Hispanic National Bar Association

Signature Resolution Welcomes Hon. Patricia Garcia (Ret.) to Panel of Neutrals

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution, a leader in alternative dispute resolution, is pleased to announce the addition of Hon. Patricia Garcia (Ret.) to its panel of neutrals. With a career spanning over three decades, Judge Garcia brings a wealth of experience and expertise in complex family law matters to the firm following her distinguished 24-year tenure on the San Diego Superior Court bench.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution , a leader in alternative dispute resolution, is pleased to announce the addition of Hon.
  • "We're excited to have Judge Garcia join our team at Signature Resolution.
  • "I am honored to continue this legacy at Signature Resolution, employing a blend of legal expertise and psychological insight to guide families toward harmony and resolution.
  • In her new capacity at Signature Resolution, Judge Garcia will leverage her extensive knowledge of psychology, family dynamics, and judicial problem-solving to advocate for mediation and foster positive outcomes.

Greenberg Traurig's Natalie Gallego Appointed to HNBA'S Young Lawyer Division Board

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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BOSTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Natalie Gallego, an attorney in global law firm Greenberg Traurig's Corporate Practice in Boston, was appointed to the Young Lawyer Division Board of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) through September 2024.

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  • Natalie Gallego, an attorney in global law firm Greenberg Traurig's Corporate Practice in Boston, was appointed to the Young Lawyer Division Board of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) through September 2024.
  • BOSTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Natalie Gallego , an attorney in global law firm Greenberg Traurig 's Corporate Practice in Boston , was appointed to the Young Lawyer Division Board of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) through September 2024.
  • "I am excited to serve alongside young Hispanic attorneys from across the country and focus on developing HNBA membership," Gallego, who serves as the board's co-chair of membership, said.
  • Gallego focuses her practice primarily on mergers & acquisitions, emerging company and venture capital matters, debt and equity financings, commercial transactions, and general corporate governance matters.

Anne-Marie D’Angelo Joins Hilton as Executive Vice President and General Counsel

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Hilton (NYSE:HLT) has named Anne-Marie D’Angelo as executive vice president and general counsel, effective Sept. 15, 2023.

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  • Hilton (NYSE:HLT) has named Anne-Marie D’Angelo as executive vice president and general counsel, effective Sept. 15, 2023.
  • In today’s increasingly complex world, global businesses need a strong legal foundation and legal leaders who equip teams with exceptional support and counsel.
  • "I am honored to be joining Hilton, a company I have long respected for its history, innovation and award-winning workplace culture," said D’Angelo.
  • Anne-Marie has also received meaningful recognition for her contributions to the legal profession, including from Corporate Counsel Women, Crain’s Chicago Magazine and Hispanic Executive Magazine.

Dechert's Christina Sarchio Selected as President-Elect of the Hispanic National Bar Association

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dechert LLP is pleased to share that Christina Guerola Sarchio, partner in the global law firm's Washington, D.C. office, has been voted in as president-elect of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA).

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dechert LLP is pleased to share that Christina Guerola Sarchio, partner in the global law firm's Washington, D.C. office, has been voted in as president-elect of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA).
  • Ms. Sarchio will be sworn in as president-elect in September 2023, and will take her seat as president in September 2024.
  • "I am truly honored to be selected as the president-elect of the Hispanic National Bar Association.
  • "We are delighted to see Christina elected to the Hispanic National Bar Association.

ICON ANNOUNCES ROBERT HARMON AS GENERAL COUNSEL

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ICON, the construction technologies company pioneering large scale 3D printing, today announced that Robert Harmon has joined the company as its General Counsel and member of the senior management team. Harmon will oversee legal affairs, regulatory compliance and policy functions of ICON's rapidly growing business across private and public sectors.

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  • Harmon will oversee legal affairs, regulatory compliance and policy functions of ICON's rapidly growing business across private and public sectors.
  • "Robert understands technology, innovation, real estate, construction, and policy as well as anyone I have ever met or can imagine.
  • We feel incredibly fortunate that he wants to lend his tremendous abilities, experience, and knowledge to ICON."
  • Prior to Amazon, Harmon was Deputy General Counsel and Director at Tesla, serving as the senior legal advisor for all aspects of global real estate and construction.

