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Nardello & Co. Continues Expansion With Addition of LA-based Cybersecurity Expert James M. Aquilina to Advisory Board

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Global investigations firm Nardello & Co. announced today that James M. Aquilina has joined its Advisory Board .

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  • Global investigations firm Nardello & Co. announced today that James M. Aquilina has joined its Advisory Board .
  • Aquilina is an accomplished business leader and strategic advisor, a renowned cybersecurity expert and digital investigator, a regular speaker and commentator, and a published author.
  • He currently serves on the boards of various health care, cybersecurity, and film technology organizations.
  • “It’s a privilege to join Nardello after being impressed by their integrity and outstanding talent for many years,” said Aquilina.

Friends of San Quentin News Renamed Pollen Initiative

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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The Friends of San Quentin News – the umbrella organization supporting the San Quentin News and dedicated to cultivating rehabilitative programs inside prisons across the U.S., with a special focus on media centers inside prisons and jails – today announced its national expansion efforts under a new name: Pollen Initiative .

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  • The Friends of San Quentin News – the umbrella organization supporting the San Quentin News and dedicated to cultivating rehabilitative programs inside prisons across the U.S., with a special focus on media centers inside prisons and jails – today announced its national expansion efforts under a new name: Pollen Initiative .
  • The Pollen Initiative will continue the Friends of San Quentin News’ mission to equip incarcerated people nationwide with rehabilitative experience, including written, audio and visual journalism skills to share stories that change lives, inform policy and build communities.
  • The organization will also continue to serve as the affiliated non-profit fundraising organization of San Quentin News, the incarcerated-run newspaper of San Quentin State Prison.
  • The team behind the Pollen Initiative has helped launch and expand three media projects across the United States, including San Quentin News, ForwardThis Productions and Prison Media Center-in-a-Box.

Award-Winning Attorney Kristen Corpion, Esq. Joins Trembly Law Firm as Partner & Chief Innovation Officer

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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MIAMI, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trembly Law Firm (TLF) is excited to announce the addition of a new Firm Partner and Chief Innovation Officer, Kristen Corpion, Esq. Corpion will build and lead the Firm's new Client Success department, a new innovative offering unique to TLF. With a pedigreed legal resume, proven track record of achieving strong legal wins, and a steadfast passion for innovation, Kristen ignites a new era of legal prowess at TLF. Corpion's creativity and business acumen will play an integral role in continuing the growth of the Firm, a three-time Inc. 5,000 honoree.

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  • Trembly Law Firm (TLF) is excited to announce the addition of a new Firm Partner and Chief Innovation Officer, Kristen Corpion, Esq.
  • MIAMI, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trembly Law Firm (TLF) is excited to announce the addition of a new Firm Partner and Chief Innovation Officer, Kristen Corpion, Esq.
  • "We are overly thrilled to welcome Kristen onto the team here at Trembly Law.
  • At the Trembly Law Firm, we believe that business owners, entrepreneurs and job creators are the backbone of our economy.

National Vision Awards $7,000 in Scholarships to National Optometric Student Association Members and Receives Founder’s Award at 2023 Convention

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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National Vision, Inc., the nation’s second largest optical retailer providing quality, affordable eye care and eyewear, announced the winners of its 2023 National Optometric Student Association (NOSA) scholarships, awarding a total of $7,000 to three optometry students, including one repeat winner.

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  • National Vision, Inc., the nation’s second largest optical retailer providing quality, affordable eye care and eyewear, announced the winners of its 2023 National Optometric Student Association (NOSA) scholarships, awarding a total of $7,000 to three optometry students, including one repeat winner.
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    Pictured from left to right: Medina, Lopez, Chou.
  • First Place ($4,000): Laura Medina, SUNY College of Optometry, Class of 2024
    Runner-Up ($2,000): Joanna Lopez, UC Berkeley School of Optometry, Class of 2025
    In addition, the NOA honored National Vision with the 2023 Founder’s Award at this year’s convention.
  • National Vision was recognized for its support of the NOA and ensuring diversity is at the forefront of the profession by providing scholarships to NOSA members for many years.

Greenberg Traurig Atlanta Welcomes Back Mellori E. Lumpkin-Dawson, Expands Labor & Employment and Litigation Practices

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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ATLANTA, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mellori E. Lumpkin-Dawson rejoined global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Atlanta office as of counsel in the Labor & Employment and Litigation Practices. Lumpkin-Dawson returns to the firm after four and a half years with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia.

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  • Mellori E. Lumpkin-Dawson rejoined global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Atlanta office as of counsel in the Labor & Employment and Litigation Practices.
  • ATLANTA, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mellori E. Lumpkin-Dawson rejoined global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Atlanta office as of counsel in the Labor & Employment and Litigation Practices.
  • Lumpkin-Dawson, who served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and Civil Elder Justice Coordinator, now focuses on employment litigation at Greenberg Traurig.
  • "We are excited to welcome Mellori back to Greenberg Traurig's Atlanta office, enhancing our Labor & Employment Practice's significant litigation capabilities," said Richard J. Valladares, chair of Greenberg Traurig's Atlanta Business Litigation Group and Administrative Shareholder of the firm's Atlanta office.

