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SIGA Names Larry Miller General Counsel

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SIGA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIGA), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company focused on health security and infectious diseases, announced the appointment of Larry Miller as general counsel, effective today.

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  • NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SIGA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIGA), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company focused on health security and infectious diseases, announced the appointment of Larry Miller as general counsel, effective today.
  • “Larry will be instrumental in helping us expand our reach on a global scale and maximize the benefits we bring to patients, customers, and shareholders.”
    Previously, Mr. Miller served as general counsel and secretary at Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel treatments for gastrointestinal disorders.
  • He also served as general counsel and secretary at Blue Buffalo Company, advising the company through its $8 billion sale to General Mills.
  • “I’m excited to join the SIGA team and help support its important mission of providing solutions for unmet needs in health security and infectious diseases,” said Mr. Miller.

Raines Feldman Littrell LLP Announces Significant Nationwide Expansion with Strategic Associate Hires in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and Orange County

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Raines Feldman Littrell LLP ( Raines ) a prominent national law firm, is proud to announce a substantial expansion of its Associate ranks across multiple practice areas.

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  • Raines Feldman Littrell LLP ( Raines ) a prominent national law firm, is proud to announce a substantial expansion of its Associate ranks across multiple practice areas.
  • This expansion underscores Raines' commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and its dedication to growth and excellence in areas of significant client need.
  • “This expansion is a testament to Raines’ unwavering commitment to serving our clients' evolving needs,” remarked Andrew Raines, Founding Partner.
  • For more information about Raines Feldman Littrell LLP, please visit https://www.raineslaw.com/ .

TOLREMO Appoints Industry Veterans Jeff Jonker and Mike Sherman to Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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TOLREMO therapeutics AG (TOLREMO) today announced the appointment of Jeff Jonker and Mike Sherman to its Board of Directors.

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  • TOLREMO therapeutics AG (TOLREMO) today announced the appointment of Jeff Jonker and Mike Sherman to its Board of Directors.
  • "We welcome Jeff and Mike to our Board of Directors as we make steady progress with TT125-802 in the clinic and continue our evolution into a clinical-stage company with expanding operations,” said Stefanie Flückiger-Mangual, PhD, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of TOLREMO.
  • Jeff Jonker is an accomplished biotechnology executive with a wealth of experience across various leadership roles in the industry.
  • Mike Sherman is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of life science experience and an established track record in biotech leadership.

Norton Rose Fulbright welcomes two highly regarded financial services partners in New York

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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New York, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that financial services lawyers Steven Lofchie and Mark Highman have joined the firm as partners in the New York office.

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  • New York, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that financial services lawyers Steven Lofchie and Mark Highman have joined the firm as partners in the New York office.
  • Regarded as one of the leading financial services practitioners in the US, Lofchie counsels clients on securities laws, the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and related bankruptcy issues in his regulatory practice.
  • Clients look to Norton Rose Fulbright to guide them through such challenges, and Steve and Mark further strengthen our multidisciplinary offering to the financial services industry.”
    Vincent Dunn, Norton Rose Fulbright’s New York Co-Partner-in-Charge, commented:
    “Norton Rose Fulbright’s New York office has been serving clients in the financial services sector for more than a century.
  • Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions.

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. Names Justin Plouffe CEO and Member of the Board of Directors

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (“CSL”) (NASDAQ: CGBD) today announced that Justin Plouffe has been named President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • NEW YORK, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (“CSL”) (NASDAQ: CGBD) today announced that Justin Plouffe has been named President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Plouffe is a Managing Director and the Deputy Chief Investment Officer for Global Credit at Carlyle.
  • He focuses on investing across Carlyle’s credit strategies, capital formation as well as managing the overall Global Credit platform.
  • Linda Pace, Chair of the Board of Directors at Carlyle Secured Lending said, “The Board is delighted that Justin Plouffe is joining CSL as President and CEO.

