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The Varsity Collective Launches as Wisconsin's First Donor-Led NIL Organization, Creates New Model for Student-Athlete Support

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Friday, September 9, 2022
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MADISON, Wis., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The landscape of college sports was fundamentally changed with the institution of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rules in 2021. Officially launched at a press conference in Madison, The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund, Inc. (The Varsity Collective) aims to write the definitive playbook on how Wisconsin student-athletes deserve to be supported in the NIL era to earn their value while bringing out their Badger best in the classroom, in the community, on the field and in the game of life.

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  • The Varsity Collective is anchored in two purposes:
    Help student-athletes maximize their NIL through education, support and partnerships with community organizations.
  • About The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund, Inc.:
    Formed in 2022 by University of Wisconsin-Madison alumni and supporters, The Varsity Collective is the first and only donor- and alumni-led NIL Collective working on behalf of Wisconsin Badgers student-athletes.
  • Through support for student-athletes with Life Currencyand Rep Yourself programming, The Varsity Collective helps student-athletes maximize the NIL opportunity both during and after their playing careers.
  • A wholly owned LLC subsidiary of The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund, Inc., VC Connect facilitates brand deals and partnerships between Wisconsin Badger student-athletes.

Vertex Appoints Jonathan Biller as Chief Legal Officer

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that Jonathan Biller has been appointed Chief Legal Officer, effective September 19, 2022.

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  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that Jonathan Biller has been appointed Chief Legal Officer, effective September 19, 2022.
  • Mr. Biller will report directly to Vertexs Chief Executive Officer and President, Reshma Kewalramani, M.D., and join the companys Executive Committee.
  • Jonathan is an outstanding addition to Vertex with his deep legal, industry and business experience, and I am delighted to welcome him to the company, said Dr. Kewalramani.
  • Mr. Biller joins Vertex from Agios, where he served in several executive roles including Chief Legal Officer and most recently Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Affairs.

Marvell Announces the Appointment of Rebecca House to Board of Directors

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL), a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, has appointed Rebecca (Becky) House, Senior Vice President, Chief People and Legal Officer and Secretary of Rockwell Automation, Inc., to its board of directors.

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  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL), a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, has appointed Rebecca (Becky) House, Senior Vice President, Chief People and Legal Officer and Secretary of Rockwell Automation, Inc., to its board of directors.
  • "Her insights and counsel will be very valuable as we continue to scale and grow Marvell's business globally."
  • Ms. House is also on the board of directors for FMI Funds, Inc., MIND Research Institute and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF).
  • She is a director and former Board President of Sojourner Family Peace Center, the largest provider of domestic violence services in the state of Wisconsin.

AEG Global Partnerships Promotes Kate Sheets to Newly Formed Position of Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Affairs

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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AEG Global Partnerships, a division of AEG, the worlds leading sports and live entertainment company, has promoted Kate Sheets to the newly formed position of Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Affairs.

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  • AEG Global Partnerships, a division of AEG, the worlds leading sports and live entertainment company, has promoted Kate Sheets to the newly formed position of Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Affairs.
  • Sheets joins the Global Partnerships team having most recently served as Vice President, Legal Counsel for AEG.
  • Sheets will continue to work out of AEGs Los Angeles office and will dually report to Nick Baker and Russell Silvers Co-Chief Operating Officers of AEG Global Partnerships.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220721006055/en/
    AEG's Kate Sheets promoted to the newly formed position of Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Affairs (Photo: Business Wire)
    In the new and expanded role, Sheets will lead efforts to identify, cultivate and refine key partnerships and strategic initiatives, ensuring that they contribute to the overall growth targets and key priorities of AEG Global Partnerships.

NACD North Texas Announces New Chapter Officers and Board Members for 2022–2023

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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The NACD North Texas Chapter , the advocate for the profession of directorship, today announced the election of new officers and board members for 20222023, effective July 1, 2022.

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  • The NACD North Texas Chapter , the advocate for the profession of directorship, today announced the election of new officers and board members for 20222023, effective July 1, 2022.
  • Margot Carter has been selected as board chair of the NACD North Texas Chapter.
  • He is chairman of the board of directors of the North Texas Tollway Authority and board member of Mobility Credit Union.
  • NACD North Texas provides a forum for NACD members to exchange knowledge and discuss leading boardroom practices in the Dallas and Fort Worth area.

