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Miller Barondess, LLP Expands Appellate Practice

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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Miller Barondess adds top appellate partner, Nadia A. Sarkis, continuing the expansion of the firms appellate practice.

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  • Miller Barondess adds top appellate partner, Nadia A. Sarkis, continuing the expansion of the firms appellate practice.
  • Were excited about what that means for our firm, said Skip Miller, a founding partner of Miller Barondess.
  • Partner Mira Hashmall, a Certified Specialist in Appellate Law, heads up the firms appellate practice.
  • Miller Barondess is a 40-lawyer firm in Los Angeles specializing in high-stakes litigation, trial, and appellate work in California and around the country.

Michael Watling and Russell Johnston Join Seward & Kissel’s Government Enforcement and Internal Investigations Group from King & Spalding

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Building out our Government Enforcement and Internal Investigations Group is a strategic commitment of the firm, said Seward & Kissel managing partner Jim Cofer .

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  • Building out our Government Enforcement and Internal Investigations Group is a strategic commitment of the firm, said Seward & Kissel managing partner Jim Cofer .
  • Our Government Enforcement and Internal Investigations practice has taken another large step forward with the addition of Michael and Russell, said Michael G. Considine , co-head of Seward & Kissels Litigation Group and Government Enforcement and Internal Investigations Group.
  • He will be a tremendous asset to our clients, added Jaimie Nawaday , co-head of the Government Enforcement and Internal Investigations Group.
  • Watling and Johnston come to Seward & Kissel from King & Spalding LLP, where they were both partners focusing on securities enforcement and government investigatory matters.

Neal Gerber Eisenberg Adds to Labor & Employment Group with Partner Kristin Michaels

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is pleased to announce the addition of Kristin Michaels as a partner in the Labor & Employment practice group.

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  • Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is pleased to announce the addition of Kristin Michaels as a partner in the Labor & Employment practice group.
  • Michaels advises clients on all aspects of labor and employment law with significant experience in labor relations, employment advice and counseling, and mergers and acquisitions.
  • "Kristin's diverse experience across both business transactions and workplace disputes enhances our talented labor and employment team," said Bobby Gerber, NGE Managing Partner.
  • Neal Gerber Eisenberg is a leading law firm dedicated to handling sophisticated matters for entrepreneurs, public companies, and private businesses and their owners.

Andersen Welcomes Richard Larkins to US National Tax Practice

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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Andersen welcomes Richard Larkins to its US National Tax practice as a Managing Director in the Washington, D.C. office.

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  • Andersen welcomes Richard Larkins to its US National Tax practice as a Managing Director in the Washington, D.C. office.
  • Ellen MacNeil, Managing Director of US National Tax for Andersen commented, Ive worked with Richard since he was a principal in Arthur Andersens national office and his experience with real estate financing, bank lending, bankruptcy, debt restructuring, debt workouts, convertible debt, and hedging transactions is unmatched.
  • Dan DePaoli, U.S. Country Managing Director, commented, Richard is a very impactful hire for our US National Tax team.
  • Andersen is the founding member of Andersen Global , an international association of legally separate, independent member firms comprised of tax and legal professionals around the world.

Intelligence Squared U.S. Launches Weekly Debate Show on Public Radio

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelligence Squared U.S., the nation's leader in provocative nonpartisan debates, has kicked off a weekly show on public radio stations across the country. The hour-long program is now airing on WNYC Radio every Saturday at 6:00 PM ET following All Things Considered, as the veteran media brand transitions to a weekly release schedule across its public radio, podcast, and video platforms.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelligence Squared U.S., the nation's leader in provocative nonpartisan debates, has kicked off a weekly show on public radio stations across the country.
  • To mark the launch of the new weekly show for public radio, Intelligence Squared U.S. will take the stage live on August 31st at PRPD Public Radio Content Conference in New Orleans to debate a timely question: "Is public radio still relevant in a digital world?"
  • The program will continue to air on other public radio stations across the country and via the Intelligence Squared U.S. podcast and YouTube channel.
  • For more information on Intelligence Squared U.S., please contact Ray Padgett ( [email protected] ) or Mark Satlof ( [email protected] ) at Shore Fire Media.

Livingstone Strengthens Special Situations Practice with Key Hire

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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CHICAGO, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Livingstone, the global middle-market investment bank, announced today that Adam Green has joined the firm as a Director. He is based in Chicago and will bolster Livingstone's growing Special Situations practice.

