Manatt, Phelps & Phillips

Manatt Welcomes Leading Developmental Disability Leader to National Health Care Industry Group

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, today announced the arrival of Senior Advisor Anna Lansky to the Firm’s Health Care industry group.

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  • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, today announced the arrival of Senior Advisor Anna Lansky to the Firm’s Health Care industry group.
  • Most recently serving as the Interim Director of the Oregon Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS), Lansky will work with the Firm’s health care and state clients to align, strengthen and support care coordination efforts for their respective communities.
  • “Anna is a highly respected leader and trailblazer within the health care policy, government and regulatory arenas, making her an ideal fit for our growing integrated legal and consulting platform, especially as we continue to focus on improving the health care quality, delivery and access, and advancing health equity,” said Manatt CEO and Managing Partner Donna L. Wilson .
  • “With over 20 years of experience, including senior roles in analyzing, building and running state intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) agencies, Anna brings a robust understanding of the core issues our clients face,” said Manatt Health Leader Bill Bernstein .

Manatt Continues to Expand San Diego Office with Arrival of Former Federal Prosecutor

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, today announced the arrival of San Diego-based trial lawyer and Partner Kareem A. Salem to the Firm’s Trial, White Collar and Investigations practice.

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  • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, today announced the arrival of San Diego-based trial lawyer and Partner Kareem A. Salem to the Firm’s Trial, White Collar and Investigations practice.
  • “With deep roots in the region, Kareem is a wonderful addition to our growing San Diego office, which we recently unveiled following the arrival of former U.S. Attorney and office leader Randy S. Grossman ,” said Donna L. Wilson , Manatt’s CEO and Managing Partner and co-leader of the Firm’s Privacy and Data Security practice.
  • As an Assistant United States Attorney at the USAO, Salem was directly involved in combatting cyber threats throughout California and across the nation.
  • He was also a recipient of the North San Diego Business Chamber Hero Award and named in San Diego Metro Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list.

Chromocell Therapeutics Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering for Gross Proceeds of $6.6 Million

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

FREEHOLD, N.J., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chromocell Therapeutics Corporation (NYSE American: CHRO) (“Chromocell”, “our”, “us” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotech company focused on developing and commercializing new, non-opioid therapeutics to alleviate pain, today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 1,100,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $6.00 per share.

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  • FREEHOLD, N.J., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chromocell Therapeutics Corporation (NYSE American: CHRO) (“Chromocell”, “our”, “us” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotech company focused on developing and commercializing new, non-opioid therapeutics to alleviate pain, today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 1,100,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $6.00 per share.
  • The gross proceeds from the offering to Chromocell, before deducting the underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses, were approximately $6.6 million.
  • A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners acted as the sole book-running manager for the public offering.
  • The securities described above were offered by Chromocell pursuant to a registration statement on S-1, as amended (File No.

Manatt Expands Affordable Coverage Capabilities With Former NYS Department of Health Director

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Sbrana also has considerable experience advising various stakeholders—such as federal, state and local government partners, advocates and health plans—on Medicaid and CHIP coverage policies, the Basic Health Program, both Section 1115 and Section 1332 waivers, and developing creative solutions to expand affordable health coverage.

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  • Sbrana also has considerable experience advising various stakeholders—such as federal, state and local government partners, advocates and health plans—on Medicaid and CHIP coverage policies, the Basic Health Program, both Section 1115 and Section 1332 waivers, and developing creative solutions to expand affordable health coverage.
  • “Lisa has been a trusted leader supporting health care organizations and federal and state policymakers on efforts that drive innovation, address barriers to health care coverage and advance health outcomes,” said Manatt Health Leader Bill Bernstein .
  • “Manatt has always impressed me with its unique approach to client service and its desire to advance health care coverage, access and quality across the nation,” said Sbrana.
  • Her practice included impact litigation, development of health care policy and representation of individual clients denied access to health care benefits and/or services.

Manatt Adds Renowned Provider Executive to National Health Care Industry Group

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today that Managing Director Mark Wietecha has joined the Firm’s national Health Care industry group in Washington, D.C.

