Santa Clara University School of Law

The Rockefeller Foundation Announces Laura May-Lung Cha Joins its Board of Trustees

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

"Laura Cha is a proven  leader in business, government, and philanthropy—we're pleased to welcome her to the board at an exciting time for our institution," said Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation.

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  • "Laura Cha is a proven  leader in business, government, and philanthropy—we're pleased to welcome her to the board at an exciting time for our institution," said Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation.
  • "I am pleased to welcome Laura Cha to one of philanthropy's strongest, most innovative boards," said James Stavridis, retired four-star U.S. Navy Admiral and Chair of The Rockefeller Foundation Board of Trustees.
  • "Her regional and financial expertise, as well as her dedication to public service, complements that of our current Trustees well."
  • "It is a pleasure and great privilege to join The Rockefeller Foundation Board of Trustees," said Ms. Cha.

Greenberg Traurig Continues to Strengthen Energy & Natural Resources Practice with Regina A. Pearson in Austin

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its strategic growth in Texas and its Energy & Natural Resources Practice with the addition of Regina A. Pearson as a shareholder in the Austin office. Pearson joins Greenberg Traurig from Faegre Drinker, where she served as co-chair of the infrastructure team, co-lead of the energy asset class, and a leader of the energy transactions team. Prior to that, Pearson was in-house counsel at a global engineering and construction company, where she advised executive, global, regional, and project management on projects and facilities exceeding $50 billion in value.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its strategic growth in Texas and its Energy & Natural Resources Practice with the addition of Regina A. Pearson as a shareholder in the Austin office.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its strategic growth in Texas and its Energy & Natural Resources Practice with the addition of Regina A. Pearson as a shareholder in the Austin office .
  • Pearson joins Greenberg Traurig from Faegre Drinker, where she served as co-chair of the infrastructure team, co-lead of the energy asset class, and a leader of the energy transactions team.
  • "Greenberg Traurig continues to execute its strategic growth plans, in both the Texas market and Energy & Natural Resources Practice, with highly qualified team members.

Paragon Legal Expands Career Connect Program Nationwide, Collaborating with Santa Clara University School of Law, William & Mary Law School, and Leading Industry Partners

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Paragon is a legal services firm providing attorneys and legal professionals on an interim or on-demand basis to in-house legal departments.

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  • Paragon is a legal services firm providing attorneys and legal professionals on an interim or on-demand basis to in-house legal departments.
  • The Career Connect program is an innovative partnership between Paragon and leading companies to enhance talent and foster diversity in corporate legal departments, enabling recent law school graduates to get hands-on in-house legal experience directly out of law school.
  • "William & Mary (W&M) Law School is excited to partner with Paragon's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Career Connect Program.
  • "We are thrilled to congratulate Ashim as he embarks on his career as a 2023 DE&I Career Connect Program Attorney."

Newron Appoints Margarita Chavez as Board Advisor

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Newron Pharmaceuticals S.p.A. (“Newron”) (SIX: NWRN, XETRA: NP5), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for patients with diseases of the central and peripheral nervous (CNS) system, today announced that Margarita Chavez has been appointed as an advisor to the Board of Directors of Newron, bringing significant pharmaceutical business development (BD) and dealmaking expertise.

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  • Newron Pharmaceuticals S.p.A. (“Newron”) (SIX: NWRN, XETRA: NP5), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for patients with diseases of the central and peripheral nervous (CNS) system, today announced that Margarita Chavez has been appointed as an advisor to the Board of Directors of Newron, bringing significant pharmaceutical business development (BD) and dealmaking expertise.
  • It is intended that Margarita Chavez will be nominated for election to the Board of Directors at Newron’s next Ordinary Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shareholders in spring 2024.
  • Margarita Chavez brings to Newron over 20 years of dealmaking expertise and leadership in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Ulrich Köstlin, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Newron, commented: “We are delighted that Margarita will be supporting us with her vast international dealmaking expertise as a Board advisor and we are convinced that she will as of the AGM 2024 significantly strengthen our Board of Directors as new member.

