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Spearmint Energy Welcomes Tara Young as General Counsel

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Spearmint Energy (“Spearmint” or the “Company”), a next-generation renewable energy company enabling the clean energy revolution through battery energy storage, today announced that Tara Young, former Deputy General Counsel at Plus Power, has joined the Company as General Counsel, effective immediately.

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  • Spearmint Energy (“Spearmint” or the “Company”), a next-generation renewable energy company enabling the clean energy revolution through battery energy storage, today announced that Tara Young, former Deputy General Counsel at Plus Power, has joined the Company as General Counsel, effective immediately.
  • Ms. Young brings twenty years of regulatory affairs, compliance, and corporate governance experience to Spearmint.
  • “As we continue to expand the footprint of our business and projects across the country, we are pleased to welcome Tara to the Spearmint team,” said Richard Cardone, Chief Operating Officer of Spearmint.
  • Ms. Young is a member of the Children’s Advocacy Project, where she provides pro bono representation to children in foster care.

Alpine Immune Sciences Announces Appointment of M. Christina Yi as Chief Technology Officer and Grant under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Alpine Immune Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALPN), a leading clinical-stage immunotherapy company focused on developing innovative treatments for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, today announced the appointment of M. Christina Yi to Chief Technology Officer effective August 21, 2023.

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  • Alpine Immune Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALPN), a leading clinical-stage immunotherapy company focused on developing innovative treatments for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, today announced the appointment of M. Christina Yi to Chief Technology Officer effective August 21, 2023.
  • Ms. Yi has more than 25 years of biopharmaceuticals leadership experience, including manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.
  • Prior to that, she served as Chief Operating Officer at Vaxxinity and Chief Operations Officer at Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC.
  • The stock options were granted outside Alpine’s 2018 Equity Incentive Plan as an inducement material to Ms. Yi entering into employment with Alpine in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Managing Director Andrew Liu Joins Andersen’s Seattle Commercial Tax Practice

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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Andersen is pleased to announce the addition of Andrew Liu as Managing Director in the Commercial practice.

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  • Andersen is pleased to announce the addition of Andrew Liu as Managing Director in the Commercial practice.
  • With over 20 years of professional tax experience, Andrew brings a wealth of expertise in financial accounting, income tax reporting, tax compliance, and tax planning in complex tax environments for high-profile Fortune 500 companies.
  • Before joining Andersen, Andrew served as a Tax Executive Director at EY, where he played a pivotal role as the tax account leader for several Fortune 500 companies in the Seattle community.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Andrew to our Seattle team," said U.S. Country Managing Director, Dan DePaoli.

Adam Baird Named Managing Partner of Kutak Rock's Spokane Office

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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SPOKANE, Wash., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kutak Rock is pleased to announce that Adam Baird has been named managing partner of the firm's Spokane office effective April 1.

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  • SPOKANE, Wash., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kutak Rock is pleased to announce that Adam Baird has been named managing partner of the firm's Spokane office effective April 1.
  • Baird joined Kutak Rock in 2015 and has been resident in the Spokane office nearly since its inception.
  • "Adam provides comprehensive, dedicated legal service to his clients and is equally committed to the success of his colleagues," said Paul S. Gerding, Jr., managing partner of Kutak Rock's Scottsdale region.
  • John Petr, Chair of Kutak Rock, noted "Adam is a proven leader, talented attorney, and key member of our national public finance tax practice group.

Pettit Kohn Announces Two New Shareholder Promotions for 2023

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC, a leading trial and civil litigation firm, is pleased to announce that Matthew C. Smith and Caitlin M. Jones have been promoted to Shareholders. Both Matthew and Caitlin continue the tradition of superior client service, legal professionalism, and litigation management that are hallmarks of Pettit Kohn.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC, a leading trial and civil litigation firm, is pleased to announce that Matthew C. Smith and Caitlin M. Jones have been promoted to Shareholders.
  • Both Matthew and Caitlin continue the tradition of superior client service, legal professionalism, and litigation management that are hallmarks of Pettit Kohn.
  • is a Shareholder in the firm's San Diego, California office and has over 20 years of experience defending a wide variety of civil cases in state and federal courts.
  • Ms. Jones joined Pettit Kohn in 2018 and has handled a broad range of lawsuits representing individuals, attorneys, law firms, and business clients in state and federal courts.

