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Peter C. Harvey Elected to the Board of Directors of New Jersey Resources

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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The board of directors of New Jersey Resources (NYSE: NJR) today announced the unanimous election of Peter C. Harvey to the board.

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  • The board of directors of New Jersey Resources (NYSE: NJR) today announced the unanimous election of Peter C. Harvey to the board.
  • “Peter Harvey is a nationally recognized lawyer, former New Jersey Attorney General and federal prosecutor with extensive experience at the highest levels of his profession,” said Steve Westhoven, president and CEO of New Jersey Resources.
  • “He is a welcome addition to our company, and I am confident he will bring thoughtful, independent leadership to our board of directors.”
    “There are few people as accomplished in their field as Peter Harvey,” said Donald Correll, chair of the board of New Jersey Resources.
  • Previously, Mr. Harvey served as the 54th attorney general of New Jersey.

Practising Law Institute’s DEI Connect Offers Programs, New Resources to Foster Diversity and Inclusion

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Practising Law Institute (PLI), a leading nonprofit learning organization, has launched DEI Connect , a new way for professionals to connect with CLE programs and other resources to support and foster more inclusive workplaces.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Practising Law Institute (PLI), a leading nonprofit learning organization, has launched DEI Connect , a new way for professionals to connect with CLE programs and other resources to support and foster more inclusive workplaces.
  • DEI Connect brings together PLI’s many programs related to diversity topics, including addressing implicit bias , embracing generational diversity , improving disability access and inclusion in the law office , advocating for veterans , and understanding attorney wellness through the lens of DEI .
  • In addition, visitors to DEI Connect will find links to informative PLI publications and podcasts on topics such as diversity in the accounting and finance professions, workplace equity and pay transparency, and more.
  • “We know that professionals in law firms and corporations, and practitioners at all levels, are eager for high-quality, innovative, and effective programs on diversity-related topics.

Monogram Health Welcomes Adam McAnaney to Executive Leadership Team

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Monogram Health , the nation's leading value-based provider of in-home, evidence-based care and benefit management services for patients living with chronic kidney and end stage kidney disease, has hired Adam McAnaney as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Monogram Health , the nation's leading value-based provider of in-home, evidence-based care and benefit management services for patients living with chronic kidney and end stage kidney disease, has hired Adam McAnaney as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary.
  • Adam is a proven leader, and his extensive history of successful executive leadership roles at public companies as well as large-scale healthcare organizations demonstrates his robust capabilities.
  • "Adam has a clear and expert understanding of the unique needs among our patients, clinicians, investors and health plan partners, and will drive great value for Monogram Health as we continue to expand our proven in-home care delivery model across the U.S.," said Monogram Health CEO and Co-Founder Mike Uchrin.
  • Adam served as General Counsel and Secretary for Signify Health, following its acquisition of Remedy Partners.

WARNER MUSIC GROUP NAMES CARLETTA HIGGINSON EVP, CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Music Group (Nasdaq: WMG) announced today that Carletta Higginson has joined the company as Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer, effective October 16.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Music Group (Nasdaq: WMG) announced today that Carletta Higginson has joined the company as Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer, effective October 16.
  • An accomplished media executive and music rights expert, Higginson joins WMG after a decade at Google, where she worked in business development and legal roles, across both music publishing and recorded music, most recently as Global Head of Music Publishing at YouTube and Google Play.
  • Higginson said: "This is a very exciting time to be in music with many new avenues opening up.
  • She was a 2012 Fellow of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity and is a 2015 Leadership Music alumna.

Greenberg Traurig Adds Well-Known Financial Markets Regulation Attorney Akihiro Wani in Tokyo

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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TOKYO, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its strategic expansion in Tokyo with the addition of Akihiro Wani, a well-known industry leader on financial markets regulation, who joins as senior counsel from Morrison & Foerster.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its strategic expansion in Tokyo with the addition of Akihiro Wani, a well-known industry leader on financial markets regulation, who joins as senior counsel from Morrison & Foerster.
  • TOKYO, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its strategic expansion in Tokyo with the addition of Akihiro Wani, a well-known industry leader on financial markets regulation, who joins as senior counsel from Morrison & Foerster.
  • He has more than 30 years of experience representing Japanese as well as international clients on financial regulatory matters and transactions involving new financial instruments.
  • "The addition of Akihiro Wani is a significant milestone for our Tokyo office.

