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Honorable John P. DiBlasi of NAM to speak on mediation and virtual ADR at NYCLA's Civil Practice Institute
NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) announces the Honorable John P. DiBlasi, J.S.C. (Ret.) has been invited to participate in a CLE webinar conducted by the New York County Lawyer's Association's Civil Practice Institute as part of a two-day Bridge the Gap for Litigators event. Judge DiBlasi's will join a panel discussion entitled Conference and Settlement and Mediation in Commercial and Personal Injury Cases, to be held on Friday, April 24th from 12:30 – 2:20 p.m.
Read MoreJoy Backer Kete Joins Fish & Richardson
Fish & Richardson announces that Joy Backer Kete has joined the firm’s Boston office as an associate in its Litigation Group. Kete was a senior associate in the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice at WilmerHale before joining Fish.
Read MoreMcGuireWoods partners to serve as city co-leads for LCLD mentoring program
In its March 2020 newsletter, the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity named McGuireWoods Raleigh partner Elizabeth Timmermans as one of its new City Leads for the LCLD Success in Law School Mentoring Program.
Read MoreWeil advises Providence Equity in $400M acquisition of shares of OUTFRONT Media
Weil is advising Providence Equity Partners as lead investor, together with Ares Management, in a $400 million acquisition of convertible preferred shares of OUTFRONT Media, Inc., a publicly traded provider of outdoor advertising services. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.
Read MoreAllen R. Wolff of Anderson Kill appointed to Law360’s Construction Editorial Advisory Board
Allen R. Wolff, a shareholder in Anderson Kill's New York office and co-chair of the firm’s Construction Industry Practice Group, has been appointed to Law360s 2020 Construction Editorial Advisory Board. The advisory boards provide feedback on Law360's coverage and expert insight on how best to shape future coverage in specific practice areas.
Read MoreClifford Chance confirms summer associate program to proceed in the Americas
Clifford Chance's Americas region has notified its incoming Summer law clerks that the Firm's 2020 program will proceed, with each law clerk working remotely to accommodate the necessary restrictions related to COVID-19.
Read MoreHon. Faith Ireland (Ret.) Joins JAMS in Seattle
JAMS announces the addition of Hon. Faith Ireland (Ret.) to its panel. Justice Ireland brings over 20 years of judicial experience, including being a justice of Washington’s court of last resort for civil, criminal and constitutional matters. While serving as a King County Superior Court judge, she dealt with matters involving felonies, civil litigation, juvenile offenders, child welfare and mental illness.
Read MoreFTI appoints Christian Jensrud as managing director in health solutions practice
FTI Consulting, Inc. announces the appointment of Christian Jensrud as a Managing Director in its Health Solutions practice. Based in Atlanta, Mr. Jensrud brings more than 28 years of experience in managed care, Medicare, Medicaid, consulting, executive leadership and business development.
Read MoreAbby B. Silverman, Esq., Joins JAMS in San Diego
JAMS announces the addition of Abby B. Silverman, Esq., to its panel. Ms. Silverman specializes in discrimination, retaliation, employment agreement, wrongful termination, founder/company, competition, corporate governance, and trade secret and confidential information controversies.
Read MoreAkin Gump welcomes partner Chad Nichols in Houston
Akin Gump announces that Chad Nichols has joined the firm as a partner in its corporate practice in Houston. Mr. Nichols is a debt finance and special situations lawyer with a particular focus on energy transactions. He comes to the firm from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where he was a partner.
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