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P&G Appoints Sheila Bonini and Rob Portman to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Sheila Bonini, Senior Vice President of the World Wildlife Fund, and Rob Portman, former U.S.

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  • The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Sheila Bonini, Senior Vice President of the World Wildlife Fund, and Rob Portman, former U.S.
  • Senator, Congressman and United States Trade Representative, to the Company’s Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230411005922/en/
    The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Sheila Bonini, Senior Vice President of the World Wildlife Fund, to the Company’s Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Portman holds a bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College and a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School.

Norton Rose Fulbright strengthens Bay Area presence with corporate and M&A partner Yan Zhang

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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San Francisco, California, March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that corporate, M&A and securities partner Yan Zhang, who has extensive cross-border transactions experience, has joined its San Francisco office.

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  • San Francisco, California, March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that corporate, M&A and securities partner Yan Zhang, who has extensive cross-border transactions experience, has joined its San Francisco office.
  • As trusted advisor to entrepreneurs, boards of directors and VC/PE investors, Zhang provides strategic legal advice to help his clients achieve their goals.
  • Jeff Cody, Norton Rose Fulbright’s US Managing Partner, said:
    “Yan joining us demonstrates our ongoing commitment to bringing in highly regarded corporate and M&A lawyers.
  • Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions.

Alicia J. Davis Elected to U. S. Steel Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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S. Steel”) announced today that Alicia J. Davis has been elected to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2023.

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  • S. Steel”) announced today that Alicia J. Davis has been elected to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230228006151/en/
    Ms. Davis is Chief Strategy Officer at Lear Corporation, a global automotive supplier of seating and electrical distribution and electronic systems.
  • With a renewed emphasis on innovation, U. S. Steel serves the automotive, construction, appliance, energy, containers, and packaging industries with high value-added steel products such as U. S. Steel’s proprietary XG3® advanced high-strength steel.
  • U. S. Steel is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with world-class operations across the United States and in Central Europe.

TuSimple names permanent General Counsel

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TuSimple (Nasdaq:TSP), a global autonomous driving technology company, announced today that Evan Dunn has been promoted to serve as the company's General Counsel.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TuSimple (Nasdaq:TSP), a global autonomous driving technology company, announced today that Evan Dunn has been promoted to serve as the company's General Counsel.
  • Prior to his promotion, Mr. Dunn wasTuSimple's Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
  • "We are grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Susan Marsch and are appreciative of her leadership and expertise," said Cheng Lu, President and CEO of TuSimple.
  • "Evan Dunn has been a valued member of the TuSimple team since last spring, and by promoting him to General Counsel, we are continuing to make positive additions to our company's leadership team and corporate governance."

Bridget M. McCormack Officially Takes the Reins as President & CEO of AAA®

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Arbitration Association® (AAA®), the global leader in arbitration and mediation services, announces that Bridget M. McCormack has officially begun her new role as the nonprofit's President and CEO.

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  • "We look forward to working with her to continue our mission to bring the benefits of arbitration and mediation to more parties across the world."
  • Ms. McCormack has come to the AAA from the Michigan Supreme Court, where she served as Chief Justice.
  • "As a judge, I saw firsthand how important alternative dispute resolution is for busy courts," said Bridget M. McCormack, President and CEO of the AAA.
  • Beyond the judicial system and the ADR sector, Ms. McCormack also sits on the Board of Directors of Kids Kicking Cancer.

Tyson Foods Appoints Adam Deckinger General Counsel and Secretary

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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SPRINGDALE, Ark., Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) announced today that Adam Deckinger has been named General Counsel and Secretary, effective immediately.

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  • SPRINGDALE, Ark., Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) announced today that Adam Deckinger has been named General Counsel and Secretary, effective immediately.
  • Deckinger will report directly to Donnie King, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tyson Foods.
  • Deckinger will succeed Amy Tu, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary, who was named President, International & Chief Administrative Officer September 22, 2022.
  • Deckinger has more than 15 years of legal experience and has held multiple leadership positions within the Tyson law department.

Austin Attorney Melanie Plowman Named Partner at Appellate Firm Alexander Dubose & Jefferson

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas appellate firm Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP (ADJ) is pleased to announce the promotion of Austin's Melanie Plowman to partner.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas appellate firm Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP (ADJ) is pleased to announce the promotion of Austin's Melanie Plowman to partner.
  • "As her clients and colleagues both attest, Melanie is an outstanding attorney, committed to successfully guiding clients through the trial and appellate process," said ADJ managing partner Marcy Hogan Greer .
  • "She is an insightful and thoughtful strategist and an invaluable member of our team, and we are excited that she has agreed to this new role with Alexander Dubose."
  • Attorneys at Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP collaborate closely with clients at all stages of litigation.

Greenberg Traurig's Richard C. Kim Named Among Crain's New York's 'Notable Asian Leaders'

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Richard C. Kim, co-chair of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Global Finance Practice and co-chair of the New York Corporate Practice, was honored by Crain's New York Business on its "2022 Notable Asian Leaders" list. Honorees are selected for their success and accomplishments during the last 18 months and their ability to effect change in their career, according to the publication.

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  • "I was the first person in my family to become a lawyer and I was always encouraged by the support of others in the Asian American community.
  • Kim also serves as the co-hiring chair and co-career development liaison for Greenberg Traurig's New York office and as such, he coordinates the office's summer associate program.
  • In addition, Kim is a member of Greenberg Traurig's Asian American Affinity Group , which hosts programs addressing the legal needs of the region's Asian American community.
  • About Greenberg Traurig's Diversity Initiative: From its inception, Greenberg Traurig has been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Amprius Technologies Appoints Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati’s Siyu Jiang to Vice President of Legal Affairs

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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Amprius Technologies, Inc., ("Amprius"), (NYSE: AMPX), a leader in ultra-high energy density lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Nanowire Anode Platform, today announced the appointment of Siyu Jiang as its Vice President of Legal Affairs.

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  • Amprius Technologies, Inc., ("Amprius"), (NYSE: AMPX), a leader in ultra-high energy density lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Nanowire Anode Platform, today announced the appointment of Siyu Jiang as its Vice President of Legal Affairs.
  • Jiang will be a critical part of the executive team working on corporate governance, contracts, securities laws, and various legal affairs relevant to the company.
  • In her most recent role as Senior Corporate Associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati, Jiang was part of the team that advised Amprius over the last several years on corporate governance and transactional matters.
  • For seven years, she was an associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati, counseling both public and private companies on corporate and transactional legal proceedings.

Albemarle Announces Retirement, Appointment of General Counsel

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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Kristin M. Coleman will join the company as executive vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary on Nov. 28, 2023.

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  • Kristin M. Coleman will join the company as executive vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary on Nov. 28, 2023.
  • Narwold's retirement follows nearly 13 years as Albemarle's general counsel and corporate secretary and a 36-year legal career.
  • She joined Albemarle in 2010 as senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary.
  • Previously, she served as senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary of Sears Holdings Corporation and as vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary for Brunswick Corporation.