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Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp Names First Director of DEI and Talent Development

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has appointed Iveliz Crespo as its first Director of DEI and Talent Development, reaffirming its dedication to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the legal profession.

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  • Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has appointed Iveliz Crespo as its first Director of DEI and Talent Development, reaffirming its dedication to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the legal profession.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326334961/en/
    Iveliz Crespo, Director of Diversity and Talent Development at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We are thrilled to welcome Iveliz to Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp as our first Director of DEI and Talent Development,” said Greg Hessinger, Chair of MSK.
  • Crespo will oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive DEI strategies, aimed at attracting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent within MSK.
  • “Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp has already displayed an impressive commitment to DEI both within the firm and to its clients,” said Crespo.

Lyons & Associates, P.C. Attorneys Selected to the 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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SOMERVILLE, N.J., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Founder and Managing Partner Terry Lyons, Esq. is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a matrimonial attorney, holds a Master's in Social Work, and is Chair of the firm's Matrimonial and Family Law Practice. Terry has earned an outstanding reputation as a top-rated divorce lawyer and has been featured in over 250 national and international news and media outlets. She is a frequent guest lecturer, instructor, and an accomplished author, publishing numerous articles and the bestseller Sticks and Stones, Life Lessons from a Lawyer. Terry serves on the New Jersey Board of Continuing Legal Education, the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County, and the Political Action for Candidate Election (PACE) and Legislative and Social Action (LASA) Committees. She has been named a "Top 10 Best Female Attorney" by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and a "Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneurs." She has been selected to the Super Lawyers list each year since 2021.

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  • is proud to announce that eight of its attorneys have been selected to the 2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
  • She has been selected to the Super Lawyers list each year since 2021.
  • She has been selected to the Rising Stars list each year since 2019.
  • Mr. Marcy was selected to the Super Lawyers list from 2006 to 2009 and each year since 2017.

National Press Club: Mexican Journalist Wins Asylum In El Paso Court After Epic 15-Year Case

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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"We will say a final word about our own organization, the National Press Club and its nonprofit affiliate, the National Press Club Journalism Institute.

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  • "We will say a final word about our own organization, the National Press Club and its nonprofit affiliate, the National Press Club Journalism Institute.
  • We thank the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press for its significant help and dedication to the Emilio's case.
  • "This day would not have happened without these extraordinary efforts and those of nearly 20 other press organizations that supported Emilio's case.
  • For more information on Emilio Gutierrez Soto and his asylum case follow this link: http://www.press.org/emilio-faq

Tris Pharma Appoints Franchesca Fowler to Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President, General Counsel

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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Tris Pharma, Inc. (Tris), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), pain, addiction and neurological disorders, today announced the appointment of Franchesca Fowler, JD, as chief compliance officer and vice president, general counsel.

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  • Tris Pharma, Inc. (Tris), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), pain, addiction and neurological disorders, today announced the appointment of Franchesca Fowler, JD, as chief compliance officer and vice president, general counsel.
  • Ms. Fowler will oversee all legal matters within the company, including legal compliance, IP management, litigation and more.
  • Ms. Fowler received her Bachelor of Science in Finance from Fordham University and her Juris Doctor degree from Rutgers Law School.
  • “My decision to join Tris Pharma was driven not only by its exciting pipeline and growth prospects, but also the exceptional team of dedicated professionals.

Respected Healthcare Regulatory and Privacy and Cybersecurity Team Joins Crowell

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Linda Malek, Jason Johnson and Blaze Waleski are joining Crowell & Moring's Health Care and Privacy and Cybersecurity groups and will be based in the New York office.

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  • The team comes from Moses Singer, where Malek served on its Management Committee and led both the Healthcare & Life Sciences and Healthcare Privacy & Cybersecurity practices.
  • At Crowell, they will also join Crowell Health Solutions , the firm's strategic healthcare consulting firm.
  • Outside of healthcare, the group advises a range of industries on data privacy and cybersecurity matters.
  • "I am thrilled to have found a place for my team to meet our clients' growing needs of regulatory guidance in healthcare, life sciences and data privacy and cybersecurity."

