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KPS CAPITAL PARTNERS RAISES $9.7 BILLION

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KPS Capital Partners, LP ("KPS") announced today final closings of KPS Special Situations Fund VI ("Fund VI") and KPS Special Situations Mid-Cap Fund II ("Mid-Cap Fund II") were simultaneously held on October 25, 2023. Fund VI and Mid-Cap Fund II, with $9.7 billion in aggregate capital commitments, will continue KPS' over 25-year focus on making control investments in highly complex corporate carve-outs, turnarounds, restructurings and other special situations.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KPS Capital Partners, LP ("KPS") announced today final closings of KPS Special Situations Fund VI ("Fund VI") and KPS Special Situations Mid-Cap Fund II ("Mid-Cap Fund II") were simultaneously held on October 25, 2023.
  • Fund VI and Mid-Cap Fund II, with $9.7 billion in aggregate capital commitments, will continue KPS' over 25-year focus on making control investments in highly complex corporate carve-outs, turnarounds, restructurings and other special situations.
  • Fund VI and Mid-Cap Fund II were oversubscribed with aggregate capital commitments over 36% greater than their predecessor funds with $7.1 billion in aggregate capital commitments.
  • Raquel Palmer, Co-Managing Partner and Chair of KPS' Investment Committee, added, "We have $13.6 billion of equity capital to invest across our KPS platform today.

F45 Secures New Financing to Strengthen Financial Position and Drive Business Forward

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

This financing will improve the Company’s balance sheet and enhance liquidity as the strengthened Board and leadership team drive the business forward and position F45 for long-term sustainable growth.

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  • This financing will improve the Company’s balance sheet and enhance liquidity as the strengthened Board and leadership team drive the business forward and position F45 for long-term sustainable growth.
  • Remaining on the Board with Mr. Davis are Ben Coates, Adam Gilchrist, Elizabeth Josefsberg, and Michael Raymond, as well as F45 investor, enthusiast, and brand ambassador Mark Wahlberg.
  • Prior to joining F45, he served as CFO of Ralph Lauren, American Eagle Outfitters and, most recently, The Cronos Group.
  • Jefferies LLC acted as financial advisor and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP served as legal counsel to Kennedy Lewis.

Boston Lawyers Group Announces Retirement of Carolyn Golden Hebsgaard

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

BOSTON, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Lawyers Group (BLG) today announced the retirement of Carolyn Golden Hebsgaard , who has led the organization as its Executive Director since 1993.

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  • BOSTON, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Lawyers Group (BLG) today announced the retirement of Carolyn Golden Hebsgaard , who has led the organization as its Executive Director since 1993.
  • "While this marks the end of my nearly 30-year journey, the organization is stronger than ever, and the work towards building a more diverse legal community will continue," said Carolyn Golden Hebsgaard.
  • "Carolyn has played a pivotal role in advancing BLG's mission of a more equitable and diverse legal community in Boston.
  • Founded in 1986, the Boston Lawyers Group (BLG) was established by 13 Boston law firms with the mission to support the efforts of its member organizations to identify, recruit, advance, and retain attorneys of color.

ERVIN COHEN & JESSUP PARTNERS RANDALL LEFF AND BYRON MOLDO NAMED "LEGAL VISIONARIES" BY THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP announced today that Co-Managing Partner Randall Leff and Partner Byron Moldo have been recognized as 'Legal Visionaries' by the Los Angeles Times in its second annual Business of Law magazine .
  • Leff co-manages the firm, serves on its Executive Committee and is a Partner in its Litigation Department .
  • Leff has built his reputation by developing innovative strategies that recognize the relationship between the immediate legal and the long-term goals of the business.
  • Moldo also serves on the firm's Executive Committee and chairs the firm's Bankruptcy, Receivership and Creditors' Rights Department .

Szaferman Lakind Names Craig J. Hubert Co-Managing Partner

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Monday, June 27, 2022

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Szaferman Lakind personal injury attorney Craig Hubert has been named Co-Managing Partner of Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P.C., sharing the role with Barry Szaferman and Brian Paul. Craig has been a member of the firm's Executive Committee for over 15 years and a vital part of the firm's success.

