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Gunderson Dettmer Expands Fintech Regulatory Support with New Partner Sangeetha M. Raghunathan

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gunderson Dettmer is pleased to announce that Sangeetha M. Raghunathan has joined the firm as a Partner in the Corporate and Securities practice, where she will focus on regulatory and compliance support for companies in the fintech, web3 and modern finance sector.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gunderson Dettmer is pleased to announce that Sangeetha M. Raghunathan has joined the firm as a Partner in the Corporate and Securities practice, where she will focus on regulatory and compliance support for companies in the fintech, web3 and modern finance sector.
  • Prior to joining Gunderson Dettmer, Raghunathan was General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at fintech company Earnin.
  • Raghunathan has significant experience as an in-house attorney operating at the intersection of legal, fintech and regulatory compliance.
  • Fintech has tremendous potential to fundamentally change the way consumers will access, use, and move money, both domestically and internationally, said Raghunathan.

Stephen Jordan Joins Debevoise as Partner in the Tax Group

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announced today that Stephen Jordan has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in the Tax Group.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announced today that Stephen Jordan has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in the Tax Group.
  • Additionally, Mr. Jordan has a strong background in tax policy analysis and in advising complex organizations on the potential business impact of proposed tax legislation.
  • Peter Schuur, Chair of the Tax Group, said, "Stephen is well known in the tax community as an outstanding legal mind and as a highly collaborative executive.
  • Stephen Jordan, a partner in the firm's Tax Group, represents private equity and investment management firms on a full range of transactional and advisory matters.

Together Women’s Health Expands into Illinois with the Affiliation of Multiple Practices and Names a New Chief Medical Officer

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Wise has been named the new Chief Medical Officer for Together Womens Health.

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  • Wise has been named the new Chief Medical Officer for Together Womens Health.
  • from Boston University, attended The Chicago Medical School and completed her residency at the University of Illinois and Michael Reese Hospitals.
  • Entering the Illinois market is another step in Together Womens Healths strategy to be the most trusted name in womens health.
  • Headquartered in Detroit, MI, Together Womens Health (TWH) is a womens health management services organization committed to partnering with leading physicians to build a premier network of obstetricians and gynecologists.

CBL Properties Welcomes Jeff Kivitz to Its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

CBL Properties (NYSE: CBL) today announced that Jeff Kivitz has been appointed to the companys board of directors.

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  • CBL Properties (NYSE: CBL) today announced that Jeff Kivitz has been appointed to the companys board of directors.
  • Jeff brings great experience to CBLs board of directors, said Stephen D. Lebovitz, chief executive officer.
  • For more information visit: www.canyonpartners.com
    Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, CBL Properties owns and manages a national portfolio of market-dominant properties located in dynamic and growing communities.
  • CBL seeks to continuously strengthen its company and portfolio through active management, aggressive leasing and profitable reinvestment in its properties.

SchoolStatus Names New Chief Revenue Officer and Expands Sales Team to Build on its Continued Growth

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

RIDGELAND, Miss., August 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SchoolStatus, a leading provider of an education communications platform designed to improve student outcomes through data and parent engagement, today announced that it has strengthened its leadership and sales teams with the appointment of Phil Charland as the Company's first chief revenue officer (CRO), and the expansion of its U.S. sales team. In this newly-created role, Charland will be responsible for global sales, marketing, and customer success for SchoolStatus. 

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  • In this newly-created role, Charland will be responsible for global sales, marketing, and customer success for SchoolStatus.
  • Most recently, he led Ascend Learning's Safety and Security global sales teams as Vice President of Sales, with a focus across K12, higher education, and professional learning markets.
  • Prior to Ascend Learning, Charland led national and global sales teams for numerous leading education companies including Edmentum, Ellevation Education, Renaissance Learning, and Eduventures, LLC.
  • Additionally, SchoolStatus announced that it has expanded its sales team with six new hires in the U.S. market.

