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Quarles Recognized in 2027 "Best Law Firms" Rankings
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Nov. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Quarles Recognized in 2027 "Best Law Firms" Rankings
11.5.2026
(Milwaukee) - The national law firm of Quarles & Brady today announced its "Best Law Firms" 2027 recognition by Best Lawyers(R). The firm earned first-tier rankings in 13 practice areas nationally and 79 first-tier regional rankings.
National Tier 1
* Appellate Practice
* Commercial Litigation
* Environmental Law
* Franchise Law
* Health Care Law
* Litigation - Real Estate
* Litigation and Controversy
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MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Nov. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Quarles Recognized in 2027 "Best Law Firms" Rankings
11.5.2026
(Milwaukee) - The national law firm of Quarles & Brady today announced its "Best Law Firms" 2027 recognition by Best Lawyers(R). The firm earned first-tier rankings in 13 practice areas nationally and 79 first-tier regional rankings.
National Tier 1
* Appellate Practice
* Commercial Litigation
* Environmental Law
* Franchise Law
* Health Care Law
* Litigation - Real Estate
* Litigation and Controversy- Tax
* Patent Law
* Real Estate Law
* Securities Regulation
* Tax Law
* Trademark Law
* Trusts and Estates
National Tier 2
* Banking and Finance Law
* Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
* Corporate Law
* Employment Law - Management
* Immigration Law
* Labor Law - Management
* Litigation - Bankruptcy
* Litigation - Construction
* Litigation - Intellectual Property
* Litigation - Labor and Employment
* Litigation - Patent
* Litigation - Securities
* Mergers and Acquisitions Law
* Public Finance Law
National Tier 3
* Insurance Law
* Litigation - Environmental
Regional Tier 1
Chicago
* Environmental Law
* Franchise Law
* Real Estate Law
* Trusts and Estates
Colorado
* Litigation - Intellectual Property
* Litigation - Patent
* Trademark Law
Fort Myers
* Real Estate Law
* Tax Law
* Trusts and Estates
Indianapolis
* Commercial Litigation
Madison
* Commercial Litigation
* Corporate Compliance Law
* Corporate Law
* Health Care Law
* Immigration Law
* Litigation - Health Care
* Litigation - Intellectual Property
* Mergers and Acquisitions Law
* Real Estate Law
Milwaukee
* Appellate Practice
* Banking and Finance Law
* Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
* Bet-the-Company Litigation
* Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
* Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
* Commercial Finance Law
* Commercial Litigation
* Corporate Law
* Employment Law - Management
* Energy Law
* Energy Regulatory Law
* Franchise Law
* Government Relations Practice
* Health Care Law
* Labor Law - Management
* Litigation - Banking and Finance
* Litigation - Bankruptcy
* Litigation - Construction
* Litigation - Environmental
* Litigation - Intellectual Property
* Litigation - Labor and Employment
* Litigation - Patent
* Litigation - Real Estate
* Litigation - Securities
* Litigation - Trusts and Estates
* Litigation and Controversy - Tax
* Mergers and Acquisitions Law
* Nonprofit / Charities Law
* Patent Law
* Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
* Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
* Public Finance Law
* Real Estate Law
* Tax Law
* Trusts and Estates
Phoenix
* Appellate Practice
* Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
* Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
* Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
* Commercial Litigation
* Health Care Law
* Litigation - Bankruptcy
* Litigation - Securities
* Real Estate Law
* Securities Regulation
* Tax Law
* Trademark Law
San Diego
* Employment Law - Management
* Labor Law - Management
* Litigation - Labor and Employment
St. Louis
* Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
* Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
* Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tampa
* Antitrust Law
* Franchise Law
Tucson
* Native American Law
Washington, D.C.
