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Seyfarth Expands Capital Markets Capabilities in New York With Addition of Alex Gendzier

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP announced today the strategic enhancement of the firm’s corporate department with the arrival in New York of partner Alex Gendzier , a leading capital markets and restructuring attorney.

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  • Seyfarth Shaw LLP announced today the strategic enhancement of the firm’s corporate department with the arrival in New York of partner Alex Gendzier , a leading capital markets and restructuring attorney.
  • “He is a known quantity in corporate debt and equity capital markets space and he has a stellar reputation as one of the leading securities practitioners in New York.
  • His addition further strengthens our capital markets service offering as well as our new Transactional Restructuring & Insolvency team.”
    Gendzier represents companies, investors, alternative asset managers, private equity firms and family offices across the spectrum of capital markets transactions and investments, whether healthy or distressed.
  • “Alex’s expertise in all major types of capital markets transactions, makes him an ideal fit for Seyfarth’s corporate department and our New York office,” said Steven Meier , Seyfarth’s corporate department chair.

Conga Appoints Andrew Bennett as Chief Marketing Officer

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Conga, a global leader in Revenue Lifecycle Management solutions, today announced the appointment of Andrew Bennett as Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Bennett will draw on his marketing expertise and product led-growth experience to lead Conga's global brand and marketing strategy to drive marketing effectiveness and demand for Conga's products and offerings.

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  • Revenue Lifecycle Management solutions leader adds experienced marketing executive to help accelerate growth, awareness, and expansion
    BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Conga , a global leader in Revenue Lifecycle Management solutions, today announced the appointment of Andrew Bennett as Chief Marketing Officer.
  • In this role, Bennett will draw on his marketing expertise and product led-growth experience to lead Conga's global brand and marketing strategy to drive marketing effectiveness and demand for Conga's products and offerings.
  • Prior to Conga, Bennett served in various roles at enterprise work management platform Smartsheet, building their digital marketing and demand generation function and then leading commercial sales before becoming CMO.
  • "Andrew will bring new energy to the Conga brand by leveraging the company's history of innovation and powerful products to continue building on customer trust," said Noel Goggin, Chief Executive Officer and Culture Leader at Conga.

American Battery Technology Company Appoints Financial Industry Veteran, Susan Yun Lee, to Board of Directors

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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RENO, Nev., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) (NASDAQ: ABAT), an integrated critical battery materials company that is commercializing its technologies for both primary battery minerals manufacturing and secondary minerals lithium-ion battery recycling, today announced that financial industry veteran, Susan Yun Lee, will join the ABTC Board of Directors effective April 1, 2024.

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  • RENO, Nev., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) (NASDAQ: ABAT), an integrated critical battery materials company that is commercializing its technologies for both primary battery minerals manufacturing and secondary minerals lithium-ion battery recycling, today announced that financial industry veteran, Susan Yun Lee, will join the ABTC Board of Directors effective April 1, 2024.
  • "We are excited to welcome Susan to the ABTC Board," stated ABTC Chairman Rick Fezell.
  • "Her expertise in financial markets will be invaluable in reinforcing ABTC's strong culture of fiscal stewardship."
  • "I'm greatly looking forward to joining the ABTC team at such an exciting time in the rapidly growing domestic battery critical minerals industry," stated incoming board member Susan Yun Lee.

Jonathan Alger, Experienced and Visionary Higher Education Leader, Named 16th President of American University

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After a competitive national search, American University named Jonathan (Jon) Alger as the institution's 16th president. Alger comes to AU after 12 years as president of James Madison University (JMU) in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Alger will join AU on July 1, 2024, when current President Sylvia Burwell concludes seven changemaking years leading the institution to extensive impact.

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  • Nationally recognized higher education policy scholar led James Madison University for 12 years, transforming the institution's academic, community, and athletic profile
    WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After a competitive national search, American University named Jonathan (Jon) Alger as the institution's 16th president.
  • "His vision for American University, his understanding of the unique attributes of a university community, and his proven ability to address the complex challenges facing higher education have prepared Jon to lead American University moving forward."
  • Higher education leaders praised Alger's leadership and his selection as American University's 16th president:
    "Jon Alger's experience in higher education generally and especially his extraordinarily successful tenure as president of James Madison University makes him an outstanding choice to lead American University.
  • He will bring his extensive substantive expertise, strong leadership skills, and immense knowledge of higher education to American University as its next president.

