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Burns & Levinson Partner John F. Shea Receives the William H. McGinnis Award from the Massachusetts Water Works Association

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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BOSTON, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson is pleased to announce partner John F. Shea has received the prestigious William H. McGinnis Award from the Massachusetts Water Works Association (MWWA) in recognition of his knowledge in water law and many contributions to the public water supply profession.

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  • BOSTON, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson is pleased to announce partner John F. Shea has received the prestigious William H. McGinnis Award from the Massachusetts Water Works Association (MWWA) in recognition of his knowledge in water law and many contributions to the public water supply profession.
  • At Burns & Levinson, Shea's practice is focused on permitting and appeals for water (drinking, wastewater, stormwater), wetlands, air emissions, and hazardous waste cleanup.
  • I am pleased Burns & Levinson is supporting my water work by agreeing to be a Vice-Presidential Sponsor of MWWA."
  • We partner with our clients to solve their business and personal legal issues in a collaborative, creative and cost-effective way.

Blank Rome Welcomes Financial Regulations and Compliance Pro as Consumer Finance Partner in Washington, D.C.

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Washington, D.C., Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that R. Colgate Selden has joined the firms Washington, D.C., office as a partner in the Financial Institutions Litigation & Regulatory Compliance (FILARC) practice group.

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  • Washington, D.C., Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that R. Colgate Selden has joined the firms Washington, D.C., office as a partner in the Financial Institutions Litigation & Regulatory Compliance (FILARC) practice group.
  • At Blank Rome, Colgate will advise clients on federal and state laws regulating consumer and mortgage lending.
  • Colgate joins Blank Rome from Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a company founded by a former comptroller of the currency and provider of digital mortgage and fulfillment solutions, where he served as managing director and head of regulatory legal, compliance, and risk.
  • He subsequently joined Alston & Bird LLP where his national practice focused on federal and state consumer laws and regulations applicable to the banking and lending industries.

McDonald Hopkins welcomes Laura Sims and Francis Massaro to Business Department and Mergers and Acquisitions Practice

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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BALTIMORE, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald Hopkins LLC is proud to announce the addition of Laura Sims and Francis (Frank) Massaro as Associates in the Business Department and growing national Mergers and Acquisitions team.

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  • BALTIMORE, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald Hopkins LLC is proud to announce the addition of Laura Sims and Francis (Frank) Massaro as Associates in the Business Department and growing national Mergers and Acquisitions team.
  • Her practice includes working with businesses of all sizes on mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters.
  • from Vermont Law School and holds a Certificate of General Management from Stanford University Graduate School of Business Summer Institute (SIGM).
  • Massaro's practice is focused on representing clients across a broad range of industries on various types of complex acquisitions and investments.

JLL appoints Erin Meezan as Chief Sustainability Officer

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JLL (NYSE: JLL) announced today the appointment of Erin Meezan as the firm's new Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) effective October 1 reporting to Guy Grainger, global Head of Sustainability Services & ESG. She will be responsible for growing JLL's sustainability program, continuing its reputation as a purpose-led organization and its commitment to playing a leading role in sustainable real estate operations. Meezan succeeds Richard Batten, upon his retirement.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JLL (NYSE: JLL) announced today the appointment of Erin Meezan as the firm's new Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) effective October 1 reporting to Guy Grainger, global Head of Sustainability Services & ESG.
  • Meezan joins JLL with more than 19 years of sustainability experience.
  • "We welcome Erin as the new Chief Sustainability Officer who will build on the work JLL Is unlocking for climate action in built environments, leading us towards our goal of shaping the future of real estate for a better world," said Grainger.
  • "JLL is a leader in the real estate industry, establishing ambitious net zero carbon and alternative energy goals and helping clients reach theirs," said Meezan.

Bureau Veritas Appoints Marissa Minardi as Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Environment for North America

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bureau Veritas , a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, today announced Marissa Minardi has been appointed Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Environment for North America, effective immediately.