Integral Ad Science Appoints Yossi Almani as Chief Legal Officer

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Integral Ad Science (Nasdaq: IAS), a leading global media measurement and optimization platform, today announced the appointment of Yossi Almani as Chief Legal Officer, effective immediately.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Integral Ad Science (Nasdaq: IAS), a leading global media measurement and optimization platform, today announced the appointment of Yossi Almani as Chief Legal Officer, effective immediately.
  • As a member of the senior leadership team, Almani will report directly to Lisa Utzschneider, CEO, and oversee the global legal and compliance functions.
  • "I am thrilled to announce Yossi Almani as our new Chief Legal Officer," said Lisa Utzschneider, IAS CEO.
  • "Yossi brings 15 years of legal experience as both in-house general counsel and has held positions with top law firms.

Former SEC Commissioner Dan Gallagher Joins Vint Advisory Board

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vint, the premier platform offering financial products for the wine and spirits industry, proudly welcomes Dan Gallagher to its advisory board.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vint, the premier platform offering financial products for the wine and spirits industry, proudly welcomes Dan Gallagher to its advisory board.
  • From 2011 to 2015, Gallagher served as an SEC commissioner, advocating for a comprehensive equity market structure review and corporate governance reform.
  • Gallagher expressed his enthusiasm for joining the Vint advisory board, stating, "Vint's unique approach to financializing wine and spirits investments aligns with the evolving landscape of alternative assets.
  • Dan Gallagher's appointment to Vint's advisory board marks a significant milestone in the company's growth.

Leading Commercial Litigation Partner Susan Shin Joins Hunton Andrews Kurth in New York

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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New York, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Susan L. Shin , a highly regarded and nationally recognized complex commercial litigation and trial attorney, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in New York.

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  • New York, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Susan L. Shin , a highly regarded and nationally recognized complex commercial litigation and trial attorney, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in New York.
  • Shin joins Hunton Andrews Kurth from Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP, where she was a partner in the complex litigation practice.
  • Since our founding in 1901, Hunton Andrews Kurth has been a business-focused firm, an approach that we bring to today’s litigation climate.
  • With lawyers in the United States, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP serves clients across a broad range of complex transactional, litigation and regulatory matters.

Snapdocs Promotes Michael Sachdev to CEO; Aaron King Becomes Executive Chairman

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Snapdocs , the mortgage industry’s leading digital closing provider, announced the promotion of Michael Sachdev from president to chief executive officer.

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  • Snapdocs , the mortgage industry’s leading digital closing provider, announced the promotion of Michael Sachdev from president to chief executive officer.
  • Sachdev succeeds Snapdocs founder Aaron King, who will take on the role of executive chairman.
  • Snapdocs is focused on solving the fragmentation in the mortgage industry—making closings faster, more cost-effective, and error-free for all parties involved.
  • As executive chairman, King will continue to play a full-time, critical role at Snapdocs, advising the company’s product strategy and connecting with customers and the market.

Jason Park Appointed to Newly Created Position of Managing Director for CLIA in North America and Senior Vice President of Global Government Affairs

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice for the global cruise industry, welcomes Jason Park to the new role of Managing Director for CLIA in North America, and Senior Vice President for Global Government Affairs.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice for the global cruise industry, welcomes Jason Park to the new role of Managing Director for CLIA in North America, and Senior Vice President for Global Government Affairs.
  • In this position, Park will oversee government relations, public affairs, policy development, membership and commercial efforts in the United States and Canada, reflecting similar CLIA structures in Europe, Australasia, and South America.
  • "North America is the largest passenger source market for cruising and encompasses the homeports for many of cruising's most popular itineraries.
  • I look forward to making an impact in furthering the common interests of CLIA members in North America and in collaboration with CLIA's global team."