former federal prosecutor Allon Lifshitz will join the firm as a partner in its New York office. Allon brings over 20 years of experience to the firm, where his practice will focus on white-collar criminal and antitrust cases, as well as government investigations, internal investigations, and complex civil litigation.

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  • Former Deputy Chief of the EDNY Criminal Division will join white-collar defense, antitrust, and litigation and arbitration groups
    NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international law firm Cohen & Gresser announced today that former federal prosecutor Allon Lifshitz will join the firm as a partner in its New York office.
  • Prior to joining Cohen & Gresser, Allon was an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York for 14 years, during which he held several senior leadership positions.
  • Most recently, Allon served as Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division, overseeing more than 100 Assistant U.S.
  • I have admired the firm for a long time and have been consistently impressed with its growth and success," said Allon.

Sanford Heisler Sharp Names Thiru Vignarajah Baltimore Office Managing Partner

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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BALTIMORE, Md., Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sanford Heisler Sharp today announced Thiru Vignarajah became the firm’s new Baltimore Managing Partner on January 1, 2024.

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  • BALTIMORE, Md., Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sanford Heisler Sharp today announced Thiru Vignarajah became the firm’s new Baltimore Managing Partner on January 1, 2024.
  • Prior to that, he was a litigation partner in DLA Piper’s Baltimore office.
  • “Thiru brings to our firm exceptional trial experience, as well as most impressive BigLaw, complex litigation, prosecutorial, and management skills,” said David Sanford, Co-Founder and Chairman of the firm.
  • Vignarajah is well-known in Baltimore, where he has previously run for public office and recently announced his interest in the possibility of a second run for mayor of the city.

Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors Names Three New Partners: Jason Snyder and Will Brewer IV in New York, and Noah Peters in Dallas

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors announces that three attorneys have been promoted to its partnership – Jason Snyder and Will Brewer IV in New York, and Noah Peters in Dallas.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors announces that three attorneys have been promoted to its partnership – Jason Snyder and Will Brewer IV in New York, and Noah Peters in Dallas.
  • Brewer III, founding partner of Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors.
  • At Brewer, Snyder is particularly active in the hospitality practice group – representing owners, developers, and management companies in some of the industry's most high-profile matters.
  • Based in the Dallas office, Peters brings extensive expertise in appellate advocacy, focusing on Labor & Employment and Civil Rights law.

Edelson PC Welcomes Environmental Partner Aaron Colangelo

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Edelson PC , a national plaintiffs’ class, mass, and governmental action firm, proudly announces the expansion of its team with the addition of a seasoned environmental partner Aaron Colangelo.

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  • Edelson PC , a national plaintiffs’ class, mass, and governmental action firm, proudly announces the expansion of its team with the addition of a seasoned environmental partner Aaron Colangelo.
  • Colangelo, joining as a partner in the firm’s District of Columbia office, brings two decades of experience from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), where he most recently served as Chief Litigation Counsel.
  • As importantly, Aaron is a great person who has shown his commitment to mentoring our younger people, something that has been a foundational value of the firm.”
    “I’m thrilled to be joining the impressive team at Edelson,” said Colangelo.
  • I look forward to helping represent the firm’s clients in important environmental and public health matters.”

Baker Hughes Names Georgia Magno as Chief Legal Officer

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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HOUSTON and LONDON, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) (“Baker Hughes” or the “Company”) announced Georgia Magno as chief legal officer (CLO) effective Jan. 1, 2024.

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  • HOUSTON and LONDON, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) (“Baker Hughes” or the “Company”) announced Georgia Magno as chief legal officer (CLO) effective Jan. 1, 2024.
  • Magno brings 20 years of management and legal experience to the role, previously serving as vice president and general counsel for Baker Hughes’ Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) business segment.
  • Her appointment is an important step in our continued strategy to strengthen Baker Hughes for growth within energy and industrial markets,” said Lorenzo Simonelli, chairman and CEO of Baker Hughes.
  • Prior to Baker Hughes, she was an international litigator with the law firms of Cleary Gottlieb and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.