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The Sigourney Award Trust Appoints Accomplished Legal And Financial Specialist Michael J Harrington To Attorney Co-Trustee Role

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mary Sigourney established The Sigourney Award Trust in 1989 to recognize and reward outstanding psychoanalytic achievements that benefit humankind around the world. Today Analyst Co-trustee Robin A. Deutsch, PhD, introduces Michael J. Harrington, JD, as the new Attorney Co-trustee for The Sigourney Award Trust. The San Francisco resident succeeds Barbara C. Sherland, JD, the Trust's Attorney Co-trustee for the past 14 years.

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  • Today Analyst Co-trustee Robin A. Deutsch, PhD, introduces Michael J. Harrington, JD, as the new Attorney Co-trustee for The Sigourney Award Trust.
  • The San Francisco resident succeeds Barbara C. Sherland, JD, the Trust's Attorney Co-trustee for the past 14 years.
  • His legal and financial proficiency, complemented by his extensive connection with the mental health and psychoanalytic community, make him a fitting choice for the Trust.
  • Stay updated via social platforms for The Sigourney Award on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn @SigourneyAward, and X (formerly Twitter) @sigourney_the.

Seasoned Litigator and Former General Counsel Nicole Stanton Joins Dorsey in Phoenix

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Nicole Stanton has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in Phoenix, continuing the growth of this successful office.

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  • Nicole Stanton has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in Phoenix, continuing the growth of this successful office.
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    Nicole Stanton has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in Phoenix, continuing the growth of this successful office.
  • Nicole received the Public Company General Counsel of the Year award by the Arizona Association of Corporate Counsel in April 2021.
  • Prior to serving as General Counsel, Nicole was the Office Managing Partner at Quarles & Brady LLP, where she was responsible for the management of the Phoenix office as well as attorney recruitment and served as the firm’s assistant general counsel.

Harold Iselin and Hank Greenberg Named to City & State's '2023 Upstate Power 100' List

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Harold N. Iselin and Henry M. Greenberg are recognized on City & State's "2023 Upstate Power 100" list.

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  • Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Harold N. Iselin and Henry M. Greenberg are recognized on City & State's "2023 Upstate Power 100" list.
  • ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Harold N. Iselin and Henry M. Greenberg are recognized on City & State's " 2023 Upstate Power 100 " list.
  • According to City & State "The Upstate Power 100 recognizes the most influential people in government, business, academia, health care and advocacy shaping politics and policy in Upstate New York."
  • Iselin has been named to multiple editions of City & State's 'Albany Power 100 list' and 'Health Care Power 100' list.

Former FDA Chief Counsel Dan Troy Joins BRG as Managing Director

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global expert services and consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) announced today that former Federal Drug Administration (FDA) Chief Counsel Dan Troy has joined the firm's Washington, D.C. office as a managing director in its Health Analytics practice. His pharmaceutical and regulatory expertise will bolster the practice's ability to address FDA issues on behalf of its clients. 

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  • WASHINGTON, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global expert services and consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) announced today that former Federal Drug Administration (FDA) Chief Counsel Dan Troy has joined the firm's Washington, D.C. office as a managing director in its Health Analytics practice.
  • He served as chief counsel at the FDA and spent a decade as general counsel and senior vice president of GSK plc.
  • At BRG, Troy will work with law firms and pharmaceutical companies to provide expert witness testimony on FDA regulatory and related matters.
  • At the FDA, Troy was a primary liaison to the White House and the Department of Health and Human Services.

Traliant Acquires Clear Law Institute to Expand Online Compliance Training Offerings

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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Traliant, a leading provider of online compliance training solutions, today announced that it has acquired Clear Law Institute, a privately held company that specializes in compliance training, investigations training, and other compliance services.

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  • Traliant, a leading provider of online compliance training solutions, today announced that it has acquired Clear Law Institute, a privately held company that specializes in compliance training, investigations training, and other compliance services.
  • By joining forces with Clear Law Institute, Traliant aims to expand its portfolio of online compliance training courses and services, covering topics such as ethics and code of conduct, data privacy and security, harassment prevention, diversity and inclusion, and workplace safety.
  • “We are excited to welcome Clear Law Institute to the Traliant family,” said John Arendes, CEO of Traliant.
  • “Clear Law Institute shares our vision of delivering quality online compliance training that helps organizations foster a positive and respectful work culture.

