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Pyrra Technologies Closes Successful Seed Round

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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(“Pyrra” or the “Company”), whose cutting-edge AI identifies threats across alternative social media, today announced the completion of their series seed raise, totaling $2.3 million.

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  • (“Pyrra” or the “Company”), whose cutting-edge AI identifies threats across alternative social media, today announced the completion of their series seed raise, totaling $2.3 million.
  • The investment round was led by Ducera Investments with participation from Andav Capital and Growth Science Ventures.
  • Pyrra, which launched in late 2021, started as a research and development project of Human Rights First, a historic non-governmental organization (“NGO”) based in New York.
  • Pyrra is currently used by almost twenty organizations including security teams at Fortune 500 companies across a variety of industries, media outlets, NGOs, and academic researchers.

VETERANS HELP GROUP LAUNCHES ADVISORY BOARD WITH FOUR DISTINGUISHED VETERANS

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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CLEARWATER, Fla., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veterans Help Group (VHG), a leading advocate for disabled Veterans across the United States, is excited to welcome four distinguished veterans to its Advisory Board.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veterans Help Group (VHG), a leading advocate for disabled Veterans across the United States, is excited to welcome four distinguished veterans to its Advisory Board.
  • VHG is committed to improving the quality of life for veterans and their families by zealously pursuing the favorable and timely resolution of their disability claims.
  • Ken LaVan, CEO of Veterans Help Group, noted, "VHG's Advisory Board reinforces our continual goal of becoming the best advocate we can possibly be.
  • The knowledge, experience, and thoughtfulness of our Advisory team is matched only by their pride of service to our country.

Greenberg Traurig Receives 2 Prestigious Pro Bono Awards from Leading Social Justice Organizations

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Coinciding with the weeklong National Celebration of Pro Bono, global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP received two awards for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to pro bono, particularly on behalf of refugees over the last year.

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  • On Oct. 24, Human Rights First presented the firm with a Marvin E. Frankel Award for Pro Bono Service for "accomplishment and their continued commitment to life-saving pro bono work."
  • On Oct. 27, New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) will present Greenberg Traurig with its Champion of Justice award , its highest and most prestigious honor.
  • About Greenberg Traurig's Pro Bono Program: Greenberg Traurig lawyers across the firm's offices provide pro bono legal services to the indigent and working poor, as well as to numerous civic and charitable organizations dedicated to assisting them.
  • About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2500 attorneys in 43 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

Paravision Appoints Former U.S. Senior National Security Executive Bishop Garrison as Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paravision , the leader in trusted Vision AI, today announced the appointment of Bishop Garrison as its first Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paravision , the leader in trusted Vision AI, today announced the appointment of Bishop Garrison as its first Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy.
  • Garrison will represent Paravision before government entities, regulators and trade associations to help shape thoughtful and ethical policy around the deployment of Vision AI in general and face recognition in particular.
  • Before working for the U.S. government, Garrison was the Director of National Security Outreach at Human Rights First (HRF), an advocacy non-profit for refugees and asylum seekers.
  • Starting here, we have the power to shape the principles of ethical AI for generations to come, said Bishop Garrison, Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Paravision.

Hertz Announces Liz Bowyer as Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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ESTERO, Fla., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz (NASDAQ: HTZ) today announced that Liz Bowyer has joined the company as executive vice president of corporate affairs, effective June 1.

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  • ESTERO, Fla., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz (NASDAQ: HTZ) today announced that Liz Bowyer has joined the company as executive vice president of corporate affairs, effective June 1.
  • Bowyer will be responsible for Hertz's strategic approach to communications, corporate reputation, and the company's social responsibility and sustainability initiatives.
  • "Liz brings a wealth of experience that will be invaluable as we continue to evolve our business and the Hertz story."
  • The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings,Inc., operates the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty vehicle rental brands throughoutNorth America,Europe, theCaribbean,Latin America,Africa, theMiddle East,Asia,AustraliaandNew Zealand.

Olshan Names Two New Partners and Three Counsel

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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We also congratulate Kerrin, Jessica and Joe on their promotion to counsel, and look forward to many more years of their outstanding contributions to the firm."

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  • We also congratulate Kerrin, Jessica and Joe on their promotion to counsel, and look forward to many more years of their outstanding contributions to the firm."
  • Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP, a law firm based in New York, represents major businesses and entrepreneurs in their most significant transactions, problems and opportunities.
  • Olshan's clients range from public companies, hedge, venture capital, private equity and other investment funds to entrepreneurs and private companies worldwide.
  • Since its founding, Olshan has offered an alternative to the AmLaw 50 law firm business model with responsive, independent and client-focused legal counsel provided by the firm's senior lawyers.