American University School of Public Affairs

Robert and Arlene Kogod Provide Monumental $15M Gift to American University’s Kogod School of Business

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星期四, 九月 21, 2023
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American University’s Kogod School of Business received a $15 million gift from school namesake, Robert Kogod, and his wife, Arlene, to establish three endowed chairs as part of the institution’s ongoing investment in impactful scholarship and teaching.

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  • American University’s Kogod School of Business received a $15 million gift from school namesake, Robert Kogod, and his wife, Arlene, to establish three endowed chairs as part of the institution’s ongoing investment in impactful scholarship and teaching.
  • The funds will endow three departmental chairs, two at the Kogod School of Business and a third as a joint appointment at Kogod and the American University School of Public Affairs.
  • The newly minted Arlene R. and Robert P. Kogod Eminent Scholar Chairs will be established in key areas of focus, expertise, and impact at American University: finance, marketing, and sustainability.
  • Sonya Grier, professor of marketing at Kogod, will hold the position of Kogod Eminent Scholar Chair in Marketing.

Justice Jackson, Former MD Gov. Hogan, Ted Leonsis to Speak at American University's Spring Commencement

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星期四, 四月 13, 2023
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The speakers include CEOs, a governor, and trailblazing creators who have deep ties to the Washington, D.C. region.

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  • The speakers include CEOs, a governor, and trailblazing creators who have deep ties to the Washington, D.C. region.
  • In a unique student-focused tradition, AU brings together a diverse group of high-profile commencement speakers each year to address the individual themes of its seven schools and colleges.
  • Commencement ceremonies will be held on May 12 and 13 for undergraduate and graduate students across most AU schools and colleges and May 20 for the Washington College of Law.
  • Justice Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the nation's highest court, will address graduates of the Washington College of Law at noon.

Morningstar Funds Trust Board of Trustees Elects New Independent Trustee

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星期三, 三月 15, 2023
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CHICAGO, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morningstar Funds Trust Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Jennifer Choi as an Independent Trustee, effective April 1, 2023.

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  • CHICAGO, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morningstar Funds Trust Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Jennifer Choi as an Independent Trustee, effective April 1, 2023.
  • Jennifer is a Professorial Lecturer in Law at the George Washington University School of Law teaching Regulation of Mutual Funds and Their Investment Advisers.
  • Independent Chair Theresa Hamacher commented on the election of Jennifer Choi: "We are delighted to welcome Jennifer to the Board of the Morningstar Funds Trust.
  • We look forward to working with her on behalf of the Funds and their shareholders," said Linda Davis Taylor, Governance Committee Chair of Morningstar Funds Trust Board of Trustees.

Hinckley Allen Hires Former U.S. Attorney John P. Kacavas

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星期四, 一月 19, 2023
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BOSTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hinckley Allen announced that John P. Kacavas joined the firm, continuing the firm's strategic expansion into the Southern New Hampshire market.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hinckley Allen announced that John P. Kacavas joined the firm, continuing the firm's strategic expansion into the Southern New Hampshire market.
  • John previously served as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at Dartmouth Health and as United States Attorney for the District of New Hampshire.
  • "John brings a wealth of expertise to the firm, having served with distinction as a U.S. Attorney, leading health care general counsel, and private practice attorney," said Patrick A. Rogers , Managing Partner at Hinckley Allen.
  • From 1993 to 1999, he served as an Assistant Attorney General, Senior Assistant Attorney General, and Chief of the Homicide Unit.

Former U.S. State Department Defense Trade Controls Policy Analyst Maria Alejandra del-Cerro Rejoins Crowell & Moring

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星期四, 九月 8, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro rejoins Crowell & Moring as a partner in the International Trade and Government Contracts groups.

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  • Focuses on export controls and compliance, as well as CFIUS matters
    WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro rejoins Crowell & Moring as a partner in the International Trade and Government Contracts groups.
  • Del-Cerro returns to the firm from the U.S. Department of State, where she served as a Regulatory and Multilateral Affairs analyst in the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)'s Policy office.
  • In that role, del-Cerro collaborated in the amendment and interpretation of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and in advancing bilateral defense trade working groups' priorities.
  • She will advise clients on compliance with the unprecedented export controls and economic sanctions arising from the Russian government's invasion of Ukraine.

Bracewell Elects Daniel Connolly and Bryan Dumesnil to Firm-wide Management Committee

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星期三, 十二月 29, 2021
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I look forward to working with them as members of our firm-wide management committee," said Bracewell Managing PartnerGregory M. Bopp.

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  • I look forward to working with them as members of our firm-wide management committee," said Bracewell Managing PartnerGregory M. Bopp.
  • Daniel S. Connolly Connolly, who is managing partner of Bracewell's New York office, will be serving a third term on the management committee.
  • Bryan S. Dumesnil Dumesnil is a litigation partner in Bracewell's Houston office and chair of the firm's financial institutions litigation practice.
  • Dumesnil represents commercial clients in diverse civil litigation matters, including contractual disputes, business torts, energy-related litigation, and securities and derivative litigation.

DealerPolicy Appoints Insurance Industry Veteran Tom Super as Head of Agency Solutions

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星期二, 十二月 21, 2021
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BURLINGTON, Vt., Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --DealerPolicy, the leading insurance marketplace for automotive retail, has appointed Tom Super as the company's Head of Agency Solutions.

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  • BURLINGTON, Vt., Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --DealerPolicy, the leading insurance marketplace for automotive retail, has appointed Tom Super as the company's Head of Agency Solutions.
  • In this role, Tom will report directly to DealerPolicy Co-Founder and CEO Travis Fitzgerald and oversee the company's insurance sales and service business, which includes DealerPolicy's growing network of local agencies.
  • Super's appointment to expand insurance operations comes as DealerPolicy enters its next phase of accelerated growth.
  • A recognized insurance industry veteran, Super brings 15 years of experience in strategy, general management and leadership to DealerPolicy, having previously held positions at Farmers Insurance Group, Booz & Company, AT&T and The White House.