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  • LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Szaferman Lakind personal injury attorney Craig Hubert has been named Co-Managing Partner of Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P.C., sharing the role with Barry Szaferman and Brian Paul .
  • Craig has been a member of the firm's Executive Committee for over 15 years and a vital part of the firm's success.
  • "Craig has been instrumental in the growth and success of the firm," commented Co-Managing Partner Barry Szaferman.
  • Szaferman Lakind was selected to U.S. News Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" list.

ERVIN COHEN & JESSUP'S RANDALL LEFF NAMED AMONG TOP 100 LAWYERS IN LOS ANGELES

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP announced today that its Co-Managing Partner Randall Leff has been recognized as a "Top 100 Lawyer" by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP announced today that its Co-Managing Partner Randall Leff has been recognized as a "Top 100 Lawyer" by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
  • According to the journal's publisher Josh Schimmels, the 100 lawyers selected "have demonstrated exceptional legal skill and achievements across the full spectrum of responsibility, exemplary leadership and contributions to the Los Angeles community at large."
  • Leff, a member of Ervin Cohen & Jessup's Executive Committee and Litigation Department , is a seasoned business trial attorney.
  • He also has represented various Asian-American individuals and entities who are doing business in Los Angeles' Koreatown and the San Gabriel Valley.

ERVIN COHEN & JESSUP'S PANTEA YASHAR AND POOJA NAIR NAMED WOMEN OF INFLUENCE

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

"We are grateful to have some of our top women attorneys recognized alongside such highly respected professionals," says Co-Managing Partner Randall Leff .

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  • "We are grateful to have some of our top women attorneys recognized alongside such highly respected professionals," says Co-Managing Partner Randall Leff .
  • "In addition to Pantea and Pooja's commitment to clients, they are also influential leaders within the Firm."
  • Nair regularly assists mid-market food and beverage clients in addressing false advertising complaints and demands related to product labels, advertising and reviews.
  • Both Yashar and Nair are Harvard Law School alumni who have been leaders in the alumni community.

Cole-Frieman & Mallon Hires Frank Martin as Counsel; Firm Continues to See Exceptional Growth

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Friday, March 11, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Frank J. Martin has been hired as Counsel at Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP ("CFM").

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Frank J. Martin has been hired as Counsel at Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP ("CFM").
  • He previously served as President and General Counsel of a multi-billion dollar global investment management firm.
  • Frank is an experienced investment management attorney who served as a Lecturer at UC Berkeley School of Law.
  • "We are proud to announce Frank has joined our firm," said Co-Managing Partner Bart Mallon.

Ervin Cohen and Jessup Partner Ellia Thompson Selected as Leader in Law Award Nominee

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Monday, November 29, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ervin Cohen & Jessup (ECJ) announced today that its Partner and Chair of the Land Use Department Ellia M. Thompson has been selected as anominee by the Los Angeles Business Journal for its 2021 'Leaders in Law Awards.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ervin Cohen & Jessup (ECJ) announced today that its Partner and Chair of the Land Use Department Ellia M. Thompson has been selected as anominee by the Los Angeles Business Journal for its 2021 'Leaders in Law Awards.
  • "Ellia is a talented attorney who continually demonstrates her ability to deliver the firm's clients with the highest degree of service and strategy," said Co-Managing Partner Randy S. Leff .
  • Thompson concentrates her practice in the areas of land use, planning and zoning regulations, governmental administrative law and local housing laws.
  • Los Angeles Times Magazinerecognized Thompson as an 'Inspirational Women Award' finalist in August of this year.

2022 "Best Law Firms" List Issued by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® Recognizes Szaferman Lakind

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

has been included in the 2022 Edition of U.S. News Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms"* list.

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  • has been included in the 2022 Edition of U.S. News Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms"* list.
  • Each firm recognized on the "Best Law Firms" list, "must have at least one attorney who is recognized in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in a 'Best Law Firms' ranked practice area/metro area."
  • Founded in 1977, Szaferman Lakind is a full-service, Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent law firm that was listed among U.S. News Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" from 2014 through 2022.
  • Szaferman Lakind was selected to U.S. News Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" list.