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Nationally recognized White Collar Litigator Mike Piazza Joins Lathrop GPM as a Partner in Dallas

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

DALLAS, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that Mike Piazza joined the firm on April 15 as a partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice group. He is based in the Dallas office. Piazza is a national authority on white collar defense, securities and complex commercial litigation, bet-the-company business disputes, and accountant liability. He represents individuals and companies in financial services, private equity funds, health care, utilities, retail, hospitality and real estate development.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that Mike Piazza joined the firm on April 15 as a partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice group.
  • Piazza is a national authority on white collar defense, securities and complex commercial litigation, bet-the-company business disputes, and accountant liability.
  • Piazza will focus on white collar defense and investigations, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and trial representation.
  • A nationally recognized authority, Mike is regularly quoted by the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Bloomberg, Law360, and Capitol Matters.

Lathrop GPM Promotes Vanessa Vaughn West to Chief Culture, Diversity and Engagement Officer

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Monday, March 25, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that Vanessa Vaughn West has been promoted to Chief Culture, Diversity and Engagement Officer. In her expanded role, Vaughn West will take on leadership of the firm's efforts to cultivate a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth, career development and engagement, to maximize firmwide retention and satisfaction, fostering Lathrop GPM's reputation as a great place to work. She will also continue to lead the firm's DEI strategy.

Key Points: 
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that Vanessa Vaughn West has been promoted to Chief Culture, Diversity and Engagement Officer.
  • "We are thrilled to have Vanessa serve as Lathrop GPM's Chief Culture, Diversity and Engagement Officer," said Courtney Landon, Chief Operating Officer.
  • An active community volunteer, West currently serves on the Board of Directors for the University of Missouri Alumni Association.
  • Prior to joining Lathrop GPM, she held positions with the City of Olathe, UMB Financial Corporation, and El Centro, Inc.

Lathrop GPM Lands Kathleen Fisher Enyeart as Counsel from Oracle

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Monday, March 25, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP welcomes Kathleen Fisher Enyeart as Counsel to its distinguished Litigation practice group. She brings a formidable background that spans white-collar defense, litigation, healthcare and corporate compliance. Enyeart joined the firm on March 11, 2024, after several years as in-house counsel at Oracle and Cerner, respectively. Enyeart is located in the firm's Kansas City office and is focused on complex high-profile and bet-the-company litigation, as well as white-collar defense.

Key Points: 
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP welcomes Kathleen Fisher Enyeart as Counsel to its distinguished Litigation practice group.
  • Enyeart joined the firm on March 11, 2024, after several years as in-house counsel at Oracle and Cerner, respectively.
  • Enyeart is located in the firm's Kansas City office and is focused on complex high-profile and bet-the-company litigation, as well as white-collar defense.
  • Prior to joining Lathrop GPM, Enyeart served as Vice President and Chief Health Compliance Officer at Oracle Corporation where she spearheaded a global team of more than 100 specialists.

Lathrop GPM Adds 8 Member Veteran IP High Tech, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Team to Dallas

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

DALLAS, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce the addition of eight IP professionals to its Intellectual Property practice group in Dallas. Robert Lord joins as a partner along with attorneys Annemarie Vicere, Ted Fay and Ben King. In addition, Roxana Malladi joins as a patent agent, Jaime Hathaway joins as a paralegal, Kate Ohale joins as a foreign filing specialist, and Hannah Ochoa as an IP docketing specialist. All eight come from Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC. The expansion of the IP team in Dallas came just a week following growth in the Denver and Kansas City offices.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce the addition of eight IP professionals to its Intellectual Property practice group in Dallas.
  • The expansion of the IP team in Dallas came just a week following growth in the Denver and Kansas City offices.
  • Lathrop GPM Managing Partner Cameron Garrison said, "This team of exceptional patent attorneys are well-known in the high tech and engineering industry and have strong ties to both Texas and California markets.
  • We look forward to working with them on the continued development of our high tech, electrical and mechanical engineering practice."

Lathrop GPM Welcomes Three Top-Tier Franchise Partners to Denver Office

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Friday, February 2, 2024

DENVER, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that three accomplished franchise lawyers from Moye White joined the Denver office. William (Billy) Jones joined on Jan. 22. David Katalinas and Craig Knobbe joined on Jan 29. The three partner additions come on the heels of other firm offices and practice groups adding to their attorney count.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that three accomplished franchise lawyers from Moye White joined the Denver office.
  • Lathrop GPM Managing Partner Cameron Garrison, said, "All three attorneys are well-known in franchise law and are excellent additions to the firm.
  • Garrison said, "In addition to the strategic growth of the Denver office, the firm's Franchise group continues to grow across the country."
  • Over the past five years, Lathrop GPM has advised more than 500 franchise brands.

