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National Philanthropic Trust Names Linda K. Myers Chair of the Board of Trustees

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), the largest national, independent public charity that manages donor-advised funds (DAFs), and one of the largest grantmaking organizations in the world, is pleased to announce Linda K. Myers has been named chair of NPT’s Board of Trustees.

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  • National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), the largest national, independent public charity that manages donor-advised funds (DAFs), and one of the largest grantmaking organizations in the world, is pleased to announce Linda K. Myers has been named chair of NPT’s Board of Trustees.
  • She has served as vice chair of NPT’s Board of Trustees and chair of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee.
  • “Linda’s extensive experience in law, business, and governance, along with her lifelong dedication to philanthropy, is an excellent foundation for her to be NPT’s board chair,” said Eileen Heisman, CEO of National Philanthropic Trust.
  • “Linda joined NPT’s Board of Trustees in the early days of the pandemic and quickly became a strategic voice on the board and in her committee leadership.

Aspira Women’s Health Expands Senior Leadership Team with the Addition of Sandra Milligan, M.D., J.D. as President

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aspira Women’s Health Inc. (“Aspira” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AWH), a bio-analytical based women’s health company focused on the development of gynecologic disease diagnostic tools, today announced that it has expanded its senior management team with the addition of Sandra Milligan, M.D., J.D. as President effective April 1, 2024. Dr. Milligan will report to Nicole Sandford, who will remain CEO. The Company has also promoted Dr. Todd Pappas, Vice President of Research & Development, to lead the Company’s product development team reporting directly to Dr. Milligan, following the departure of Dr. Jody Berry.

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  • The Company has also promoted Dr. Todd Pappas, Vice President of Research & Development, to lead the Company’s product development team reporting directly to Dr. Milligan, following the departure of Dr. Jody Berry.
  • She has demonstrated success in supporting pipeline and product development in both oncology and non-oncology disease areas, with recent emphasis in women’s health.
  • Dr. Milligan is a known and respected leader in women’s health who drives cross-functional strategies to achieve corporate success.
  • As President, Dr. Milligan will be a key member of the executive leadership team with direct responsibility for the Research and Development, Operations, Information Technology, and Human Resources functions.

Tax, Trusts & Estates Attorney Kiran Uppal Joins Dorsey in Seattle

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Kiran Uppal has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as an Of Counsel in the Tax, Trusts & Estates group in Seattle, the law firm announced today.

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  • Kiran Uppal has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as an Of Counsel in the Tax, Trusts & Estates group in Seattle, the law firm announced today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319372326/en/
    Kiran Uppal has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as an Of Counsel in the Tax, Trusts & Estates group in Seattle.
  • “Kiran adds new dimensions to the practice and allows us to serve an even wider array of clients.”
    “I’m thrilled to join Dorsey’s robust national platform and its growing Seattle office,” said Kiran Uppal.
  • “I look forward to building on Dorsey’s Tax, Trusts & Estates practice to further serve our clients.”

MOMA Therapeutics Appoints Jullian G. Jones, Ph.D., J.D., MBA, as Chief Business Officer

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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MOMA Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing a new generation of precision therapeutics via insights derived from the company’s KnowledgeBase platform, today announced that Jullian G. Jones, Ph.D., J.D., MBA, has been appointed as the company’s chief business officer.

Key Points: 
  • MOMA Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing a new generation of precision therapeutics via insights derived from the company’s KnowledgeBase platform, today announced that Jullian G. Jones, Ph.D., J.D., MBA, has been appointed as the company’s chief business officer.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Jullian to MOMA.
  • She has an exceptional track record of thinking and acting strategically and creatively across different business dimensions, while leading with heart and a passion for mentorship,” said Asit Parikh, M.D., Ph.D., chief executive officer of MOMA.
  • “Jullian’s expertise is perfectly aligned with MOMA’s business needs at this stage of our growth and positions us more strongly for success.

Leading Privacy and Data Security Group Led by Partners Boris Segalis and Kaylee Cox Bankston Join Morrison Foerster

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the arrivals of Boris Segalis and Kaylee Cox Bankston as partners in the firm's market-leading Global Privacy + Data Security Group, which is comprised of more than 60 lawyers across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Segalis and Cox Bankston join MoFo from another leading global firm and bring 30 years of combined experience and a prominent data privacy and cybersecurity practice to the firm. Joining Segalis and Cox Bankston is a group of three attorneys, including an of counsel and two associates who will be based in New York and Washington, D.C.

