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Market-Leading Derivatives Team Further Expands Crowell & Moring's Financial Services Practice

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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LONDON, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring is expanding its financial services capabilities in London with the arrival of a highly-regarded derivatives team. The team is recognized for their deep experience advising global investment banks and private equity funds on a range of complex structured finance and derivatives transactions in the U.S., UK, and European markets.

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  • LONDON, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring is expanding its financial services capabilities in London with the arrival of a highly-regarded derivatives team.
  • The diverse team consists of partners Jennifer Kafcas and Charles Wakiwaka , and counsel Alvino S. van Schalkwyk and Lauren Blaber .
  • Their arrival significantly enhances the range of services we can offer our clients and is an important part of the continued expansion of our financial services practice and our London office."
  • "This team significantly expands the services that we can offer global financial institutions from both sides of the Atlantic," said Carlton Greene , chair of the firm's Financial Services Group.

Companies Are Setting Environmental Goals, But Questions of Measurement Persist, Crowell & Moring Survey Finds

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A recent survey of top decision-makers by Crowell & Moring finds that nearly 80% of responding companies have identified and adopted environmental performance goals beyond what regulations require.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A recent survey of top decision-makers by Crowell & Moring finds that nearly 80% of responding companies have identified and adopted environmental performance goals beyond what regulations require.
  • The survey of 225 respondents, including in-house counsel and compliance, ESG, and sustainability professionals, is detailed in a new report, " ESG Survey: Environmental Performance and the Stakes for Your Business ."
  • Customers drive change: Half of the survey respondents said that brand image and reputation among customers are driving their companies to adopt environmental goals.
  • And register for the webinar, " ESG Survey: Environmental Performance and the Stakes for Your Business ," to be held December 9 at 12:30 pm ET.

Crowell & Moring Opens in Denver

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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DENVER, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Crowell & Moring has launched a Denver office with an initial team skilled at guiding clients in sophisticated corporate transactions across a variety of regulated industries, as well as complex commercial and regulatory litigation matters.

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  • DENVER, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Crowell & Moring has launched a Denver office with an initial team skilled at guiding clients in sophisticated corporate transactions across a variety of regulated industries, as well as complex commercial and regulatory litigation matters.
  • "We are delighted to welcome this talented and diverse group of lawyers to Crowell & Moring as we open in Denver," said Philip T. Inglima , chair of Crowell & Moring.
  • "This is an exciting opportunity to launch Crowell & Moring's Denver office and build a strong team of lawyers to advise the growing business community here," Rhoades said.
  • Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, and transactional and corporate matters.

Nurix Therapeutics Expands its Board of Directors with the Addition of Two Industry Leaders

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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She currently serves on the board of directors of Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. and EnPro Industries, Inc., and on the advisory board of Teach for America New Jersey and the NACD New Jersey Chapter.

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  • She currently serves on the board of directors of Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. and EnPro Industries, Inc., and on the advisory board of Teach for America New Jersey and the NACD New Jersey Chapter.
  • She began her career in 1989 as an associate at Crowell & Moring and held various legal counsel positions at Monsanto, Pharmacia and C.R.
  • Mr.Silva joined Vertex in August 2007 and was the companys vice president and corporate controller from September 2008 through April 2011.
  • Although Nurix believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.

Flexa Hires Blockchain And Digital Assets Veteran Michelle Ann Gitlitz As General Counsel

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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Michelle brings over 20 years of experience to Flexa and has been actively working on matters driving the digital assets industry since 2018.

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  • Michelle brings over 20 years of experience to Flexa and has been actively working on matters driving the digital assets industry since 2018.
  • In this role, Michelle will be responsible for advising Flexa on legal, regulatory and risk management matters surrounding payments, digital assets and blockchain technology, and helping the company continue its rapid growth trajectory.
  • Michelle replaces Daniel C. McCabe, co-founder, as General Counsel, as he is promoted to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer, complementing his existing responsibilities as Chief Compliance Officer of Flexa.
  • Previously, Michelle served as the Global Head of Crowell & Moring's Blockchain and Digital Assets practice, and co-led Crowell & Moring's Financial Services Practice.

