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Cleveland Krist PLLC Celebrates First Anniversary Amid Several High-Profile Victories And Team Growth

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cleveland Krist PLLC celebrates its first anniversary on the heels of several multimillion-dollar client wins and attorney milestones.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cleveland Krist PLLC celebrates its first anniversary on the heels of several multimillion-dollar client wins and attorney milestones.
  • The team tried two cases to successful jury verdicts, including securing a $2 million verdict for an Austin technology entrepreneur.
  • To meet strong client demand, Cleveland Krist has successfully competed for top lateral recruits and promoted from within.
  • As partner Austin Krist described, "The success we have seen in the courtroom and the growth in our bench are just the beginning."

Commercial Real Estate Partner Joins Troutman Pepper's Growing National Team in Atlanta

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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ATLANTA, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Donna Beezhold, a commercial real estate attorney with demonstrated expertise in the healthcare industry and the single family and build-to-rent sectors of the housing industry, has joined Troutman Pepper's national Real Estate Practice Group in Atlanta as a partner. She joins the firm from Nelson Mullins.

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  • Donna Beezhold Brings Particular Expertise Serving Healthcare Providers, National Real Estate Developers
    ATLANTA, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Donna Beezhold , a commercial real estate attorney with demonstrated expertise in the healthcare industry and the single family and build-to-rent sectors of the housing industry, has joined Troutman Pepper's national Real Estate Practice Group in Atlanta as a partner.
  • Beezhold represents healthcare providers and national real estate developers in structuring and facilitating complex commercial real estate transactions and matters, including, acquisitions, dispositions, pre- and post-closing development, leasing matters, and other arrangements.
  • "Donna is a dynamic attorney with a broad range of real estate skills, including a great depth of experience in complex real estate finance, development, and leasing transactions," said Partner Anthony Greene , who leads Troutman Pepper's Real Estate Practice Group.
  • Troutman Pepper's national Real Estate Practice Group helps clients in their most complex real estate transactions.

House Energy Counsel Tyler O'Connor Returns to Crowell & Moring

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyler O'Connor, formerly the energy counsel to the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, returns to Crowell & Moring as a partner in its Energy and Government Affairs practices.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyler O'Connor , formerly the energy counsel to the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, returns to Crowell & Moring as a partner in its Energy and Government Affairs practices.
  • As the lead energy lawyer, he was responsible for issues falling under the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act.
  • "Tyler brings in-depth experience from his time on the Hill and private practice," said Jim Flood , chair of Crowell & Moring's Government Affairs Group.
  • Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia.

New York-Based $1.2 Billion Wealth Firm – Next Capital Management– Expands Family Office Services with New Director Frazer Rice

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Next Capital Management announced today that Frazer Rice has joined the firm as Director of Family Office Services.

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  • Next Capital Management announced today that Frazer Rice has joined the firm as Director of Family Office Services.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Frazer Rice as the Director of Family Office Services.
  • The future of high-end wealth management revolves around the development, implementation and ongoing management of financial advice, wealth structures and family office services for clients.
  • Frazer Rice is the Director of Family Office Services for Next Capital Management, LLC.

Sara Romine Joins Lockton as U.S. General Counsel

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton is pleased to announce that Sara Romine has joined the insurance broker as its U.S. General Counsel, based in Kansas City.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton is pleased to announce that Sara Romine has joined the insurance broker as its U.S. General Counsel, based in Kansas City.
  • "Lockton has been fortunate to attract and retain some of the best in-house legal talent over the years, in the U.S. and internationally," said Trey Humphrey, Lockton's Group General Counsel.
  • "I'm delighted to welcome Sara to Lockton and confident that she'll help make our legal department even stronger."
  • Romine joins Lockton from AT&T, where she was an Assistant Vice President within the company's legal department.

Janus International Promotes Rebecca Castillo to Vice President of Human Resources and Elliot Kahler to General Counsel

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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Janus International Group Inc. (NYSE: JBI) (Janus or the Company), a leading global manufacturer and supplier of turn-key building solutions and new technology for the self-storage industry, today announced the appointments of Rebecca Castillo to Vice President of Human Resources and Elliot Kahler to General Counsel.

