Big Law: Deputy Butterbean

Getnick Law Ranked as a Top NY Firm in Chambers USA Regional Spotlight Guide

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Getnick Law has been ranked in Chambers USA Regional Spotlight Guide and recognized as a leading small to medium-sized law firm offering a credible alternative to Big Law.

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  • Getnick Law has been ranked in Chambers USA Regional Spotlight Guide and recognized as a leading small to medium-sized law firm offering a credible alternative to Big Law.
  • Chambers Regional Spotlight: New York 2024 rankings were awarded to only 105 firms across 8 practice areas in 6 regions within New York.
  • “Getnick Law is proud to be recognized by Chambers and Partners in their Regional Ranking,” said Neil V. Getnick, the managing partner of Getnick Law.
  • Chambers sought to identify the leading small to medium-sized law firms in New York offering a credible alternative to Big Law.

Federman Steifman LLP Ranked as a Leading New York Real Estate Law Firm in Chambers USA Regional Spotlight

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Federman Steifman LLP ("Federman") has been ranked by Chambers and Partners ("Chambers") in Chambers' inaugural New York Regional Spotlight Guide.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Federman Steifman LLP ("Federman") has been ranked by Chambers and Partners ("Chambers") in Chambers' inaugural New York Regional Spotlight Guide.
  • In the 2024 Guide, Chambers focused on identifying and showcasing only the most exceptional small and mid-sized law firms operating within New York.
  • Federman was recognized for the strength of the Firm's Real Estate and Real Estate Finance practices.
  • Chambers' Regional Spotlight builds bridges between in-house counsel, who want more options when retaining legal services, and small to mid-sized firms.

Hilgers Graben PLLC Again Named to Inc. Magazine's list of 5,000 Fastest-Growing Companies in the United States

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilgers Graben PLLC is pleased to announce it has once again been named to the Inc. Magazine list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States. This is the fifth time in the last six years that the firm has made the list.

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  • This is the fifth time in the last six years that the firm has made the list.
  • "We're once again honored to have been named to the Inc. 5000," Heather Hilgers, firm co-founder, said.
  • Hilgers Graben PLLC is an elite nationwide law firm specializing in complex commercial and intellectual property litigation, discovery counsel services, trademark services, and corporate work.
  • The firm was also recognized as a Best Law Firm for 2022 and 2023 by U.S. News and World Report.

VETERAN TRIAL LAWYER TAREK F.M. SAAD JOINS REID COLLINS & TSAI LLP

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

National trial firm Reid Collins & Tsai LLP adds Saad's extensive international experience resolving high-value commercial disputes to an already deep bench.

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  • National trial firm Reid Collins & Tsai LLP adds Saad's extensive international experience resolving high-value commercial disputes to an already deep bench.
  • Saad brings decades of experience, including U.S. and cross-border civil and criminal trial work, and as an appointed arbitrator, to Reid Collins' growing New York office.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading national trial firm Reid Collins & Tsai LLP ("Reid Collins") announces that veteran commercial trial lawyer Tarek F.M.
  • Reid Collins & Tsai LLP adds Saad's extensive international experience resolving high-value commercial disputes.

Axiom Strengthens Leadership Team with New Hires

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

NEW YORK, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Axiom, the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent, is proud to announce the addition of two key executives to its leadership team. Ashlin Quirk joins as General Counsel (GC), while Katrina Benjamin assumes the role of Chief Product Officer (CPO). These strategic hires reflect Axiom's ongoing commitment to providing clients with a more efficient and effective means of accessing legal talent, and offering lawyers and legal professionals who are passionate about practicing law a more self-directed career path. The additions to Axiom's Executive Leadership Team also reflect the company's continued growth, as more legal departments embrace the benefits of flexible legal talent in a cost-controlled environment, and better position Axiom for additional growth initiatives.

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  • NEW YORK, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Axiom , the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent, is proud to announce the addition of two key executives to its leadership team.
  • The additions to Axiom's Executive Leadership Team also reflect the company's continued growth, as more legal departments embrace the benefits of flexible legal talent in a cost-controlled environment, and better position Axiom for additional growth initiatives.
  • "As the legal industry continues to evolve, Axiom is committed to not only evolving alongside it, but leading the way forward," said David McVeigh, Chief Executive Officer at Axiom.
  • Her product leadership roles at Upwork, in particular, give her unique insight into the nuances of developing effective and efficient talent-centric marketplaces.

