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Greenberg Traurig's Natalie Gallego Appointed to HNBA'S Young Lawyer Division Board

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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BOSTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Natalie Gallego, an attorney in global law firm Greenberg Traurig's Corporate Practice in Boston, was appointed to the Young Lawyer Division Board of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) through September 2024.

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  • Natalie Gallego, an attorney in global law firm Greenberg Traurig's Corporate Practice in Boston, was appointed to the Young Lawyer Division Board of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) through September 2024.
  • BOSTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Natalie Gallego , an attorney in global law firm Greenberg Traurig 's Corporate Practice in Boston , was appointed to the Young Lawyer Division Board of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) through September 2024.
  • "I am excited to serve alongside young Hispanic attorneys from across the country and focus on developing HNBA membership," Gallego, who serves as the board's co-chair of membership, said.
  • Gallego focuses her practice primarily on mergers & acquisitions, emerging company and venture capital matters, debt and equity financings, commercial transactions, and general corporate governance matters.

Dechert's Christina Sarchio Selected as President-Elect of the Hispanic National Bar Association

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dechert LLP is pleased to share that Christina Guerola Sarchio, partner in the global law firm's Washington, D.C. office, has been voted in as president-elect of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA).

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dechert LLP is pleased to share that Christina Guerola Sarchio, partner in the global law firm's Washington, D.C. office, has been voted in as president-elect of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA).
  • Ms. Sarchio will be sworn in as president-elect in September 2023, and will take her seat as president in September 2024.
  • "I am truly honored to be selected as the president-elect of the Hispanic National Bar Association.
  • "We are delighted to see Christina elected to the Hispanic National Bar Association.

Velocity CLO Justin Carlson Named to Hispanic National Bar Association’s “Top Lawyers Under 40” List

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) has recognized Velocity Solutions’ Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel Justin Carlson with the HNBA 2023 Top Lawyers Under 40 Award.

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  • The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) has recognized Velocity Solutions’ Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel Justin Carlson with the HNBA 2023 Top Lawyers Under 40 Award.
  • Prior to joining Velocity in 2019, Carlson was an attorney at Western Union, where he provided legal support for Western Union’s operations in the Western Hemisphere.
  • Carlson received his advanced degrees from American University in Washington DC and his bachelor’s degree from Tufts University in Boston.
  • From Velocity Solutions CEO Christopher Leonard: “Justin adds tremendous value to the team at Velocity as a true authority on financial institution regulatory compliance.

Wilshire Law Firm, PLC, Welcomes John G. Yslas, Esq., as Senior Partner

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- John brings a unique perspective and experience – before joining the Wilshire Law Firm, John was a Partner for many years and held major leadership roles in the international AmLaw 100 law firms of Foley & Lardner, Norton Rose Fulbright, and Seyfarth Shaw. Now representing plaintiffs, John has found his purpose: "I am thrilled to join the plaintiffs' bar and particularly the renowned and growing Wilshire Law Firm. I will continue to be poised and reasoned and the passionate advocate I have always been. To seek justice and protect employee rights is my true calling as an attorney and a proud Mexican American."

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  • Wilshire Law Firm is thrilled to announce the addition of Senior Partner John Yslas to the firm.
  • LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- John brings a unique perspective and experience before joining the Wilshire Law Firm, John was a Partner for many years and held major leadership roles in the international AmLaw 100 law firms of Foley & Lardner, Norton Rose Fulbright, and Seyfarth Shaw.
  • Now representing plaintiffs, John has found his purpose: "I am thrilled to join the plaintiffs' bar and particularly the renowned and growing Wilshire Law Firm.
  • In 2007, Founder Bobby Saadian established Wilshire Law Firm, PLC, on the ideals of excellence, justice, and unity.

Distinguished Attorney Gives Back to His Law School Alma Mater, Donating $3 Million to Establish The Benny Agosto, Jr. Diversity Center at South Texas College of Law Houston

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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In grateful recognition of the $3 million gift from Nikki and Benny Agosto, Jr. one of the largest single gifts to any law school for this purpose the new center will be named The Benny Agosto, Jr. Diversity Center at South Texas College of Law Houston.

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  • In grateful recognition of the $3 million gift from Nikki and Benny Agosto, Jr. one of the largest single gifts to any law school for this purpose the new center will be named The Benny Agosto, Jr. Diversity Center at South Texas College of Law Houston.
  • The funding will create a new location to house The Benny Agosto, Jr. Diversity Center and permit the hiring of a program director.
  • Agosto's gift also will support diversity scholarships and allow STCL Houston to develop relevant diversity programming aimed at the legal profession.
  • I am personally working to change things, and I believe South Texas College of Law Houston is playing a key role in this transformation.