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  • Janus International Group Inc. (NYSE: JBI) (Janus or the Company), a leading global manufacturer and supplier of turn-key building solutions and new technology for the self-storage industry, today announced the appointments of Rebecca Castillo to Vice President of Human Resources and Elliot Kahler to General Counsel.
  • Rebecca joined Janus in 2016 as Director of Human Resources, utilizing her more than 25 years of dedicated human resources work to help shape recruiting, talent, and employee relations successes and processes within the Janus family of companies.
  • Elliot joined Janus as Corporate Counsel in 2018 and was integral in establishing the Companys in-house Legal department.
  • Prior to joining Janus, Elliot was an Atlanta-based attorney, where he focused his practice on corporate and transactional law.

Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth and Best Lawyers Latest Editions

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP, a leading New York-based family and matrimonial law firm, has recently been recognized with multiple prestigious law honors. Chambers High Net Worth named founding partners, Eleanor B. Alter and Jenifer J. Foley, as top Family/Matrimonial Lawyers in its High-Net-Worth Guide 2022. Both Alter and Foley, along with founding partner, Adam John Wolff, were also included in the 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® 2023. Alter, Wolff, and Foley are renowned litigators who have represented high-profile and celebrity clients, business owners, professionals, and their spouses. Their firm, Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP (AWF), provides the full spectrum of family and matrimonial law services, including divorce, custody, child and spousal support, valuation and division of assets, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and mediation.

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  • Both Alter and Foley, along with founding partner, Adam John Wolff, were also included in the 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America 2023.
  • Alter, Wolff, and Foley are renowned litigators who have represented high-profile and celebrity clients, business owners, professionals, and their spouses.
  • Chambers High Net Worthis the definitive and most comprehensive global high-net-worth resource guide, identifying leading attorneys in their respective fields.
  • Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP (AWF) is a New York City-based law firm comprised of experienced and recognized family and matrimonial lawyers.

Meirowitz & Wasserberg Continues Growth, Adds Experienced Trial Attorney Danny Kraft

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP is pleased to announce that Danny Kraft has joined the law firm as Senior Trial Counsel.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP is pleased to announce that Danny Kraft has joined the law firm as Senior Trial Counsel.
  • Kraft started his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Bronx, New York, where he prosecuted serious crimes, including murder cases, amassing an impressive record of convictions at trial.
  • "We are excited to reunite with Danny Kraft because we believe his unique trial skills will further our mission to fight for seriously injured people that deserve justice," said Meirowitz.
  • Wasserberg added, "Bringing Kraft to the M&W team further strengthens the firm's ability to prosecute and try cases against the biggest corporations on the planet.

Stephens General Counsel David Knight to Retire; Rachel Mondl Mayo Named Successor

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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“I'm thrilled to be selected as the next General Counsel at Stephens Inc., and congratulate David on his extraordinary tenure as General Counsel. One of the things that drew me to Stephens was the name on the door -- the Stephens family's commitment to the business over generations is unique in the industry. I look forward to working with all at Stephens as we advance the firm’s culture of client-driven service and continue to grow the business,” said Rachel Mondl Mayo, General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Stephens Inc.

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  • Stephens, an independent financial services firm, today announced the retirement of David Knight, General Counsel and Executive Vice President, effective July 29, 2022.
  • Rachel Mondl Mayo succeeds Mr. Knight, having worked alongside him since joining Stephens in February, 2021.
  • As General Counsel, Mrs. Mayo assumes oversight of Stephens legal and regulatory matters as well as the firms legal department.
  • I'm thrilled to be selected as the next General Counsel at Stephens Inc., and congratulate David on his extraordinary tenure as General Counsel.

LawCity.Com Welcomes Leading NFT and emerging technology attorney Charles Slamowitz to its Advisory Board

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LawCity.Com, the first legal district, legal directory, and legal search engine in the metaverse, is pleased to announce that Charles Slamowitz, a New York City-based attorney who is a leading authority in Web3 law, has joined its advisory board. As a member of LawCity.Com's advisory board, Mr. Slamowitz will provide strategic advice to LawCity.Com regarding new technologies and legal developments in the Web3 space, as well as regarding new initiatives it will pursue.

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  • Acclaimed Web3 attorney joins LawCity.Com's advisory board to advise on strategy and new initiatives.
  • CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LawCity.Com, the first legal district, legal directory, and legal search engine in the metaverse, is pleased to announce that Charles Slamowitz, a New York City-based attorney who is a leading authority in Web3 law, has joined its advisory board.
  • "We couldn't imagine a better advisor to help guide LawCity.Com as it grows and evolves than Charles, the preeminent lawyer in the NFT space."
  • Mr. Slamowitz counsels an array of NFT projects, from renowned artists and celebrities to nascent startups and filmmakers.