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Shannon Puopolo Named to Inaugural Lee County Bar Association Foundation Board
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney Shannon Puopolo has been named to the inaugural Lee County Bar Association Foundation (“Foundation”) Board of Directors. The Foundation was recently created to increase its impact in the... - April 07, 2017 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Fast-Growing National Law Firm Culhane Meadows Adds Five Partners to Its Chicago Office
Jamal Edwards, Elissa Isaacs, Stephen O'Donnell, Steven Shapiro, and Michelle Skinner Join Rapidly-Expanding, Cloud-Based Law Firm "Disrupting" Conventional Law Firm Business Model - April 07, 2017 - Culhane Meadows
Cognia Law Ranks for the First Time in 2017 Chambers and Partners – Global Guide
Cognia Law, a next-generation provider of legal, compliance and risk management services headquartered in London, has been ranked for the first time in the Chambers and Partners – Global Edition, entering Band 3 of the recently introduced Legal Process Outsourcing category. Chambers and... - April 06, 2017 - Cognia Law
CEO Americas Warning Statement from The CEO Magazine
The CEO Magazine has today issued a formal statement regarding the activity of Stuart McCourt and a publication called "CEO Americas." "It has been brought to our attention that an organisation called CEO Americas is operating in both the USA and Latin America targeting businesses... - April 04, 2017 - The CEO Magazine
Tanya C. Davies, JD Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Tanya C. Davies, JD of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Tanya C. Davies, JD Ms. Davies has over 11 years experience in the... - April 04, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Kelley Kronenberg Proud to Sponsor the University of Miami TriCanes Triathlon Team
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse, full-service business law firm, has signed on as an official sponsor of the TriCanes, the University of Miami’s triathlon team. The TriCanes are one of 12 teams in the Florida Collegiate Triathlon Conference (FCTC), and compete for spaces at the USA Triathlon... - April 02, 2017 - Kelley Kronenberg
Sr. Counsel James S. Brady, Esq. Recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sr. Counsel James S. Brady, Esq. of Grand Rapids, Michigan has been recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Sr. Counsel James S. Brady, Esq. Mr. Brady is Senior Counsel at... - April 01, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Margot Laporte, Attorney, Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP, to Speak at TKG’s FCPA Enforcement Trends and Patterns: Retrospect and Predictions in 2017 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Margot Laporte, Attorney, Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “FCPA Enforcement Trends and... - April 01, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Farhan Naqvi Named Super Lawyers Rising Star for Fourth Consecutive Year
Farhan Naqvi, managing partner of Naqvi Injury Law, has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for the fourth consecutive year. Naqvi has been practicing law since 2003 and founded Naqvi Injury Law in 2008. Super Lawyers Rising Stars are selected from the country’s top 2.5 percent of... - April 01, 2017 - Naqvi Injury Law
Mind Merchants Moves Into Bigger Office
Mind Merchants, one of the fastest growing Tech-Enabled Legal services and transformation consulting company, has now moved into a bigger consolidated work space in Gurgaon where it has been located for last 3 years in multiple units. - March 30, 2017 - Mind Merchant Global Pvt Ltd
Best Legal Web Site of 2017 to be Named by Web Marketing Association
Excellence deserves recognition and the best legal websites will be recognized by the Web Marketing Association as part of it's 21st annual WebAward Competition for website development. Deadline to enter is May 31, 2017. - March 29, 2017 - Web Marketing Association
Celesq® Announces April 2017 CLE: Trial Skills; Bitcoin, Blockchain Technology; Cybersecurity, Data Security, Privacy; Estate Planning, Asset Protection
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts for April 2017: Bitcoin and Blockchain Technology: Legal Issues and Emerging Trends (2707) Live web cast: April 6, 2017 (12:00 noon ET) As companies, governments, and start-ups race to develop their own custom blockchain systems... - March 29, 2017 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
MDO Partners to Lead Expert Discussion on Mitigating International Compliance Risk
Managing Partner, Richard Montes de Oca Selected as Moderator for Upcoming Compliance Panel at Hispanic National Bar Association’s 8th Annual Corporate Counsel Conference. - March 28, 2017 - MDO Partners
Everett L. Monroe, Attorney, Hanson Bridgett LLP to Speak at TKG’s event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Everett L. Monroe, Attorney, Hanson Bridgett LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “What the Future Holds for E.U-U.S Privacy... - March 28, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Erick Robinson Joins Beijing East IP, Best Patent Firm in China, as Director of Patent Litigation
Beijing East IP, the top intellectual property firm in China, has hired Erick Robinson as Director of Patent Litigation. Mr. Robinson was most recently Chief Patent Counsel Asia Pacific at Rouse International in Beijing and Shanghai and previously served as Director of Patents for Qualcomm in Asia. Mr. Robinson is an experienced U.S. patent attorney and trial lawyer and a trusted authority on patent and antitrust law in China. He is the author of ChinaPatentBlog.com. - March 27, 2017 - Beijing East IP
Adam P. Baer Joins Kelley Kronenberg’s West Palm Beach Office
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse, full-service business law firm, announced that Adam P. Baer has joined the firm as an attorney. He focuses his practice on General Liability, First Party Property Insurance Defense, Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense. Prior to joining Kelley Kronenberg, Mr. - March 26, 2017 - Kelley Kronenberg
