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Volta Inc. Hires Seasoned Team to Lead Legal Department

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Hires Seasoned Team to Lead Legal Department (Photo: Business Wire)

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  • Hires Seasoned Team to Lead Legal Department (Photo: Business Wire)
    "The talent and extensive public company expertise that Michelle and Bill will bring to our team will reinforce Volta's industry leadership and help advance our strategic goals," said Vince Cubbage, Interim Chief Executive Officer.
  • "Michelle and Bill each bring to Volta decades of relevant public company legal experience at the highest levels," said Kathy Savitt, Chair of the Volta Board.
  • "We are pleased to welcome them to Volta as the company continues to expand its leadership position in the growing EV charging market.
  • Volta Inc. (NYSE: VLTA) is an industry-leading electric vehicle ("EV") charging network powering vehicles and commerce.

INNOVATE Corp. Announces Appointment of Brian Goldstein to the Board of Directors

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INNOVATE Corp. (INNOVATE or the Company) (NYSE: VATE), today announced the appointment of Brian Goldstein to fill a vacancy on the INNOVATE Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INNOVATE Corp. (INNOVATE or the Company) (NYSE: VATE), today announced the appointment of Brian Goldstein to fill a vacancy on the INNOVATE Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • I look forward to continuing to work with him as we execute on our strategic plan across our three operating segments.
  • INNOVATE also announced that it decreased the size of its Board of Directors to five members andis continuingtoidentify independent director candidates to filltheone remaining Board vacancy.
  • Following the appointment of Mr. Goldstein, the INNOVATE Board of Directors currently consists of four members, three of whom are independent.

SAIC Appoints Hilary L. Hageman as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary

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Monday, June 27, 2022
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Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC ) today announces the appointment of Hilary L. Hageman as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, effective July 11, 2022.

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  • Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC ) today announces the appointment of Hilary L. Hageman as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, effective July 11, 2022.
  • Steven G. Mahon, SAICs Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary since 2015, is retiring on September 30, 2022.
  • Hageman served at SAIC as a Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel until 2019, when she became the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Cubic Corporation, a defense and transportation company.
  • As we move forward, I am pleased to welcome Hilary back to SAIC as our new General Counsel.

Kutak Rock Expands Regional Team With Esteemed Atlanta Litigator Elizabeth Fite

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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"Elizabeth is widely regarded as a dedicated and extremely accomplished attorney with more than 17 years of diverse business litigation experience," said Debra Thompson, managing partner of Kutak Rock's Atlanta and Tallahassee offices.

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  • "Elizabeth is widely regarded as a dedicated and extremely accomplished attorney with more than 17 years of diverse business litigation experience," said Debra Thompson, managing partner of Kutak Rock's Atlanta and Tallahassee offices.
  • Elizabeth will be an invaluable resource and we are thrilled that she has returned to Kutak Rock."
  • Prior to rejoining Kutak Rock, Ms. Fite served as the co-founder of a law firm focused on representing plaintiffs who have suffered catastrophic injuries in commercial vehicle accidents.
  • "I am excited to begin this new chapter of my career at Kutak Rock," remarked Fite.

HAP adds industry leaders to its board of directors

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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These industry leaders were chosen for their unique skills and backgrounds that will contribute to HAP's continued growth as a consumer-centric health plan.

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  • These industry leaders were chosen for their unique skills and backgrounds that will contribute to HAP's continued growth as a consumer-centric health plan.
  • HAP is governed by a volunteer board of directors that includes executives from the fields of health care, automotive/ manufacturing, financial services, education, professional services, consumer services and community planning.
  • HAP's diverse board includes national and regional business leaders, ensuring that the organization has a strong line of sight into regional and national health care trends and issues.
  • "HAP is committed to providing an exceptional consumer experience," said Michael Genord, M.D., president and CEO of HAP.

WiTricity Appoints Joe Benz as Chief Legal Officer

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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WiTricity , the leader and pioneer in wireless charging for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced that it has hired former Boeing and Ford Motor Company executive Joe Benz as its first General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer.

