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GOLDEN STATE FOODS APPOINTS CAMERON G. SMITH AS DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cameron G. Smith as deputy general counsel, effective this week.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cameron G. Smith as deputy general counsel, effective this week.
  • "Cameron is an accomplished professional with strong values and ethics," said John Page, GSF executive vice president and chief administrative officer.
  • Cameron will also help advance the organization's regulatory and emerging matters in governmental relations and affairs as part of his role at the company."
  • Cameron also spent a year as a law clerk for a judge of the U.S. District Court, Central District of California (Santa Ana, California).

Best Lawyers has named Timothy J. Mullins as one of The Best Lawyers in America (2024 Edition)

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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TROY, Mich. and DETROIT, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Timothy J. Mullins as one of The Best Lawyers in America (2024 Edition).

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  • TROY, Mich. and DETROIT, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Timothy J. Mullins as one of The Best Lawyers in America (2024 Edition).
  • The current, 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America (2024) is based on more than 16.1 million detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers.
  • The lawyers being honored as "The Best Lawyers in America" are highlighted as the top legal talent in America.
  • We would like to congratulate Timothy J. Mullins on being selected for The Best Lawyers in America (2024 Edition).

Honigman Wins Major Victory for Michigan Pro Bono Community

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Several groups filed amicus curiae briefs in support of Honigman’s position, including Association of Pro Bono Counsel, the Michigan Association for Justice, the State Bar of Michigan, Michigan State Planning Body, Legal Services Association of Michigan, and Disability Rights Michigan.

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  • Several groups filed amicus curiae briefs in support of Honigman’s position, including Association of Pro Bono Counsel, the Michigan Association for Justice, the State Bar of Michigan, Michigan State Planning Body, Legal Services Association of Michigan, and Disability Rights Michigan.
  • When the Department of Corrections denied their requests, Woodman and Joseph sought legal assistance from the ACLU of Michigan, which in turn recruited Honigman as pro bono cooperating counsel.
  • The Court of Claims awarded the ACLU of Michigan all of its fees, but reduced Honigman’s fees by 90% solely because Honigman worked pro bono.
  • Following the historic ruling for the Michigan pro bono legal community, Honigman will be donating all of its fees from these cases to the ACLU of Michigan.

Goodman Acker Welcomes Mark Brewer and Amanda Warner as Partners in the Firm

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Saturday, March 25, 2023
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 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodman Acker ushered in esteemed attorneys Mark Brewer and Amanda Warner as partners in the firm earlier this year. Brewer boasts a rich history of serving the Democratic Party of Michigan, and practices union-side labor, election, campaign finance, and non-profit law. Warner is an experienced trial attorney practicing personal injury law.

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  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodman Acker ushered in esteemed attorneys Mark Brewer and Amanda Warner as partners in the firm earlier this year.
  • After attending and completing his education at Stanford (JD) and Harvard (AB), Brewer clerked for a judge of the Fifth U.S.
  • Jordan B. Acker, Attorney and Partner at Goodman Acker said, "Mark Brewer's work for the people of the state of Michigan and the legal field is truly extraordinary.
  • Barry Goodman, Founder and Attorney, said, "Amanda has worked incredibly hard and always strives for an extremely high bar.

Bridget M. McCormack Officially Takes the Reins as President & CEO of AAA®

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Arbitration Association® (AAA®), the global leader in arbitration and mediation services, announces that Bridget M. McCormack has officially begun her new role as the nonprofit's President and CEO.

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  • "We look forward to working with her to continue our mission to bring the benefits of arbitration and mediation to more parties across the world."
  • Ms. McCormack has come to the AAA from the Michigan Supreme Court, where she served as Chief Justice.
  • "As a judge, I saw firsthand how important alternative dispute resolution is for busy courts," said Bridget M. McCormack, President and CEO of the AAA.
  • Beyond the judicial system and the ADR sector, Ms. McCormack also sits on the Board of Directors of Kids Kicking Cancer.

Hillsdale College Law Professor and Former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Honored with Official Portrait

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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Hillsdale College constitutional law professor and former Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Stephen Markman was presented with an official portrait on Nov. 16 by the Michigan Supreme Court.

