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CRISPR Therapeutics Proposes New Appointment to the Board of Directors

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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to its Board of Directors at the Company’s next annual general meeting to be held in 2024.

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  • to its Board of Directors at the Company’s next annual general meeting to be held in 2024.
  • “I am honored to welcome Sandy to our Board during an important time in CRISPR Therapeutics’ continued evolution,” said Samarth Kulkarni, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of CRISPR Therapeutics.
  • “Sandy brings a considerable breadth of experience to CRISPR Therapeutics gained from his senior roles at industry-leading companies and has a strong track record of success in finance, business development and corporate strategy.
  • He has previously held board positions at a number of biopharma companies and currently holds a board position with Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Clio Unveils its Most Expansive Product Update Ever

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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Clio File is a new electronic filing (e-filing) and electronic service (e-service) solution built directly into Clio Manage, an industry-first for legal practice management software.

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  • Clio File is a new electronic filing (e-filing) and electronic service (e-service) solution built directly into Clio Manage, an industry-first for legal practice management software.
  • Clio has also added over 275,000 automated court rules to the calendars of Clio customers.
  • Clio Duo is a proprietary generative AI legal technology that will be natively built into all of Clio's offerings, beginning with Clio Manage .
  • In the coming years, Clio will power a suite of AI-assisted add-ons available within its core offerings, Clio Manage and Clio Grow.

Greenberg Traurig's Michael J. Grygiel and Michael J. Thomas Named Law360 2023 MVPs of the Year

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Michael J. Grygiel and Michael J. Thomas have been named Law360 2023 MVPs of the Year. Grygiel, Greenberg Traurig's National Media and Entertainment Litigation Group co-chair, is recognized as a 2023 Media & Entertainment MVP. Thomas, National Construction Law Practice co-chair, is honored as a 2023 Construction MVP.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Michael J. Grygiel and Michael J. Thomas have been named Law360 2023 MVPs of the Year.
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Michael J. Grygiel and Michael J. Thomas have been named Law360 2023 MVPs of the Year.
  • Grygiel, Greenberg Traurig's National Media and Entertainment Litigation Group co-chair, is recognized as a 2023 Media & Entertainment MVP.
  • Thomas, National Construction Law Practice co-chair, is honored as a 2023 Construction MVP.

Harold Iselin and Hank Greenberg Named to City & State's '2023 Upstate Power 100' List

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Harold N. Iselin and Henry M. Greenberg are recognized on City & State's "2023 Upstate Power 100" list.

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  • Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Harold N. Iselin and Henry M. Greenberg are recognized on City & State's "2023 Upstate Power 100" list.
  • ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Harold N. Iselin and Henry M. Greenberg are recognized on City & State's " 2023 Upstate Power 100 " list.
  • According to City & State "The Upstate Power 100 recognizes the most influential people in government, business, academia, health care and advocacy shaping politics and policy in Upstate New York."
  • Iselin has been named to multiple editions of City & State's 'Albany Power 100 list' and 'Health Care Power 100' list.

Jonathan Engel Joins Hach & Rose, LLP as Attorney Managing Intake Department

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hach & Rose, LLP, one of New York's leading personal injury firms, is proud to announce that Attorney Jonathan Engel is now leading its intake department, a critical division that stands as the firm's first point of contact with new clients.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hach & Rose, LLP, one of New York's leading personal injury firms, is proud to announce that Attorney Jonathan Engel is now leading its intake department, a critical division that stands as the firm's first point of contact with new clients.
  • "The intake phase in any personal injury case is of exceptional importance," says partner Michael A.
  • Rose.
  • With Jonathan's leadership, Hach & Rose, LLP strengthens our commitment to handling every case with the utmost precision and care."

Quince Therapeutics Appoints Dr. Charles S. Ryan as President

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Quince Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: QNCX), a biotechnology company focused on acquiring, developing, and commercializing innovative therapeutics that transform patients’ lives, today announced the appointment of Charles S. Ryan, J.D., Ph.D. as President.

