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Blank Rome Continues to Bolster New Boston Office with Leading Corporate Trio

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024

The group reunites with the 25-attorney team from Burns & Levinson LLP that opened Blank Rome’s Boston office earlier this month with leading corporate, finance, mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”), tax, litigation, and cannabis practices.

Key Points: 
  • The group reunites with the 25-attorney team from Burns & Levinson LLP that opened Blank Rome’s Boston office earlier this month with leading corporate, finance, mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”), tax, litigation, and cannabis practices.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Steve, Rob, and Bill to our Boston team,” said Grant S. Palmer , Blank Rome’s Chair and Managing Partner.
  • “Their extensive experience advising clients on corporate and transactional matters will significantly bolster our firm's capabilities.
  • Our corporate and finance team is well prepared to help clients manage these deals in Boston and across the country.”

Blank Rome Continues Expansion in Chicago with Addition of Litigation Team

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Monday, March 25, 2024

As litigators, Daniel, Rachel, and Gabrielle represent clients in disputes related to class action litigation, privacy and biometrics, trade secrets litigation, technology and information security, and employment law.

Key Points: 
  • As litigators, Daniel, Rachel, and Gabrielle represent clients in disputes related to class action litigation, privacy and biometrics, trade secrets litigation, technology and information security, and employment law.
  • Blank Rome’s Chicago office opened in 2019 with four partners and, with the additions of Daniel, Rachel, and Gabrielle, now boasts 25 attorneys.
  • “We are very excited to welcome Daniel, Rachel, and Gabrielle to Blank Rome,” said Grant S. Palmer , Blank Rome’s Chair and Managing Partner.
  • “It is an exciting time to join Blank Rome in Chicago and the firm’s national, highly regarded litigation department.

Blank Rome Adds Leading White Collar Team, Continuing Nationwide Expansion

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Monday, February 26, 2024

The group’s arrival continues the strategic expansion of Blank Rome’s White Collar Defense and Investigations group.

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  • The group’s arrival continues the strategic expansion of Blank Rome’s White Collar Defense and Investigations group.
  • In January, five white collar attorneys from litigation boutique Spears & Imes joined Blank Rome in New York, including partners David Spears , Linda Imes , and Chris Dysard .
  • In November 2023, Barrett R. Howell joined the White Collar Defense and Investigations group as a partner in the firm’s recently opened Dallas office.
  • They focus on white collar defense litigation, government investigations and enforcement actions, international disputes and arbitration, internal investigations, and advising clients on compliance programs, voluntary disclosures, and remediation.

Blank Rome Adds Experienced Litigator Audrey Momanaee in Houston

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Monday, February 5, 2024

Houston, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Audrey F. Momanaee has joined the firm’s Houston office as partner in the Commercial Litigation group.

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  • Houston, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Audrey F. Momanaee has joined the firm’s Houston office as partner in the Commercial Litigation group.
  • She joins Blank Rome from Blach & Bingham where she led the firm’s litigation practice in Texas.
  • “We are excited to welcome Audrey to the firm and our nationally recognized litigation practice,” said Grant S. Palmer , Blank Rome’s Chair and Managing Partner.
  • “I am thrilled to welcome Audrey to our Houston office,” said Susan L. Bickley , partner and co-chair of the firm’s Houston office.

Litigator Philip Yannella Joins Blank Rome as Partner and Co-Chair of the Privacy, Security & Data Protection Practice

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

He joins the firm’s Philadelphia office from Ballard Spahr where he was a partner and co-leader of the Privacy and Data Security Group.

Key Points: 
  • He joins the firm’s Philadelphia office from Ballard Spahr where he was a partner and co-leader of the Privacy and Data Security Group.
  • Phil will be a tremendous asset as we continue to grow our Privacy, Security & Data Protection practice and services.”
    Phil advises clients on regulatory compliance, privacy litigation, data breach counseling and investigations, and data governance.
  • “Phil has built a tremendous reputation as a trusted data privacy and cybersecurity advisor and litigator,” said Sharon R. Klein , partner and co-chair of the Privacy, Security & Data Protection practice.
  • “I’m delighted to join Blank Rome and support the Privacy, Security & Data Protection practice alongside Sharon, one of the top privacy and data security lawyers in the field,” noted Phil.

