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U.S. Congress Awards Martha Arias with Special Recognition for Immigration Law Excellence

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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MIAMI, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Immigration Law Attorney Martha L. Arias, Esq., has been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition by U.S. Congress, a testament to her impactful work in immigration law.

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  • MIAMI, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Immigration Law Attorney Martha L. Arias, Esq., has been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition by U.S. Congress, a testament to her impactful work in immigration law.
  • "The Congressional Special Recognition Award is not only a personal honor but a testament to the collective effort of my team at Arias Villa Law and the community we serve," said Martha L. Arias.
  • This Congressional Recognition underscores Arias's significant contributions to the legal profession and her unwavering commitment to serving immigrant communities.
  • Her numerous awards and recognitions, including the Client Distinction Award, the 10 Best Attorneys of 2019, and several Lawyers of Distinction Awards, further attest to her excellence and integrity in the field of immigration law.

Angeion Group Welcomes Maria José Azar-Baud as Global Collective Actions Expert

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Angeion Group, a global provider of settlement administration and legal noticing services, proudly announces the appointment of Maria José Azar-Baud as Global Collective Actions Expert.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Angeion Group, a global provider of settlement administration and legal noticing services, proudly announces the appointment of Maria José Azar-Baud as Global Collective Actions Expert.
  • Maria José Azar-Baud, born in Argentina, brings a distinguished background to her role as Global Collective Actions Expert at Angeion Group.
  • Throughout her career, Maria José has authored over 80 contributions in multiple languages, focusing on class actions, collective actions, and group actions across various legal domains.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Maria José Azar-Baud to Angeion Group as our Global Collective Actions Expert.

Leading Shariah Scholars Rule Cultivated Meat Can Be Halal

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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GOOD Meat , the cultivated meat division of food technology company Eat Just, Inc., announced today that a group of leading Islamic scholars has advised the firm that real meat made from cells, without raising and slaughtering animals, can be halal if production meets certain criteria.

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  • GOOD Meat , the cultivated meat division of food technology company Eat Just, Inc., announced today that a group of leading Islamic scholars has advised the firm that real meat made from cells, without raising and slaughtering animals, can be halal if production meets certain criteria.
  • Answering this theological question is a meaningful step forward for international acceptance of cultivated meat since halal consumers represent about 25% of the world's population.
  • The global halal meat market was a US$202 billion business in 2021 and is estimated to reach US$375.05 billion by 2030, according to some estimates .
  • The Shariah scholars reviewed documentation prepared by GOOD Meat and attorneys at AlDhabaan & Partners in association with Eversheds Sutherland that described how cultivated chicken, the company’s first product, is made.

Founding Director of the California Innocence Project Joins the University of San Diego's School of Law with a Focus on Improving the Justice System in Latin America

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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"Justin will greatly advance our programs in Mexico and across Latin America by building partnerships, spreading professional knowledge and working toward a more just world.

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  • "Justin will greatly advance our programs in Mexico and across Latin America by building partnerships, spreading professional knowledge and working toward a more just world.
  • At USD, Brooks will serve as the academic director of a new online master's program in Comparative Law taught in Spanish.
  • "USD School of Law, and particularly Dean Schapiro, has shown a tremendous commitment to justice work in Latin America," says Brooks.
  • He earned a JD from American University and holds an LLM from Georgetown University Law Center.

Aeglea BioTherapeutics Expands Executive Leadership Team with Appointment of Industry Veterans Scott Burrows and Heidy Abreu King-Jones

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aeglea BioTherapeutics, Inc. ("Aeglea") (Nasdaq: AGLE), a biotechnology company advancing a pipeline of antibody therapeutics with the potential to transform the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease ("IBD"), today announced the appointment of Scott Burrows, as Chief Financial Officer and Heidy Abreu King-Jones as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. Both will report to Cameron Turtle, Chief Operating Officer of Aeglea, and join the Company's leadership team. Aeglea also announced that Jonathan Alspaugh, Aeglea's current President and Chief Financial Officer, is expected to transition into a strategic advisory consulting role through December 31, 2023.