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  • He is based in Chicago and will bolster Livingstone's growing Special Situations practice.
  • "We are delighted Adam has joined the firm to better serve our clients in this important and growing sector," said Joe Greenwood, Head of Special Situations at Livingstone.
  • "Livingstone has built a great brand in middle-market special situations investment banking, delivering best-in-class service to companies in various stages of financial distress.
  • I look forward to partnering with Joe Greenwood as we continue to grow the Special Situations practice," shared Adam Green, Director at Livingstone.

NACD Chicago Chapter Announces New Board Members, Sponsors

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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CHICAGO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Chicago Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) today announced the election of Shermin Kruse and Maria Wynne to its board of directors, as well as two new corporate sponsors, Charles River Associates and Wintrust Financial Corp.

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  • The Chicago Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) today announced the election of Shermin Kruse and Maria Wynne to its board of directors, as well as two new corporate sponsors, Charles River Associates and Wintrust Financial Corp.
    CHICAGO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Chicago Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) today announced the election of Shermin Kruse and Maria Wynne to its board of directors, as well as two new corporate sponsors, Charles River Associates and Wintrust Financial Corp.
    Wynne, CEO of Leadership Greater Chicago, serves on the board of directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago and is president of the Goodman Theatre board.
  • "We are delighted that Shermin and Maria will bring their talents, experience and expertise to our chapter's mission of building boardroom excellence," said NACD Chicago Chair Joan Steel.
  • Wynne is an independent director at Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, president of the Goodman Theatre Board of Trustees and treasurer of P33 Chicago, which is focused on driving inclusive global tech and innovation in the Chicago area.
  • The Chicago Chapter, one of the largest chapters within NACD, provides programs that bring awareness, education and networking to director members in the greater Chicago area and neighboring states.

Whitt Sturtevant LLP is Pleased to Welcome Anne Mitchell to the Firm's Chicago Office

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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CHICAGO, July 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anne Mitchell has joined Whitt Sturtevant LLP as a partner in the Chicago, IL, office.

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  • CHICAGO, July 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anne Mitchell has joined Whitt Sturtevant LLP as a partner in the Chicago, IL, office.
  • Ms. Mitchell maintains an active pro bono practice and community involvement, including more than 10 years of board service with Legal Aid Chicago.
  • She is a member of the Women's Energy Network Chicago Chapter and served on the 2015-2016 planning committees for the Chicago Women's Energy Summit.
  • Whitt Sturtevant LLP is a law firm serving the energy and public utility industries.

Hunton Andrews Kurth Expands Energy and Infrastructure Team with Addition of Counsel Christian Rudloff

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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New York, June 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Christian Rudloff , a project development and finance attorney who has advised on several transformative international infrastructure projects, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as counsel in New York.

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  • New York, June 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Christian Rudloff , a project development and finance attorney who has advised on several transformative international infrastructure projects, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as counsel in New York.
  • Christian is a highly-respected lawyer who brings additional strength to our Latin America, project finance and development and energy practices, said Jeff Schroeder , head of Hunton Andrews Kurths energy and infrastructure team.
  • Christians deep developer side perspective will complement our Latin America practice very well, said Alejandro Silva , international counsel with the energy and infrastructure team.
  • Hunton Andrews Kurths global energy and infrastructure team provides comprehensive finance, development, and infrastructure counsel to financial institutions, regulated and unregulated power companies, distributors and transportation companies, independent electric transmission companies, and others involved in the renewable energy, oil, gas, LNG, petrochemical, and nuclear industries.

Experienced International Disputes Lawyer Werner Eyskens Joins Crowell & Moring's Brussels Office

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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BRUSSELS, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring is strengthening its International Dispute Resolution practice with the addition of partner Werner Eyskens in the Brussels office. Eyskens brings nearly three decades of experience handling multinational arbitrations and international commercial litigation.

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  • BRUSSELS, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring is strengthening its International Dispute Resolution practice with the addition of partner Werner Eyskens in the Brussels office.
  • He is an extremely effective advocate and cross-examiner, and a go-to lawyer for complex national and cross-border disputes," said Kristof Roox , co-managing partner of Crowell & Moring's Brussels office.
  • "Werner has substantial experience assisting clients in multinational arbitrations, including contractual disputes, post-M&A proceedings, aviation, and construction projects."
  • "Werner brings a rare skillset in both arbitration and court proceedings, which is highly complementary to both our Brussels office and wider international disputes practice," said Laurence Winston , co-chair of Crowell & Moring's International Dispute Resolution Group.