Cleveland–Marshall College of Law

GRAINGER NAMES NANCY BERARDINELLI-KRANTZ AS CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced it has appointed Nancy L. Berardinelli-Krantz as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, effective Jan. 30, 2023.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced it has appointed Nancy L. Berardinelli-Krantz as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, effective Jan. 30, 2023.
  • "Her distinguished career in the legal, business and government environment coupled with her ability to lead with integrity matches Grainger's purpose-driven culture.
  • Berardinelli-Krantz joins Grainger from Eaton Corporation, where she is Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Legal Officer.
  • "For more than 20 years, John Howard has showed unwavering dedication and service to Grainger and our customers," said Macpherson.

CCRcorp Announces Leadership Changes to Editorial Team

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CCRcorp, a legal publishing company that provides practical guidance on legal issues impacting today's corporate practitioner, wishes to recognize Managing Editor Liz Dunshee as she returns to private practice.

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  • "I appreciate Liz's leadership over the last three years on the Editorial Team," said Mel Yarbrough, CEO of CCRcorp.
  • "I am pleased she will continue to work with the team as a Senior Editor and that John will move into the Managing Editor role.
  • "I know that the Editorial Team and our members are in excellent hands under John's leadership, and that our members will continue to receive practical guidance, direct from the experts.
  • For more information on our products and the Editorial Team, call us at 800-737-1271 or visit CCRcorp.com .

McDonald Hopkins welcomes Julie Toth to Business Department and Executive Compensation and Governance team

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

CLEVELAND, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Julie Toth has joined the Cleveland office of McDonald Hopkins LLC as Counsel in the Business Department, where she will add her experience to the firm's Executive Compensation and Governance team.

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  • CLEVELAND, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Julie Toth has joined the Cleveland office of McDonald Hopkins LLC as Counsel in the Business Department, where she will add her experience to the firm's Executive Compensation and Governance team.
  • Toth's practice focuses primarily on working with small and medium sized businesses, helping them with executive compensation and governance issues related to business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and stock and asset purchases.
  • "I am excited to join the talented team of attorneys at McDonald Hopkins and broaden the scope of representation for my business clients to include executive compensation and governance," said Toth.
  • Founded in 1930, McDonald Hopkins is a business advisory and advocacy law firm with locations in Baltimore/Annapolis, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, and West Palm Beach.

Gertsburg Licata Co., LPA Expands with Three New Practice Areas, New Attorney Hires

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

Gertsburg Licata has been on a hyper growth path since merging and opening our new headquarters in Independence in April of last year, said Alex Gertsburg, managing partner of Gertsburg Licata.

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  • Gertsburg Licata has been on a hyper growth path since merging and opening our new headquarters in Independence in April of last year, said Alex Gertsburg, managing partner of Gertsburg Licata.
  • Louis J. Licata, Esq., managing partner of Gertsburg Licata, is the head of the new Global Business practice area.
  • Prior to establishing Gertsburg Licata, Mr. Licata was the founder, owner and CEO of Licata Law Group.
  • G&L is the sister company of Gertsburg Licata Acquisitions and Gertsburg Licata Talent .

Calfee’s Corporate and Finance Practice Group Welcomes Partner Michael K. French to Its Cleveland Office

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Monday, July 25, 2022

Cleveland, July 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP is pleased to announce that Michael K. French has joined Calfees Corporate and Finance practice group as a Partner with the firms Cleveland office.

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  • Cleveland, July 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP is pleased to announce that Michael K. French has joined Calfees Corporate and Finance practice group as a Partner with the firms Cleveland office.
  • French is well-versed across many facets of corporate law including mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, and other commercial transactions.
  • We are excited to have Mike French join Calfees Corporate and Finance team, said Jennifer L. Vergilii , Co- Chair of Calfees Corporate and Finance group.
  • French was previously with the Cleveland office of a global law firm, where he gained experience serving as principal with their corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity practices.

