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Observer Names The TASC Group One of The Nation's Top Nonprofit PR Firms

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Observer recognized The TASC Group, a nonprofit communications and public relations firm, as one of the nation's Top PR Firms for Nonprofits and Causes. The Top PR Firms for Nonprofits & Causes list is part of Observer's annual 2024 Power Series and highlights PR agencies that work for the greater good within the nonprofit and social justice sectors.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Observer recognized The TASC Group , a nonprofit communications and public relations firm, as one of the nation's Top PR Firms for Nonprofits and Causes.
  • For over two decades, The TASC Group has provided comprehensive communications services to a broad spectrum of cause-driven clients spanning the nonprofit, philanthropic and social justice spaces.
  • "Our team is incredibly honored to be recognized as one of the Top PR Firms for Nonprofits and Causes by Observer," said Rida Bint Fozi, president and partner at The TASC Group.
  • The TASC Group has received consistent recognition for excellence in nonprofit communications and cause-driven PR.

Greenberg Traurig's Laura E. Evangelista Recognized on City & State's 2024 'Above & Beyond: Women' List

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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ALBANY, N.Y., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Laura E. Evangelista, co-chair of the Insurance Regulatory and Transactions Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named to City & State's 2024 "Above & Beyond: Women" list. City & State notes that Evangelista's "fresh government insights are invaluable to clients seeking advice on new insurance products."

Key Points: 
  • Laura E. Evangelista, co-chair of the Insurance Regulatory and Transactions Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named to City & State's 2024 "Above & Beyond: Women" list.
  • ALBANY, N.Y., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Laura E. Evangelista , co-chair of the Insurance Regulatory and Transactions Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP , was named to City & State's 2024 "Above & Beyond: Women" list .
  • City & State notes that Evangelista's "fresh government insights are invaluable to clients seeking advice on new insurance products."
  • Evangelista, a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig's Albany office , focuses her practice on insurance regulatory matters.

Greenberg Traurig's Doreen Saia Recognized on City & State's 2024 'Trailblazers in Law" List

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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ALBANY, N.Y., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Doreen U. Saia, chair of the Energy & Natural Resources Practice in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Albany office, was named to City & State's 2024 "Trailblazers in Law" list.City & State notes that Saia "brings to her work an in-depth understanding of the New York Independent System Operator, which oversees wholesale electric markets in the state and ensures grid reliability."

Key Points: 
  • Doreen U. Saia, chair of the Energy & Natural Resources Practice in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Albany office, was named to City & State's 2024 "Trailblazers in Law" list.
  • This list replaces City & State's long-running "Law Power 100" list, which will return in 2025.
  • Saia focuses on the representation of national and international corporations that own and operate electric generating facilities and engage in financial transactions trading electricity products.
  • She has been recognized by Chambers USA Guide, The Best Lawyers in America, and The Legal 500 United States, for her work in the energy law and energy regulation sectors.

Greenberg Traurig's Ed Wallace Named to City & State's 'New York City Power 100' List

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Edward C. Wallace, co-chair of the New York office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named to City & State's 2024 "New York City Power 100" list. He has appeared on this list for the past 10 years and was named a 2020 New York Lifetime Achievement honoree by City & State.

Key Points: 
  • Edward C. Wallace, co-chair of the New York office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP, was named to City & State's 2024 "New York City Power 100" list.
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Edward C. Wallace , co-chair of the New York office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP , was named to City & State's 2024 "New York City Power 100" list.
  • He has appeared on this list for the past 10 years and was named a 2020 New York Lifetime Achievement honoree by City & State.
  • City & State notes, "Wallace knows how the city runs and how to counsel clients navigating its complex land use and economic landscape."

The New York Academy of Medicine Launches Initiative to Build Health Systems Resilience

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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New York, NY, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM), an innovator in public health for more than 176 years, launches its first initiative in a multiyear plan to help build more resilient health systems in the era of climate change.

Key Points: 
  • New York, NY, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM), an innovator in public health for more than 176 years, launches its first initiative in a multiyear plan to help build more resilient health systems in the era of climate change.
  • NYAM’s Designing Health Systems Resilience program will begin to establish a community of practice among health executives, public health officials, payers, and policy-makers as a first step toward building a “Roadmap to Resilience,” providing recommendations for programming and partnerships to support healthcare and public health system resilience across New York.
  • Designing Health Systems Resilience is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors, including the Commonwealth Fund, Mount Sinai Health System, Netflix, and Northwell Health, and our media partner City & State New York.
  • Future phases of NYAM’s work with public health and health systems will explore support of resilience strategies and assessment for impact, sustainability, and potential for broader replication.