Leech Tishman Litigation Partner John J. Jacko, III Honored by the Burton Foundation with Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Award

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leech Tishman is pleased to announce that Litigation Partner, John J. Jacko, III , was recently presented with a 2023 "Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Award" at the Burton Awards Gala, held at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. on June 12, 2023.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leech Tishman is pleased to announce that Litigation Partner, John J. Jacko, III , was recently presented with a 2023 "Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Award" at the Burton Awards Gala, held at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. on June 12, 2023.
  • The winners of the Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Award were chosen from the nominations submitted by the nation's top 1,000 largest law firms.
  • Jacko is a Partner in Leech Tishman's Philadelphia, PA and Cherry Hill, NJ offices, and is a member of the Litigation and Employment & Labor Practice Groups.
  • "We are thrilled to see John recognized by the Burton Foundation for his outstanding legal writing skills," stated Pete A. Fuscaldo, managing partner of Leech Tishman.

Gilbane Announces Appointment of Steven T. Halverson to Board of Directors

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane, Inc., a global leader in construction services and real estate development, today announced the appointment of Steven T. Halverson to its board of directors. Mr. Halverson is a retired chairman and chief executive officer of The Haskell Company, one of the nation's leading integrated architecture, engineering, and construction consulting companies.

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  • PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane, Inc., a global leader in construction services and real estate development, today announced the appointment of Steven T. Halverson to its board of directors.
  • "Steve Halverson brings invaluable strategic industry experience to our board," said Thomas F. Gilbane, Jr., chairman & CEO of Gilbane, Inc. and chairman of Gilbane Building Company.
  • Mr. Halverson is an experienced corporate board director and active industry and civic leader.
  • Gilbane's board of directors continuously evaluates its composition to ensure it includes the skills, experience, and diverse perspectives necessary to drive growth and opportunity for Gilbane, Inc. and its primary entities, Gilbane Building Company and Gilbane Development Company.

BRG Launches Digital Economy and Platform Markets Practice

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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EMERYVILLE, Calif., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the digital transformation sweeps through the traditional economy, global expert services and consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) announced today that it has launched a Digital Economy and Platform Markets practice composed of the world's foremost digital economy and platform markets experts.

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  • EMERYVILLE, Calif., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the digital transformation sweeps through the traditional economy, global expert services and consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) announced today that it has launched a Digital Economy and Platform Markets practice composed of the world's foremost digital economy and platform markets experts.
  • Led by Dr. David Evans , one of the top testifying experts on matters involving the digital economy and platform markets, the practice will work with the world's leading law firms, advise digital businesses and work with international and US government agencies like the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice.
  • Dr. Rosa (Romy) Abrantes-Metz and Dr. Richard Schmalensee , top experts in platform economics, and digital businesses, will join the group alongside Evans.
  • "To resolve these disputes, global businesses will need a diverse group of future-looking digital economy experts and leading-edge data analytics capabilities.

Race Equity, Surveillance in the Post-Roe Era, and Data Protection Frameworks in the Global South are Major Topics During This Year’s Privacy Papers for Policymakers Event

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Cole-Frieman & Mallon Welcomes Frank J. Martin as Partner and Firm General Counsel

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP ("CFM"), a leading investment management law firm, is pleased to announce that Frank J. Martin has joined the partnership as Partner and General Counsel at the firm. Frank's practice focuses on business-oriented and practical advice stemming from his previous experience as General Counsel and President of a multi-billion-dollar, multi-strategy, global investment manager. In addition to his work as a hedge fund General Counsel and President, Frank served as a Lecturer at UC Berkeley School of Law. Frank created and taught Berkeley Law's course on structuring, advising, and regulating hedge funds. Alongside his investment management work, Frank has served as a senior executive, board chair, and general counsel to non-profit and social impact organizations, including time as Interim Executive Director and Lecturer at Berkeley Law's East Bay Community Law Center, the law school's largest clinical education program. At CFM, in addition to his work advising clients, Frank will serve as the firm's General Counsel.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP ("CFM"), a leading investment management law firm, is pleased to announce that Frank J. Martin has joined the partnership as Partner and General Counsel at the firm.
  • In addition to his work as a hedge fund General Counsel and President, Frank served as a Lecturer at UC Berkeley School of Law.
  • At CFM, in addition to his work advising clients, Frank will serve as the firm's General Counsel.
  • Working through complex legal issues for our clients with this team is intellectually challenging and deeply joyful for me," said Frank J. Martin.