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  • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today that Managing Director Mark Wietecha has joined the Firm’s national Health Care industry group in Washington, D.C.
  • Additionally, Wietecha has a career interest in and deep global knowledge of children’s hospitals from both a policy and delivery systems perspective.
  • “In addition to his leadership with CHA, Mark has worked with hundreds of hospitals to understand the opportunities and challenges associated with their missions to increase access to and improve the delivery of care for children,” said Manatt Health Leader Bill Bernstein .
  • Prior to joining CHA, Wietecha served as a senior partner and executive chairman of a global consulting firm and founded its academic medical center consultancy within the firm’s health care sector.

Data Society Acquired by Growth Catalyst Partners-Backed Data Leadership Platform to Form Data Society Group

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Data Society, a leader in tailored data science and AI workforce training and development solutions since 2014, announced it is joining forces with a Growth Catalyst Partners (GCP)-backed company launched in late 2023 to help organizations drive cultural change as they leverage data and AI to gain competitive advantage. The company will assume the Data Society brand, going to market as Data Society Group.

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  • The company will assume the Data Society brand, going to market as Data Society Group.
  • "There's never been a more important time to help CDOs upskill their organizations to use data in impactful and responsible ways," said Data Society Group CEO Doug Llewellyn.
  • Together, the Data Society Group brings an unrivaled resource as organizations accelerate data empowerment for all in a time of digital transformation and AI.
  • "There's never been a more important time to help CDOs upskill their organizations to use data in impactful and responsible ways," said Data Society Group CEO Doug Llewellyn.

Manatt Expands Intellectual Property Capabilities with Seasoned Brand Management Partner

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, today announced that Partner Lisa W. Rosaya has joined the Firm’s Digital and Technology Transactions team.

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  • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, today announced that Partner Lisa W. Rosaya has joined the Firm’s Digital and Technology Transactions team.
  • Additionally, she conducts IP due diligence for corporate transactions and has experience perfecting IP security interests domestically and internationally.
  • “Manatt has a stellar reputation for providing exceptional client service to trailblazing entrepreneurs and companies who are leveraging their brands to create new revenue streams,” Rosaya said.
  • Prior to joining Manatt, Rosaya was an IP partner at a large global law firm.

Manatt Enhances Artificial Intelligence Capabilities With Arrival of Senior Technologist in Boston

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, today announced the arrival of National Advisor Tim Andrews to the Firm’s Boston office and national Digital and Technology group.

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  • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, today announced the arrival of National Advisor Tim Andrews to the Firm’s Boston office and national Digital and Technology group.
  • “Manatt has always operated at the forefront of digital transformation and in advising clients on how to implement cutting-edge technologies in a way that delivers value and drives strategy,” said Manatt CEO and Managing Partner Donna L. Wilson .
  • He has spearheaded innovation research and development as well as worked closely with management committees on how to operationalize.
  • Prior to joining Manatt, Andrews founded the data science practice at a large management consulting services company.

Cintas Adds Beverly K. Carmichael as Independent Director to Board

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) today appointed Beverly K. Carmichael to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) today appointed Beverly K. Carmichael to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • This appointment expands Cintas’ Board to 11 Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240125400096/en/
    Cintas adds Beverly K. Carmichael as Independent Director to Board (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Beverly brings valuable skills and experience in areas that are highly relevant for Cintas today, further enhancing the capabilities of our Board,” said Scott D. Farmer, Cintas Executive Chairman.
  • “Beverly’s outstanding track record building differentiated, high-performance workforce cultures will help us strengthen the experience and impact of Cintas’ dedicated employee-partners.

Manatt Continues to Grow Entertainment Group with Renowned Talent Executive in New York

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, today announced the arrival of Entertainment Partner Binta Niambi Brown in the Firm’s New York office.

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  • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, today announced the arrival of Entertainment Partner Binta Niambi Brown in the Firm’s New York office.
  • She was also a founding co-chairman and co-founder of the Black Music Action Coalition, an organization advocating on behalf of Black artists, songwriters, producers and other passionate industry professionals.
  • As a corporate lawyer, she has structured, negotiated and closed well over $100 billion in transactions.
  • She was also a Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government Senior Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School and an Executive in Residence for the New Orleans Startup Fund.