University of Virginia School of Law

Poets&Quants™ Names Ann Harrison Dean of the Year in Annual Honors

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants the definitive online publication for business education news, has named Ann Harrison from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. Dean of the Year.

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  • Dean of the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley is the 13th dean to receive this honor
    BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants the definitive online publication for business education news, has named Ann Harrison from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.
  • Her drive and vision have made sure that a rising tide will never overtake the island on which Haas firmly stands."
  • Harrison earned her Ph.D. from Princeton in 1991 and remained at the World Bank until 1994.
  • To learn more about the Poets&Quants Dean of the Year, please visit https://poetsandquants.com/2023/10/04/dean-of-the-year-ann-harrison-of-u...

Albertsons Companies Names Tom Moriarty Executive Vice President and General Counsel

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) today announced that Tom Moriarty will join the Company as Executive Vice President and General Counsel effective June 5, 2023.

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  • Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) today announced that Tom Moriarty will join the Company as Executive Vice President and General Counsel effective June 5, 2023.
  • Moriarty brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience to Albertsons Cos., including senior positions across legal, corporate strategy, policy and operations.
  • He joins the Company from CVS Health, where he spent more than 10 years serving in roles of increasing responsibility, including Chief Strategy Officer, EVP Global Pharma, and, most recently, Executive Vice President, Chief Policy and External Affairs Officer, and General Counsel.
  • Moriarty succeeds Juliette Pryor, who left Albertsons Cos. in April to pursue another career opportunity.

buyVerde's Inaugural Social Impact Report Highlights Small, Diverse Businesses Driving Big Change

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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BOSTON, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- buyVerde, the top online marketplace for social impact products, today releases its inaugural Social Impact Report, powered by HELM, the company bridging the gap between consumer opinion and ESG brand performance. The impact report showcases how buyVerde's growing community of small, mission-driven businesses are creating big change.

Key Points: 
  • The impact report showcases how buyVerde's growing community of small, mission-driven businesses are creating big change.
  • The report includes 25 buyVerde brands, and highlights the impact they've made across buyVerde's value categories, which include Clean Ingredients, Diversity, Ethical Production, Giving & Governance, Planet Friendliness, and Point of Origin.
  • For too long, they've faced the choice between shopping for convenience or with their conscience," said Briana Hart, Founder and CEO of buyVerde.
  • The 2022 Social Impact Report brings research and analytics previously only available to large corporations to small businesses.

Hilb Group Names Satterwhite as General Counsel, Broadens Senior Leadership Team

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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As General Counsel, Satterwhite will report directly to Hilb Group CEO Ricky Spiro.

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  • As General Counsel, Satterwhite will report directly to Hilb Group CEO Ricky Spiro.
  • "Rod is a terrific addition to our senior leadership team," stated Hilb Group CEO Ricky Spiro.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Rod to Hilb Group as our General Counsel," said Hilb Group COO Jason Angus.
  • About Hilb Group: The Hilb Group is a leading property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and advisory firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.

Two Henrico Communities Named Best Places to Live in U.S.

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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HENRICO, Va., Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Both the Short Pump and Innsbrook communities in Henrico have been recognized as two of the best places to live in America. This year, Stacker ranked them in the No. 49 and No. 42 spots, respectively. Criteria included the cost of living, housing, attractions, and more.

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  • Henrico is delivering on all fronts and all at a cost of living that's 2.5% below the national average.
  • "We're going big with sports tourism with the construction of the Henrico Sports & Events Center, set to open in 2023.
  • Located in the heart of the Eastern Seaboard, Henrico is an AAA-bonded county adjacent to Virginia's capital city of Richmond.
  • Visit Henrico.com for the latest news and to sign up to receive our Property Now and Henrico Now newsletters.

SELC announces new President and Executive Director DJ Gerken

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) today announced that it has appointed DJ Gerken as President and Executive Director, effective October 3rd. Gerken, currently SELC's Director of Programs, will take over the role from Executive Director Jeff Gleason, who is retiring after a celebrated 30-year career with the organization.