D.A. Davidson Strengthens Its Diversified Industrials Investment Banking Group with Senior Banker Hire Sokol Cano, to Lead Its Paper & Packaging Practice

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Monday, August 8, 2022

Davidson & Co. announced today that Sokol Cano has joined as a Managing Director to lead its Paper & Packaging practice.

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  • Davidson & Co. announced today that Sokol Cano has joined as a Managing Director to lead its Paper & Packaging practice.
  • Sokol represents the firms most recent hire in its Investment Banking Group, and is a testament to its continued investment to broaden its Diversified Industrials capabilities.
  • Sokol will serve clients in rigid, flexible, and corrugated packaging, labels, packaging distribution, contract packaging and manufacturing, pulp and paper, and commercial printing sub-verticals.
  • Davidson as a Managing Director to lead its Paper & Packaging practice within the Diversified Industrials Investment Banking Group.

Sabre appoints Chadwick Ho as its next Chief Legal Officer

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Monday, August 8, 2022

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR),a leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, today announced that seasoned legal executive, Chadwick Ho, will be joining the company next month as its Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer.

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  • SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR),a leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, today announced that seasoned legal executive, Chadwick Ho, will be joining the company next month as its Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer.
  • Ho will oversee all aspects of legal, including governance, business transactions, commercial matters, litigation, public policy, and government affairs.
  • "We are executing against a clear set of strategic priorities that we believe position Sabre well for long-term profitable growth.
  • He joins Sabre from The Walt Disney company where he served as Associate General Counsel overseeing legal across the business operations of Disney's television networks and streaming services.

Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan LLP Hires Former U.S. Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

The law firm of Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan LLP (FSS) announced today that former U.S. Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams will join the firm as Partner, effective September 6, 2022.

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  • The law firm of Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan LLP (FSS) announced today that former U.S. Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams will join the firm as Partner, effective September 6, 2022.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220802006110/en/
    Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan LLP Hires Former U.S. Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams (Photo: Business Wire)
    Ms. Williams had a distinguished 20-year career in public service at the Department of Justice, culminating in her most recent position as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
  • We are excited to have Jennifer join FSS, and for the opportunity to work with her again, said partner Gregory Paw, who worked with Ms. Williams at the U.S.
  • Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan LLP is a globally recognized firm known for its resolution of complex litigation and investigations and its crisis management skills.

Author Cherie A. Ward, PhD, M.A.T., B.A.'s new book "By the Rubric of Rhythm, They'll Read: Using Poetry to Teach and Learn" is an educational guide for children

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Monday, July 18, 2022

WASHINGTON, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cherie A. Ward, PhD, M.A.T., B.A., author of "One Voice: Empowerment Poetry Echoing Realities of Life," has completed her new book "By the Rubric of Rhythm, They'll Read: Using Poetry to Teach and Learn": an engaging work that emphasizes the importance of opening new doors and expanding horizons for at-risk students, offering solutions for tapping into the intelligence of students who have been missed by systemic approaches and standardized tests.

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  • Recent release "By the Rubric of Rhythm, They'll Read: Using Poetry to Teach and Learn" from Page Publishing author Cherie A.
  • Dr. Ward has been working in fields of radio, television, and film for over twenty-five years.
  • Ward completed her doctoral degree in communication, culture, and media studies with a specialization in educational media content and production.
  • Page's accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating.

VSS Capital Partners Appoints W. Preston Hutchings as Senior Advisor

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

VSS Capital Partners (VSS), a private investment firm investing in healthcare, business services and education, today announced the addition of W. Preston Hutchings as Senior Advisor.

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  • VSS Capital Partners (VSS), a private investment firm investing in healthcare, business services and education, today announced the addition of W. Preston Hutchings as Senior Advisor.
  • Were thrilled to welcome W. Preston Hutchings, a distinguished executive, to VSS as a Senior Advisor, said Jeffrey Stevenson, Managing Partner at VSS.
  • I look forward to serving as a Senior Advisor to VSS and working closely with their team to generate sustained value for the firms investors, said Hutchings.
  • Hutchings was a Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at Arch Capital Group Ltd. from June 2005 to June 2021.