Generate Biomedicines Expands Leadership Team With Addition of Sean Martin as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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Generate Biomedicines, whose machine learning-powered generative biology platform can rapidly invent new drugs across a wide range of protein modalities and previously undiscoverable protein therapeutics, today announced that Sean Martin has been named the companys Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, overseeing all legal and compliance matters.

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  • Generate Biomedicines, whose machine learning-powered generative biology platform can rapidly invent new drugs across a wide range of protein modalities and previously undiscoverable protein therapeutics, today announced that Sean Martin has been named the companys Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, overseeing all legal and compliance matters.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220425005153/en/
    Sean Martin, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, Generate Biomedicines (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mr. Martin brings deep corporate and commercial healthcare experience to Generate.
  • Were delighted that Sean is joining the Generate Biomedicines team given his exemplary track record in global healthcare and broader business leadership.
  • Learn more about Generate Biomedicines by visiting https://generatebiomedicines.com/ or following the company on Twitter and LinkedIn .

Acreage Holdings Appoints Corey Sheahan as General Counsel

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Monday, April 18, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acreage Holdings, Inc. (Acreage) (CSE: ACRG.A.U, ACRG.B.U), (OTC: ACRHF, ACRDF), a multi-state operator of cannabis cultivation and retailing facilities in the U.S., today announced the appointment of Corey Sheahan as General Counsel of Acreage, effective today.

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  • NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acreage Holdings, Inc. (Acreage) (CSE: ACRG.A.U, ACRG.B.U), (OTC: ACRHF, ACRDF), a multi-state operator of cannabis cultivation and retailing facilities in the U.S., today announced the appointment of Corey Sheahan as General Counsel of Acreage, effective today.
  • Corey replaces Jim Doherty as General Counsel, who previously announced his departure from Acreage after a successful four-year tenure.
  • Previously, Corey served as Deputy General Counsel at Acreage where he successfully led and managed Acreage through various high-profile transactions, including its going public transaction and arrangement agreement with Canopy Growth Corporation.
  • I am honored to return to the company that first introduced me to the complex, ever-changing cannabis industry as General Counsel, said Corey Sheahan, General Counsel of Acreage.

Turning Point Therapeutics Announces Appointment of Brian Sun, M.S., J.D., as Incoming General Counsel

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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as its incoming Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective as of April 11, 2022.

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  • as its incoming Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective as of April 11, 2022.
  • Mr. Sun currently serves as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc, a Nasdaq-listed company, where he leads the legal function and team.
  • Previously, he worked at Prometheus Laboratories and Hologic and served as outside general counsel to early-stage biotechnology companies.
  • These forward-looking statements are based upon Turning Point Therapeutics current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect.

Sheppard Mullin Welcomes New Chief Business Development and Marketing Officer Christie Cáceres

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Christie Cceres has joined the firm as Chief Business Development and Marketing Officer.

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  • Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Christie Cceres has joined the firm as Chief Business Development and Marketing Officer.
  • Cceres was most recently the Director of Business Development and Marketing at Sidley Austin.
  • "Christie brings 20 years of practical, on-the-ground experience to the firm," said Sheppard Mullin chair Luca Salvi.
  • Commenting on joining Sheppard Mullin, Cceres added, "Im honored to be part of such a successful and collegial firm and to be leading an outstanding marketing and business development team.

Solomon Partners Names Tim Shea Head of Business Services Investment Banking

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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Mr. Shea and Mr. Kelley specialize in facility and residential services M&A and have distinguished track records in the sector.

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  • Mr. Shea and Mr. Kelley specialize in facility and residential services M&A and have distinguished track records in the sector.
  • In addition to focusing on facility and residential services, Tim will be building a team of high quality, senior M&A professionals to cover the entire business services sector.
  • Mr. Shea said, I was attracted to Solomon Partners because of the firms M&A focus, momentum, strong culture and reputation in the marketplace.
  • Founded in 1989, Solomon Partners, previously known as PJ SOLOMON, is a leading financial advisory firm with a legacy as one of the first independent investment banks.