Dr. Rick "The RokDok" Brand: A Memoir of Resilience and Reinvention, from The Bronx to Rock Stardom and Beyond

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Brand unveils his gripping memoir, charting a course from being left back in high school to becoming a renowned psychiatrist, from the grooves of rock 'n' roll to the groves of academia.

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  • Brand unveils his gripping memoir, charting a course from being left back in high school to becoming a renowned psychiatrist, from the grooves of rock 'n' roll to the groves of academia.
  • Born in the shadow of World War II and raised in the rebellious streets of Greenwich Village, Rick Brand's tumultuous early life included brushes with academic failure and the law.
  • "This memoir isn't just my story; it's a roadmap for resilience and reinvention that I hope will resonate with anyone seeking to change their own narrative."
  • For more on Dr. Rick "The RokDok" Brand's life and his impact on mental health and rock 'n' roll, or for interviews, contact (914) 517-0226, [email protected] .

The Inner Circle acknowledges Sharon E. Oster, MD, as a Pinnacle Life Member

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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BOISE, Idaho, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Sharon E. Oster, MD, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the fields of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases.

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  • BOISE, Idaho, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Sharon E. Oster, MD, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the fields of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases.
  • She followed this accomplishment at East Virginia Medical School where she completed a medical degree in 1980.
  • Recognized as the Resident of the Year award, the doctor completed her residency at the Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center.
  • Considered a leader in her field, Dr. Oster is considered an expert in internal medicine and infectious diseases.

National Insurance Crime Bureau Names Edward Tobin as Vice President, Strategy, Policy, and Government Affairs

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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OAK BROOK, Ill., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, announces Edward Tobin as the organization's new Vice President, Strategy, Policy, and Government Affairs, effective Tuesday, Feb. 27.

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  • OAK BROOK, Ill., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, announces Edward Tobin as the organization's new Vice President, Strategy, Policy, and Government Affairs, effective Tuesday, Feb. 27.
  • "His strong relationships and experience serving in both the public and private sectors will help NICB to achieve its mission."
  • Mr. Tobin was a partner at WilmerHale, an international law firm in Washington, DC, and Boston, MA, where he served as vice chair of the public policy and strategy practice.
  • He also completed Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government's Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government.

Aldous\Walker Attorney Named to National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40

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Monday, February 19, 2024
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DALLAS, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aldous\Walker is pleased to announce that attorney Eleanor Aldous has been selected for membership in The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, an invitation-only organization for trial lawyers practicing civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense law. 

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aldous\Walker is pleased to announce that attorney Eleanor Aldous has been selected for membership in The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, an invitation-only organization for trial lawyers practicing civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense law.
  • The National Trial Lawyers describes the Top 40 as including the most qualified attorneys from each state who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence and stature.
  • To select the Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers measures candidates by objective qualifications, selecting attorneys who have superior trial results and who show leadership as lawyers under the age of 40.
  • To read more about The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, click here.

Etsy Announces the Appointment of Marc Steinberg to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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"We are excited to welcome Marc to the Etsy Board," said Josh Silverman, Chief Executive Officer, Etsy.

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  • "We are excited to welcome Marc to the Etsy Board," said Josh Silverman, Chief Executive Officer, Etsy.
  • "Marc brings unique and valuable experience as an investor and board member in the technology, digital media, and e-commerce industries.
  • Chairman of the Board Fred Wilson said, "Marc's appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to enhance the perspectives and expertise on the Etsy Board.
  • Mr. Steinberg's appointment increases the size of Etsy's Board to ten members, including nine independent directors.

The Banks Law Firm Welcomes Jesse Rigsby as its Newest Principal

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Durham, North Carolina, USA, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Banks Law Firm, P.A .

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  • Durham, North Carolina, USA, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Banks Law Firm, P.A .
  • (“TBLF”) is excited to announce the promotion of Jesse Rigsby, IV to the position of Principal.
  • Mr. Rigsby primarily practices as a litigator focused on business, commercial, employment, and personal injury disputes.
  • We are excited to recognize him with this promotion to Principal for his contributions to TBLF and its clients” said Sherrod Banks, TBLF Founding Principal.