Top Law Firms Making Strides in Promoting Gender Equality but Challenges for Women in Big Law Remains

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

NEW YORK, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leopard Solutions, a leading Legal Intelligence provider, released its latest Women in Big Law report pointing to improvements in gender focus initiatives at some top firms while others still struggle to make strides. As of 2022, only 17% of the managing and co-managing partners of the Top 200 law firms are women.

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  • The Leopard Solutions Women in Big Law Survey and Report Still Highlights Gender Challenges Persist While the Road to Partnership Needs Overhaul.
  • As of 2022, only 17% of the managing and co-managing partners of the Top 200 law firms are women.
  • A survey was conducted with women attorneys in Big Law in February 2023 to expose further the challenges they face.
  • There were many positive comments, but there were also as many negative comments from women on their experiences in Big Law.

Global Law Firm Leader Launches Charlotte Office of High-End Legal Services Company

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Latitude, a fast-growing legal services company that specializes in providing former Big Law and in-house attorneys for contract engagements nationwide, announced that former Am Law 100 law firm partner Clark Goodman has opened the company's newest office in Charlotte. Previously, Goodman was the Managing Partner of Womble Bond Dickinson's Charlotte office.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Latitude , a fast-growing legal services company that specializes in providing former Big Law and in-house attorneys for contract engagements nationwide, announced that former Am Law 100 law firm partner Clark Goodman has opened the company's newest office in Charlotte .
  • Latitude's Charlotte office, the fifth the company has launched since January 2022 (following Minneapolis, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and St. Louis), will serve legal departments and law firms in the Carolinas and around the country.
  • "We continue to see increased demand from legal department and law firm leaders for the peer-level contract attorneys we specialize in providing," said Booher.
  • He is a trusted leader who understands first-hand the high standards of our legal department and law firm clients.

McDermott Adds Depth to Healthcare Practice with Partner Rehire in Washington

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce the return of partner Nicholas (Nick) Alarif to the Healthcare Practice Group in Washington, DC. Previously a partner at the Firm and most recently serving as in-house counsel to the country's largest nonprofit health system, Nick's practice primarily focuses on healthcare regulatory matters with an emphasis on fraud and abuse and other healthcare compliance situations.

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  • Partner Nick Alarif Strengthens Fraud and Abuse, Regulatory Compliance Teams
    WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce the return of partner Nicholas (Nick) Alarif to the Healthcare Practice Group in Washington, DC.
  • "We are excited that Nick enjoyed working at McDermott and has chosen us for his return to Big Law.
  • McDermott is the nation's leading healthcare law firm and the only healthcare practice to receive top national rankings from U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms," Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US and Law360.
  • McDermott has also held the top spot in PitchBook's League Tables as the most active firm for healthcare private equity since 2017.

Rusty Hardin & Associates Named to Prestigious Chambers USA Regional Spotlight Guide

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

HOUSTON, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston-based Rusty Hardin & Associates is pleased to announce it has been named to the inaugural Chambers USA Regional Spotlight Texas, a listing of the best small and mid-sized law firms in Texas.

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  • HOUSTON, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston-based Rusty Hardin & Associates is pleased to announce it has been named to the inaugural Chambers USA Regional Spotlight Texas, a listing of the best small and mid-sized law firms in Texas.
  • Chambers USA, one of the world's most prestigious and sought-after legal directories, developed the Regional Spotlight guide to identify and recognize "the leading small to medium-sized law firms offering a credible alternative to Big Law."
  • Honored for its strength in dispute resolution, Rusty Hardin & Associates is one of just 85 firms across the state to make the elite listing.
  • "To be recognized as a firm by Chambers is an immense honor," said Rusty Hardin .

Cymbiotika Announces New Chief Strategy Officer

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cymbiotika, a leading nutritional supplement brand known for creating pure, clinically backed supplements, announced today that Adam Gislason has joined the company as Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel (CSO/GC). Gislason will report directly to CEO, Shahab Elmi, and work closely with Durana Elmi (COO) and Sal Aziz (CMO).

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Cymbiotika, a leading nutritional supplement brand known for creating pure, clinically backed supplements, announced today that Adam Gislason has joined the company as Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel (CSO/GC).
  • After leaving Big Law in 2019, Gislason was hired as the Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel for a leading software development company and he co-founded several companies.
  • As the CSO/GC at Cymbiotika, Gislason will use his unique and extensive background to drive strategic initiatives, innovation, meaningful growth, and competitive wins.
  • "I am thrilled to continue my work with Cymbiotika and to work even closer alongside Cymbiotika's business leaders," said Gislason.