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on What the Future Holds for E.U-U.S Privacy Shield
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: What the Future Holds for E.U-U.S Privacy Shield Live Webcast. This two-hour event is scheduled on April 05, 2017 at... - March 26, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Atkinson-Baker is Offering Web Conferencing for Depositions
Atkinson-Baker Court Reporters (http://www.depo.com/), a court reporting firm, is informing the public on a service they are currently offering: web conferencing for depositions. This service allows lawyers to conduct depositions from the comfort of their office, reducing travel time and... - March 25, 2017 - Atkinson-Baker, Inc
Fort Myers Real Estate Attorney Amanda Barritt Joins Committee to Build New Youth Center
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney Amanda Barritt has joined the Gladiolus Learning & Development Center’s Building Committee. The Building Committee will interview builders, architects, and designers to make recommendations... - March 25, 2017 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Hon’ble Mr. Justice Jasti Chelameswar & Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph Released Universal Law Publishing’s Book "Rethinking Judicial Reforms"
Hon’ble Mr. Justice Jasti Chelameswar and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph released Universal Law Publishing’s (An imprint of LexisNexis) book "Rethinking Judicial Reforms: Reflections on Indian Legal System," authored by Kaleeswaram Raj. - March 25, 2017 - LexisNexis India
Clearwater, Florida Bail Bonds Agency Announces New Owner
Lori Ponder Purchases 49th Street Bail Bonds. - March 24, 2017 - 49th Street Bail Bonds
Caitlin Fennessy, Senior Policy Advisor, Data Flows and Privacy Team, U.S. International Trade Administration to Speak at TKG’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Caitlin Fennessy, Senior Policy Advisor, Data Flows and Privacy Team, U.S. International Trade Administration will speak at the Knowledge Group’s... - March 23, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
American Law Society Recognizes Mara D. Geronemus
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Mara D. Geronemus has been accepted as a new member. - March 23, 2017 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes James L. Magazine
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that James L. Magazine has been accepted as a new member with ATL distinction. The America's Top Lawyers list is comprised of well-rounded individuals representing a diverse cross-section of U.S. legal advocates. - March 23, 2017 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Catrina H. Markwalter
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Catrina H. Markwalter has been accepted as a new member. - March 23, 2017 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Lynn Walker Wright
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Lynn Walker Wright has been accepted as a new member with ATL distinction. The America's Top Lawyers list is comprised of well-rounded individuals representing a diverse cross-section of U.S. legal advocates. - March 23, 2017 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Elizabeth A. Blair
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Elizabeth A. Blair has been accepted as a new member. - March 23, 2017 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Charles Clay, Jr.
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Charles (Chuck) Clay, Jr. has been accepted as a new member with ATL distinction. The America's Top Lawyers list is comprised of well-rounded individuals representing a diverse cross-section of U.S. legal advocates. - March 23, 2017 - American Law Society
Starfield & Smith, P.C. Elects Jessica L. Conn to Its Partnership
Starfield & Smith, P.C. is proud to announce that Jessica L. Conn, a member of the Firm’s Commercial Lending practice group, has been elected as Partner of the Firm. Ms. Conn practices business law with a focus on commercial lending and government guaranteed lending. In that capacity,... - March 22, 2017 - Starfield & Smith, PC
Gail Lamarche to Present at National Legal Marketing Conference in Las Vegas
Gail Lamarche, Director of Marketing at Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., will speak at the 2017 Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference on March 27 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lamarche will present “How Solo Marketers Can Make a Big Splash in a Small to Mid-Sized Pond” as... - March 22, 2017 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Michael Nesheiwat, Attorney, Collen to Speak at TKG’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael Nesheiwat, Attorney, Collen will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “What the Future Holds for E.U-U.S Privacy Shield Live... - March 21, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Douglas Borthwick Selected for Esteemed Lawyers of America
A prominent southern California advocate for justice has been selected for admission to the Esteemed Lawyers of America (ELOA). Since 1995, Santa Ana attorney Douglas Borthwick has been fighting for the rights of the disabled, those injured by negligence, and others whose rights have been violated... - March 19, 2017 - Esteemed Lawyers of America
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Michael Versnik to Tort & Insurance Litigation Team
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Michael Versnik has joined the firm as an attorney in the Tort & Insurance Litigation division. Versnik is an experienced trial lawyer, focusing his civil and insurance litigation practice representing... - March 18, 2017 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Kelley Kronenberg Adds Two Attorneys to Fort Lauderdale Office
