University of New Hampshire School of Law

Introducing the D.J. Bettencourt Scholarship for Insurance Professionals: Empowering the Future of the Industry

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Established by DJ Bettencourt , Deputy Commissioner of the New Hampshire Insurance Department, this scholarship aims to empower talented individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact within the insurance industry.

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  • Established by DJ Bettencourt , Deputy Commissioner of the New Hampshire Insurance Department, this scholarship aims to empower talented individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact within the insurance industry.
  • The selection process for the DJ Bettencourt Scholarship for Insurance Professionals involves an essay submission.
  • " DJ Bettencourt Scholarship for Insurance Professionals aims to inspire talented individuals to address the challenges and opportunities present within the insurance industry," said D.J.
  • To learn more about the DJ Bettencourt Scholarship for Insurance Professionals and apply, please visit the official website at https://djbettencourtscholarship.com/ .

Korro Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Shelby Walker as General Counsel

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Korro Bio, a leading RNA editing company focused on the discovery and development of novel genetic medicines, today announced the appointment of Shelby Walker, JD, as Senior Vice President and General Counsel.

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  • Korro Bio, a leading RNA editing company focused on the discovery and development of novel genetic medicines, today announced the appointment of Shelby Walker, JD, as Senior Vice President and General Counsel.
  • In this new role, Ms. Walker will lead Korro’s legal organization including Intellectual Property, Corporate Governance and Compliance functions.
  • “It gives me great pleasure to welcome Shelby to Korro.
  • Prior to this role, she served as General Counsel at Ginkgo Bioworks and as Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Chief IP Counsel at Dyax Corporation.

Gabrielle Clemens Publishes New Book "Marriage is About Love Divorce Is About Money® - The Business of Divorce"

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

BOSTON, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gabrielle Clemens, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), JD, LLM, Accredited Estate Planner (AEP®), is excited to announce that she has published a book entitled, "Marriage is About Love Divorce Is About Money®" – the first in The Business of Divorce® series with more to come.

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  • Gabrielle Clemens, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), JD, LLM, Accredited Estate Planner (AEP®), is excited to announce that she has published a book entitled, "Marriage is About Love Divorce Is About Money®" – the first in The Business of Divorce® series.
  • BOSTON, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gabrielle Clemens, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), JD, LLM, Accredited Estate Planner (AEP®), is excited to announce that she has published a book entitled, "Marriage is About Love Divorce Is About Money®" – the first in The Business of Divorce® series with more to come.
  • "I wrote this book to educate people as they contemplate, navigate, and recover from the divorce process.
  • She offers divorce financial planning seminars and workshops throughout New England, is a frequent guest on local and national media outlets, and does many public speaking engagements.

Vigil Neuroscience Expands Leadership Team and Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

We are thrilled to welcome Chris and Mary to the Vigil team during this pivotal time of growth, said Ivana Magovevi-Liebisch Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Vigil.

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  • We are thrilled to welcome Chris and Mary to the Vigil team during this pivotal time of growth, said Ivana Magovevi-Liebisch Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Vigil.
  • Chris extensive experience in legal operations, intellectual property and business transactions will be instrumental to Vigils pipeline growth and an important addition to our leadership team.
  • I am delighted to join the Vigil team as the company continues to develop a pipeline of innovative therapeutics for neurodegenerative indications with high unmet medical needs, said Mr. Verni.
  • Ms. Thistle currently serves on the Board of Directors of Alaunos Therapeutics, Homology Medicines, Entrada Therapeutics, Enterome, SA and Cocoon Bio.

Nicholson Law Firm Expands Staff and Incorporates Additional Expertise

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

CONCORD, N.H., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nicholson Law Firm, PLLC recently added three to its staff: Keith Diaz, Esq., Jane Brouillet, legal administrative assistant, and Jennifer Nicholson, business manager.

