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Thursday, September 1, 2022<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Thank you for reading the latest edition of the National Law Review\u2019s bi-weekly legal news roundup! In these last weeks of summer, we hope you are remaining safe and healthy. Read more below for updates on law firm hiring and expansion, industry awards and recognition, and spotlights on women in the field of law.<\/p>\n Moore & Van Allen PLLC<\/a> has added Julianne Farnsworth<\/a> as counsel and as a member of the firm\u2019s Litigation<\/a> practice group. Presently based in the Charleston office, Ms. Farnsworth dedicates her practice to complex civil litigation, representing clients in areas such as business torts, environmental law, employment law, and other areas. She has practiced before state and federal courts across the U.S. and is additionally certified as a mediator in the state circuit and federal courts of South Carolina.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are pleased to welcome Julianne who has been a top litigator in the Charleston area for over 30 years,\u201d said Trudy H. Robertson<\/a>, co-managing member of the firm\u2019s Charleston office. \u201cJulianne\u2019s experience and reputation will be valuable assets for servicing our litigation clients across the full spectrum of business areas and industries.\u201d<\/p>\n Trey Baker<\/a>, a former senior advisor for public engagement at the White House, has joined Barnes & Thornburg LLP<\/a> as a partner in the Government Services and Finance<\/a> Department. In his former role, Mr. Baker specialized in outreach to civil rights organizations and minority communities, focusing on criminal justice and law enforcement reform. He has also served for four years as the city manager for Grenada, Mississippi.<\/p>\n \u201cTrey\u2019s deep well of government experience and strong foundation in the D.C. market will prove invaluable to our clients \u2013 both locally and nationally,\u201d said Roscoe Howard<\/a>, managing partner of the firm<\/a>\u2019s Washington, D.C.<\/a> office. \u201cHis passion for community engagement, evidenced by the breadth of his work at the local and federal level, brings a unique skill set to our talented group of legal professionals. We\u2019re happy to have him.\u201d<\/p>\n Honigman Law, LLP<\/a> has advanced its recent growth efforts, announcing the launch of Honigman Law Israel, an Israeli subsidiary focusing its efforts on U.S. mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, venture capital, real estate, and more. For prospective candidates, the subsidiary offers the opportunity to continue practicing complex U.S. legal matters while located in Israel. The HLI team has already added its first five attorneys: Sam Katz<\/a>, who practices in corporate<\/a> and capital markets; Inbar Rauchwerger<\/a>, who practices in mergers and acquisitions; Aviv Avnon<\/a>, who practices in finance; David Snyder, who practices in tax law; and Rachel Rhodes, who practices in corporate and capital markets.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re honored to bring on these five top-notch attorneys from some of the most prominent law firms in the U.S. and expect to bring in many more highly qualified individuals through this initiative,\u201d said Honigman CEO and Chair David Foltyn<\/a>. \u201cWe have continued to see incredible demand for our transactional counsel, which in turn requires that we continue to grow with the most talented lawyers. With HLI, we have created a win-win opportunity for A+ attorneys who want to reside in Israel for personal reasons but did not have a path to doing so, and for Honigman, which can deepen and expand the great talent we can devote to our clients.\u201d<\/p>\n Much Shelist, P.C.<\/a> has added three new attorneys: Jonathan Friedland<\/a>, Jeremy Waitzman<\/a>, and Hajar Jouglaf<\/a>. Mr. Friedland joins the firm\u2019s Restructuring & Creditors\u2019 Rights<\/a> group, and Mr. Waitzman and Mr. Jouglaf join the firm\u2019s Corporate & Finance<\/a> group. The trio has formerly worked together to represent businesses across the U.S., focusing their efforts on mergers and acquisitions,<\/a> insolvency, and bankruptcy matters. Together, they counsel clients across many industries, including manufacturing, information technology, retail, and hospitality.<\/p>\n “Jonathan, Jeremy, and Hajar impressed us from the very beginning of our conversations,\u201d said the firm<\/a>\u2019s Managing Partner Mitchell Roth<\/a>. \u201cThey bring legal prowess and business savvy that will be immensely valuable to our clients, and they share our commitment to top-tier service.”<\/p>\n Steptoe & Johnson PLLC<\/a> has added Jeffery D. Mulrooney<\/a> as Of Counsel to the firm\u2019s Business Department. Mr. Mulrooney has a great deal of experience managing intellectual property<\/a> matters, with particular emphasis on patent, trademark, and copyright applications<\/a> across all industries, including medical devices, material sciences, consumer products, and more. At the firm, he will focus his practice specifically on intellectual property and transactional matters.