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Diversity & Inclusion

Carrying On A Commitment To Diversity

Editor: Please tell us about your professional background. Chung: I’m a litigation partner at Akin Gump. I’ve spent most of my professional career at Akin and was promoted to partner from within the firm’s ranks as an associate. I know the firm’s culture, people and...

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Intellectual Property

The Evolving World Of IP And The Internet

Editor: Please tell us about your background and current practice. Kepchar: I’m primarily a trademark and copyright litigator and an intellectual property strategist in the context of mergers & acquisitions and financial restructuring. I also do quite a bit of counseling in Internet...

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International Trade

The Importance Of A Well-Integrated International Practice

Editor: As the Akin Gump partner in charge of the London office, please describe the strategy and the practice areas of that office. Blakeley: Our strategy in London is extremely clear – we are building practices which reflect areas of legal practice in which Akin Gump has a strong...

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Finance | Private Equity

Crystal Ball Gazing Into The World Of Private Equity – 2013

Editor: Would you each describe your respective practices at Akin Gump? Samman: My practice focuses on the formation of domestic and international private funds, representing sponsors in the organization, structuring and operation of private investment funds, including buy-out funds, credit...

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Antitrust & Competition

Challenges And Opportunities As Beijing Office Expands Global Firm Capabilities In Trade, M&A, Corporate And Private Equity

Editor: Please tell us about your background and current practice. Griffith: I was managing partner in Akin Gump’s Beijing office from summer 2009 until early fall of this year. I am a trade lawyer by background, and I represent foreign governments and foreign companies as well as U.S....

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India

India: Opening Its Doors To Investment

Editor: Please tell us about your practice as it relates to transactions in India. Mehta: Our international practice is based on three pillars that differentiate us and play to our strengths. One of those pillars is the investment funds world - private equity funds, hedge funds, real estate...

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International Trade

Enforcement Of U.S. Sanctions Against Iran: Corporate Governance In A New World

Editor: Please tell us about the investigation of Standard Chartered for violations of U.S. sanctions against Iran. What are the major allegations, and where does the matter stand at present? Segall: The Department of Financial Services in New York (DFS) – a state regulatory agency...

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