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Stella Zhang, American Lending Center COO, Named Distinguished Alumna at University of California, Irvine

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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Stella Zhang, chief operating officer at American Lending Center and partner at Sunstone Management, Inc., received the Distinguished Alumni award from the University of California, Irvine, at the annual Lauds & Laurels ceremony Oct. 26.

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  • Stella Zhang, chief operating officer at American Lending Center and partner at Sunstone Management, Inc., received the Distinguished Alumni award from the University of California, Irvine, at the annual Lauds & Laurels ceremony Oct. 26.
  • There are 24 distinguished alumni this year representing each school at the university, including Extraordinarius Award winners Paul and Jo Butterworth.
  • I am deeply honored by this award.”
    The awards celebration took place Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Hyatt Regency Irvine.
  • American Lending Center (ALC) and Sunstone Management, Inc. , are headquartered in Irvine.

Breast Expert Dr. Josh Waltzman Joins Exclusive Haute Beauty Network

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Josh Waltzman is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who believes every patient deserves high-quality, safe, and individualized care to help optimize their own personal goals. With his years of training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and a rooted passion for the field, Dr. Waltzman is dedicated to helping achieve the objectives of his patients with regard for what is aesthetically natural and functional.

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  • Dr. Josh Waltzman joins Haute Beauty Network as a breast expert representing the Los Angeles market.
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Josh Waltzman is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who believes every patient deserves high-quality, safe, and individualized care to help optimize their own personal goals.
  • After graduating magna cum laude from the University of Southern California, Dr. Waltzman attended the University of California Irvine School of Medicine.
  • Dr. Waltzman has been invited to present his research to other Plastic Surgeons at numerous national and international meetings.

Hyundai Executive Receives Two Awards for Community Leadership

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brandon Ramirez, director, corporate social responsibility and external relations, was recognized with multiple awards for his community leadership.

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  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brandon Ramirez, director, corporate social responsibility and external relations, was recognized with multiple awards for his community leadership.
  • "I'm proud to support the Latino community and local communities at large both inside and outside the walls of Hyundai."
  • Community Action Partnership of Orange County, a long-time partner of Hyundai Motor America, received a $2,000 grant on behalf of Ramirez and Hyundai.
  • He is the executive sponsor of Hyundai's "Amigos Unidos" employee resource group, which is tasked with community engagement and raising cultural awareness at Hyundai.

Haig Partners Enhances West Coast Presence With the Addition of Jayson Crouch as Managing Director

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Haig Partners LLC , the leading buy-sell advisory firm to owners of higher-value dealerships, is pleased to announce the addition of Jayson Crouch, a respected leader in automotive retail finance, as Managing Director.

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  • Haig Partners LLC , the leading buy-sell advisory firm to owners of higher-value dealerships, is pleased to announce the addition of Jayson Crouch, a respected leader in automotive retail finance, as Managing Director.
  • Alan Haig, President of Haig Partners, said, "I am thrilled to welcome Jayson as our new Managing Director.
  • “Haig Partners has consistently demonstrated its commitment to delivering unmatched expertise and guidance throughout the Southwest and West Coast.
  • I am proud to establish the West Coast office for Haig Partners."

Irvine City Council Approves Letter Of Intent With Sunstone Management For Early-Stage Business Accelerator

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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The Irvine City Council unanimously approved a Letter of Intent at its Tuesday, Sept. 12, meeting to work with Sunstone Management, Inc. in creation of an Irvine Accelerator for early-stage, high-tech entrepreneurs.

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  • The Irvine City Council unanimously approved a Letter of Intent at its Tuesday, Sept. 12, meeting to work with Sunstone Management, Inc. in creation of an Irvine Accelerator for early-stage, high-tech entrepreneurs.
  • The proposal came from Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan after a year of discussions with the Irvine Innovation Council and Sunstone Management principals.
  • John Shen, founder of Sunstone, is an original member of the Innovation Council.
  • “I am thrilled that the city is partnering with Sunstone on the Irvine Accelerator,” Mayor Kahn said.

Ceribell Appoints Louisa Daniels as General Counsel

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceribell, Inc.®, the pioneer in AI-powered point-of-care neurodiagnostics, today announced Louisa Daniels has joined the medical device company as its General Counsel. In this role, Ms. Daniels will lead the company's legal, governance, compliance, and ethics functions.

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  • SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceribell, Inc.®, the pioneer in AI-powered point-of-care neurodiagnostics, today announced Louisa Daniels has joined the medical device company as its General Counsel.
  • Ms. Daniels brings a wealth of experience to Ceribell, with over 30 years in the biopharma industry.
  • Previously, she was Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for Recursion Pharmaceuticals, which she helped take public in April 2021.
  • Before Recursion, Ms. Daniels was a Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at Pfizer, where she served at various times as Chief Counsel for Global Product Development; Global Commercial Operations, Strategy & Portfolio Management; and Pharmatherapeutics R&D.

Greenberg Traurig's Susan L. Heller Shortlisted for Women in Business Awards

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Susan L. Heller, shareholder of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was shortlisted by the Orange County Business Journal for the Women in Business Awards. The finalists will be announced Oct. 5 at an awards luncheon gala.

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  • Susan L. Heller, shareholder of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was shortlisted by the Orange County Business Journal for the Women in Business Awards.
  • IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Susan L. Heller , shareholder of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP , was shortlisted by the Orange County Business Journal for the Women in Business Awards.
  • The finalists will be announced Oct. 5 at an awards luncheon gala.
  • The award recognizes exceptional business and professional women who have made significant contributions to their organizations, their professions, and the Orange County community, according to the publication.

F&G Annuities & Life Appoints Celina J. Wang Doka to Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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DES MOINES, Iowa, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. (NYSE: FG) ("F&G" or the "Company"), a leading provider of insurance solutions serving retail annuity and life customers and institutional clients, today announced the appointment of Celina J. Wang Doka as an independent member of F&G's Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2023.

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  • DES MOINES, Iowa, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. (NYSE: FG) ("F&G" or the "Company"), a leading provider of insurance solutions serving retail annuity and life customers and institutional clients, today announced the appointment of Celina J. Wang Doka as an independent member of F&G's Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2023.
  • Following this appointment, F&G's Board of Directors will be comprised of eight members, including four independent members.
  • William P. Foley, II, Chairman, commented, "We are pleased with the addition of Celina to the F&G Board.
  • Chris Blunt, President and Chief Executive Officer of F&G, added, "We are honored to welcome Celina to our Board as our fourth independent director, creating an equal balance between independent directors and internal management, to guide our company.

Greenberg Traurig's Ian C. Ballon and Susan L. Heller Named to 2023 'Top Intellectual Property Lawyers' List

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ian C. Ballon and Susan L. Heller, shareholders of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, have been recognized by the Daily Journal's "Top Intellectual Property Lawyers of California" list for 2023. Ballon and Heller are consistently named to the prestigious annual list, which honors attorneys on the cutting edge of intellectual property work according to the publication.

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  • Ian C. Ballon and Susan L. Heller, shareholders of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, have been recognized by the Daily Journal's "Top Intellectual Property Lawyers of California" list for 2023.
  • Ballon and Heller are consistently named to the prestigious annual list, which honors attorneys on the cutting edge of intellectual property work according to the publication.
  • LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ian C. Ballon and Susan L. Heller , shareholders of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, have been recognized by the Daily Journal's "Top Intellectual Property Lawyers of California" list for 2023.
  • Ballon and Heller are consistently named to the prestigious annual list, which honors attorneys on the cutting edge of intellectual property work according to the publication.

Life Science Outsourcing, Inc. Welcomes Yiorgos Polizos as Vice President of Sales & Marketing

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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BREA, Calif., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Science Outsourcing, Inc. ("LSO"), a leading contract manufacturer and provider of comprehensive outsourcing solutions to medical device and life science companies, is excited to announce the appointment of Yiorgos Polizos as the company's new Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

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  • BREA, Calif., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Science Outsourcing, Inc. ("LSO"), a leading contract manufacturer and provider of comprehensive outsourcing solutions to medical device and life science companies, is excited to announce the appointment of Yiorgos Polizos as the company's new Vice President of Sales & Marketing.
  • Yiorgos brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to LSO, having held various leadership roles across multiple industry segments.
  • Under his leadership, Ivera enjoyed unprecedented success, leading to its acquisition by 3M where Yiorgos continued to serve as the VP of sales.
  • We look forward to his leadership and the positive impact he will have on our sales and marketing efforts."