NASA Names New Agency General Counsel

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced Monday the selection of Iris Lan as the agency's new general counsel, effective immediately.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced Monday the selection of Iris Lan as the agency's new general counsel, effective immediately.
  • "I want to thank Scott Barber and Charles "Pete" Polen, both of whom served as acting general counsel.
  • With Iris at the helm, I am confident they will continue to help NASA maintain our standing as the world's premier space agency."
  • Before joining NASA, Lan was an associate deputy attorney general at the U.S. Department of Justice, with responsibilities over the nation's 93 U.S. attorneys and the Department's Executive Office for U.S.

Greenberg Traurig's Ian C. Ballon and Susan L. Heller Named to 2023 'Top Intellectual Property Lawyers' List

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ian C. Ballon and Susan L. Heller, shareholders of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, have been recognized by the Daily Journal's "Top Intellectual Property Lawyers of California" list for 2023. Ballon and Heller are consistently named to the prestigious annual list, which honors attorneys on the cutting edge of intellectual property work according to the publication.

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  • Ian C. Ballon and Susan L. Heller, shareholders of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, have been recognized by the Daily Journal's "Top Intellectual Property Lawyers of California" list for 2023.
  • Ballon and Heller are consistently named to the prestigious annual list, which honors attorneys on the cutting edge of intellectual property work according to the publication.
  • LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ian C. Ballon and Susan L. Heller , shareholders of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, have been recognized by the Daily Journal's "Top Intellectual Property Lawyers of California" list for 2023.
  • Ballon and Heller are consistently named to the prestigious annual list, which honors attorneys on the cutting edge of intellectual property work according to the publication.

Trial Attorney Steve Laird Named Among Fort Worth's Most Influential People

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Texas, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acclaimed trial attorney Steven C. Laird has been named to Fort Worth Inc. Magazine's list of the 400 Most Influential People in Fort Worth for 2023, a prestigious recognition that honors Tarrant County residents who wield significant influence in the community.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acclaimed trial attorney Steven C. Laird has been named to Fort Worth Inc. Magazine's list of the 400 Most Influential People in Fort Worth for 2023, a prestigious recognition that honors Tarrant County residents who wield significant influence in the community.
  • "Although this acknowledgement means a lot to me, the biggest reward I can achieve is justice for those who have been wronged," said Mr. Laird.
  • The Laird & McCloskey founder is one of the few lawyers to be Board Certified in both Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, as well as designated as a Specialist in both Civil Trial and Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
  • He has been honored with the annual Professionalism Award from the College of the State Bar of Texas and the Tarrant County Bar Association and has been named Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association.

Levine Lee Expands Litigation Team with Addition of Villanova Law Professor Steven L. Chanenson, Who Joins as Of Counsel

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Friday, April 21, 2023
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Chanenson is Professor of Law at the Charles Widger School of Law at Villanova University, where he teaches sentencing, pre-trial detention, criminal law, and criminal procedure.

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  • Chanenson is Professor of Law at the Charles Widger School of Law at Villanova University, where he teaches sentencing, pre-trial detention, criminal law, and criminal procedure.
  • "Few people possess the breadth and excellence of experience in criminal law as Steve Chanenson – a noted scholar, former federal prosecutor, trial lawyer, Supreme Court clerk, public servant," Levine Lee partner Kenneth E. Lee said.
  • Chanenson received his undergraduate and master's degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and his law degree from the University of Chicago Law School.
  • Steve Chanenson's intellect, expertise, and varied background makes him a formidable addition to our team."

SEC Announces Departure of Renee Jones; Erik Gerding Named Director of Division of Corporation Finance

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Friday, January 13, 2023
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Erik Gerding, currently the Division’s Deputy Director, will be appointed Director of the Division, effective upon Ms. Jones’s departure.

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  • Erik Gerding, currently the Division’s Deputy Director, will be appointed Director of the Division, effective upon Ms. Jones’s departure.
  • “Renee has led the Division of Corporation Finance during a time when we have proposed – and in numerous cases adopted – critical reforms to benefit investors,” said SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
  • “The SEC will continue to benefit from Erik’s experience and expertise, qualities that defined his service as Deputy Director.
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    Mr. Gerding joined the SEC in October 2021 and leads Legal and Regulatory Policy in the Division of Corporation Finance.