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  • Both will report to Cameron Turtle, Chief Operating Officer of Aeglea, and join the Company's leadership team.
  • "Scott and Heidy both bring extraordinary expertise and leadership skills through their proven track records at public biopharma companies with both investigational and commercialized products," said Cameron Turtle, DPhil.
  • On behalf of the management team and Board of Directors, I would also like to thank Jonathan for his steadfast commitment to the company."
  • Mr. Burrows is a veteran of the biopharma industry with more than two decades of diverse experience and a proven track-record in biopharmaceutical finance leadership roles spanning multiple public companies.

Greenberg Traurig Makes High-Flying Hire in Mile High City

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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DENVER, August 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Litigation, Aviation, and Appeals & Legal Issues practices with the addition of Andrew Barr as a shareholder in the Denver office. Barr joins the firm from Cooley LLP where he managed a large docket of civil litigation, regulatory, and arbitration matters.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Litigation, Aviation, and Appeals & Legal Issues practices with the addition of Andrew Barr as a shareholder in the Denver office.
  • DENVER, August 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Litigation , Aviation , and Appeals & Legal Issues practices with the addition of Andrew Barr as a shareholder in the Denver office .
  • Barr joins the firm from Cooley LLP where he managed a large docket of civil litigation, regulatory, and arbitration matters.
  • He has represented clients facing a wide array of challenges across multiple industries and uses this experience to manage cases efficiently and pragmatically.

Energy Vault Appoints Energy and Transportation Industry Executive Theresa Fariello to Its Board of Directors

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV) (“Energy Vault” or the “Company”), a leader in sustainable grid-scale energy storage solutions, announced today the appointment of Theresa Fariello to the Company’s Board of Directors effective February 1, 2023.

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  • Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV) (“Energy Vault” or the “Company”), a leader in sustainable grid-scale energy storage solutions, announced today the appointment of Theresa Fariello to the Company’s Board of Directors effective February 1, 2023.
  • She replaces Henry Elkus, Founder and CEO of Helena, a strategic partner and Series B-1 investor in Energy Vault, upon his concurrent departure from the Board.
  • “We are honored to welcome Theresa, who brings extensive and valuable experience in government affairs and public policy at leading public companies to Energy Vault’s Board of Directors,” said Robert Piconi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Energy Vault.
  • I look forward to working with her as we execute our global growth plans.”
    “It is a distinct privilege to join Energy Vault’s Board of Directors,” said Theresa Fariello.

WASTE CONNECTIONS APPOINTS ANDREA E. BERTONE TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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TORONTO, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that Andrea E. Bertone has been appointed to its Board of Directors.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that Andrea E. Bertone has been appointed to its Board of Directors.
  • "We are very pleased to welcome Andrea to our Board," said Ronald J. Mittelstaedt, Executive Chairman.
  • Ms. Bertone also served as a director of Duke Energy International Gerao Paranapanema S.A. from 2008 until 2016.
  • Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer and disposal services, along with resource recovery primarily through recycling and renewable fuels generation.

GCC Announces Senior Leadership Changes

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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de C.V. (BMV: GCC* or the Company), a leading producer of cement and concrete in the United States and Mexico, announced the following leadership changes, representing a critical step towards accomplishing the 2025 vision and strengthen GCCs sustainable growth.

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  • de C.V. (BMV: GCC* or the Company), a leading producer of cement and concrete in the United States and Mexico, announced the following leadership changes, representing a critical step towards accomplishing the 2025 vision and strengthen GCCs sustainable growth.
  • He joined GCC in 2006 and has held several positions in the legal department.
  • Founded in 1941, the Companys shares are listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GCC*.
  • GCC assumes no obligation to update the information contained in this press release.

Conley Griggs Partin LLP Attorneys at Law Welcomes Kip O'Kelley to their Legal Team

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
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ATLANTA, March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Conley Griggs Partin is an established personal injury law firm based in Atlanta, GA.

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  • ATLANTA, March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Conley Griggs Partin is an established personal injury law firm based in Atlanta, GA.
  • Kip O'Kelley's knowledge and experience will be a great addition to the legal staff.
  • Mr. O'Kelley joined Conley Griggs Partin as an associate attorney in March of 2022.
  • More about Conley Griggs Partin LLP:
    The attorneys at Conley Griggs Partin LLP have dedicated themselves to developing expertise in representing people and businesses, fighting for those that have been injured or financially harmed by the negligent or wrongful conduct of others.