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Finance & Restructuring Partner Kate Moore Joins Dorsey in Phoenix

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Kate Moore has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Finance & Restructuring group in Phoenix, the law firm announced today.

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  • Kate Moore has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Finance & Restructuring group in Phoenix, the law firm announced today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304597051/en/
    Kate Moore has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Finance & Restructuring group in Phoenix.
  • Kate comes to Dorsey from Quarles & Brady, where she was a partner and served as the national chair of the firm’s Financial Services industry team.
  • “It is exciting times at Dorsey.”
    “I’m thrilled to join Dorsey and be a part of an office with such an exciting growth trajectory,” said Kate Moore.

Seasoned Litigator and Former General Counsel Nicole Stanton Joins Dorsey in Phoenix

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Nicole Stanton has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in Phoenix, continuing the growth of this successful office.

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  • Nicole Stanton has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in Phoenix, continuing the growth of this successful office.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240102561499/en/
    Nicole Stanton has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in Phoenix, continuing the growth of this successful office.
  • Nicole received the Public Company General Counsel of the Year award by the Arizona Association of Corporate Counsel in April 2021.
  • Prior to serving as General Counsel, Nicole was the Office Managing Partner at Quarles & Brady LLP, where she was responsible for the management of the Phoenix office as well as attorney recruitment and served as the firm’s assistant general counsel.

Aiden Technologies Adds Joe Fousek as Law Firm Technology Expert to Bolster IT and Security Expertise

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

MCKINNEY, Texas, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aiden Technologies, the provider of modern, intelligent software packaging and deployment for Microsoft Windows, today announced that law firm technology expert Joe Fousek has joined the company as a legal industry Business Consultant, bringing decades of industry experience in IT security to the table. This appointment supports Aiden's focus on strengthening its team as it grows its base of law firm customers to ensure every Microsoft computer is in its Desired State Configuration (DSC), enhancing Digital End-User Experience (DEX) and elevating Cybersecurity Posture.

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  • "I haven't been this excited about a law firm technology in decades," said Fousek.
  • With the recent announcement of the additions of new law firm clients Bond Schoeneck & King and Koley Jessen, Aiden demonstrated that their technology is ideally suited for law firms.
  • Because of these factors, it is imperative that law firms prioritize reducing security vulnerabilities and promptly implementing software patches, which Aiden handles through its AI-based hyperautomation technology.
  • "It is an honor to have Joe consulting with our team at Aiden," said Joshua Aaron, CEO of Aiden Technologies.

Tech24 Announces Joint Investment from Vestar Capital Partners and HCI Equity Partners

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech24 (or "the Company"), a national leader in commercial foodservice equipment repair and maintenance, announced today that Vestar Capital Partners ("Vestar") has joined as a new investor alongside existing shareholders HCI Equity Partners ("HCI") and the Company's management team.

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  • GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech24 (or "the Company"), a national leader in commercial foodservice equipment repair and maintenance, announced today that Vestar Capital Partners ("Vestar") has joined as a new investor alongside existing shareholders HCI Equity Partners ("HCI") and the Company's management team.
  • The new investment will support Tech24's continued organic and acquisitive growth in new and existing geographies and end markets.
  • "We are proud of the transformational growth and the foundation the Tech24 team has built over the last three years," said Doug McCormick, Managing Partner at HCI Equity Partners.
  • Solomon Partners served as financial advisor and Quarles & Brady LLP served as the legal advisor to Tech24 and HCI.

Molson Coors Appoints Natalie Maciolek Chief Legal and Government Affairs Officer

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Molson Coors today announced Natalie Maciolek will join the company’s global leadership team as Chief Legal and Government Affairs officer, effective September 5.

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  • Molson Coors today announced Natalie Maciolek will join the company’s global leadership team as Chief Legal and Government Affairs officer, effective September 5.
  • Maciolek, who most recently served as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary of Wisconsin-based Kohler Co., will report to Molson Coors President and Chief Executive Officer, Gavin Hattersley, and will be based in Chicago.
  • As the company’s top attorney, Maciolek will oversee all legal matters across Molson Coors’ global business, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, securities and government affairs.
  • “I am thrilled to be joining Molson Coors and its long history of uniting people in celebration,” said Maciolek.

