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Milbank Continues Private Equity Growth with Addition of Paul Bennett

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Mr. Bennett focuses his practice on advising private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on mergers and acquisitions.

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  • Mr. Bennett focuses his practice on advising private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on mergers and acquisitions.
  • "Paul is an experienced and talented private equity lawyer, and his addition will further strengthen our private equity and M&A practices," Milbank Chairman Scott A. Edelman said.
  • "Paul's arrival marks another step in the continued strategic expansion of Milbank's private equity practice," said Dean W. Sattler , practice group leader for the firm's Corporate/M&A Group.
  • "Milbank brings together the best in the industry, giving me the opportunity to work with impactful clients on innovative issues," Mr. Bennett said.

Promotions and Team Expansion Mark the Start of a New Year at Leason Ellis

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Friday, February 3, 2023

Leason Ellis promotes Matthew Frisbee, Henry Gabathuler, and Michelle Levin and welcomes new associate Tatsuya Adachi.

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  • Leason Ellis promotes Matthew Frisbee, Henry Gabathuler, and Michelle Levin and welcomes new associate Tatsuya Adachi.
  • Once again, Leason Ellis demonstrates the strength of the firm’s culture and its commitment to attorney growth within the firm.
  • They’re vital members of our team and represent the next generation of growth at Leason Ellis.
  • We couldn’t be happier for the firm and for them,” said David Leason.

Forum Investment Group Hires Jay Miller as Chief Investment Officer

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Monday, January 9, 2023

DENVER, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Forum Investment Group ("Forum"), a Denver-based real estate investment and asset management firm, announced today that industry veteran James (Jay) Miller has joined the company as Chief Investment Officer.

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  • DENVER, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Forum Investment Group ("Forum"), a Denver-based real estate investment and asset management firm, announced today that industry veteran James (Jay) Miller has joined the company as Chief Investment Officer.
  • He will oversee the real estate investment team, chair the firm's investment committees, and participate in capital raising efforts for Forum Investment Group, as needed.
  • "Forum has the ability to invest across the capital stack, and we expect Jay's expert investment counsel to further our focus and growth in the multifamily space," said Michael Bell, President for Forum Investment Group.
  • Miller was co-lead portfolio manager for the DWS flagship open-ended investment fund and was the lead portfolio manager for the firm's value-add investment fund.

Pettit Kohn Announces Two New Shareholder Promotions for 2023

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

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.

ATI Physical Therapy Names Healthcare Partnerships Leader Scott Gregerson as Chief Growth Officer

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ATI Physical Therapy, Inc. ("ATI" or the "Company") (NYSE: ATIP), the largest single-branded outpatient physical therapy provider in the United States, today announced that Scott Gregerson will join ATI as its new Chief Growth Officer beginning Jan. 3.

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  • BOLINGBROOK, Ill., Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ATI Physical Therapy, Inc. ("ATI" or the "Company") (NYSE: ATIP), the largest single-branded outpatient physical therapy provider in the United States, today announced that Scott Gregerson will join ATI as its new Chief Growth Officer beginning Jan. 3.
  • Gregerson brings two decades of experience as a healthcare executive to ATI, including several roles leading business development and strategic partnerships for large care systems.
  • "When we look at the future of growth at ATI, continuing to partner and innovate across the healthcare landscape will be an essential component of our success," said ATI Chief Executive Officer Sharon Vitti.
  • Over the last decade, Gregerson has held executive leadership positions at Envison Healthcare, Epic Care, Stanford Healthcare and ValleyCare Health.

Haven Life Announces Expansion of Leadership Team with Strategic Hires

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Monday, September 19, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Haven Life , a leading digital direct-to-consumer life insurance agency backed and wholly owned by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ( MassMutual ), has welcomed three new members to their leadership team.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Haven Life , a leading digital direct-to-consumer life insurance agency backed and wholly owned by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ( MassMutual ), has welcomed three new members to their leadership team.
  • "Our core mission at Haven Life is to make life insurance more accessible and affordable for everyone, but also to make the application process simple and enjoyable.
  • Haven Life Insurance Agency, LLC (Haven Life) is re-thinking how people financially protect the ones they love.
  • Haven Life is committed to delivering exceptional products, delightful purchasing experiences, and meaningful moments of service to the modern life insurance customer.

