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NAELA Theresa Award Honors Attorney Laurie Hanson, a Trusted Advocate for Individuals Living With Disabilities

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (https://naela.org) is pleased to announce that Laurie A. Hanson, Esq., was named the 2023 recipient of the NAELA Theresa Award, which recognizes the outstanding efforts made by individuals who go above and beyond in helping and advocating for people with disabilities.

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  • The Theresa Foundation was created by NAELA member attorney Vincent J. Russo, CELA, CAP, Fellow, and his wife, Susan, in honor of their daughter, Theresa, who was born severely disabled and passed away when she was just five-and-a-half years old.
  • This year's Theresa Award recipient, attorney Laurie Hanson, has long had a passion for helping individuals with special needs.
  • Starting out in a male-dominated field, Hanson has established herself as a trusted advocate for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their families.
  • Hanson has worked with them for the past 15 years and strongly believes that the camp is in line with the mission of the Theresa Foundation.

New Partners Announced at Tidwell Group

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tidwell Group, an IPA Best of the Best and Fastest Growing Firm, welcomes Greg Harris, CPA, MST, and Chadd C. Weisert, J.D., LLM, as its newest Partners.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tidwell Group, an IPA Best of the Best and Fastest Growing Firm, welcomes Greg Harris, CPA, MST, and Chadd C. Weisert, J.D., LLM, as its newest Partners.
  • "Tidwell Group can only bring the highest levels of service to our valued clients by accomplishing our goal of assembling the best accounting professionals in the country," said J. Barry Tidwell, CPA, CVA , Tidwell Group National Managing Partner.
  • The firm acknowledges the momentous career benchmark these two professionals have achieved and enthusiastically welcomes them as the newest members of the partnership group at an exciting time when Tidwell Group continues to affirm its place as a leading client-first-centered firm.
  • Greg Harris is a Tax Partner in Tidwell Group's Columbus office with more than 14 years of public accounting experience.

GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW OFFERS FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO ALL NEW IN-PERSON JD STUDENTS

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In keeping with its 121-year commitment to providing diverse student populations with access and opportunity, Golden Gate University School of Law (GGU Law) announces a multi-pronged plan to transform its legal education offerings, including full tuition scholarships to all students in its in-person Juris Doctor [JD) program and the introduction of Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Law and Master of Law Studies (MLS) degree programs.

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  • It will also ensure that students admitted to the JD program can successfully complete their studies, pass the bar exam, and excel as practicing lawyers," says Colin Crawford, Dean of GGU Law.
  • This ambitious vision began with the entire entering class of full-time, first-year, in-person JD students in Fall 2022.
  • "Additionally, success in actual law courses identifies students with an aptitude for law much more effectively than a standardized test."
  • Angela Onwuachi-Willig, Dean of Boston University School of Law and GGU Law Advisory Board member, sees the GGU Law transformational plan as "a bold step that enables greater equity and access to the legal profession."

Manatt Welcomes Back Notable Tax and Employee Benefits Attorney in San Francisco

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Monday, April 18, 2022
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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today that John J. Heber has rejoined the Firm in San Francisco as a partner in its Tax, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice.

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  • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today that John J. Heber has rejoined the Firm in San Francisco as a partner in its Tax, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice.
  • Heber represents public and private companies in a wide variety of tax, strategic and regulatory issuesincluding the tax structuring of business transactions, diligence and related corporate governance issues, executive compensation, and employee benefits matters.
  • John is an excellent lawyer and adviser with a critical skill set that will deepen our tax, employee benefits and executive compensation offerings, said Sharon B. Bauman , leader of Manatts Cross-Industry group, which includes professionals in the Firms Tax, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice.
  • Heber is an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School of Los Angeles and Golden Gate University in San Francisco.

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Grows Washington, D.C. Office with International Trade Attorney Daniel Pickard

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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WASHINGTON, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney continues to grow its Washington, D.C. office with the addition of international trade lawyer Daniel Pickard as shareholder.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney continues to grow its Washington, D.C. office with the addition of international trade lawyer Daniel Pickard as shareholder.
  • Pickard routinely appears before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and other related agencies and regulatory bodies.
  • Pickard will chair the firm's International Trade and National Security practice group which brings together experience in Litigation, White Collar Defense, Government Investigations and Trade Regulation.
  • Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is a national law firm with a proven reputation for providing progressive, industry-leading legal, business, regulatory and government relations advice to regional, national and international clients.

Golden Gate University School of Law and Algorand Foundation announce creation of Blockchain Law for Social Good Center

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Gate University School of Law and the Algorand Foundation have created the Blockchain Law for Social Good Center , the first of its kind in an American law school.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Gate University School of Law and the Algorand Foundation have created the Blockchain Law for Social Good Center , the first of its kind in an American law school.
  • Hugo Krawczyk, Principal Researcher and Head of the Algorand Centres of Excellence Programme , is excited about the partnership with Golden Gate University School of Law.
  • "The Blockchain Law for Social Good Center is an excellent example of the multidisciplinary application possibilities for blockchain technology while also promoting social-impact projects.
  • The Blockchain Law for Social Good Center will push the industry forward, promoting a more balanced regulatory scheme as well as a more diverse environment for blockchain technology in the United States.

Manatt Continues Growth of Digital and Technology Team With Arrival of Bay Area Partners

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today that Manatt Digital and Technology Partners Timothy Lohse and Michel C. Narganes have joined the Firm in its Palo Alto and San Francisco offices, respectively.

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  • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today that Manatt Digital and Technology Partners Timothy Lohse and Michel C. Narganes have joined the Firm in its Palo Alto and San Francisco offices, respectively.
  • Additionally, Lohse has significant trial experience in patent reexaminations and inter partes reviews (IPRs).
  • Additionally, Narganes served as former in-house counsel at a large technology company, where she played a key role in the growth of global strategic partnerships, M&As and corporate compliance operations.
  • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is a leading professional services firm, providing integrated legal and consulting services to a global client base.

Golden Gate University School of Law Launches JD Flex Program

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
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Starting in fall 2021, JD Flex will offer an innovative alternative to GGU Law's continuing full-time residential program in San Francisco.

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  • Starting in fall 2021, JD Flex will offer an innovative alternative to GGU Law's continuing full-time residential program in San Francisco.
  • JD Flex reflects our unwavering belief that a challenging and dynamic legal education should be accessible to all," says Eric Christiansen, dean for the School of Law.
  • Blending online coursework and eight on-campus weekend sessions per semester, with summers completely online, this flexible program provides a path to an ABA-approved J.D.
  • Located in San Francisco, Golden Gate University School of Law provides students with a solid foundation in legal theory and the skills necessary to be a successful practitioner.

New Golden Gate University Professors Will Bolster Law School's Work

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
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"With the appointment of these new faculty members, Golden Gate University School of Law is once again expanding its already robust programs in criminal, environmental, and technology law,'' said Dean and Professor of Law Anthony Niedwiecki .

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  • "With the appointment of these new faculty members, Golden Gate University School of Law is once again expanding its already robust programs in criminal, environmental, and technology law,'' said Dean and Professor of Law Anthony Niedwiecki .
  • Professor Nanda comes to GGU from UCLA School of Law, where she was the Binder Clinical Teaching Fellow and Lecturer in Law.
  • "The Environmental Law and Justice Clinic at Golden Gate offers students an opportunity to work on cases that matter for disadvantaged communities that lack legal representation,'' Mullaney said.
  • Located in San Francisco, Golden Gate University School of Law provides students with a solid foundation in legal theory and the skills necessary to be a successful practitioner.