Regional Income Tax Agency (“RITA”) Names Amy Arrighi Executive Director

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Monday, July 11, 2022

Amy Arrighi has been named Executive Director of the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA, Agency), succeeding Donald Smith who recently retired after nine years of leadership.

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  • Amy Arrighi has been named Executive Director of the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA, Agency), succeeding Donald Smith who recently retired after nine years of leadership.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220711005908/en/
    Amy Arrighi, Executive Director, Regional Income Tax Agency (Photo: Business Wire)
    Amys expertise as Chief Legal Counsel, her complete grasp of municipal income tax issues and her drive to position RITA as the Agency of choice for the administration of local income taxes in Ohio, make her uniquely qualified to spearhead the continued upward mobility of the Agency, said Prashant Shah, Chairperson, RITA Board of Trustees.
  • The Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA, Agency) has been serving Ohios cities, villages and their taxpayers since 1971.
  • Cities and villages rely upon the municipal income tax to fund the services they provide to their residents and businesses.

Eaton promotes Taras “Terry” Szmagala Jr. and Nancy Berardinelli-Krantz to new leadership positions within Legal team

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Friday, June 24, 2022

Power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) today announced Taras Terry Szmagala Jr. has been named executive vice president and chief legal officer.

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  • Power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) today announced Taras Terry Szmagala Jr. has been named executive vice president and chief legal officer.
  • Szmagala holds a bachelors degree from the University of Virginia and a juris doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law.
  • Additionally, Nancy Berardinelli-Krantz has been named senior vice president and deputy chief legal officer reporting to Szmagala.
  • Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.

Jason Sussman Named Lubrizol Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer

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Friday, April 22, 2022

The Lubrizol Corporation, after an extensive search, announced today that Jason Sussman has been appointed Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, effective immediately.

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  • The Lubrizol Corporation, after an extensive search, announced today that Jason Sussman has been appointed Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, effective immediately.
  • Sussman is accountable to deliver high-quality legal and advocacy services ensuring Lubrizol operates as an ethical, responsible, and sustainable enterprise to meet business objectives.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220422005525/en/
    Jason Sussman, Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, The Lubrizol Corporation (Photo: Business Wire)
    Sussman joined Lubrizol in 2003 as a mergers and acquisitions attorney, eventually becoming responsible for Lubrizols corporate transactions group and its commercial insurance function.
  • In his more than 18 years with Lubrizol, he has served in many legal capacities of increasing scope and authority.

Atwell’s Cleveland Office Hires Courtney Schmidt as Director

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Atwell, LLC is pleased to announce that Courtney Schmidt has joined the firm as Director, Power and Energy.

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  • Atwell, LLC is pleased to announce that Courtney Schmidt has joined the firm as Director, Power and Energy.
  • With a wealth of experience, including experience in creating profitable, business-changing growth strategies, Schmidt has been instrumental in startup initiatives.
  • Schmidt specializes in the development of business in new markets and expanding core services to meet the markets evolving needs.
  • Schmidt earned a Juris Doctorate from Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, and a bachelors degree in Economics from Wittenberg University.

McDonald Hopkins welcomes Stephen Robison to national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity practice

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Monday, March 21, 2022

CLEVELAND, March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stephen Robison has joined the Cleveland office of McDonald Hopkins as an associate in the firm's Litigation Department, adding his experience to the firm's national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group.

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  • CLEVELAND, March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stephen Robison has joined the Cleveland office of McDonald Hopkins as an associate in the firm's Litigation Department, adding his experience to the firm's national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group.
  • Robison is experienced in the areas of data privacy and cybersecurity, government contracts, national security, defense, technology and space.
  • As part of McDonald Hopkins' national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group, Robison will be helping companies assess and respond to data privacy and cybersecurity incidents, including investigation of security incidents, breach notification obligations and compliance, and post-breach responses.
  • The Data Privacy and Cybersecurity team at McDonald Hopkins has counseled clients in nearly every industry on responding to thousands of data breaches and privacy incidents.