Blank Rome Welcomes Prominent White Collar and Complex Litigation Team in New York

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Monday, January 8, 2024

New York, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to welcome a leading team of five attorneys to the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations group in New York, bolstering the firm’s litigation capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • New York, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to welcome a leading team of five attorneys to the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations group in New York, bolstering the firm’s litigation capabilities.
  • Prior to joining Blank Rome, the group practiced at the acclaimed litigation boutique Spears & Imes LLP.
  • “As we ring in the new year, I’m very excited to welcome David, Linda, Chris, and their team to Blank Rome,” said Grant S. Palmer , Blank Rome’s Chair and Managing Partner.
  • “The group is highly accomplished and extraordinarily well-regarded in the areas of white collar criminal defense, securities enforcement defense, and complex civil litigation.

Blank Rome Bolsters IP Litigation Practice with Addition of Partner Andrew Kopsidas in Washington, D.C.

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

He joins Blank Rome from Hughes Hubbard & Reed and previously practiced at Fish & Richardson for more than 20 years.

Key Points: 
  • He joins Blank Rome from Hughes Hubbard & Reed and previously practiced at Fish & Richardson for more than 20 years.
  • The firm has experienced strategic growth in its IP practice over the past 18 months, adding 12 partners, associates, and patent agents.
  • Blank Rome has earned a national reputation for its IP capabilities and the expanded team enhances the firm’s deep bench of IP attorneys, as well as its geographic reach.
  • “We are excited to welcome Andrew to the firm,” said Grant S. Palmer , Blank Rome’s Chair and Managing Partner.

Private Equity Veteran Kelly Williams Joins Blank Rome in Houston

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Houston, Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that A. Kelly Williams has joined the firm’s Houston office as senior counsel in the Corporate, M&A, and Securities group.

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  • Houston, Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that A. Kelly Williams has joined the firm’s Houston office as senior counsel in the Corporate, M&A, and Securities group.
  • Kelly’s addition continues Blank Rome’s strategic expansion in Texas to better serve clients who are based in or do business in the state.
  • “We are excited to welcome Kelly to the firm,” said Grant S. Palmer , Blank Rome’s Chair and Managing Partner.
  • Prior to founding Milestone, Kelly practiced law at a regional transactional and tax law firm and founded a small law firm to manage public and private business transactions.

Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Yvonne Saadi Joins Blank Rome as a Litigation Partner in Pittsburgh

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Monday, November 20, 2023

Pittsburgh, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Yvonne M. Saadi has joined the firm as a partner in the Commercial Litigation group in Pittsburgh.

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  • Pittsburgh, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Yvonne M. Saadi has joined the firm as a partner in the Commercial Litigation group in Pittsburgh.
  • Yvonne will focus her practice on counseling clients in litigation and white-collar matters and investigations.
  • “I am pleased to welcome Yvonne to the firm,” said Grant S. Palmer , Blank Rome’s Chair and Managing Partner.
  • In addition to her litigation work, Yvonne advised clients on mitigating litigation risk, on internal investigations, and on corporate documents and financial instruments.

White Collar Defense Partner Joins Growing Dallas Office

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Dallas, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Barrett R. Howell has joined the firm’s Dallas office as a partner in the White Collar Defense & Investigations group.

Key Points: 
  • Dallas, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Barrett R. Howell has joined the firm’s Dallas office as a partner in the White Collar Defense & Investigations group.
  • Barrett has been defending companies and individuals in high-stakes white collar criminal fraud investigations, prosecutions, and civil enforcement actions for over two decades.
  • “We are excited to welcome Barrett to our Dallas office,” said Grant S. Palmer , Blank Rome’s Chair and Managing Partner.
  • “Barrett is a great addition to the white collar team,” said Jerry D. Bernstein , Partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations group.