Lathrop GPM Partner Dean Eyler Appointed to Hennepin County Bench

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Friday, December 15, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that Partner Dean Eyler has been appointed as a Hennepin County Judge by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. Eyler joins more than 60 judges who serve the Fourth Judicial District of the State of Minnesota which encompasses Hennepin County.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that Partner Dean Eyler has been appointed as a Hennepin County Judge by Minnesota Gov.
  • Eyler joins more than 60 judges who serve the Fourth Judicial District of the State of Minnesota which encompasses Hennepin County.
  • Walz said that Eyler has "an extensive background in complex civil litigation that will lend itself well to the Hennepin County bench."
  • The Hennepin County court system operates as the largest trial court in the state of Minnesota.

Lathrop GPM Takes Action to Increase Disability Inclusion

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that it has partnered with Diversity Lab, joining over 90 leading law firms in the US, UK and Canada, to continue building a culture of inclusion for people with disabilities by implementing one or more of the actions listed on the recently launched Disability Inclusion Commitments.

Key Points: 
  • Our commitment to disability inclusion is fundamental to our ethos.
  • Knowing that disability inclusion is sometimes overlooked or overshadowed in diversity efforts, Diversity Lab worked with its Disability Inclusion Advisory Group — including the world-renowned advocates and leaders from law firms and legal departments — to outline 10 actions that organizations should take to increase inclusion and equitable access to opportunities for disabled individuals in the legal profession.
  • Vanessa Vaughn West, Lathrop GPM's director of diversity and inclusion, said, "We recognize and appreciate the unique perspectives that every individual brings to our firm.
  • Our commitment to disability inclusion is fundamental to our ethos.

Lathrop GPM's Alex Porter Receives Emerging Leader of the Year from Turnaround Management Association

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Monday, November 20, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that Alex Porter, counsel in the firm's Financial Services Practice Group, has been named Emerging Leader of the Year by the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) Chicago/Midwest Chapter. The award is presented to a professional early in their turnaround and restructuring career and who has demonstrated exceptional involvement in the chapter and contributed to the turnaround industry.

Key Points: 
  • Lathrop GPM LLP attorney Alex Porter has been named Emerging Leader of the Year by the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) Chicago/Midwest Chapter.
  • Established in 1988, TMA is the most professionally diverse organization in the corporate restructuring, renewal, and corporate health space.
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that Alex Porter, counsel in the firm's Financial Services Practice Group, has been named Emerging Leader of the Year by the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) Chicago/Midwest Chapter.
  • Members include turnaround practitioners, attorneys, accountants, advisors, liquidators, consultants, as well as academic, government employees, and members of the judiciary.

Lathrop GPM's Lisa Hillman Recognized as a 2023 Shining Light by World IP Review

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Friday, November 10, 2023

BOSTON, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM Partner Lisa Hillman, Ph.D., has been recognized among the most influential women in intellectual property across the globe in World IP Review's 2023 WIPR Diversity as a Shining Light. The annual list of WIPR's Shining Lights features "the best and brightest women in the IP field."

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM Partner Lisa Hillman, Ph.D. , has been recognized among the most influential women in intellectual property across the globe in World IP Review's 2023 WIPR Diversity as a Shining Light.
  • The annual list of WIPR's Shining Lights features "the best and brightest women in the IP field."
  • "Congratulations to Lisa on this well-deserved recognition," said Cameron Garrison, Managing Partner of Lathrop GPM.
  • "We are grateful to have Lisa as a Partner because of her legal talents and commitment to our firm's culture."

Lathrop GPM St. Louis Office to Relocate to the Plaza at Clayton

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is pleased to share that the firm's St. Louis office will be moving to the Plaza at Clayton. The move is targeted for summer 2024. The new space will adopt the firm's new hybrid layout of open seating and private, assigned workspaces that increase collaboration and allow the firm to more efficiently support its clients.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is pleased to share that the firm's St. Louis office will be moving to the Plaza at Clayton.
  • "We are excited to move into this beautiful new space," said Emily Cantwell, partner in charge of the firm's St. Louis office.
  • "We are excited to move into this beautiful new space," said Emily Cantwell , partner in charge of the firm's St. Louis office.
  • Attorneys in Lathrop GPM's St. Louis office provide exceptional experience and acumen in the fields of bankruptcy, corporate law, health care, litigation, real estate, zoning and wealth strategies.