Winners of Blueprint Prep's $20,000 Law School Tuition Scholarship Announced

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2022   /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blueprint Prep, a premier education company specializing in support for lifelong professional advancement and test preparation, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2021 and 2022 law school tuition giveaway. Arianna Wright, the 2021 winner, studies at Washington & Lee University School of Law in Virginia, and Maribel Zetina, the 2022 winner, is completing her undergraduate degree at Southern New Hampshire University and plans to enter law school in 2023.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blueprint Prep , a premier education company specializing in support for lifelong professional advancement and test preparation, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2021 and 2022 law school tuition giveaway.
  • The scholarship awards one student per year $20,000 that can be used towards law school tuition.
  • Her interest in public policy and law in general, along with a close family member's influence, inspired her to apply to law school.
  • Blueprint Prep plans to open the application process for next year's law school tuition scholarship sometime in the first quarter of 2023.

FORMER DELAWARE COURT OF CHANCERY VICE CHANCELLOR JOSEPH SLIGHTS JOINS WILSON SONSINI

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Monday, August 8, 2022

PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, announced today that former Vice Chancellor Joseph R. Slights III has joined the firm's litigation department as a partner in the Wilmington, Delaware, office. He will be a member of Wilson Sonsini's corporate governance practice.

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  • Prior to joining the firm, Slights served as Vice Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery for six years before his recent retirement from the court.
  • He was nominated to the Court of Chancery by former Delaware Governor Jack Markell in 2016.
  • "Serving on the Delaware Court of Chancery as Vice Chancellor was a tremendous honor, and now I'm looking forward to working with Wilson Sonsini's talented team in Delaware and what I know to be an impressive national governance practice," said former Vice Chancellor Slights.
  • Before his appointment to the Superior Court of Delaware and the Delaware Court of Chancery, former Vice Chancellor Slights worked in private practice, where he focused on corporate and business litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

Manatt Continues to Expand Impact Investing and Community Development Offerings With D.C. Duo

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

Our fast-growing impact investing and community development team has worked in almost every corner of this space, representing key stakeholders leading the charge in reinvigorating communities across the country, said Donna L. Wilson , Manatts CEO and Managing Partner.

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  • Our fast-growing impact investing and community development team has worked in almost every corner of this space, representing key stakeholders leading the charge in reinvigorating communities across the country, said Donna L. Wilson , Manatts CEO and Managing Partner.
  • Burlingame represents major industry players in various financing structure matters, such as new construction and preservation deals financed through low-income housing tax credits.
  • Her practice includes assisting clients with scattered-site portfolios of tax credit projects, workouts of tax credit deals, unwinds of historic tax credit financings and year 15 issues.
  • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is a leading professional services firm, providing integrated legal and consulting services to a global client base.

King & Spalding Broadens FDA and Life Sciences Team with Addition of Three Partners

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

LOS ANGELES and SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding today announced that Dale Giali, Keri Borders and Michael Resch have joined as partners on its FDA and Life Sciences team.

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  • LOS ANGELES and SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding today announced that Dale Giali, Keri Borders and Michael Resch have joined as partners on its FDA and Life Sciences team.
  • Together, they further enhance King & Spalding's industry-leading food and beverage focus area, within the firm's renowned FDA and Life Sciences team.
  • "Further enhancing our outstanding food and beverage practice with high caliber, specialized litigation strength has long been a high priority for the firm," said Mark Brown, chair of King & Spalding's FDA and Life Sciences team.
  • "We're eager to join forces here and to work with our esteemed King & Spalding colleagues."