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McDermott Adds Seasoned Privacy and Cybersecurity Partner

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Stephen advises some of the world's largest technology and social media companies in their privacy and data security planning, investigations and breach responses.

Key Points: 
  • Stephen advises some of the world's largest technology and social media companies in their privacy and data security planning, investigations and breach responses.
  • "Stephen is a highly sought-after professional and will further expand our privacy and cybersecurity litigation and dispute work as demand in this area continues to rise."
  • With an impressive track record and extensive expertise in the field, Stephen regularly advises clients on complex data privacy and security matters.
  • Prior to joining McDermott, Stephen was a partner at Baker McKenzie.

Tax Advisors Group Welcomes Stacey DeVore as CEO

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

DALLAS, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tax Advisors Group (TAG), a Dallas, Texas-based property tax advisory company, announced today the appointment of Stacey DeVore as its Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tax Advisors Group (TAG), a Dallas, Texas-based property tax advisory company, announced today the appointment of Stacey DeVore as its Chief Executive Officer.
  • A seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience, Stacey joins TAG from Deloitte Tax where she served as Managing Director in the Tax Transformation Office.
  • For the past eight years, Stacey has led efforts to digitally enable and transform Deloitte's global Tax practice.
  • Tax Advisors Group (TAG), an award-winning property tax consulting firm, is the leader in preserving capital through innovative property tax services for businesses nationwide.

PHILLIPS LYTLE LAUNCHES CHICAGO OFFICE WITH HIRING OF JOHN R. WORTH FROM KIRKLAND & ELLIS

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phillips Lytle LLP announced John R. Worth, a newly added partner with the firm, will lead its new Chicago office. He joins Phillips Lytle after more than 10 years as a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. The trial attorney and commercial litigator's expanded role as Chicago office leader brings a new opportunity—growing a local team of talented attorneys to complement the support he'll have from Phillips Lytle's attorneys in other market locations.

Key Points: 
  • He joins Phillips Lytle after more than 10 years as a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
  • Experienced litigator to lead new Chicago office amid stretch of rapid growth across Phillips Lytle's market locations.
  • "I'm beyond excited to join Phillips Lytle and pursue this new opportunity to lead the firm's Chicago office," Mr. Worth said.
  • "John joins Phillips Lytle amid a recent stretch of rapid growth and hiring, creating a moment of opportunity when top talent collided with our appetite to expand into new markets," said Phillips Lytle Managing Partner Kevin M. Hogan.

O2 Investment Partners Announces Appointment of Tim Addison

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

O2 Investment Partners ( www.o2investment.com ) is excited to announce that Tim Addison has joined the firm as its Vice President of Tax and Operations.

Key Points: 
  • O2 Investment Partners ( www.o2investment.com ) is excited to announce that Tim Addison has joined the firm as its Vice President of Tax and Operations.
  • We believe he will make an excellent addition to the O2 team and are excited to have someone of his caliber.
  • Prior to joining O2, Tim was in-house tax counsel for a fortune 500 company.
  • O2 Investment Partners is a Midwest-based private equity firm that seeks to acquire majority interests in lower middle market B2B services, technology, and select niche industrial companies.

Andrew Otis Joins Kramer Levin as Partner in the Environmental Department

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Monday, August 1, 2022

Kramer Levin is pleased to announce that Andrew Otis is joining the firms New York office as a partner in the Environmental department.

Key Points: 
  • Kramer Levin is pleased to announce that Andrew Otis is joining the firms New York office as a partner in the Environmental department.
  • Mr. Otis advises clients on matters related to environmental remediation, permitting, compliance, climate change, and environment, social and governance (ESG).
  • He previously worked at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and comes to Kramer Levin from Locke Lord, where he was a partner.
  • I am excited to be joining the Kramer Levin team, said Mr. Otis.

ONB names Rafael A. Sanchez to new executive leadership role to help support and advance underrepresented communities

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Old National Bank is pleased to name Rafael A. Sanchez as EVP, Chief Impact Officer.

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Old National Bank is pleased to name Rafael A. Sanchez as EVP, Chief Impact Officer.
  • In this critical new executive leadership position, Sanchez will develop and lead corporate initiatives and partnerships that focus on the financial advancement of underrepresented communities.
  • In his new role, Sanchez will serve on Old Nationals Executive Leadership team and report to Old National CEO Jim Ryan.
  • His passion and energy coupled with his unique skills and experience will help drive the advancement of underrepresented communities.

Mesa Air Group Announces New Vice President of Human Resources

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Friday, April 22, 2022

PHOENIX, April 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MESA) April 22, 2022, named Amy Krallman as its new Vice President of Human Resources.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, April 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MESA) April 22, 2022, named Amy Krallman as its new Vice President of Human Resources.
  • Amy comes to Mesa from 7-Eleven where she served as Vice President of Human Resources in Dallas, Texas.
  • She will be a key member of Mesa as she leads the Human Resources department.
  • We are pleased to welcome Amy to Mesa, said Jonathan Ornstein, Mesa Air Group Chairman, and CEO.

Are College Rankings Facing a Confidence Crisis? AcademicInfluence.com Examines the Problems and Offers the Solution

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

He details his analysis of the Bloomberg Businessweek ranking methodology used, how he discovered discrepancies that could not explain the results, and what this means for understanding college rankings.

Key Points: 
  • He details his analysis of the Bloomberg Businessweek ranking methodology used, how he discovered discrepancies that could not explain the results, and what this means for understanding college rankings.
  • "AcademicInfluence.com exists because our team saw weaknesses and vulnerabilities in the way most rankings sites operate.
  • Too much reliance on obsolete data, too much dependence on the subjective whims of survey respondents, too many openings for gaming the numbersthese problems can taint rankings.
  • AcademicInfluence.comis the preeminent, technology-driven, academic rankings site dedicated to students, researchers, and inquirers from high school through college and beyond.

Kramer Levin Strengthens Private Equity Finance and Restructuring Finance Practices with Addition of Partner Mark Ramsey

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Mark P. Ramsey is joining Kramer Levins New York office as a partner in its Corporate practice.

Key Points: 
  • Mark P. Ramsey is joining Kramer Levins New York office as a partner in its Corporate practice.
  • Mr. Ramseys client base includes private equity funds and their portfolio companies, public and private operating companies, commercial and investment banks, direct lenders and other financial institutions.
  • Kramer Levin co-managing partners Howard T. Spilko and Paul H. Schoeman said, We are delighted to welcome Mark to Kramer Levin.
  • Mr. Ramsey joins Kramer Levin from another Am Law 100 firm, where he was a partner.

False and Misleading Information About CRT Prevents Report From Being a Serious Guide to Lawmaking

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

The report offers model legislation as a tool for countering schools' purported CRT-inspired indoctrination.

Key Points: 
  • The report offers model legislation as a tool for countering schools' purported CRT-inspired indoctrination.
  • However, as Professor Brown explains, the report's errant conclusions were derived from misleading anecdotal evidence and a misrepresentation of important literature.
  • He details how the report is less about sound policy than it is about creating partisan talking points and unproductive controversy.
  • For these reasons, Professor Brown concludes, the Manhattan report does not provide serious guidance to lawmakers interested in understanding or legislating about issues related to race in schools.