NorthWestern Energy Announces Election of Sherina Maye Edwards to the Board of Directors

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Friday, April 28, 2023

and BUTTE, Mont., April 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) today announced that Sherina Maye Edwards has been elected by the company's shareholders to the Board of Directors, bringing extensive regulatory, legal, utility infrastructure and executive experience to the independent board.

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  • and BUTTE, Mont., April 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) today announced that Sherina Maye Edwards has been elected by the company's shareholders to the Board of Directors, bringing extensive regulatory, legal, utility infrastructure and executive experience to the independent board.
  • The addition of Edwards brings the number of NorthWestern Energy board members to 10.
  • “NorthWestern Energy is recognized for strong corporate governance and an excellent Board of Directors,” said Bird.
  • NorthWestern Energy provides essential energy infrastructure and valuable services that enrich lives and empower communities while serving as long-term partners to our customers and communities.

U-Haul Promotes Kristine Campbell to Role of General Counsel

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

PHOENIX, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® has announced Kristine Campbell will become its new General Counsel beginning on May 12, following Larry De Respino's decision to retire after 18 years in that role.

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  • She served as Assistant General Counsel under De Respino for nine years and has been Director of Litigation since 2020.
  • "Kristine has many years of U-Haul know-how that will serve her well in this new role," U-Haul CEO Joe Shoen stated.
  • For the last 18 years as General Counsel, Larry has protected the Company and provided consistent, sound counsel that has advanced our objectives."
  • He joined the U-Haul Legal team in 2000, was appointed Director of Litigation in 2002, and became General Counsel in 2005.

Audax Private Equity Announces Acquisition of Medi-Weightloss, Inc.

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Monday, November 28, 2022

Audax Private Equity (Audax) announced the acquisition of Medi-Weightloss, Inc. (the Company), a leading operator of science-based, physician-supervised weight-loss and wellness clinics, with approximately 100 franchised and company-owned locations nationally.

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  • Audax Private Equity (Audax) announced the acquisition of Medi-Weightloss, Inc. (the Company), a leading operator of science-based, physician-supervised weight-loss and wellness clinics, with approximately 100 franchised and company-owned locations nationally.
  • Medi-Weightloss represents a prototypical deal for our Origins strategy, which builds on Audax historic focus in the lower middle market, added Keith Palumbo, Managing Director at Audax Private Equity.
  • Since its founding in 1999, the firm has raised over $32 billion in capital across its Private Equity and Private Debt businesses.
  • Audax Private Equity has invested over $9 billion in more than 150 platforms and over 1,100 add-on companies, and is currently investing in add-ons out of its $3.5 billion, sixth private equity fund.

Ave Bie elected to WEC Energy Group board of directors

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ave M. Bie, a business law, utilities and energy attorney, has been appointed to the board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC).

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  • MILWAUKEE, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ave M. Bie, a business law, utilities and energy attorney, has been appointed to the board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC).
  • "We're delighted that Ave has agreed to join the WEC Energy Group board," said Gale Klappa, executive chairman.
  • WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.6 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.
  • WEC Energy Group (wecenergygroup.com) is a Fortune 500 company and a component of the S&P 500.

Black Directors Health Equity Initiative to Honor Billye Suber Aaron at Atlanta Summit

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

ATLANTA, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcaster, activist and philanthropist Billye Suber Aaron will be honored at the Black Directors Health Equity Initiative (BDHEA) 2022 National Summit meeting in Atlanta.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcaster, activist and philanthropist Billye Suber Aaron will be honored at the Black Directors Health Equity Initiative (BDHEA) 2022 National Summit meeting in Atlanta.
  • Mrs. Billye Suber Aaron shares the BDHEA's goal of advancing health equity and is a longtime Morehouse School of Medicine supporter.
  • The Aarons' gift to expand the Hugh M. Gloster Medical Education Building was essential in building the meeting rooms and laboratories of its distinctive Billye Suber Aaron Pavilion.
  • The Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA) is made up of board directors and senior leaders who are working to eradicate the health disparities and inequities that threaten the individual and collective prosperity of Black families.