University of St. Thomas School of Law

Greenberg Traurig Minneapolis Expands Litigation Practice with Addition of Laura Hammargren

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New shareholder joins from 3M, where she was an in-house litigator

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  • Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to expand its litigation capabilities with the addition of Laura Hammargren in the global law firm's Minneapolis office.
  • MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New shareholder joins from 3M, where she was an in-house litigator
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to expand its litigation capabilities with the addition of Laura Hammargren in the global law firm's Minneapolis office .
  • Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Hammargren served as assistant general counsel at 3M, working on litigation for 3M's Enterprise Risk Management legal division.
  • "Laura is a great addition to Greenberg Traurig and the Minneapolis office; she brings tremendous depth of experience in environmental and products liability litigation," said Michael B. Fisco, managing shareholder of Greenberg Traurig's Minneapolis office.

Minneapolis Trial Attorney Paul K. Downes Named to American Board of Trial Advocates

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Minneapolis trial attorney Paul Downes has been elected into the Minnesota Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), according to an announcement today from SiebenCarey Personal Injury Law.

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  • Minneapolis trial attorney Paul Downes has been elected into the Minnesota Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), according to an announcement today from SiebenCarey Personal Injury Law.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231019981112/en/
    Paul K. Downes, attorney and partner at SiebenCarey, has been named to the American Board of Trial Advocates.
  • Downes is also a Certified Civil Trial Law Specialist, a certification program administered by the Minnesota State Bar Association and approved by the State Board of Legal Certification.
  • A Minnesota State Bar Association member, Downes received his bachelor’s degree from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn., and his J.D.

David A. Grenardo to Receive the 2023 American Inns of Court Warren E. Burger Prize

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Friday, September 15, 2023

David A. Grenardo is the 2023 winner of the prestigious Warren E. Burger Prize , a writing competition sponsored by the American Inns of Court to promote scholarship in the areas of professionalism, ethics, civility, and excellence.

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  • David A. Grenardo is the 2023 winner of the prestigious Warren E. Burger Prize , a writing competition sponsored by the American Inns of Court to promote scholarship in the areas of professionalism, ethics, civility, and excellence.
  • If a lawyer substantially or repeatedly violates any of these rules, Grenardo suggests, the state bar could sanction that individual.
  • Before joining St. Thomas Law in 2022, Grenardo was a professor at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas.
  • Grenardo earned his undergraduate degree from Rice University and his law degree from Duke University School of Law.

America's Cutting Edge (ACE) Expands Machine Tools Workforce Training Centers into Minnesota

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

A national initiative aimed at revitalizing U.S. manufacturing, ACE is adding two new innovation and workforce development centers in Minnesota: St. Cloud State University (SCSU) and the University of St. Thomas. Focused on different rural and urban populations, both schools together are taking a strategic approach to provide essential training in manufacturing across the entire state. ACE, which has regional machine tool training centers in Florida, Kentucky, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia and now Minnesota, provides free online and in-person training in the machine tool industry--training that's key to America's national security and continued economic vitality.

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  • A national initiative aimed at revitalizing U.S. manufacturing, ACE is adding two new innovation and workforce development centers in Minnesota: St.
  • ACE, which has regional machine tool training centers in Florida, Kentucky, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia and now Minnesota, provides free online and in-person training in the machine tool industry--training that's key to America's national security and continued economic vitality.
  • "Machining and machine tools are at the foundation of America's manufacturing capability and its global competitiveness," said IACMI Workforce VP Joannie Harmon.
  • "We have a critical workforce skills gap in this country when it comes to machine tool resources.

Venerable Names Catherine Mahone Chief Administrative Officer

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

WEST CHESTER, Pa., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Venerable today announced the appointment of Catherine Mahone to Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

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  • WEST CHESTER, Pa., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Venerable today announced the appointment of Catherine Mahone to Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
  • In this role, Mahone will have oversight for the Human Resources, Information Technology, Operations, and Strategy and Implementation functions.
  • Mahone arrives at Venerable with over 30 years of financial services experience, most recently with Allianz as Chief Administrative Officer.
  • The Venerable story resonates strongly across the insurance industry, and we are proud to have Cathy become a part of it."