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  • Segalis and Cox Bankston join MoFo from another leading global firm and bring 30 years of combined experience and a prominent data privacy and cybersecurity practice to the firm.
  • For seven consecutive years, Segalis has been individually recognized by Chambers USA in the Privacy & Data Security category and is recognized in Chambers Global for Privacy & Data Security – USA.
  • He was also recognized by Legal 500 as a leading lawyer in Cyber law (including data privacy and data protection).
  • Cox Bankston was recognized by the Legal 500 US for her work in Cyber law (including data privacy and data protection) in 2023.

Greenberg Traurig Adds Nicholas Diamond in Houston; Continues Strategic Growth of Texas Health Care & FDA Practice

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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HOUSTON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Health Care & FDA Practice in the firm's Houston office with the addition of Nicholas J. Diamond. Diamond joins the firm from Jackson Walker, where he established and led its FDA practice.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Health Care & FDA Practice in the firm's Houston office with the addition of Nicholas J. Diamond.
  • HOUSTON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Health Care & FDA Practice in the firm's Houston office with the addition of Nicholas J. Diamond .
  • "Greenberg Traurig remains focused on expanding our offerings with industry-leading practitioners like Nick Diamond, in both the Texas market and the Health Care & FDA Practice.
  • "We enthusiastically welcome Nick to the firm as part of our strategic and continuous effort to grow in the Texas market and our national Health Care & FDA Practice.

Edible Garden Announces Appointment of Chanida Curnutt as Senior Vice President of Business Development and Compliance

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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BELVIDERE, NJ, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edible Garden AG Incorporated (“Edible Garden” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic and sustainable produce and products, today announced that Chanida Curnutt has been appointed Senior Vice President of Business Development and Compliance.

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  • BELVIDERE, NJ, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edible Garden AG Incorporated (“Edible Garden” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic and sustainable produce and products, today announced that Chanida Curnutt has been appointed Senior Vice President of Business Development and Compliance.
  • Ms. Curnutt brings more than 13 years of experience in global business and transaction strategies, international trade and commerce, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
  • Mr. Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden, commented, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Chanida Curnutt to the Edible Garden team.
  • Furthermore, we believe that her comprehensive experience and insights into the Southeast Asian market will be invaluable as Edible Garden leverages international expansion opportunities.

Blank Rome Adds Leading White Collar Team, Continuing Nationwide Expansion

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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The group’s arrival continues the strategic expansion of Blank Rome’s White Collar Defense and Investigations group.

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  • The group’s arrival continues the strategic expansion of Blank Rome’s White Collar Defense and Investigations group.
  • In January, five white collar attorneys from litigation boutique Spears & Imes joined Blank Rome in New York, including partners David Spears , Linda Imes , and Chris Dysard .
  • In November 2023, Barrett R. Howell joined the White Collar Defense and Investigations group as a partner in the firm’s recently opened Dallas office.
  • They focus on white collar defense litigation, government investigations and enforcement actions, international disputes and arbitration, internal investigations, and advising clients on compliance programs, voluntary disclosures, and remediation.

Seyfarth Continues Corporate Expansion With Addition of Restructuring and Bankruptcy Partner in New York

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP announced today that James M. Sullivan , an experienced corporate restructuring and bankruptcy lawyer, has joined the firm as partner in its corporate department and a member of the newly formed Restructuring & Insolvency practice.

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  • Seyfarth Shaw LLP announced today that James M. Sullivan , an experienced corporate restructuring and bankruptcy lawyer, has joined the firm as partner in its corporate department and a member of the newly formed Restructuring & Insolvency practice.
  • Sullivan’s arrival further augments the firm’s New York office, which is now nearly as large as Chicago, its largest office.
  • “We are excited to continue the upward growth trajectory of our New York office and our Corporate department with the arrival of James,” said New York Managing Partner John P. Napoli .
  • In addition to his bankruptcy and restructuring work, Sullivan has a corporate transactional practice, including counseling borrowers and lenders in acquisition and corporate financing, and he also handles commercial and real estate litigation matters.

Josie Lowman Joins Ryan as Principal in Insurance Tax Consulting Practice

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, recently announced that Josie Lowman has joined the Firm as Principal in the Insurance Tax Consulting practice.

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  • Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, recently announced that Josie Lowman has joined the Firm as Principal in the Insurance Tax Consulting practice.
  • “We are excited to welcome Josie to our Insurance Tax Consulting team,” said Damon Chronis, Ryan President of U.S. Operations .
  • “Josie’s deep insurance industry and tax knowledge will be transformative for this practice.”
    Before joining Ryan, Josie was responsible for building and leading the state insurance tax practice team at PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Managing Director.
  • “I am eager to join Ryan and utilize my background and knowledge in an invigorating practice area,” said Lowman.