Cerence SVP & General Counsel Jennifer Salinas Named to Lawyers of Color’s 2023 Power List

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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BURLINGTON, Mass., June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC), AI for a world in motion, today announced that Lawyers of Color has named Cerence’s SVP & General Counsel Jennifer Salinas to its 2023 Power List.

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  • BURLINGTON, Mass., June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC), AI for a world in motion, today announced that Lawyers of Color has named Cerence’s SVP & General Counsel Jennifer Salinas to its 2023 Power List.
  • Lawyers of Color’s annual Power List recognizes the most influential minority attorneys and allies in the United States.
  • Honorees include Fortune 1000 general counsel and law school deans, as well as private practitioners, legal media, and nonprofit leaders.
  • “I am honored to be named to Lawyers of Color’s prestigious Power List,” said Jennifer Salinas.

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Welcomes Corporate Shareholder and International Business Practice Group Leader in Miami

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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MIAMI, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney continues its strategic growth with the addition of Richard Montes de Oca as a shareholder in the firm's corporate section.

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  • MIAMI, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney continues its strategic growth with the addition of Richard Montes de Oca as a shareholder in the firm's corporate section.
  • Montes de Oca focuses his practice in the areas of corporate governance, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and securities, as well as global compliance.
  • Based in the Miami office, Richard will lead Buchanan's new international business practice group.
  • "We are thrilled that Richard is joining our Miami office," said Jennifer Olmedo-Rodriguez, shareholder and the head of Buchanan's Miami office.

Tricolor Names Regina Montoya as Executive Director of the Newly Formed Tricolor Foundation

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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DALLAS, April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tricolor today announced it has named Regina Montoya as Executive Director of the Tricolor Foundation.

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  • DALLAS, April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tricolor today announced it has named Regina Montoya as Executive Director of the Tricolor Foundation.
  • Tricolor Foundation is a nonprofit organization created to expand upon Tricolor’s mission supporting financially underserved Hispanics.
  • By leveraging the Tricolor brand and geographic footprint throughout the Western United States, the Foundation emphasizes the improvement of financial literacy, life skills and enrollment rates in higher education.
  • “We’re extremely honored to have Regina lead this vitally important initiative to more broadly uplift America’s low-income Hispanic population,” said Daniel Chu, founder and CEO of Tricolor.

Saavedra Law Firm Founder Named Super Lawyers Rising Star for Fifth Straight Year

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Friday, April 7, 2023
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PHOENIX, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Saavedra Law Firm, PLC, is proud to announce its founder, Freddy Saavedra, has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for Personal Injury for the fifth consecutive year.

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  • PHOENIX, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Saavedra Law Firm, PLC, is proud to announce its founder, Freddy Saavedra, has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for Personal Injury for the fifth consecutive year.
  • "It is such an honor to be recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for Personal Injury, especially as a solo attorney," Saavedra said.
  • This recognition further solidifies the reputation of Saavedra Law Firm, PLC, as a leading personal injury law firm.
  • Mr. Saavedra received his law degree from Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law in 2013 and has been practicing law ever since.

Velocity CLO Justin Carlson Named to Hispanic National Bar Association’s “Top Lawyers Under 40” List

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) has recognized Velocity Solutions’ Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel Justin Carlson with the HNBA 2023 Top Lawyers Under 40 Award.

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  • The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) has recognized Velocity Solutions’ Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel Justin Carlson with the HNBA 2023 Top Lawyers Under 40 Award.
  • Prior to joining Velocity in 2019, Carlson was an attorney at Western Union, where he provided legal support for Western Union’s operations in the Western Hemisphere.
  • Carlson received his advanced degrees from American University in Washington DC and his bachelor’s degree from Tufts University in Boston.
  • From Velocity Solutions CEO Christopher Leonard: “Justin adds tremendous value to the team at Velocity as a true authority on financial institution regulatory compliance.