EQS-News:  Newron appoints Margarita Chavez as board advisor

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Margarita Chavez, former Managing Director at AbbVie Ventures, to be nominated for election to the Board of Directors at the Ordinary AGM 2024

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  • Margarita Chavez, former Managing Director at AbbVie Ventures, to be nominated for election to the Board of Directors at the Ordinary AGM 2024
    Milan, Italy, October 2, 2023 – Newron Pharmaceuticals S.p.A. (“Newron”) (SIX: NWRN, XETRA: NP5), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for patients with diseases of the central and peripheral nervous (CNS) system, today announced that Margarita Chavez has been appointed as an advisor to the Board of Directors of Newron, bringing significant pharmaceutical business development (BD) and dealmaking expertise.
  • It is intended that Margarita Chavez will be nominated for election to the Board of Directors at Newron’s next Ordinary Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shareholders in spring 2024.
  • Margarita Chavez brings to Newron over 20 years of dealmaking expertise and leadership in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Ulrich Köstlin, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Newron, commented: “We are delighted that Margarita will be supporting us with her vast international dealmaking expertise as a Board advisor and we are convinced that she will as of the AGM 2024 significantly strengthen our Board of Directors as new member.

Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton to Receive the 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Ninth Circuit

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Monday, July 24, 2023

Phyllis J. Hamilton has been selected to receive the 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Ninth Circuit.

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  • Phyllis J. Hamilton has been selected to receive the 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Ninth Circuit.
  • Hamilton, who will receive the award during the 2023 Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference, has been a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California since 2000.
  • “Judge Hamilton’s distinguished career embodies the exemplary character, integrity, professionalism, and dedication to the rule of law required of recipients of this award,” writes Judge (Ret.)
  • Edward Torpoco, president of the Edward J. McFetridge American Inn of Court.

SENTINEL RESOURCE GROUP TAPS FORMER PROSECUTOR AND SAN JOSE POLICE INTELLIGENCE CENTER LEADER AS FIRST LEGAL CHIEF

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Friday, July 7, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentinel Resource Group (SRG) announces the strategic hire of Frank Carrubba as its first Chief Legal Officer.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentinel Resource Group (SRG) announces the strategic hire of Frank Carrubba as its first Chief Legal Officer.
  • Carrubba, an accomplished legal and intelligence professional, recently led the San Jose Police Criminal Data Intelligence Center, established by now Dallas Chief of Police Eddie Garcia.
  • Known for his innovation in shaping law enforcement intelligence capabilities, Carrubba has a proven record in the design, development, and optimization of intelligence fusion centers.
  • Before this, Carrubba enjoyed a 25-year career as a prosecutor with the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office.

Caterpillar Announces Executive Officer Retirement

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

IRVING, Texas, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel Suzette M. Long will retire on December 31, 2023, following a distinguished 18-year career at the company.

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  • IRVING, Texas, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel Suzette M. Long will retire on December 31, 2023, following a distinguished 18-year career at the company.
  • Following a period of transition, he will become Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel effective January 1, 2024.
  • "Suzette has been a trusted advisor, strategic business partner and an invaluable colleague to our Executive Office," said Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby.
  • On behalf of our leadership team and the board of directors, I wish Suzette all the best in her retirement and congratulate Derek on his new role."

Sheppard Mullin Continues Healthcare Practice Expansion With Partner Carolyn Metnick

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Carolyn V. Metnick has joined the firm’s Chicago office as a partner.

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  • Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Carolyn V. Metnick has joined the firm’s Chicago office as a partner.
  • Metnick advises on healthcare regulatory and transactional matters, where she focuses on the security and privacy of health information.
  • “Data security and privacy continues to be a top concern for the healthcare industry,” said Healthcare industry team leader Eric Klein.
  • “We plan to continue to add top-tier lawyers like Carolyn to our first-in-class healthcare practice at Sheppard Mullin,” Klein further remarked.

Vedder Price Expands San Francisco Office with Addition of Shareholder Michael Wahlander

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

San Francisco, CA, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vedder Price is pleased to announce that veteran litigator Michael Wahlander has joined its San Francisco office as a Shareholder in the firm’s Labor and Employment practice area.

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  • San Francisco, CA, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vedder Price is pleased to announce that veteran litigator Michael Wahlander has joined its San Francisco office as a Shareholder in the firm’s Labor and Employment practice area.
  • Having spent the last decade practicing with Seyfarth Shaw LLP and serving as a Deputy County Counsel for Santa Clara County before that, Wahlander brings to Vedder Price extensive experience litigating employment disputes in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies.
  • He is an experienced and successful litigator who guides his clients through all phases of litigation, including trial and appeal.
  • “Adding Michael to our San Francisco office allows us to significantly increase our strategic capabilities in working with our clients, and effectively finding them solutions to help meet their needs,” said Vedder Price Shareholder and Chair of the Labor and Employment practice area, Elizabeth N. Hall.