Joseph A. Cafaro and Roger C. Simmons Join the Firm - March 18, 2017 - Kelley Kronenberg
John J. Maalouf, Senior Partner of Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, Joins London Court of International Arbitration as an International Arbitrator
John J. Maalouf, Senior Partner of Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP, has joined the London Court of International Arbitration as an International Arbitrator. Mr. Maalouf's new position as an LCIA International Arbitrator will be in addition to his current position as Senior Partner of Maalouf... - March 18, 2017 - Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP
Nadrich & Cohen, LLP Sponsors 2017 Santa Rosa St. Patrick's Day 5K Race
The Personal Injury Law Firm of Nadrich & Cohen, LLP is a proud sponsor of the 2017 St. Patrick's Day 5K Race benefiting the Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Scholarship Fund. - March 17, 2017 - Nadrich & Cohen, LLP
Fisher Phillips Attorneys Listed as Colorado Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars® 2017
Three attorneys in the Denver office of Fisher Phillips, Todd Fredrickson, Lawrence Lee, and Darin Mackender, have been listed as Colorado Super Lawyers 2017. Associate Kevin Burns has been named to the list of Colorado Rising Stars 2017. - March 17, 2017 - Fisher Phillips Denver
Kelley Kronenberg Named One of South Florida’s "Top Law Firms"; Eight Attorneys Also Named in the 2017 South Florida Legal Guide
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse, full-service business law firm, was selected by the South Florida Legal Guide as a “Top Law Firm” in the publication’s 2017 edition. Principal Partners Michael J. Fichtel, Howard L. Wander, Heath S. Eskalyo and Karen M. Gilmartin, along with firm... - March 17, 2017 - Kelley Kronenberg
Thirteen Moye White Attorneys Named to Colorado Super Lawyers® 2017 List
Denver law firm Moye White LLP announced that thirteen of its attorneys have been named to the 2017 list of Colorado Super Lawyers. The comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys represents no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state. - March 16, 2017 - Moye White
Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson Attorneys Listed as Colorado Super Lawyers® 2017
Steve Shapiro and Tom Bieging, attorneys at Shapiro Bieging Barber Otteson, have been named to the list of Colorado Super Lawyers 2017. - March 16, 2017 - Otteson Shapiro LLP
Tidwell Group Issues SOC 2 Type 2 Report on Controls Over the Suitability and Operating Effectiveness of Security Controls at assure360
assure360 has undergone an additional SOC 2 exam resulting in a report stating that management of assure360 maintained effective controls over the security, processing integrity and confidentiality of its IT outsourcing. assure360 is a leading technology provider to default servicing law firms with locations in Michigan, Texas, and Illinois. - March 16, 2017 - assure360
Boy to Share Employment Law Practices at Global Pet Expo in Orlando
Employment Law Attorney Suzanne Boy of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., will present two courses at the Global Pet Expo at the Orlando Convention Center on March 22-24, 2017. In her first presentation, “Employment Law 101: What Every Employer Should Know,” Boy will educate... - March 16, 2017 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Rodney L. Lewis, Shareholder, Polsinelli to Speak at TKG’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Rodney L. Lewis, Shareholder, Polsinelli will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The Fannie Mae Litigation on Post-Discharge... - March 14, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
American Law Society Recognizes Michael P. Kane
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Michael P. Kane has been accepted as a new member with ATL distinction. The America's Top Lawyers list is comprised of well-rounded individuals representing a diverse cross-section of U.S. legal advocates. - March 14, 2017 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Alan M. Kindred
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Alan M. Kindred has been accepted as a new member with ATL distinction. The America's Top Lawyers list is comprised of well-rounded individuals representing a diverse cross-section of U.S. legal advocates. - March 14, 2017 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Mandy Jamison
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Mandy Jamison has been accepted as a new member. - March 14, 2017 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Brenda Lee Hamilton
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Brenda Lee Hamilton has been accepted as a new member with ATL distinction. The America's Top Lawyers list is comprised of well-rounded individuals representing a diverse cross-section of U.S. legal advocates. - March 14, 2017 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Patrick McGinnis
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Patrick McGinnis has been accepted as a new member with ATL distinction. The America's Top Lawyers list is comprised of well-rounded individuals representing a diverse cross-section of U.S. legal advocates. - March 14, 2017 - American Law Society
American Law Society Recognizes Kenneth P. Carman
The American Law Society Board of Directors is proud to announce that Kenneth P. Carmen has been accepted as a new member with ATL distinction. The America's Top Lawyers list is comprised of well-rounded individuals representing a diverse cross-section of U.S. legal advocates. - March 14, 2017 - American Law Society
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Affordable Care Act Under Trump's Administration: Uncertainties and Significant Issues Explored
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “Affordable Care Act Under Trump's Administration: Uncertainties and Significant Issues Explored! LIVE... - March 14, 2017 - The Knowledge Group