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BUSH CENTER PRESIDENT AND CEO NAMED COX SCHOOL’S INAUGURAL DISTINGUISHED EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE

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星期二, 八月 22, 2023
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Dallas, TX (SMU), Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The SMU Cox School of Business proudly announces that Ken Hersh, president and chief executive officer of the George W. Bush Presidential Center , has accepted an appointment as the Cox School’s inaugural Distinguished Executive in Residence.

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  • Dallas, TX (SMU), Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The SMU Cox School of Business proudly announces that Ken Hersh, president and chief executive officer of the George W. Bush Presidential Center , has accepted an appointment as the Cox School’s inaugural Distinguished Executive in Residence.
  • “As the president and CEO of the Bush Center, Ken is a good friend to SMU and the Cox School,” said Matthew B. Myers, dean of the Cox School.
  • An internationally renowned businessman and financier, Ken is the ideal business leader to serve as the Cox School’s first Distinguished Executive in Residence.
  • “I’m thrilled and honored to be the inaugural Distinguished Executive in Residence at the SMU Cox School of Business,” Hersh said.

Savoy Foundation's 5th Annual West Coast Gala - Notte di Savoia Los Angeles - Raises Record Funds For Caterina's Club Charity Feeding Hungry Youth in Southern California

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星期一, 七月 10, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday evening, April 29, 2023, the 5th Notte di Savoia Los Angeles, the annual spring charity royal gala, hosted by the American Foundation of Savoy Orders, was held at the Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles. More than 150 patrons gathered at the black-tie gala in support of the Savoy Foundation's philanthropic mission — Chivalry for Children's Causes — for the event's primary beneficiary, Caterina's Club, a Southern California-based nonprofit that provides 5,000 plus warm pasta meals to homeless and low-income children daily. Substantial sums in the hundreds of thousands were raised for this charitable cause.

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  • The American Foundation of Savoy Orders (Savoy Foundation) hosted its 5th Annual Spring Charity Royal Gala - Notte di Savoia Los Angeles - at the Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles.
  • LOS ANGELES, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday evening, April 29, 2023, the 5th Notte di Savoia Los Angeles , the annual spring charity royal gala, hosted by the American Foundation of Savoy Orders, was held at the Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles.
  • The Los Angeles Notte di Savoia continues a thousand-year tradition of goodwill and charitable giving through its patrons, benefactors and sponsors.
  • The 6th annual Notte di Savoia gala is scheduled for April 13, 2024.

French-American Foundation Names New York Lawyer Edward Wallace to Succeed Allan Chapin as Chair

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星期四, 七月 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The French-American Foundation-US Board of Directors announced today the appointment of Edward C. Wallace as its Chair and Allan M. Chapin as its Chair Emeritus.

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  • NEW YORK, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The French-American Foundation-US Board of Directors announced today the appointment of Edward C. Wallace as its Chair and Allan M. Chapin as its Chair Emeritus.
  • "I am delighted that the Board has unanimously approved my friend and colleague, Ed Wallace, to be Chair.
  • Edward C. Wallace co-chairs the New York City office of Greenberg Traurig, one of the world's largest law firms.
  • On his appointment, Ed Wallace stated, "I have seen FAF make a difference when tensions rise across the Atlantic.

Greenberg Traurig's Kristen J. Lonergan, Samir NeJame, Stephen L. Rabinowitz & Edward C. Wallace Named to City & State's 2023 Real Estate Power 100 List

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星期四, 七月 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's New York office, Kristen J. Lonergan, Samir NeJame, Stephen L. Rabinowitz, and Edward C. Wallace, have been named to the 2023 City & State 'Real Estate Power 100' list.

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  • Shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's New York office, Kristen J. Lonergan, Samir NeJame, Stephen L. Rabinowitz, and Edward C. Wallace, have been named to the 2023 City & State 'Real Estate Power 100' list.
  • NEW YORK, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's New York office , Kristen J. Lonergan , Samir NeJame , Stephen L. Rabinowitz , and Edward C. Wallace , have been named to the 2023 City & State 'Real Estate Power 100' list.
  • Lonergan, NeJame, Rabinowitz, and Wallace have been recognized in previous editions of City & State's 'Real Estate Power 100' list.
  • Wallace is also consistently included on City and State's 'New York City Power 100' list and was named a 2020 Lifetime Achievement honoree.

Shéhérazade Semsar-de Boisséson Begins Tenure as Chief Executive Officer of McCourt Global

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星期二, 一月 3, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Shéhérazade Semsar-de Boisséson steps into her new role as chief executive officer of McCourt Global, a private family company with international operations spanning the real estate, sports, technology, media and finance industries, as well as significant social impact activities. She succeeds McCourt Global founder Frank McCourt, who has transitioned from CEO to executive chairman and will continue to work closely with company leadership, as Semsar-de Boisséson takes the helm of the company's day-to-day operations.