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  • Nicholson Law Firm, PLLC recently added three to its staff: Keith Diaz, Esq., Jane Brouillet, legal administrative assistant, and Jennifer Nicholson, business manager.
  • CONCORD, N.H., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nicholson Law Firm, PLLC recently added three to its staff: Keith Diaz, Esq., Jane Brouillet, legal administrative assistant, and Jennifer Nicholson, business manager.
  • Nicholson manages the day-to-day operations of Nicholson Law Firm leveraging her extensive sales and customer service experience.
  • Headquartered in Concord, New Hampshire, Nicholson Law Firm has additional offices in Keene, Manchester, and Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.

A.I.M. Mutual Welcomes Attorney Linda Oliveira as Staff Counsel

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Mutual Insurance Companies as Staff Counsel.

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  • Mutual Insurance Companies as Staff Counsel.
  • Linda brings more than 30 years of experience in the field of workers' compensation insurance defense to her new role.
  • "We're very pleased to have Linda come on board as Staff Counsel," Glen said.
  • Mutual has been singled out for taking the initiative in workers' compensation service throughout the course of the pandemic.

UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law Hosts Inaugural Immersive Classroom Experience In Silicon Valley

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

CONCORD, N.H. and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, ranked 5th by US News & World Report for intellectual property (IP) law, continued to innovate legal education by expanding the walls of the classroom and holding its first immersive classroom experience in Silicon Valley.

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  • CONCORD, N.H. and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, ranked 5th by US News & World Report for intellectual property (IP) law, continued to innovate legal education by expanding the walls of the classroom and holding its first immersive classroom experience in Silicon Valley.
  • "As an intellectual property powerhouse, we have a deep network of influential alumni and experts in the field," according to Megan Carpenter, dean of the law school.
  • The University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law is currently accepting applications for its fall 2020 residential and hybrid JD programs as well as graduate and certificate programs in intellectual property.
  • Accredited by the American Bar Association, UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law is located in Concord, New Hampshire, and is ranked as one of the nation's top 100 law schools and, for the 28th year in a row, a top-10 school for the study of intellectual property law.

Top 5 Intellectual Property Law School Now Accepting Limited Number of Students for Online Hybrid Juris Doctor (JD)

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

As a direct response, the UNH Franklin Pierce has developed the nation's first Hybrid (primarily online) JD Program with a focus on Intellectual Property, Technology, and Information Law.

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  • As a direct response, the UNH Franklin Pierce has developed the nation's first Hybrid (primarily online) JD Program with a focus on Intellectual Property, Technology, and Information Law.
  • "We are aiming to make our top legal education in intellectual property, technology, and information law accessible to a much wider scope of students," says Megan Carpenter , dean of UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law.
  • The ABA-approved Hybrid JD curriculum is designed to be year-round, ten semesters total, lasting three and a half years.
  • UNH Franklin Pierce is accepting a limited number of students for the fall 2020 cohort.

UNH Law Announces New Hybrid Juris Doctor (JD) in Intellectual Property and Technology Law with Coursework Primarily Online

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019

UNH Law's technology partner is iLaw, a BARBRI Company, and leading provider of online support to law schools in their J.D., non-J.D.

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  • UNH Law's technology partner is iLaw, a BARBRI Company, and leading provider of online support to law schools in their J.D., non-J.D.
  • Founded by a former law school dean, iLaw will provide instructional design and student recruitment to UNH Law.
  • UNH Law's Hybrid JD Program is aimed at professionals who work in IP and technology, an area where UNH Law has been a top-ranked program since its founding and where faculty are internationally recognized experts.
  • "In 2017, UNH Law ranked #5 for open market employment and in the Top 15 in the country for first-time bar passage."

UNH Law Rises to Top 5 for Intellectual Property in 2020 U.S. News & World Report Ranking

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019

UNH Law has been a pioneer in the study of IP law since the law school's founding as the Franklin Pierce Law Center 46 years ago.

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  • UNH Law has been a pioneer in the study of IP law since the law school's founding as the Franklin Pierce Law Center 46 years ago.
  • UNH Law offers its students an unparalleled curriculum in the study of IP law.
  • UNH Law students also receive extraordinary opportunities for externship placements in Fortune 500 companies and global law firms.
  • UNH Law also ranks 87th in the overall 2020 law school rankings by U.S. News & World Report.