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Global Gaming Women Appoints Board President Lauren Bates, Vice Presidents Siobhan Lane and Brandi Ellis

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Gaming Women (GGW), the gaming industry non-profit dedicated to supporting, inspiring, and influencing the development of professional women, announced the appointment of Lauren Bates to President of the Board of Directors. A longtime senior executive in the industry, Bates most recently served as the organization's 1st Vice President—a role now held by Siobhan Lane, Light & Wonder, Inc.'s EVP & Group CEO, Gaming. Brandi Ellis, SVP of VIP Marketing at Caesars Entertainment, Inc., has been named to the position of GGW's 2nd Vice President, where Lane had prior served. These appointments went into effect January 1, 2024, and run until 2026.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Gaming Women (GGW) , the gaming industry non-profit dedicated to supporting, inspiring, and influencing the development of professional women, announced the appointment of Lauren Bates to President of the Board of Directors.
  • Brandi Ellis, SVP of VIP Marketing at Caesars Entertainment, Inc., has been named to the position of GGW's 2nd Vice President, where Lane had prior served.
  • "Since 2011, the focus of Global Gaming Women has been to support, inspire, and influence the development of women in gaming.
  • Today, every member of GGW's Board of Directors is centered on that same mission," said GGW President Lauren Bates.

CDU Named Best Online College for a Theology Degree by Forbes

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One university stands tall in theology for future leaders: Catholic Distance University (CDU).

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One university stands tall in theology for future leaders: Catholic Distance University (CDU).
  • In fact, CDU has been ranked by Forbes Advisor as one of its top-four "best options for Theology degrees online" in 2023!
  • Here's why this matters:
    Recognition by Forbes: Forbes Advisor bases its rankings on 16 rigorous data points, including affordability, student outcomes, experiences, application process and credibility.
  • CDU consistently outpaces its peers in delivering top-notch online theology education while fostering professional excellence, fellowship and engagement for thousands of learners — a fact now solidified by the Forbes designation.

Catholic Distance University to Appoint New President

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Honorable Maria Sophia Aguirre, Ph.D., a distinguished Ordinary Professor of Economics and researcher in the field of finance, family, and economic development, will be appointed the third President of Catholic Distance University on July 1, 2023.

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Honorable Maria Sophia Aguirre, Ph.D., a distinguished Ordinary Professor of Economics and researcher in the field of finance, family, and economic development, will be appointed the third President of Catholic Distance University on July 1, 2023.
  • A tenured faculty member at The Catholic University of America, Dr. Aguirre has 30 years of teaching and research experience, while holding leadership positions at the academic program level, department and school levels, as well as the university at large.
  • and then a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Notre Dame with concentrations in monetary and fiscal policies and international financial markets.
  • FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Mary Kate White, Director of Communications, Catholic Distance University, 300 S. George St., Charles Town, WV 25414 [email protected] ; 304-724-5000, ext.

Kelley Drye Accelerates into New Year With the Addition of Former Prosecutor Sandra Musumeci and Veteran FTC Privacy Attorney Katherine White

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Monday, January 9, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Drye & Warren LLP began the New Year by adding depth in two practice areas of critical importance to clients.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Drye & Warren LLP began the New Year by adding depth in two practice areas of critical importance to clients.
  • Kelley Drye begins the New Year by adding depth in two practice areas of critical importance to clients.
  • Kate advises clients on all aspects of consumer protection law, with a particular focus on privacy, information security, and financial services regulations.
  • "The addition of Kate White and Sandy Musumeci, in addition to other recent laterals from government posts, enables us to deliver insights spanning legal, legislative, regulatory, and enforcement angles."

Brookfield Infrastructure Closes Strategic Acquisition of Inter Pipeline

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (NYSE: BIP; TSX: BIP.UN), together with its institutional partners (collectively, "Brookfield Infrastructure") and Inter Pipeline Ltd. ("Inter Pipeline") (TSX: IPL) are pleased to announce the successful completion of Brookfield Infrastructure's strategic acquisition of Inter Pipeline pursuant to the previously announced statutory plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) (the "Arrangement").

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  • BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (NYSE: BIP; TSX: BIP.UN), together with its institutional partners (collectively, "Brookfield Infrastructure") and Inter Pipeline Ltd. ("Inter Pipeline") (TSX: IPL) are pleased to announce the successful completion of Brookfield Infrastructure's strategic acquisition of Inter Pipeline pursuant to the previously announced statutory plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) (the "Arrangement").
  • Brookfield Infrastructure will file an early warning report, pursuant to National Instrument 62103, in respect of its acquisition of Inter Pipeline Shares.
  • Following the closing of the Arrangement and the delisting of the Inter Pipeline Shares from the TSX, it is expected that Inter Pipeline and Bison Acquisition Corp. (the "Purchaser") will amalgamate to form "Inter Pipeline Ltd." ("Amalco").
  • Brookfield Infrastructure Partners is the flagship listed infrastructure company of Brookfield Asset Management, a global alternative asset manager with over US$625 billion of assets under management.