Sheppard Mullin Continues Real Estate Practice Growth With Partner in Los Angeles

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Rockard (“Rocky”) Delgadillo has joined the firm as a partner in the Real Estate, Energy, Land Use & Environmental practice group in Los Angeles.

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  • Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Rockard (“Rocky”) Delgadillo has joined the firm as a partner in the Real Estate, Energy, Land Use & Environmental practice group in Los Angeles.
  • Delgadillo has more than 30 years of experience in real estate transactions, economic development and government.
  • Prior to his tenure as Los Angeles City Attorney, Delgadillo was the Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles for Economic Development, where he helped spur the development of jobs in emerging neighborhoods.
  • Sheppard Mullin Real Estate, Energy, Land Use & Environmental practice group co-leader Keith Garner added, "Rocky’s deep roots and vast business and governmental network in Los Angeles cannot be overstated.

LATHAM & WATKINS ELECTS 19 NEW PARTNERS

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that 19 counsel have been elected to the partnership, effective March 1. Each delivers exceptional advice and service to clients in distinct areas of practice.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that 19 counsel have been elected to the partnership, effective March 1.
  • "I am tremendously proud of our newest partners, whose legal skills, commitment to client service, and dedication to teamwork epitomize what it means to be a Latham partner.
  • We're excited about their continued success and the substantial contributions they will bring to our firm and our clients," said Rich Trobman, Chair and Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins.
  • The counsel who have been elected partners are:
    Joshua Bledsoe (Orange County) is a member of the Environment, Land & Resources Practice and Corporate Department.

ALIA TUTOR AND JOHN MOMTAZEE JOIN REAGAN FOUNDATION & INSTITUTE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced today that Alia Tutor and John Momtazee will join the Foundation's Board of Trustees.

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  • SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced today that Alia Tutor and John Momtazee will join the Foundation's Board of Trustees.
  • "We are thrilled to have Alia Tutor and John Momtazee join the Reagan Foundation's Board of Trustees," said Foundation Board Chairman Frederick J. Ryan, Jr. "With their experience in business, brand stewardship and philanthropy, they bring a unique and valuable perspective to the Reagan Foundation."
  • Alia Tutor is committed to building on her family's distinguished legacy of impactful philanthropy, serving as President of the Alia Tutor Family Foundation.
  • She also proudly serves on the Board of Directors for Children's Hospital of Los Angeles and the CHLA Foundation Board of Trustees.

ANTHONY, LINDER & CACOMANOLIS HIRES CAPITAL MARKETS ATTORNEY CHRISTOPHER HINES

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthony, Linder & Cacomanolis is proud to announce that the firm has hired seasoned capital markets and mergers and acquisitions attorney Christopher T. Hines.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthony, Linder & Cacomanolis is proud to announce that the firm has hired seasoned capital markets and mergers and acquisitions attorney Christopher T. Hines.
  • Hines has been practicing law since his 2002 graduation from Columbia University School of Law, which he attended after graduating with honors from Yale University.
  • He has specialized in capital markets and M&A work throughout his career, which includes stints at Debevoise & Plimpton, Morrison & Foerster, White & Case and Shearman & Sterling.
  • "I am excited and honored to join the team at Anthony, Linder & Cacomanolis, and contribute to their growing capital markets and mergers and acquisitions practices, particularly in respect of their Japanese practice and other cross-border matters," said Hines.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation announces new executive staff, leadership promotions and Baldrige honors

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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He will serve as corporate secretary for the foundation board of trustees and oversee the internal audit function of the foundation.

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  • He will serve as corporate secretary for the foundation board of trustees and oversee the internal audit function of the foundation.
  • Williams will be a member of the executive leadership team, reporting to WKKF president and CEO La June Montgomery Tabron.
  • The foundation also announced the promotion of three WKKF executive colleagues to newly designed leadership roles.
  • Kellogg Foundation, using the national Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence as its framework to help Michigan-based organizations enhance their performance.