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Jennifer Newstead Joins Facebook as New General Counsel
Facebook has appointed U.S. Department of State legal advisor Jennifer Newstead as general counsel.
Read MoreGeneral Lester L. Lyles to Receive 2019 NACD B. Kenneth West Lifetime Achievement Award
The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) announced that General Lester L. Lyles, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), will receive the 2019 NACD B. Kenneth West Lifetime Achievement Award.
Read MoreAnne-Sophie Noury Joins Weil as Business Finance & Restructuring Partner in Paris
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced that Anne-Sophie Noury will join the firm as a business finance & restructuring partner.
Read MoreKids in Need of Defense Presents Fish & Richardson with “Allegiance Award”
Fish & Richardson has received the Allegiance Award from Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), a national pro bono organization, for the firm’s outstanding pro bono commitment to representing unaccompanied immigrant and refugee children. Fish has been working with KIND since 2009 and has contributed over 11,000 pro bono hours to the organization.
Read MoreNorris McLaughlin Revives Matrimonial & Family Law Department; Names New Chair
Norris McLaughlin, P.A. announced the rebuilding of its New Jersey matrimonial and family law department, by welcoming Karolina A. Dehnhard and David R. Tawil as members. They join the firm after leaving the Short Hills based firm of Budd Larner, P.C., where they were shareholders in the family law department.
Read MoreMore Than 1,300 Women Gather at Women in CyberSecurity Conference
The Women in CyberSecurity conference boasted a record high attendance while implementing new activities and programs for participants.
Read MoreAkin Gump Announces Rubén Muñoz as Philadelphia Office Partner in Charge
Akin Gump announced that intellectual property partner Rubén Muñoz has been named partner in charge of the firm’s Philadelphia office. Mr. Muñoz takes over for litigation partner David Comerford, who stepped down from the role after 12 years.
Read MorePat Cornelius Joins Barnes & Thornburg as Corporate & Healthcare Partner
Barnes & Thornburg has added Pat Cornelius as a partner in the firm’s corporate and healthcare departments in Columbus.
Read MoreSenior Counsel Angela Zimmern Appointed McGuireWoods' Pro Bono Director
McGuireWoods has appointed senior counsel Angela Zimmern as the firm’s pro bono director, expanding the firm’s commitment to developing and sustaining pro bono programs that have been recognized nationally for innovation and impact.
Read MoreJian Li Joins AlixPartners as Managing Director in Shanghai
AlixPartners announced that Jian Li has joined as a managing director in the firm’s Shanghai office. Jian will focus on clients in Greater China across various industries including consumer, retail, chemical, transportation and logistics.
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