Foster Garvey Welcomes Three Attorneys to Spokane Office, Advancing the Firm's Strategic Growth in The Greater Spokane and Inland Northwest Region

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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The move continues Foster Garvey's impressive growth since its establishment in 2019 through the combination of Foster Pepper and Garvey Schubert Barer.

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  • The move continues Foster Garvey's impressive growth since its establishment in 2019 through the combination of Foster Pepper and Garvey Schubert Barer.
  • "Growing our office in Spokane has been a strategic focus of the firm since our combination in 2019," said Foster Garvey's Spokane Office Managing Director Jim McNeill .
  • Ryan, Bill and Lindsay bring experience and skills perfectly complementing those of our attorneys while elevating the firm's profile in the region.
  • We are thrilled to welcome them and to continue to expand our presence in the Inland Northwest."

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.

Los Angeles-Based Grigoryan Law Firm Launches Its Pro Bono Program

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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Los Angeles, California--(Newsfile Corp. - October 3, 2022) - Grigoryan Law Firm , which specializes in foreclosure and real estate litigation, has announced it is now serving pro bono clients.

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  • Los Angeles, California--(Newsfile Corp. - October 3, 2022) - Grigoryan Law Firm , which specializes in foreclosure and real estate litigation, has announced it is now serving pro bono clients.
  • Grigoryan Law Firm states that all pro bono clients will go through a screening process that includes a confidential consultation with an attorney.
  • Grigoryan Law Firm is a boutique law firm in Los Angeles and specializes in foreclosure and real estate litigation.
  • The founder of Grigoryan Law Firm, Hayk Grigoryan, holds a master's degree in Constitutional Law from Yerevan State University and also in Tax Law from the University of Washington School of Law.

Foster Garvey Expands Business & Corporate Finance Practice with Business and Tax Principal George E. Bonini

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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SEATTLE, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Foster Garvey, PC today expanded its Business & Corporate Finance practice with the addition of business attorney George E. Bonini as a Principal in the firm's Seattle office.

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  • SEATTLE, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Foster Garvey, PC today expanded its Business & Corporate Finance practice with the addition of business attorney George E. Bonini as a Principal in the firm's Seattle office.
  • He routinely advises clients on sophisticated corporate finance matters and business transactions such as cross-border deals, international and domestic tax planning, tax controversy, private equity capital raises and transactions, securities issues, and regulatory compliance.
  • "We are pleased to welcome George to Foster Garvey's Business team," said Hillary Hughes , leader of Foster Garvey's Business & Corporate Finance practice.
  • "George's combination of transactional and tax experience is well aligned with the full scope of Foster Garvey's corporate practice.

ABOTA AND NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION CARRY ON LEGAL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP FOR THE CIVIL TRIAL ADVOCACY BOOT CAMP

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Friday, July 15, 2022
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The Civil Trial Advocacy Boot Camp is a one-day program designed to instruct lawyers on effective, winning trial skills and preparation strategies and is led by NBA and ABOTA members serving as faculty.

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  • The Civil Trial Advocacy Boot Camp is a one-day program designed to instruct lawyers on effective, winning trial skills and preparation strategies and is led by NBA and ABOTA members serving as faculty.
  • "I am thrilled that we are partnering with ABOTA again this year for this phenomenal program," said Vanita M. Banks, NBA Past President and Civil Trial Advocacy Section Chair.
  • The NBA Civil Trial Advocacy Boot Camp will provide lawyers with four hours of continuing legal education credit.
  • Founded in 1958, ABOTA is a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges.