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Crowell & Moring Achieves HITRUST CSF® Certification of Information Protection Regulations and Risk Protocols

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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WASHINGTON, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring's iManage Filesite platform has achieved HITRUST CSF Certification status related to the management and security of sensitive data and other information.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring's iManage Filesite platform has achieved HITRUST CSF Certification status related to the management and security of sensitive data and other information.
  • The HITRUST CSF is a framework that provides organizations with the needed structure, detail and clarity relating to information protection.
  • "We are pleased to receive the HITRUST CSF Certification for our information security policies and procedures," said Philip T. Inglima , chair of Crowell & Moring.
  • As part of the HITRUST CSF Certification process, the firm also received certification against the NIST Cybersecurity Framework , which consists of "standards, guidelines and best practices to manage cybersecurity risk."

Experienced Commercial and Financial Litigator Brian D. Hail Joins Crowell & Moring

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Monday, June 21, 2021
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Hail's arrival builds on Crowell & Moring's recent growth in the firm's Financial Services practice .

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  • Hail's arrival builds on Crowell & Moring's recent growth in the firm's Financial Services practice .
  • "Brian is highly regarded for his litigation skills and deep experience in the financial and commercial arena," said Philip T. Inglima , chair of Crowell & Moring.
  • Hail has a successful track record in leading high-stakes,bet-the-companylitigation, including matters involving financial and commercial disputes, contract issues, and restructuring matters.
  • "I'm excited to further expand the litigation bench for Crowell & Moring and build on the financial services practice in New York."

Halfaker and Associates, LLC to be acquired by SAIC

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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ARLINGTON, Va., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Halfaker and Associates, LLC (Halfaker), a technology solutions provider within the Federal Government's health, intelligence, defense, and security sectors, announced today that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC).

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Halfaker and Associates, LLC (Halfaker), a technology solutions provider within the Federal Government's health, intelligence, defense, and security sectors, announced today that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC).
  • "I am excited to embark on this next chapter of Halfaker's mission to continue to serve," said Halfaker President and CEO Dawn Halfaker.
  • Robert W. Baird & Co. acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Halfaker and Associates on this transaction, and Crowell & Moring LLP served as legal counsel.
  • Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC is home to more than 26,000 employees and realizes annual revenues of approximately $7.2 billion.

The National Black Lawyers Selects Crowell & Moring Lawyers as Top 100 and Top 40 Under 40 Members

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Monday, May 17, 2021
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b'WASHINGTON, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Black Lawyers has selected six Crowell & Moring lawyers for inclusion in its Top 100 Black Lawyers and Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers lists.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Black Lawyers has selected six Crowell & Moring lawyers for inclusion in its Top 100 Black Lawyers and Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers lists.
  • "\nCrowell & Moring lawyers who are now members of The National Black Lawyers include:\n"These outstanding lawyers succeed every day in delivering top-notch client service in high stakes matters," said Philip T. Inglima , chair of Crowell & Moring.
  • "\nThe National Black Lawyers is a professional honorary organization established to promote the nation\'s top black attorneys and to enhance the professional development of its members.
  • The National Black Lawyers Top 100 and Top 40 Under 40 are recognitions that were "created to celebrate legal excellence by promoting attorneys as subject-matter experts [and to develop] a strong national network of top African American attorneys.

Global Health and Economic Policy Strategist Kate Beale Joins Crowell & Moring and C&M International

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
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b'WASHINGTON, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kate Beale is joining Crowell & Moring and Crowell & Moring International LLC (CMI), bringing more than two decades of U.S. and international experience leading global health, international trade, investment, and economic policy in Congress, the Obama-Biden administration, foreign markets, and in C-suites across Global Fortune 500 companies.\nBeale will be senior policy director in the firm\'s Government Affairs practice and a director with CMI, the firm\'s global public policy affiliate.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kate Beale is joining Crowell & Moring and Crowell & Moring International LLC (CMI), bringing more than two decades of U.S. and international experience leading global health, international trade, investment, and economic policy in Congress, the Obama-Biden administration, foreign markets, and in C-suites across Global Fortune 500 companies.\nBeale will be senior policy director in the firm\'s Government Affairs practice and a director with CMI, the firm\'s global public policy affiliate.
  • Prior to joining the firm, Beale was associate vice president for international advocacy at the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).
  • President Barack Obama appointed Beale to serve as deputy assistant administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean at the U.S. Agency for International Development.
  • "These practice areas are sitting at the cutting edge of the intersection of domestic and international policy.

Prominent Competition Lawyer Peter Broadhurst Joins Crowell & Moring's London Office

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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"His knowledge especially with the Competition and Markets Authority will be extremely valuable to our clients.