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  • Hillsdale College constitutional law professor and former Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Stephen Markman was presented with an official portrait on Nov. 16 by the Michigan Supreme Court.
  • Markman has taught constitutional law at Hillsdale College since 1993 and was appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court in 1999.
  • Before his time on the Michigan Supreme Court, Markman served on the Michigan Court of Appeals and as a Michigan federal prosecutor nominated by President George H. W. Bush.
  • Hillsdale College alumnus and Michigan Supreme Court Justice David Viviano also attended the dedication ceremony.

Georgetown Law Launches Access-to-Justice Initiative to Deploy Technologists to Courts

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgetown Law today announced the Judicial Innovation Fellowship to bring experienced technologists and designers into state, local, and tribal courts to develop innovative solutions that improve the public's access to justice.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgetown Law today announced the Judicial Innovation Fellowship to bring experienced technologists and designers into state, local, and tribal courts to develop innovative solutions that improve the public's access to justice.
  • This gap between need and support has created a national access to justice crisis that urgently requires new solutions from courts.
  • "The Judicial Innovation Fellowship helps courts move toward a more innovative and equitable future."
  • Innovation Fellows will be embedded in courts working on projects to improve public interactions with courts online.

Ballot Proposal 2 Would Institutionalize Vote Fraud in Michigan

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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LANSING, Mich., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Approval of a far-reaching amendment to Michigan's constitution governing voter policies is a recipe for vote fraud, observed a nationally known constitutional and voting rights attorney who has argued voting rights cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and the Michigan Supreme Court. Thor Hearne, who served as legal counsel and advisor to the bipartisan Carter-Baker Commission, chaired by former President Jimmy Carter and Secretary of State James A. Baker III, says Proposal 2, the Voting Policies in Constitution Amendment, would compromise election security and lead to ballot harvesting and election funding by out-of-state special interest groups.

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  • Misrepresented as a means to expand voting rights in Michigan, Proposal 2 includes measures that would undermine the integrity of Michigan elections disenfranchise ballots cast by lawful Michigan voters.
  • "The Carter-Baker Commission also found that ballot harvesting and vote buying schemes are much more difficult to detect when citizens vote by mail," Hearne noted.
  • Proposal 2 would also allow billionaires and special interests to pay Michigan election officials and direct how election officials conduct Michigan elections.
  • "Every eligible citizen's access to the ballot must be protected, and Michigan elections must be conducted in a manner that guarantees every lawful vote is counted," Hearne said.

AAA® Announces Chief Justice Bridget M. McCormack as New President and CEO, Effective February 2023

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution® (AAA-ICDR®), the global leader in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, announces the appointment of Chief Justice Bridget M. McCormack as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.  Justice McCormack will assume these positions effective February 2023, with current President and CEO India Johnson remaining in these roles until then to ensure a smooth transition.

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  • Justice McCormack will assume these positions effective February 2023, with current President and CEO India Johnson remaining in these roles until then to ensure a smooth transition.
  • As President and CEO, Justice McCormack will spearhead and lead the AAA-ICDR's strategic vision and operations, ensuring that it continues to be the world's pre-eminent ADR provider.
  • Justice McCormack is joining the AAA-ICDR from the Michigan Supreme Court, where she has served as Chief Justice, overseeing the state's judicial system encompassing 244 courts and 560 judges.
  • Justice McCormack is a graduate of New York University Law School, where she received a juris doctorate degree.

Piva Capital Adds World-Class ESG and Sustainability Leaders Elizabeth Lowery and Daryl Kennedy to the Team

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Piva Capital announced the appointment of Elizabeth (Beth) Lowery as a Senior Advisor to the venture capital firm and Daryl Kennedy as its Investor Relations and ESG Manager. In their new roles, they will lend their expertise to drive strategic direction and implementation of ESG principles and activities across Piva's business operations and investments.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Piva Capital announced the appointment of Elizabeth (Beth) Lowery as a Senior Advisor to the venture capital firm and Daryl Kennedy as its Investor Relations and ESG Manager.
  • "ESG and sustainability are core to how Piva operates and creates value within the next-generation industrial ecosystem we are fostering," said Mark Gudiksen, Managing Partner of Piva Capital.
  • "We're backing up our commitment to ESG in everything we do by hiring world-class people to work with us on the team.
  • Elizabeth Lowery is currently a Senior Advisor, Sustainable Finance and ESG with ERM, a sustainability consulting firm.