Private practice

HealthSource of Ohio names Jody Prather, MD, as its President and CEO

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

CINCINNATI, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HealthSource of Ohio announced today the appointment of Jody Prather, MD as its next President and Chief Executive Officer following an extensive, nationwide search process.

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  • CINCINNATI, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HealthSource of Ohio announced today the appointment of Jody Prather, MD as its next President and Chief Executive Officer following an extensive, nationwide search process.
  • Dr. Prather succeeds Kim Patton, who announced in May 2023 her intention to retire from HealthSource.
  • Dr. Prather will officially take over as CEO effective May 30, 2024.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Jody as our new President and Chief Executive Officer,” said Mark A. McAndrew, HealthSource Board Chair & Partner at Taft.

NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS ANNOUNCES MERGER WITH OBSTETRICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

MUNSTER, Ind., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthShore Health Centers and Obstetrical & Gynecological Associates have merged to create a more comprehensive healthcare experience for patients throughout the region, it was announced today.

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  • MUNSTER, Ind., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthShore Health Centers and Obstetrical & Gynecological Associates have merged to create a more comprehensive healthcare experience for patients throughout the region, it was announced today.
  • Northshore currently has more than 20 locations between full-service clinics and primary care clinics in local school districts that provide medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, mental health and medication assistance through on-site pharmacies.
  • The new locations will enable the company to provide accessible care to a wider patient base.
  • OGA Valparaiso office, which offers advanced obstetrical and gynecological care throughout Northwest Indiana, is staffed with female doctors, nurse practitioners and midwives and has been operating for more than 50 years.

Ahold Delhaize USA Names Kim Lyda Chief Legal Officer

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Monday, April 22, 2024

SALISBURY, N.C., April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company of leading grocery brands Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop, today announced that Kim Lyda has been named Chief Legal Officer.

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  • SALISBURY, N.C., April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company of leading grocery brands Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop, today announced that Kim Lyda has been named Chief Legal Officer.
  • In this role, Kim and her team will work closely with the brands of Ahold Delhaize USA to provide legal counsel, as well as other services such as public affairs, risk management, food safety and compliance.
  • “I have worked with Kim for many years, and she provides excellent legal counsel and is a trusted and dedicated business leader who works tirelessly to help the companies of Ahold Delhaize USA achieve their business goals,” said JJ Fleeman, Chief Executive Officer, Ahold Delhaize USA.
  • Before joining Ahold Delhaize USA companies, Kim worked in private practice for seven years and began her career as a Judicial Clerk to Justice Louis B. Meyers of the North Carolina Supreme Court.

Osmind Announces Collaboration with the American Psychiatric Association to Advance Quality Psychiatric Care and Accelerate Research

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Today, Osmind , the leading psychiatric treatment and research platform, announced an innovative collaboration with the American Psychiatric Association (APA) to improve the adoption of measurement-based care (MBC) and precision treatment in psychiatry.

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  • Today, Osmind , the leading psychiatric treatment and research platform, announced an innovative collaboration with the American Psychiatric Association (APA) to improve the adoption of measurement-based care (MBC) and precision treatment in psychiatry.
  • This collaboration between Osmind and APA’s PsychPRO registry intends to broaden access to personalized care, improve patient outcomes, generate robust real-world evidence (RWE) and accelerate psychiatry’s evolution to precision medicine.
  • PsychPRO registry is a clinical data registry that enables the collection and analysis of clinical data to advance quality improvement efforts and accelerate research for the psychiatric community.
  • Through this collaboration, Osmind is enabling independent practices to contribute to the evolution of the field and elevate their own evidence-based practices.

Financial Services Law Firm Mitchell Sandler Celebrates Five Year Milestone: Expands Fair Lending Practice with Former Senior DOJ Official Jon Seward and Nationally Recognized Financial Services Litigator Olivia Kelman

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Mitchell Sandler PLLC, a majority-women-owned and women-managed law firm focused on financial services and civil litigation, celebrates its five-year anniversary this month by adding two industry leaders to its Fair Lending Practice Group.