Crowell & Moring and ACLU of Maryland Achieve Victory in Removal of the Last Confederate Statue on Public Grounds in Maryland

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Talbot County Council has adopted a resolution to remove the last Confederate statue remaining on public grounds in Maryland.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Talbot County Council has adopted a resolution to remove the last Confederate statue remaining on public grounds in Maryland.
  • This is a change of position for the Council and follows a lawsuit filed by Crowell & Moring and the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland.
  • The lawsuit, which was filed in May 2021 , challenged the statue's placement as racist and illegal.
  • "This result demonstrates the continued impact of civil rights advocates using litigation to achieve results when politicians refuse to respect constitutional rights."

Enpro Elects Judith A. Reinsdorf to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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EnPro Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPO), an industrial technology company, has elected Judith A. Reinsdorf to the companys Board of Directors.

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  • EnPro Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPO), an industrial technology company, has elected Judith A. Reinsdorf to the companys Board of Directors.
  • Ms. Reinsdorf was previously Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) until her retirement in 2017.
  • Currently, Reinsdorf is on the Compensation Committee at Cornerstone Building Brands (NYSE: CNR), serves on the advisory board of Teach for America New Jersey and the NACD New Jersey Chapter.
  • We welcome Judy to the Enpro Board, said David Hauser, Chairman of Enpro.

Experienced Financial Restructuring and Transactional Insolvency Lawyer Frederick (Rick) Hyman Joins Crowell & Moring

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Crowell & Moring has expanded its Corporate Group in New York with the addition of partner Frederick "Rick" Hyman , a highly regarded financial restructuring and insolvency lawyer.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Crowell & Moring has expanded its Corporate Group in New York with the addition of partner Frederick "Rick" Hyman , a highly regarded financial restructuring and insolvency lawyer.
  • Hyman represents lenders and other creditors in all aspects of bankruptcy, including negotiating restructuring support agreements and debtor-in-possession financing facilities.
  • Hyman joins the firm from Duane Morris, where he was a partner in the firm'sBusiness Reorganization and Financial Restructuring Practice Group.
  • "I am incredibly excited to join Crowell & Moring, especially considering the breadth of the firm's offerings to financial services clients," said Hyman.

Experienced Technology Transactions and Outsourcing Lawyer Sarvesh Mahajan Joins Crowell & Moring

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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NEW YORK, Aug4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring further expands its corporate offerings with the addition of partner Sarvesh Mahajan who advises clients on technology transactions, with an emphasis on complex IT and business process outsourcing.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring further expands its corporate offerings with the addition of partner Sarvesh Mahajan who advises clients on technology transactions, with an emphasis on complex IT and business process outsourcing.
  • "It's exciting to see Crowell & Moring strengthen its corporate practice by bringing on such a talented lawyer as Sarvesh, a known and well-respected practitioner in the technology transactions and outsourcing arena," said Mike Cammarota, Managing Director Senior Director of Legal Services, Global Transactions, at Accenture.
  • "With his addition, we will have a highly skilled and experienced attorney, dedicated full time to driving technology transactions.
  • Mahajan joins from Wiggin and Dana, where he was a partner in the firm's Outsourcing and Technology Practice Group.

Experienced First-Chair Insurance Litigator Miranda H. Turner Joins Crowell & Moring

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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"We are delighted to welcome Miranda to the firm, as her addition builds on Crowell & Moring's capabilities for handling complex litigation and adds valuable depth to our insurance bench," said Philip T. Inglima , chair of Crowell & Moring.

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  • "We are delighted to welcome Miranda to the firm, as her addition builds on Crowell & Moring's capabilities for handling complex litigation and adds valuable depth to our insurance bench," said Philip T. Inglima , chair of Crowell & Moring.
  • Turner's experience includes notable work with environmental risks, ranging from disputes over insurance for Superfund cleanup to mitigating clients' liability for historical pollution.
  • Turner earned her law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law, and her undergraduate degree from Brown University.
  • "I am excited to join Crowell & Moring's insurance and reinsurance practice and work with the firm's multi-disciplinary teams to meet clients' strategic and legal needs," Turner said.