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  • NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bureau Veritas , a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, today announced Marissa Minardi has been appointed Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Environment for North America, effective immediately.
  • Minardi will report directly to Shawn Till, EVP and CEO of Bureau Veritas North America.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Marissa to the Bureau Veritas family," said Shawn Till, EVP and CEO, Bureau Veritas, North America.
  • "I am proud to assume the role of vice president of corporate social responsibility and environment at Bureau Veritas North America," said Marissa Minardi, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Environment,Bureau Veritas, North America.

Pace University's Haub Law Ranked No. 1 for Environmental Law

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 31, 2022   /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pace University's Elisabeth Haub School of Law is once again ranked number one in the country for Environmental Law by the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings, released today.

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  • "Our Environmental Law Program is known globally for its impact on environmental law and policy," said Pace University President Marvin Krislov.
  • The Environmental Law Program is widely known for signature programs including the Environmental Litigation Clinic, the Food and Beverage Law Clinic, and the Jeffrey G. Miller National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition.
  • The Law School is also Co-Secretariat to the IUCN Academy of Environmental Law, helping to nurture environmental legal education and promote the conceptual development of environmental law internationally.
  • Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University offers JD and Masters of Law (LLM) degrees in both Environmental and International Law, as well as a Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) in Environmental Law.

Bianchi & Brandt’s Laura Bianchi Named One of the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona for 2022

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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Laura A. Bianchi, Founding Partner at Scottsdale-based Bianchi & Brandt , has been named one of Arizonas Top 100 Lawyers for 2022.

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  • Laura A. Bianchi, Founding Partner at Scottsdale-based Bianchi & Brandt , has been named one of Arizonas Top 100 Lawyers for 2022.
  • Our passion for excellence has allowed us to create a completely different type of law firm, said Bianchi.
  • Our experience and expertise in the law, as well as from a business, operational and entrepreneurial perspective, make us experts at this approach.
  • She was previously named one of Arizonas Top 100 Lawyers for 2020.

CALSTART Announces New Executive to Lead Clean Transportation Industry Policy and Advocacy

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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Olson will lead advocacy efforts for the organization, continuing the critical work that is shaping the federal and state policy that supports the clean transportation industry.

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  • Olson will lead advocacy efforts for the organization, continuing the critical work that is shaping the federal and state policy that supports the clean transportation industry.
  • Her expertise will be a tremendous asset to CALSTART and its members as we continue to accelerate clean transportation solutions to mitigate the impacts of climate change."
  • Boesel noted that the vice president of policy is a new position for the CALSTART organization and a statement about the importance of standards and incentives in terms of accelerating the growth of the clean transportation industry.
  • "It is an honor to join CALSTART during the exciting transformation of the transportation industry," states Olson.

Protect Our Power Identifies Top Four Priorities to Safeguard Electric Grid in 2022

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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"In the hope that resources will be effectively focused in the coming year, Protect Our Power has identified the four priorities that we believe most urgently need attention to safeguard our nation."

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  • "In the hope that resources will be effectively focused in the coming year, Protect Our Power has identified the four priorities that we believe most urgently need attention to safeguard our nation."
  • Smaller electric utilities, public power entities and rural electric cooperatives, in particular, need help above and beyond the funding provided in the infrastructure legislation, Cunningham said.
  • Recent grid intrusions already have shown that the integrity of the electric sector's supply chain is a glaring vulnerability.
  • Continuous cyberattacks on the electric sector have the potential to cause disruptions that last longer and are more widespread, Cunningham warned.

Vermont Law School Launches New Institute to Promote Place-Based Experiential Learning

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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The institute will oversee Vermont Law School's environmental field course offerings across the world.

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  • The institute will oversee Vermont Law School's environmental field course offerings across the world.
  • The institute will also advance scholarship, dialogue, and best practices related to the role of field study curriculum in law school, promoting place-based education across institutions.
  • "At Vermont Law School we are committed to shaping the next generation of leaders in environmental law and policy, and hands-on experience is central to our students' training," said Jennifer Rushlow, Environmental Law Center director and associate dean.
  • Tuholske's Montana course served as an early model as Vermont Law School expanded its field offerings and leadership in experiential environmental education.