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Laura Weidner Assumes New Role as Chief Advocacy & Government Relations Officer at the Epilepsy Foundation

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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BOWIE, Md., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Epilepsy Foundation today announced that Laura Weidner, Esq., has been promoted to Chief Advocacy and Government Relations Officer for her ongoing work to elevate advocacy for the 3.4 million people — and their families — in the U.S. living with the epilepsies. Since she joined the Foundation in 2018 as vice president of Government Relations & Advocacy, Weidner has spearheaded the organization's strategy on federal and state-level policy, as well as legal advocacy and grassroots engagement. In this new role, she will build on those efforts to improve access to care, end epilepsy-related discrimination, promote public health and education, and fuel research through advocacy efforts.

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  • Since she joined the Foundation in 2018 as vice president of Government Relations & Advocacy, Weidner has spearheaded the organization's strategy on federal and state-level policy, as well as legal advocacy and grassroots engagement.
  • In this new role, she will build on those efforts to improve access to care, end epilepsy-related discrimination, promote public health and education, and fuel research through advocacy efforts.
  • "Since joining the Epilepsy Foundation, Laura has embodied the essence of our mission by advocating for policies that effect systemic change and address challenges that come with living with epilepsy," said Bernice Martin Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Epilepsy Foundation.
  • Before that, she worked in government affairs at the Child Welfare League of America for three years.

BDR Introduces Kim Archer As Company President and Names Matt MacArthur As Senior VP of Training and Marketing

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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SEATTLE, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, announces the elevation of two experienced executives to support the company's continuing mission to empower business owners and their teams for growth and success.

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  • Kim Archer has been named BDR's president and Matt MacArthur has been named senior vice president of training and marketing.
  • MacArthur, a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, joined BDR in 2001.
  • As the training director, MacArthur helped BDR evolve into an industry leader in new training methods to accompany traditional classroom-style training, including live virtual sessions, ongoing academies, and self-paced courses.
  • "Matt's leadership within the training department has significantly shaped BDR's training platform and curriculum and positioned us for long-term success," Wiseman said.

Feazel Roofing Appoints George Limbert as Chief Administrative Officer

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Feazel Roofing, a leading provider of top-quality roofing solutions, has appointed George Limbert as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

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  • NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Feazel Roofing, a leading provider of top-quality roofing solutions, has appointed George Limbert as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
  • George brings to Feazel Roofing a wealth of experience and a track record of excellence and outstanding performance.
  • Prior to joining Feazel Roofing, George served as the Chief Executive and President of Red Roof, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, strategic vision and delivered record financial results.
  • He is an ideal fit for Feazel Roofing as we continue to expand, innovate, and lead the industry," said Leo Ruberto, CEO and Owner of Feazel Roofing.

Dollar Tree, Inc. Names Jonathan Leiken Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) today announced an addition to its executive leadership team, with Jonathan Leiken joining the organization as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary.

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  • Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) today announced an addition to its executive leadership team, with Jonathan Leiken joining the organization as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary.
  • Mr. Leiken has more than 20 years of legal experience, and he most recently served as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of Diebold Nixdorf, Inc., a global technology company that provides systems, services and software to the world’s leading banks (ATMs) and retailers (point of sale and self-checkout).
  • from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Brandeis University.
  • Among many civic endeavors, Mr. Leiken is the president of The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland and teaches as an adjunct professor of law at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.

Experienced labor and employment attorney Jennifer Phillips joins McDonald Hopkins

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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CLEVELAND, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jennifer Phillips has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC as a Member in the Litigation Department, adding her experience and expertise to the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group in Cleveland.

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  • CLEVELAND, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jennifer Phillips has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC as a Member in the Litigation Department, adding her experience and expertise to the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group in Cleveland.
  • Phillips' practice focuses on labor and employment counseling, litigation, and dispute resolution for businesses in a wide range of industries, including insurance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, food/beverage, finance, and transportation, as well as in the public sector.
  • She also counsels employers on organized labor matters, including union avoidance, the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, labor arbitrations, and the resolution of grievances, work stoppages, and campaigns.
  • Founded in 1930, McDonald Hopkins is a business advisory and advocacy law firm with locations in Baltimore/Annapolis, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, and West Palm Beach.