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  • Frank McCourt, executive chairman of McCourt Global, welcomes former POLITICO Europe CEO to company as new CEO
    NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Shéhérazade Semsar-de Boisséson steps into her new role as chief executive officer of McCourt Global, a private family company with international operations spanning the real estate, sports, technology, media and finance industries, as well as significant social impact activities.
  • She succeeds McCourt Global founder Frank McCourt, who has transitioned from CEO to executive chairman and will continue to work closely with company leadership, as Semsar-de Boisséson takes the helm of the company's day-to-day operations.
  • "I've had the privilege and benefit of working with Shéhérazade for years and have seen her leadership skills and effectiveness firsthand," said McCourt.
  • McCourt and Semsar-de Boisséson, both Georgetown University alumni, have served together for years on the university's board of directors.

Savoy Foundation's 4th Annual West Coast Royal Gala - Notte di Savoia Los Angeles - Raises Funds For Caterina's Club, A Southern California Children's Charity

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星期四, 四月 21, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday evening, April 9, 2022, the 4th Notte di Savoia Los Angeles, the annual spring charity royal gala hosted by the American Foundation of Savoy Orders, was held at the Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles. More than 170 patrons gathered at the black-tie gala in support of the foundation's philanthropic mission — Chivalry for Children's Causes — for the event's primary beneficiary, Caterina's Club, a Southern California-based nonprofit that provides 5,000 warm pasta meals to homeless and low-income children daily.

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  • The American Foundation of Savoy Orders (Savoy Foundation) hosted its fourth Annual Spring Charity Royal Gala - Notte di Savoia Los Angeles - at the Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles.
  • LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday evening, April 9, 2022, the 4th Notte di Savoia Los Angeles , the annual spring charity royal gala hosted by the American Foundation of Savoy Orders , was held at the Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles.
  • "The American Foundation of Savoy Orders' fourth annual charity gala was a tremendous success, providing Caterina's Club with funding for thousands of warm meals for children across Southern California.
  • The Los Angeles Notte di Savoia continues a thousand-year tradition of goodwill and charitable giving through its patrons, benefactors and sponsors.

Greenberg Traurig's Kristen J. Lonergan, Samir NeJame, Stephen L. Rabinowitz & Edward C. Wallace Named to City & State's 2022 Real Estate Power 100 List

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星期一, 二月 28, 2022
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NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kristen J. Lonergan , Samir NeJame , Stephen L. Rabinowitz , and Edward C. Wallace , shareholders in the New York offices of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP , have been named among the City & State's "Real Estate Power 100."

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kristen J. Lonergan , Samir NeJame , Stephen L. Rabinowitz , and Edward C. Wallace , shareholders in the New York offices of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP , have been named among the City & State's "Real Estate Power 100."
  • According to the publication, the list of 100 includes the industry executives, commissioners, lawmakers, lobbyists, advocates and activists involved in the future direction of real estate in New York.
  • Meet the Greenberg Traurig attorneys on the list:
    Lonergan is co-chair of the New York Real Estate Practice .
  • About Greenberg Traurig's Real Estate Practice: The Greenberg Traurig Real Estate Practice is a cornerstone of the firm and recognized leader in the industry.

Savoy Foundation's 24th Annual Royal Savoy Ball Brings together Royalty and Prominent Business Leaders To Raise Funds for Children's Charities

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星期三, 一月 5, 2022
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A highlight of the evening was the remarks by Prince Emmanuel Philibert who praised the achievements of the Savoy Foundation in the past 28years. "I want to thank all the very generous donors who made this evening such a great success, especially during these difficult and challenging times. The important children's causes that you are supporting tonight help us to continue – together – the centuries old traditions of my family -- helping the underprivileged, whose needs are so much greater than our own. "

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  • More than 200 patrons, benefactors and guests gathered to support the Savoy Foundation's 24th Annual white-tie dinner-dance.
  • Prior to Saturday's evening Gala, a welcome reception on Friday evening, December 10 at the Lotos Club for guests attending the Royal Savoy Ball.
  • At the ball on Saturday, gala attendees enjoyed a champagne reception, hors d'oeuvres and signature cocktails before the main program began with a royal fanfare.
  • HRH Prince Victor Emmanuel of Savoy, Prince of Naples and Duke of Savoy, is Head of the House of Savoy and Grand Master of the Savoy Orders.

Athira Pharma's Leen Kawas Selected as Young Leader by French-American Foundation

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星期一, 七月 1, 2019
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SEATTLE, July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Athira Pharma, Inc., a clinical-stage company dedicated to developing first-in-class therapies for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's that are focused on regeneration, today announced that Leen Kawas, President and CEO of Athira, has been selected as a member of the French-American Foundation's 2019 class of Young Leaders.

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  • SEATTLE, July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Athira Pharma, Inc., a clinical-stage company dedicated to developing first-in-class therapies for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's that are focused on regeneration, today announced that Leen Kawas, President and CEO of Athira, has been selected as a member of the French-American Foundation's 2019 class of Young Leaders.
  • U.S. Young Leaders alumni include President Bill Clinton, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Oscar-winning filmmaker Charles Ferguson, Executive Dina Powell, journalist Gwen Ifill and former World Bank President Robert Zoellick.
  • French alums include President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, astronaut Thomas Pesquet, mathematician and politician Cdric Villani.
  • You can also follow Athira on Facebook , LinkedIn and@athirapharma on Twitter and Instagram .