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The holidays provide our firm with an opportunity to come together and celebrate the season. Across some of our offices, colleagues joined one another to connect over a delicious Thanksgiving meal. We'd like to wish you and your loved ones a happy Thanksgiving. We are tremendously grateful for our people, our clients, and our communities.
With increasing frequency and sophistication, criminals are employing imposter fraud and payment diversion scams—often through business email compromise—to steal billions of dollars from organizations and individuals alike. Join Jason Kravitz, Rudy Salo, and Jon Stockton (Umpqua Bank) for a virtual discussion next Thursday, December 5th, on the current threat landscape of cybercrime and email payment fraud. They’ll explore emerging and evolving threats, offer insights on how to protect your business against the costly dangers of imposter fraud scams, and discuss how to effectively respond to and resolve attacks should they occur. https://lnkd.in/gptKBShs
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has named Jenny Lewis Holmes a finalist for the ATHENA Young Professional Award! This award recognizes emerging female leaders who demonstrate excellence, creativity, and initiative in their business or profession and serve as a role model for young women both personally and professionally. Winners will be selected at the ATHENA International Awards in February. Congratulations, Jenny!
Meet Jeanne Grove, the new leader of our Women's Resource Group! Jeanne is a partner in our Construction & Real Estate Litigation practice. She focuses her practice on real estate litigation and transactions, representing homeowner associations (HOAs), real estate brokers/agents, developers, private lenders, property owners, and business owners. She has been a prominent leader of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the legal profession throughout her career. Our Women's Resource Group plays a pivotal role in fostering diversity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging among women attorneys and staff. This group allows women with shared backgrounds or interests to connect, exchange experiences, support one another, and engage with mentors who can guide their professional and personal development.
The Washington Post Live Global Women's Summit brings together some of the world's most dynamic women visionaries challenging the status quo and redefining industries around the world. Our firm is proud to have been a co-sponsor for this year's summit, where we opened up a pop-up cafe for attendees to grab a latte and a snack in between all of the inspirational sessions. Thank you to The Washington Post for this incredible event!
The Federal Trade Commission has approved and published a final rule expanding the pre-merger filing requirements under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act. The new rule requires detailed narrative descriptions of the strategic rationale for the deal, principal products and services, any overlapping products or services, and any supply relationships between the transaction parties. It also demands more information about minority shareholders, investment funds, and entities that hold indirect stakes in the parties. Rachel Pugliese outlines how these new requirements will directly impact M&A.
We're recognizing Construction & Real Estate Litigation associate Taylor Hooks as a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champion! Taylor is an ambassador for DEI both at the firm and in the broader legal community. This year, she is participating in the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), helping to enrich the future of the industry. Through the program, Taylor has enhanced her leadership skills, mentored other LCLD participants, and fostered relationships that will stay with her throughout her career. As the program nears its end, Taylor plans to continue her involvement through the LCLD Alumni Network so she can empower the next generation of diverse talent. Thank you, Taylor, for your outstanding commitment to DEI!
Congratulations to Strategic Policy Advisor and Affordable Housing & Real Estate Deputy Practice Leader, Deborah VanAmerongen, for receiving the Enterprise Community Partners James W. Rouse Civic Medal of Honor! This prestigious award recognizes Deborah's outstanding efforts in creating a more sustainable housing ecosystem in New York. Deborah works closely with our attorneys and clients—ranging from developers and owners to managers and funders—to develop innovative solutions for affordable housing development and preservation.
Are you trade show ready? Bradley Taub, Alexis P. Grilli, and Christina Chang share their top tips on IP protection, branding, and advertising. Whether you're a first time attendee or a trade show regular, these insights can help you safeguard your innovations and make the most of the opportunities these events offer. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gJ8Y_f3M
Los Angeles has always been a place where new ideas are brought to life. At NP LA, we're proud to partner with the vibrant community of creators and innovators—from scientists and entrepreneurs to entertainers and social media influencers—to help bring their groundbreaking ideas to the marketplace. https://lnkd.in/gs-N-GRa