<\/p>\n \u201cJeffrey\u2019s focus on copyright, trademark, and patent law is a great addition to our Pittsburgh office,\u201d said Steptoe & Johnson<\/a> CEO, Christopher L. Slaughter<\/a>. \u201cWe are always looking for the best attorneys to meet our client\u2019s needs and with the explosive growth in technology industries across our footprint, Jeffrey\u2019s background will be a great asset to our clients and our firm.\u201d<\/p>\n Two Romer Debbas<\/a> partners, Michael R. Feldman and Alison L. Weisman, have been honored by Best Lawyers<\/em>. The award is based on peer reviews and feedback and acknowledges attorneys at the beginning of their law careers for \u201cupstanding professional standards and excellence in private practice.\u201d Mr. Feldman and Ms. Weisman were specifically recognized as rising industry stars in the field of real estate law.<\/p>\n Michael Feldman <\/a>is a partner and manager of the residential real estate department at Romer Debbas\u2019 New York office. His practice focuses on residential and commercial real estate transactions. Alison Weisman<\/a> is a partner in Romer Debbas\u2019 commercial real estate department. She concentrates her practice on representing buyers, sellers, tenants, landlords, and developers in various real estate and lending transactions. She is also a trained mediator.<\/p>\n Greenberg Traurig<\/a> was nominated by JUVE Verlag<\/a>, a business law publisher based in Germany, as the Law Firm of the Year in the Labor and Employment<\/a> category. The firm<\/a> was nominated for its \u201cpositive, dynamic development over the past year.\u201d The award ceremony will take place on Oct. 27 in Frankfurt where the winners will be announced.<\/p>\n 197 attorneys at Ballard Spahr<\/a> received 330 recognitions in this year\u2019s The Best Lawyers in America<\/em><\/a> guide. Of additional note, 58 Ballard Spahr attorneys<\/a> have been featured in the Ones to Watch category, which is intended for lawyers at the beginning of their careers. Ballard Spahr attorneys also received 7 recognitions for Lawyers of The Year:<\/p>\n Best Lawyers <\/em>uses annual surveys to assess lawyers in the field, asking attorneys to evaluate their peers based on professionalism, integrity, and legal skill. Lawyers of the Year receive the highest overall peer feedback for a given practice area and region.<\/p>\n Clifford Law Office partner Sarah F. King<\/a> is scheduled to present \u201cThe Power of Visual Persuasion\u201d at the Society of Women Trial Lawyers\u2019 2022 Fall Conference<\/a> in Nashville, TN. A medical malpractice attorney based in Chicago, Ms. King will be sharing her insights on technological innovations and visual storytelling in virtual and physical courtrooms. She has previously presented at events such as the Michigan Association of Justice Medical Malpractice Seminar<\/a> and the American Association for Justice Annual Convention<\/a>, and is an active member of the Women\u2019s Bar Association of Illinois<\/a> and Illinois Trial Lawyers Association<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Society of Women Trial Lawyers<\/a> conference provides an opportunity for women practitioners across the U.S. to enhance their trial skillset while building valuable professional and personal connections. This year\u2019s event will be at the Thompson Nashville Hotel<\/a> on Thursday, October 6, 2022.<\/p>\n The Texas Diversity Council<\/a> will recognize Foley & Lardner partner Michelle Ku<\/a> as a 2022 Top Women Lawyers Award winner at a virtual ceremony on September 27, 2022. Ms. Ku is a business litigator known for taking on high stakes trials at the local, state, and federal levels, covering issues related to antitrust, government investigations, class actions, tax, and intellectual property. She and her fellow awardees were selected for their professional success, legal industry impact, integrity, and commitment to supporting other women in the field.<\/p>\n Alyson Brown<\/a> of Hunton Andrews Kurth<\/a> has been selected for the National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40<\/a> for the second year in a row. Inclusion on the list provides access to a national network of leading figures in the Black legal community and requires a reputation for professional excellence and leadership as determined through peer nominations and a third-party research process.<\/p>\n Ms. Brown is a Richmond, VA based employment attorney. At Hunton Andrews Kurth<\/a>, she handles issues related to unfair workplace practices, labor law compliance, and employment litigation. In addition to her experience arguing before the National Labor Relations Board, Brown is a Program Committee Member of the Richmond Bar Association<\/a> and Board Member of the Downtown Richmond YMCA. She has recently been listed on the 2022 Virginia Access to Justice<\/a> Pro Bono Honor Roll.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nLaw Firm Hiring and Expansion<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Industry Awards and Recognition<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Women in Law<\/strong><\/h3>\n