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  • Mitchell Sandler PLLC, a majority-women-owned and women-managed law firm focused on financial services and civil litigation, celebrates its five-year anniversary this month by adding two industry leaders to its Fair Lending Practice Group.
  • Jon Seward and Olivia Kelman are joining the firm’s multidisciplinary team of financial services attorneys and compliance professionals that advise banks, credit unions, independent mortgage companies and fintechs on regulatory, enforcement and litigation matters.
  • As a respected civil rights attorney, Seward built a reputation for being tough but fair in the dozens of cases he oversaw as Principal Deputy of the Housing Section.
  • Kelman joins Mitchell Sandler as a Partner in the firm’s Fair Lending Practice Group.

Sheppard Mullin Continues New York Expansion With Antitrust Partner Jared Nagley

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Jared P. Nagley has joined the firm as a partner in the Antitrust and Competition practice group and Healthcare industry team.

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  • Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Jared P. Nagley has joined the firm as a partner in the Antitrust and Competition practice group and Healthcare industry team.
  • Based in the firm’s 150-attorney New York office, Nagley was most recently counsel at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.
  • Nagley handles complex antitrust matters, including litigation, mergers and acquisitions, strategic counseling and government investigations, with a particular focus on the healthcare industry.
  • His broad experience as an antitrust litigator for the FTC and in private practice brings a unique angle to our antitrust capabilities.

Seyfarth Bolsters Corporate Department with Addition of Michael Delaney in Atlanta

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Seyfarth Shaw LLP announced today the arrival of partner Michael Delaney to the firm’s corporate department.

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  • Seyfarth Shaw LLP announced today the arrival of partner Michael Delaney to the firm’s corporate department.
  • Delaney joins Seyfarth from Bryan Cave, where he was counsel in the corporate and finance transactions group.
  • “As we continue to strategically grow our national corporate department, and our foothold in Atlanta, we are thrilled to have Michael join us as our newest partner,” said Steven Kennedy , Seyfarth’s Atlanta office managing partner.
  • “Seyfarth’s comprehensive, business-driven approach, along with the strength of its corporate service offerings, provides an attractive platform to elevate my practice,” said Delaney.

Husch Blackwell Launches HB In-House, a Unique Career Development Program to Help Lawyers Transition to In-House Roles and Enhance Client Service

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Monday, April 22, 2024

The inaugural program launches this summer and will take place over four months, starting in June and concluding at the end of September.

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  • The inaugural program launches this summer and will take place over four months, starting in June and concluding at the end of September.
  • “Our clients are at the heart of everything we do, and this program is a perfect example of how we work with them to deliver better service.
  • HB In-House was created in close collaboration with some of the firm’s clients, who will have active roles in the program as faculty and mentors.
  • Additionally, attorneys may be offered the chance to participate in a secondment, which will provide an immersive experience.

Lawdragon Names 12 Macrae Recruiters to 2024 “Global 100 Leaders in Legal Strategy & Consulting”

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Monday, April 15, 2024

Macrae , a premier transatlantic legal search firm that places partners and groups at the world’s leading law firms, is pleased to announce that a record 12 Macrae recruiters have been named to Lawdragon’s annual “ Global 100 Leaders in Legal Strategy & Consulting ” guide.

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  • Macrae , a premier transatlantic legal search firm that places partners and groups at the world’s leading law firms, is pleased to announce that a record 12 Macrae recruiters have been named to Lawdragon’s annual “ Global 100 Leaders in Legal Strategy & Consulting ” guide.
  • “We are thrilled to recognize Macrae and 12 of its recruiters in this year’s leading consultants guide.
  • Joe Macrae (Founder/Chairman): Macrae, profiled by Lawdragon here , founded Macrae in Palo Alto in 2001.
  • Macrae transitioned from law into legal recruitment in 1988 and soon after co-founded ZMB (now Hays Legal).

Julia A. Simon Joins Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann as Partner

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

Nationally recognized trial litigation firm Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann has announced the addition of Julia A. Simon as a partner.

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  • Nationally recognized trial litigation firm Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann has announced the addition of Julia A. Simon as a partner.
  • Most recently Ms. Simon served as the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for Mary Kay Inc., a global manufacturer and distributor of consumer goods.
  • "As I approach this next chapter of my legal career, I am excited to return to private practice," said Ms. Simon.
  • "Julia brings a wealth of experience and knowledge and has a clear vision of the opportunities she can bring to the firm."