Moses Singer Appoints Melissa Bassin and John Baranello to Partner

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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Moses & Singer LLP is pleased to announce the election of Melissa Bassin and John Baranello to partner, effective January 1, 2024.

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  • Moses & Singer LLP is pleased to announce the election of Melissa Bassin and John Baranello to partner, effective January 1, 2024.
  • John was a summer associate at Moses Singer and has spent his entire career at the firm.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Melissa and John to the partnership,” said Dean Swagert, Moses Singer’s Managing Partner.
  • Since 1919, Moses Singer has represented diverse businesses and successful individuals and their families.

The Honorable Travis L. Francis Joins the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Board of Trustees

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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Millburn, NJ, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Honorable Travis L. Francis has been named to the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) Board of Trustees.

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  • Millburn, NJ, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Honorable Travis L. Francis has been named to the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) Board of Trustees.
  • “Judge Francis’ appointment represents a continuation of the strong legacy and commitment embodied by his colleague Mr. D’Angiolillo,” said Angelo Valente, Executive Director of PDFNJ.
  • ”I am honored to accept a position on the board of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey,” Francis said.
  • Since its inception, the Partnership has garnered 226 advertising and public relations awards from national, regional and statewide media organizations.

Seward & Kissel Promotes Seven Lawyers to Partner

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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“While these lawyers each bring unique gifts to our firm, they are all alike in delivering tremendous value to the clients they counsel,” said Seward & Kissel managing partner Jim Cofer .

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  • “While these lawyers each bring unique gifts to our firm, they are all alike in delivering tremendous value to the clients they counsel,” said Seward & Kissel managing partner Jim Cofer .
  • This year he co-authored the influential Seward & Kissel New Manager Hedge Fund Study , an analysis of trends among newly formed hedge funds.
  • Cassidy writes frequently on topics of interest to investment advisers and, with Baroody, co-authored this year’s Seward & Kissel New Manager Hedge Fund Study.
  • Her work was also cited by Legal 500 in its ranking of Seward & Kissel for excellence in investment fund formation and management for private equity and venture capital funds.

Despite Record Shareholder Proposals in the 2023 Proxy Season, Companies Should Brace for Even More in 2024

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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"Despite the decline in support for shareholder proposals in the 2023 proxy season, companies must prepare for more politically motivated proposals next year as the country heads into federal elections.

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  • "Despite the decline in support for shareholder proposals in the 2023 proxy season, companies must prepare for more politically motivated proposals next year as the country heads into federal elections.
  • Governance proposals received the most support: They received 29% average support in 2023, while social proposals received 17% and environmental proposals received 20%.
  • But fewer governance proposals passed: 16 governance proposals passed in 2023 compared to 31 in 2023.
  • Climate-related shareholder proposals continue to dominate environmental proposals: In 2023, 75% of environmental proposals focused on the climate compared to 73% in 2022.

North Carolina A&T State University Partners with Kaplan to Offer Students Free Comprehensive Test Prep Courses

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is providing all of its undergraduate students with free test prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams, including the GRE ®, GMAT ®, LSAT ®, and MCAT ®, and professional certifications, through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.

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  • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is providing all of its undergraduate students with free test prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams, including the GRE ®, GMAT ®, LSAT ®, and MCAT ®, and professional certifications, through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.
  • Kaplan has prepared students for standardized tests for 85 years, and North Carolina A&T is its newest HBCU partner, joining Xavier University of Louisiana , Howard University , Delaware State University , Talladega College , Stillman College , Fisk University , Hampton University , Spelman College and Alabama A&M University .
  • Also in September, Rutgers Law School signed up to offer all of its students free Kaplan bar exam prep courses.
  • North Carolina A&T students who are interested in enrolling in a Kaplan test prep course should contact their academic advisor.