Greenberg Traurig's Mark Glaser Recognized on City & State's 2024 '50 Over 50' List

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mark F. Glaser, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Albany office, is among the professionals recognized on the 2024 City & State New York "Fifty Over 50" list.

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  • Mark F. Glaser, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Albany office, is among the professionals recognized on the 2024 City & State New York "Fifty Over 50" list
    ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mark F. Glaser , a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Albany office , is among the professionals recognized on the 2024 City & State New York "Fifty Over 50" list .
  • City & State notes Glaser is "a leading state expert in government ethics" who "is driven to provide premier service to his clients."
  • As chief ethics counsel for the assembly, Glaser was a principal draftsman of the 1987 Ethics in Government Act.
  • As an active member of the community, he also frequently lectures on lobbying laws, ethics, procurement, and related compliance matters.

City & State Magazine Names The TASC Group #44 on New York's Political PR Power 75 List

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The TASC Group, an independent, nonprofit communications and public relations firm, was recognized as one of New York State's most notable public relations agencies by City & State Magazine. The Political PR Power 75 is an annual list that recognizes communicators, PR agencies and political leaders most active in the state's sphere of politics and government.

Key Points: 
  • The Political PR Power 75 is an annual list that recognizes communicators, PR agencies and political leaders most active in the state's sphere of politics and government.
  • For over 20 years, The TASC Group has provided comprehensive communications services to a wide range of advocacy-driven clients.
  • "We are honored to be recognized as one of City & State's Political PR Power 75," said Rida Bint Fozi, president of The TASC Group.
  • In addition to the Political PR Power 75 list, City & State recognized Rida Bint Fozi as one of 2023's Responsible 100 .

BARO STRATEGIES NAMED TO CITY & STATE'S 2024 POLITICAL PR POWER LIST

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BARO Strategies has joined the ranks of New York's most prestigious public affairs firms, according to City & State's Political Power PR 75 list. BARO does not employ junior personnel to manage client work. The agency is founded upon the basic tenet that its clients face some of the most difficult political, personal, and legal challenges where their reputations are on the line and deserve the undivided attention of the experts they hire.  

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BARO Strategies has joined the ranks of New York's most prestigious public affairs firms, according to City & State's Political Power PR 75 list.
  • "It is an honor to be named to City & State's Political PR Power list," said Mr. Bastardi.
  • "To see BARO Strategies' name alongside so many in our field who are mentors and friends is an honor."
  • Ms. Roginsky has nearly three decades of public and private sector experience as an adviser on strategic communications, political strategy, media, and crisis management.

ERI’s David Hirschler Named to City & State New York’s “Responsible 100” List for 2023

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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David Hirschler, Senior Director of Sustainability & Legislative Compliance at ERI , the nation’s largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, has been officially named to City & State New York’s prestigious “Responsible 100” list for 2023.

Key Points: 
  • David Hirschler, Senior Director of Sustainability & Legislative Compliance at ERI , the nation’s largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, has been officially named to City & State New York’s prestigious “Responsible 100” list for 2023.
  • At the Responsible 100 awards reception on December 14th at Sony Hall, City & State shone a light on socially responsible leaders in New York.
  • Every year, City & State spotlights 100 exceptional individuals who work to tackle New York's biggest challenges.
  • I’m humbled and honored to receive this recognition.”
    “It’s a tremendous honor to have our own David Hirschler be named alongside this list of stellar New York visionaries,” said Shegerian.

Greenberg Traurig's Mark Lesko Named to City & State's 2023 'Long Island Power 100' List

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mark J. Lesko, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Litigation Practice and White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice in Long Island, has been named to City & State's 2023 'Long Island Power 100' list.

Key Points: 
  • Mark J. Lesko, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Litigation Practice and White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice in Long Island, has been named to City & State's 2023 'Long Island Power 100' list.
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mark J. Lesko , a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Litigation Practice and White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice in Long Island , has been named to City & State's 2023 'Long Island Power 100' list.
  • According to City & State, the list recognizes "influential figures in government, business, academia, health care and advocacy circles shaping Long Island politics."
  • Lesko also appeared on the list in 2022.