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  • "His knowledge especially with the Competition and Markets Authority will be extremely valuable to our clients.
  • He will provide the firm\'s corporate clients with top flight competition advice, working closely with our friends and colleagues on our Brussels competition team," said Robert Weekes , managing partner of Crowell & Moring\'s London office.
  • We are delighted to have Peter on board as we continue to grow and strengthen our London office.
  • Earlier this year, the firm added Karel Bourgeois , a prominent antitrust and competition lawyer with over 15 years of experience advising clients on EU and Belgian competition law and state aid law, from Allen & Overy.

Prominent Competition Lawyer Peter Broadhurst Joins Crowell & Moring's London Office

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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"His knowledge especially with the Competition and Markets Authority will be extremely valuable to our clients.

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  • "His knowledge especially with the Competition and Markets Authority will be extremely valuable to our clients.
  • He will provide the firm\'s corporate clients with top flight competition advice, working closely with our friends and colleagues on our Brussels competition team," said Robert Weekes , managing partner of Crowell & Moring\'s London office.
  • We are delighted to have Peter on board as we continue to grow and strengthen our London office.
  • Earlier this year, the firm added Karel Bourgeois , a prominent antitrust and competition lawyer with over 15 years of experience advising clients on EU and Belgian competition law and state aid law, from Allen & Overy.

Lathrop GPM Expands Health Law Practice with Minnesota Hospital Association Vice President

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
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Peltier will join the firm\'s Health Law practice group and focus his practice on a wide range of transactional matters, including health law regulatory advising, contracting, governance, compliance and mergers and acquisitions for health care clients.\n"We are excited to welcome Ben to the firm," said Jennifer Reedstrom Bishop, chair of the Health Law practice.

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  • Peltier will join the firm\'s Health Law practice group and focus his practice on a wide range of transactional matters, including health law regulatory advising, contracting, governance, compliance and mergers and acquisitions for health care clients.\n"We are excited to welcome Ben to the firm," said Jennifer Reedstrom Bishop, chair of the Health Law practice.
  • "His deep experience as in-house counsel for Minnesota\'s hospital association and a major health care system and knowledge of Minnesota\'s health care industry makes him a great fit for our practice.
  • "\nPeltier served as vice president and general counsel for the Minnesota Hospital Association for 10 years.
  • "They are national experts in health care regulation, compliance and transactions and a trusted partner for all kinds of health care organizations.

Healthcare Regulatory Partner Xavier Baker Joins Sheppard Mullin In Washington, D.C.

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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b"Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that A. Xavier Baker has joined the firm\xe2\x80\x99s Healthcare Industry Team as a partner in the Washington, D.C. office.

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  • b"Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that A. Xavier Baker has joined the firm\xe2\x80\x99s Healthcare Industry Team as a partner in the Washington, D.C. office.
  • Baker joins from Crowell & Moring LLP.\n\xe2\x80\x9cOur many industry-leading healthcare clients will benefit almost immediately from Xavier\xe2\x80\x99s extensive capabilities to navigate through the complex emerging issues of mental health parity and to respond effectively to federally mandated parity audits,\xe2\x80\x9d said Sheppard Mullin managing partner MaryJeanette Dee.
  • Clients look to him for cutting-edge strategic counseling, risk management, regulatory policy, and government affairs assistance to meet the challenges posed by this constantly changing environment.
  • Since 1927, industry-leading companies have turned to Sheppard Mullin to handle corporate and technology matters, high-stakes litigation and complex financial transactions.

D.C. Deputy Attorney General Toni Michelle Jackson Joins Crowell & Moring

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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b'WASHINGTON, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Toni Michelle Jackson , Deputy Attorney General of the Public Interest Division at the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG), is joining Crowell & Moring as a partner in its Litigation and Labor & Employment groups, as well as State Attorneys General practice.\nJackson will focus oncomplex civil litigation, including employment, commercial, class actions, internal investigations, and civil rights.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Toni Michelle Jackson , Deputy Attorney General of the Public Interest Division at the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG), is joining Crowell & Moring as a partner in its Litigation and Labor & Employment groups, as well as State Attorneys General practice.\nJackson will focus oncomplex civil litigation, including employment, commercial, class actions, internal investigations, and civil rights.
  • Prior to that, she co-founded the first Minnesota law firm owned by Black women, Jackson & Ward, LLC.\n"We are so pleased to welcome Toni, a highly-respected first-chair litigator, to Crowell & Moring.
  • Her extensive jury and bench trial experience will help clients facing employment, civil rights, class action, and other complex civil litigation matters," said Philip T. Inglima , chair of Crowell & Moring.
  • "\nDuring her tenure as Deputy Attorney General, Jackson oversaw complex civil litigation, including putative class actions, civil rights, government contracts appeals, and civil enforcement matters.