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  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) today announced that it has appointed DJ Gerken as President and Executive Director, effective October 3rd.
  • Gerken, currently SELC's Director of Programs, will take over the role from Executive Director Jeff Gleason, who is retiring after a celebrated 30-year career with the organization.
  • Gerken began his career at SELC in 2004, working to secure major litigation and policy wins across his home landscape in western North Carolina.
  • "DJ has been a critical partner to me as he has guided and coordinated program strategy across the organization for the past three years," said Jeff Gleason, Executive Director of SELC.

Fastcase Announces 2022 Fastcase 50 Award Honorees

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Legal intelligence company Fastcase today announced the honorees of the 2022 Fastcase 50. The annual award recognizes 50 of the smartest, most courageous, innovators, techies, visionaries, and leaders in the law.

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  • Award Celebrates and Recognizes 50 Innovators, Visionaries, and Leaders in Law
    WASHINGTON, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Legal intelligence company Fastcase today announced the honorees of the 2022 Fastcase 50.
  • The annual award recognizes 50 of the smartest, most courageous, innovators, techies, visionaries, and leaders in the law.
  • Since the inaugural awards in 2011, the Fastcase 50 has spotlighted a diverse group of entrepreneurs, creators, risk-takers, and influencers who are shaping the legal landscape for lawyers, the courts, and the public.
  • Selected from a record number of nominations, the Fastcase 50 class of 2022 is a veritable who's who of pioneers advancing the practice of law.

Gunderson Dettmer Expands Fintech Regulatory Support with New Partner Benjamin B. Buckwalter

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Monday, May 16, 2022
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Prior to joining Gunderson Dettmer, Buckwalter was Chief Compliance Officer at Andreessen Horowitz.

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  • Prior to joining Gunderson Dettmer, Buckwalter was Chief Compliance Officer at Andreessen Horowitz.
  • Gunderson Dettmer represents hundreds of companies involved in the fintech industry and supports venture and growth equity fund clients in investments in the sector, said David T. Young, Gunderson Dettmer Managing Partner.
  • Buckwalter has focused on financial regulatory and compliance issues for over 15 years, during a highly tumultuous and innovative period for the financial services sector.
  • At Gunderson Dettmer, he will leverage his significant financial regulatory experience to support both funds and companies focused on harnessing the momentum of fintech, web3, blockchain, crypto and other market-changing technologies.

Gunderson Dettmer Strengthens Antitrust Support with New Partner Gregory L. Kinzelman

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Monday, May 9, 2022
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gunderson Dettmer is pleased to announce that Greg Kinzelman has joined the firm as a Partner in the Corporate and Securities practice, where he will focus on antitrust support for M&A and financing transactions.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gunderson Dettmer is pleased to announce that Greg Kinzelman has joined the firm as a Partner in the Corporate and Securities practice, where he will focus on antitrust support for M&A and financing transactions.
  • Our team has had the pleasure to work with Greg for many years on a variety of antitrust, HSR and CFIUS compliance matters for both company and fund clients, said David T. Young, Gunderson Dettmer Managing Partner.
  • Gregs close integration with our deal teams will enable us to more seamlessly provide clients with the proactive antitrust and CFIUS counseling they need to meet their strategic objectives.
  • Kinzelman advises on the antitrust regulatory issues related to domestic and cross-border M&A transactions.

Béné Tipping announces program to support Ukrainian refugees as war rages on.

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Friday, March 25, 2022
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GREAT FALLS, Va., March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Béné Tipping announced today that the digital tipping company will be donating a portion of its proceeds to Ukraine to help support the nearly 2 million people have fled home since the Russian invasion began. The United Nations' High Commission for Refugees estimates that 12 million people inside Ukraine will need assistance.

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  • A Virginia couple with Ukrainian and Russian roots built Bn Tipping to help housekeepers maintain tip income through COVID.
  • Now they support Ukrainian refugees, as Russia wages war against the country.
  • The United Nations' High Commission for Refugees estimates that 12 million people inside Ukraine will need assistance.
  • Bn Tipping was a brainchild of Mike Skvortsov, a US Marine and a graduate of UVA Law, and his wife Anna.