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  • WiTricity , the leader and pioneer in wireless charging for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced that it has hired former Boeing and Ford Motor Company executive Joe Benz as its first General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer.
  • Benz will be responsible for developing and leading the companys legal strategy.
  • Prior to his role at Boeing, Benz served as the President and Chief Operating Officer for Ford Global Technologies and Chief IP Counsel to the Ford Motor Company.
  • Prior to his work at Ford, Benz provided senior-level legal client services across the global IP spectrum at Alston & Bird and Paul Hastings.

AXA XL Adds New Strategic Partnerships Role In Design Professional Insurance Business

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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ATLANTA, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL's Design Professional insurance business has promoted Michaela Kendall to the newly created role of Strategic Partnerships manager to oversee and strengthen key industry and market relationships.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL's Design Professional insurance business has promoted Michaela Kendall to the newly created role of Strategic Partnerships manager to oversee and strengthen key industry and market relationships.
  • Based in AXA XL's Atlanta office, and reporting to Douglas Strong, Chief Underwriting Officer, Design Professional, Ms. Kendall will lead a team directing Design Professional's business development, marketing, and industry partnering initiatives.
  • With more than 50 years of experience, the AXA XL Design Professional team serves architects, engineers and other design professionals by providing flexible, tailored insurance coverage solutions that protect A&E design firms.
  • To learn more, visit www.axaxl.com
    AXA XL Insurance offers property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty insurance solutions to mid-sized companies through to large multinationals globally.

Kutak Rock Bolsters Public Finance Practice with Denver Attorney Erich Kennedy

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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DENVER, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kutak Rock is pleased to announce that attorney Erich Kennedy has joined the firm's national public finance practice group as of counsel in the Denver office.

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  • DENVER, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kutak Rock is pleased to announce that attorney Erich Kennedy has joined the firm's national public finance practice group as of counsel in the Denver office.
  • He brings more than 20 years of experience supporting project financings of local and regional significance to the firm's 26-member Denver public finance team.
  • "Erich is an outstanding addition to Kutak Rock's banking and public finance groups with his broad experience representing borrowers, issuers, banks and underwriters," said Tiffanie Stasiak, managing partner of Kutak Rock's Denver office.
  • "I am thrilled to be joining Kutak Rock's talented bench of public finance attorneys," said Kennedy.

Troutman Pepper Boosts Incident Response Team with Addition of Privacy and Data Protection Partner Kamran Salour in Orange County

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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Salour will help grow the firm's data security incident response team.

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  • Salour will help grow the firm's data security incident response team.
  • "Kamran brings an excellent blend of incident response, compliance, and litigation expertise to our national cybersecurity team," said John West, chair of the firm's Business Litigation department.
  • "His litigation background enables him to provide sophisticated guidance around data privacy and cybersecurity to help clients avoid litigation pitfalls."
  • "I am excited to join Troutman Pepper's sophisticated Cybersecurity, Information Governance, and Privacy team and to build upon its national incident response offerings for clients," Salour said.

Burns & Levinson Partner Scott Moskol Named President of the Northeast Turnaround Management Association

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Monday, January 10, 2022
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BOSTON, Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson partner Scott Moskol has been named President of the Turnaround Management Association (TMA), Northeast Chapter effective January 1.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson partner Scott Moskol has been named President of the Turnaround Management Association (TMA), Northeast Chapter effective January 1.
  • Moskol is co-chair of the Financial Restructuring & Distressed Transactions Group at Burns & Levinson, where he counsels clients across the country on restructurings, workouts, bankruptcies, receiverships, and other insolvency-related matters.
  • The Turnaround Management Association (TMA) is the most professionally diverse organization in the corporate restructuring,renewal, and corporate health space.
  • At Burns & Levinson, we provide high-level, client-centric and results-oriented legal services to our regional, national and international clients.