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  • Quince Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: QNCX), a biotechnology company focused on acquiring, developing, and commercializing innovative therapeutics that transform patients’ lives, today announced the appointment of Charles S. Ryan, J.D., Ph.D. as President.
  • Dirk Thye, M.D., Quince’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “Charles is a valuable addition to our management team.
  • His considerable expertise will help enhance efficiency and effectiveness across our research programs and business operations.
  • Most recently, Dr. Ryan served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of Travecta Therapeutics, a private biopharmaceutical company pioneering transformative treatments for serious neurological conditions.

Samir NeJame Named to City & State's 2023 'Power of Diversity: Middle Eastern & North African 50' List

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Samir NeJame, chair of the New York State Government Law & Policy Practice in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Albany office, has been named to City & State's "Power of Diversity: Middle Eastern & North African 50" list.

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  • Samir NeJame, chair of the New York State Government Law & Policy Practice in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Albany office, has been named to City & State's "Power of Diversity: Middle Eastern & North African 50" list.
  • ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Samir NeJame , chair of the New York State Government Law & Policy Practice in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Albany office , has been named to City & State's "Power of Diversity: Middle Eastern & North African 50" list .
  • According to the publication, the list recognizes public officials, business executives, nonprofit leaders, and advocates of Middle Eastern and North African descent who are making a difference in government and politics both city and statewide across a variety of issues and industries.
  • NeJame, who is Lebanese, is a first-generation American and the first in his family to go to college.

Greenberg Traurig's Henry M. Greenberg to Receive National Judicial College 'Making World a More Just Place' Award

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig Albany Shareholder Henry M. Greenberg, an experienced trial and appellate lawyer and past president of the New York State Bar Association, will be among those honored by the National Judicial College (NJC) with its Making the World a More Just Place Award when the NJC celebrates its 60th anniversary in Manhattan in September. The theme is "JUSTICE FOR ALL…Being Heard and Ensuring Fairness." Greenberg, five judges in New York — including the new chief judge — chief administrative judge, and other top administrators of the Unified Court System will be among 11 legal luminaries honored.

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  • Greenberg, five judges in New York — including the new chief judge — chief administrative judge, and other top administrators of the Unified Court System will be among 11 legal luminaries honored.
  • Greenberg serves as counsel to the New York State Commission on Judicial Nomination and chairs the governor's Third Department Judicial Screening Committee."
  • Serving the public and legal profession is a passion of mine, making receipt of this award a very proud moment for me," Greenberg said.
  • Greenberg Traurig is a sponsor of the celebration in Manhattan, as it has been of other NJC celebrations this year.

Blink Charging Announces Aviv Hillo, Esq. Has Been Elected to Board of Directors at Annual Meeting, Bringing Decades of Legal and M&A Experience

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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Brendan Jones, Jack Levine, Kristina Peterson, Mahi Reddy, and Cedric Richmond were re-elected to serve another term on the Board of Directors.

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  • Brendan Jones, Jack Levine, Kristina Peterson, Mahi Reddy, and Cedric Richmond were re-elected to serve another term on the Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Hillo has been at the forefront of the Company’s M&A strategy as it continues expanding its leading position in the EV charging market.
  • Mr. Hillo stated, “I look forward to leveraging my decades of legal expertise and M&A insight on the Board.
  • The Company’s Board, together with its highly experienced senior management and team of industry leaders further entrench Blink as a leader in the industry.

Girl Scouts of the USA Selects New National Board President

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), the largest girl-led organization in the world, announced today that current board member Noorain Fatima Khan has been elected to the role of National Board President, effective July 19, 2023, for the 2023–2026 triennium. Khan, a passionate Girl Scout alum and the first Muslim American and millennial leader to hold the position, brings tremendous nonprofit leadership experience to the board and serves as an inspiration for the organization's girls, volunteers, and staff. 

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  • NEW YORK, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), the largest girl-led organization in the world, announced today that current board member Noorain Fatima Khan has been elected to the role of National Board President, effective July 19, 2023, for the 2023–2026 triennium.
  • "We are thrilled that Noorain will serve as our National Board President.
  • As National Board President, Khan will lead a 30-member National Board of Directors , which reflects the diversity of this country and Girl Scouts' Movement through their expertise and backgrounds.
  • Additionally, there are five non-board members on the National Board Development Committee who work in partnership with the National Board throughout the triennium.