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Akin Gump Expands World-Class Public Law and Policy Practice to Europe

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

WASHINGTON and GENEVA, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Akin Gump welcomes Jan Walter as a senior policy advisor to the firm's Washington, D.C.-based public law and policy (PLP) practice. Based in Geneva, Jan is the first member of the PLP group located outside the United States, a strategic expansion of the U.S. team's globally recognized lobbying and advocacy services to organizations with business interests outside of the U.S.

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  • Addition of international policy advisor Jan Walter in Geneva extends the reach of Akin Gump's global, multidisciplinary public law and policy, regulatory and international trade practices
    WASHINGTON and GENEVA, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Akin Gump welcomes Jan Walter as a senior policy advisor to the firm's Washington, D.C.-based public law and policy (PLP) practice.
  • PLP practice co-head Brian Pomper commented, "We are very pleased to welcome Jan to our public law and policy practice.
  • Akin Gump's bipartisan public law and policy practice comprises more than 70 lawyers and other professionals, including former members of Congress and other lawyers with considerable experience in government service, who practice exclusively on legislative, policy and regulatory matters.
  • Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers and advisors in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Kroger Promotes Laura Gump to Houston Division President

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Monday, December 13, 2021

HOUSTON, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. announced today Laura Gump, formerly vice president of merchandising for the Houston division, has been promoted to president of the division.

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  • HOUSTON, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. announced today Laura Gump, formerly vice president of merchandising for the Houston division, has been promoted to president of the division.
  • "Laura has tremendous experience in the grocery and retail industries," said Valerie Jabbar, Kroger's senior vice president of retail operations.
  • "Her ability to build high-performing teams will ensure our Houston division continues to deliver the freshest foods and a friendly and welcoming experience for our customers, whether shopping in store or online."
  • Gump currently serves as the president of Women's Edge, a group dedicated to the promotion and mentorship of women in leadership at Kroger, as well as sitting on the board of directors for Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston.

WINFertility Teams Up with Akin Gump to Provide Inclusive Family-Building Benefits for All U.S. Employees

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

"WINFertility is excited to support Akin Gump to offer family-building benefits that provide work-life balance and support career paths that include having children," says Roger Shedlin, MD, JD, and President and CEO of WINFertility.

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  • "WINFertility is excited to support Akin Gump to offer family-building benefits that provide work-life balance and support career paths that include having children," says Roger Shedlin, MD, JD, and President and CEO of WINFertility.
  • "Our nurse care managers are available 24/7 to offer support and advocacy to Akin Gump employees throughout their family-building journey."
  • "Akin Gump is excited to partner with WIN on these initiatives," said Meg Meserole, chief human resources officer at Akin Gump.
  • Akin Gump has been the recipient of numerous recognitions for its inclusive and holistic workplace policies.

Palantir and Akin Gump Collaborate on Legal Digital Service Platform

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP announced today they have collaborated to introduce Akin Gumps RegSpot, a new legal digital services platform powered by Palantirs Foundry software that will allow Akin Gumps clients to access innovative solutions to meet their legal needs.

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  • Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP announced today they have collaborated to introduce Akin Gumps RegSpot, a new legal digital services platform powered by Palantirs Foundry software that will allow Akin Gumps clients to access innovative solutions to meet their legal needs.
  • Clients will be able to quickly manage previously complex and time-intensive compliance obligations using automated data solutions, while also securely collaborating with Akin Gump in a single decision-making platform.
  • Palantir has a long track record of deploying technology to solve the worlds hardest problems, said Palantir COO Shyam Sankar.
  • Palantir and Akin Gump will utilize their combined domain expertise and collaborate to develop additional offerings on RegSpot.

Bring Home Faith-Inspired Thriller CANAL STREET

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) and Smith Global Media announced that the Chicago crime drama CANAL STREET will arrive on digital platforms on August 20, 2019 and DVD on September 1, 2019.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) and Smith Global Media announced that the Chicago crime drama CANAL STREET will arrive on digital platforms on August 20, 2019 and DVD on September 1, 2019.
  • The film follows a young man arrested for the murder of a white classmate, while his father embraces his undying faith to fight in court for his sons vindication.
  • Gray (Empire,Sprinter) and Mykelti Williamson (Forrest Gump, Fences) star in this modern-day thriller, written, produced, and directed by Rhyan LaMarr.
  • CANAL STREETtells the story of Kholi Styles (Gray) who is trying to get by in an unwelcoming new world.

Paramount Pictures Hosted Free 25th Anniversary Screening of Academy Award®-Winning Classic FORREST GUMP on National Mall

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Saturday, May 25, 2019

Paramount Pictures proudly celebrated the 25th anniversary of the beloved classic FORREST GUMP with a special outdoor screening on the National Mall in Washington D.C. Free to the public, the screening took place tonight before Memorial Day weekend.

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  • Paramount Pictures proudly celebrated the 25th anniversary of the beloved classic FORREST GUMP with a special outdoor screening on the National Mall in Washington D.C. Free to the public, the screening took place tonight before Memorial Day weekend.
  • Academy Award-winning producer, Wendy Finerman, introduced the film on this special occasion.
  • FORREST GUMP won six Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Tom Hanks), Best Writing, Best Film Editing and Best Visual Effects.
  • A newly remastered version of FORREST GUMP is available now in a two-disc Blu-ray that includes over three hours of bonus content.