Nxu Inc. Appoints Jordan Christensen as Chief Legal Officer

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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MESA, Ariz., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nxu Inc., (NASDAQ: NXU) (“Nxu”, “the Company”), a US-owned technology company manufacturing innovative battery cells and battery packs for use in advanced energy storage systems and megawatt charging stations, today announced the appointment of Jordan Christensen to the Company’s executive team as Chief Legal Officer, effective June 5, 2023.

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  • MESA, Ariz., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nxu Inc., (NASDAQ: NXU) (“Nxu”, “the Company”), a US-owned technology company manufacturing innovative battery cells and battery packs for use in advanced energy storage systems and megawatt charging stations, today announced the appointment of Jordan Christensen to the Company’s executive team as Chief Legal Officer, effective June 5, 2023.
  • Reporting directly to Chairman and CEO Mark Hanchett, Christensen will oversee the Company’s legal, compliance and regulatory affairs functions, including corporate governance, securities, and corporate finance, commercial, litigation, labor and employment, and intellectual property matters.
  • “Jordan joins Nxu at an important stage in our development, and our entire team will benefit from his wide range of private sector and regulatory experience,” said Mark Hanchett, Chairman and CEO of Nxu.
  • Christensen holds a Doctor of Law from the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin Colleges.

 Safe & Green Holdings Corp. Announces Appointment of Shafron Hawkins to Board of Directors

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
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Safe & Green Holdings (NASDAQ: SGBX) (“Safe & Green Holdings” or the “Company”), a leading developer, designer, and fabricator of modular structures, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Shafron (Shay) Hawkins to serve as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.

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  • Safe & Green Holdings (NASDAQ: SGBX) (“Safe & Green Holdings” or the “Company”), a leading developer, designer, and fabricator of modular structures, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Shafron (Shay) Hawkins to serve as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.
  • “We are extremely excited to add Shafron Hawkins to our Board of Directors,” said Paul Galvin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
  • He will be a leading resource in the expansion of Safe & Green Holdings going forward.
  • In June 2002, Hawkins founded Hawkins Capital Group, where he served as Principal while helping raise acquisition capital for small companies.

Leading Patent Litigator Kevin Burgess Returns to McKool Smith

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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DALLAS, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McKool Smith has announced today that the distinguished patent litigator Kevin Burgess has rejoined the firm as a Principal.

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McKool Smith has announced today that the distinguished patent litigator Kevin Burgess has rejoined the firm as a Principal.
  • Mr. Burgess will continue to focus his practice on patent infringement disputes, particularly involving complex technical matters.
  • "I have known Kevin for many years as a colleague and friend," said McKool Smith Chairman and Managing Principal David Sochia .
  • Prior to first joining McKool Smith, Mr. Burgess served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable William C. Bryson, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Wright Close & Barger Attorneys Earn Recognition in Prestigious National and State Legal Listings

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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HOUSTON, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wright Close & Barger is pleased to announce its attorneys have earned recognition in two highly respected legal listings – the 2022 list of Texas Super Lawyers and the 2023 list of Best Lawyers in America.

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  • Ruben Garza brings to Wright Close & Barger experience in administrative appeals and researching constitutional tort litigation.
  • He also interned for both the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio and the Department of Homeland Security.
  • He has a wide range of experience, which includes drafting legal documents, negotiating settlement agreements, and performing legal research.
  • Wright Close & Barger LLP is a Houston-based civil trial and appellate firm handling complex trial and appellate work for clients across Texas.

Greenberg Traurig Expands Phoenix Corporate Practice with Addition of Frank M. Placenti

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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PHOENIX, August 03, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global Law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its Corporate Practice in Phoenix with the addition of Frank M. Placenti, who joins as a shareholder from Squire Patton Boggs LLP.

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  • Global Law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its Corporate Practice in Phoenix with the addition of Frank M. Placenti, who joins as a shareholder from Squire Patton Boggs LLP.
  • PHOENIX, August 03, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global Law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its Corporate Practice in Phoenix with the addition of Frank M. Placenti , who joins as a shareholder from Squire Patton Boggs LLP.
  • Placenti, who will also serve as leader of the U.S. Corporate Governance Practice, focuses on corporate governance, often working with corporate boards on securities regulatory compliance, anti-takeover matters, and shareholder relations issues.
  • "We're pleased to add a seasoned counselor of Frank's caliber to our already strong Corporate Practice team in the Phoenix office," said Nicole Maroulakos Goodwin , managing shareholder of the Phoenix office.