Mike Sullivan Joins the Advisory Board of Distributor Waytek, Inc.

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Monday, January 23, 2023

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Electrical components distributor Waytek, Inc. announced that Mike Sullivan, former executive at Post Consumer Brands and MOM Brands Company, has been elected to Waytek's advisory board. Sullivan brings a significant track record of leadership in enterprise transformation, human resources, and corporate governance.

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  • Sullivan brings decades of experience in executive leadership and a recent track record of board service with family-owned distribution companies.
  • announced that Mike Sullivan, former executive at Post Consumer Brands and MOM Brands Company, has been elected to Waytek's advisory board.
  • Sullivan brings a significant track record of leadership in enterprise transformation, human resources, and corporate governance.
  • "I'm honored to join the Waytek team and excited to help the business continue to evolve and grow," said Mike Sullivan.

Rob Vischer Named 16th President of University of St. Thomas

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Monday, December 19, 2022

ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of St. Thomas Board of Trustees has selected Robert K. Vischer as the 16th president of the 137-year-old Catholic university.

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  • ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of St. Thomas Board of Trustees has selected Robert K. Vischer as the 16th president of the 137-year-old Catholic university.
  • The University of St. Thomas Board of Trustees has selected Robert K. Vischer as the 16th president of the university.
  • Vischer was dean of the University of St. Thomas School of Law from 2013-22.
  • "The board has put its faith in Rob as the leader who will continue the St. Thomas trajectory to become the undisputed premier private university in the Midwest."

AWARE NAMES THREE NEW EXECUTIVE LEADERS TO SUPPORT THE COMPANY'S GROWTH AS IT TRANSFORMS THE FUTURE OF ADDICTION TREATMENT

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Mr. Day brings to Aware a deep behavioral health background and a breadth of experience across the entire range of human resources services.

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  • Mr. Day brings to Aware a deep behavioral health background and a breadth of experience across the entire range of human resources services.
  • of Human Resources for Wellpath, which cares for underserved clients and patients in correctional facilities and other challenging clinical environments.
  • Throughout my 25-year career in Human Resources, I have loved serving employees and look forward to continuing that work at Aware.
  • Aware Recovery Care helps people affected by addiction "Recover Where You Live," transforming the home into a treatment center and delivering innovative addiction services to those in need.

Lathrop GPM Grows Franchise & Distribution Practice with New Partner and Associates

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

DALLAS, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM is pleased to welcome partner Carlos White and associates Kevin Graff, Jason Johnson and Rachel O'Connor to the firm's internationally-ranked Franchise & Distribution Practice Group. The firm will now have a dedicated Franchise attorneys in its Dallas and Chicago offices, expanding its ability to serve clients throughout the nation.

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  • DALLAS, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM is pleased to welcome partner Carlos White and associates Kevin Graff, Jason Johnson and Rachel O'Connor to the firm's internationally-ranked Franchise & Distribution Practice Group .
  • "I am delighted that Carlos, Kevin, Jason and Rachel have joined the firm's Franchise & Distribution team," said Liz Dillon, Partner and Franchise & Distribution Practice Group Leader.
  • White counsels clients across all stages of their lifecycle in all matters relating to franchise and distribution systems.
  • "I look forward to working with the Franchise practice group at Lathrop GPM and building our presence in Dallas," said White.

$15 Million Gift Allows More St. Thomas Students to Experience On-Campus Life

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

A major gift to the University of St. Thomas aims to help more students experience the benefits of on-campus life.

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  • A major gift to the University of St. Thomas aims to help more students experience the benefits of on-campus life.
  • University of St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan announced the $15 million gift from Gene Frey in honor of his late wife Mary will help cover room and board expenses for approximately 25-30 first- and second-year students annually.
  • "The Frey gift will allow more students to experience the tremendous rewards of a residential experience.
  • "We are deeply grateful to the Frey family for this transformational gift and for their commitment to our students and to St. Thomas, which goes back over 30 years."