* Commercial Litigation
* Franchise Law
Regional Tier 2
Chicago
* Health Care Law
* Immigration Law
* Public Finance Law
* Trademark Law
Colorado
* Patent Law
Fort Myers
* Commercial Litigation
* Land Use and Zoning Law
Indianapolis
* Appellate Practice
* Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
* Patent Law
Madison
* Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
* Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
* Insurance Law
* Litigation - Bankruptcy
* Venture Capital Law
Minneapolis
* Real Estate Law
Phoenix
* Corporate Law
* Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
* Environmental Law
* Litigation - Antitrust
* Litigation - Construction
* Litigation - Real Estate
* Litigation and Controversy - Tax
San Diego
* Appellate Practice
St. Louis
* Employment Law - Management
Tampa
* Arbitration
* Commercial Litigation
Regional Tier 3
Chicago
* Banking and Finance Law
* Insurance Law
* Patent Law
Indianapolis
* Corporate Law
* Litigation - Intellectual Property
* Litigation - Patent
* Real Estate Law
* Venture Capital Law
Phoenix
* Employment Law - Management
* Land Use and Zoning Law
* Litigation - Environmental
* Mergers and Acquisitions Law
St. Louis
* Tax Law
Tampa
* Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Original text here: https://www.quarles.com/newsroom/news/quarles-recognized-in-2027-best-law-firms-rankings
Littler: Policy Week in Review - November 6, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 7 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Policy Week in Review - November 6, 2026
Congressional and Administrative News
By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin
November 6, 2026
At a Glance
The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace.
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The Political Tides in Washington Are Shifting
The 2026 midterm election results will reshape the balance of power in Washington
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 7 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Policy Week in Review - November 6, 2026
Congressional and Administrative News
By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin
November 6, 2026
At a Glance
The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace.
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The Political Tides in Washington Are Shifting
The 2026 midterm election results will reshape the balance of power in Washingtonwhen the 120th Congress convenes on January 3, 2027. Democrats will control the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. What does this new political realignment mean for workplace policy? Read here for Littler WPI's analysis.
DOL's Independent Contractor Final Rule Is Imminent
The White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs recently concluded its review of the Department of Labor's final rule regarding employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. Barring substantial changes, it is expected that the final rule will mirror the proposed rule, which establishes a standard similar to the one the Department issued under the first Trump administration, i.e., it would simplify worker classification by focusing on two main factors--control over the work, and entrepreneurial opportunity. While other factors like amount of skill and degree of permanence of the relationship would still be relevant, they would usually be unnecessary when the two main factors point in the same direction. The final rule will likely have a 60-day effective date once published in the Federal Register.
Hearing on Nomination of EEOC General Counsel Scheduled for November 10
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee will hold a hearing on the nomination of Catherine Eschbach to be the general counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on November 10 at 10:00AM. Eschbach currently serves as the EEOC's principal deputy general counsel and served previously as the director of the Office Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) at the Department of Labor.
NLRB Appoints New Solicitor
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced the appointment of Amy Cocuzza, an attorney with years of experience at the NLRB, as its new solicitor. According to the release, Cocuzza will serve as the "the chief legal advisor and consultant to the entire Board on all questions of law regarding the Board's general operations and on major questions of law and policy concerning the adjudication of NLRB cases in the Courts of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court," as well as liaison from the Board to the general counsel.
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Authors
Shannon Meade
Executive Director, Workplace Policy Institute
Washington, D.C.
smeade@littler.com
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James A. Paretti
Shareholder
Washington, D.C.
jparetti@littler.com
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Alexander T. MacDonald
Shareholder
Washington, D.C.
amacdonald@littler.com
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Maury Baskin
Senior Counsel
Washington, D.C.
mbaskin@littler.com
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/policy-week-review-november-6-2026
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
In the ABA Journal, Howard Glazer and Josh Lichtenstein Discuss Ropes & Gray's AI Partnerships With Leading Tech Providers
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 7 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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In the ABA Journal, Howard Glazer and Josh Lichtenstein Discuss Ropes & Gray's AI Partnerships with Leading Tech Providers
November 6, 2026
Howard Glazer, head of practice AI and co-head of Ropes & Gray's global private equity transactions practice, and Josh Lichtenstein, head of the firm's ERISA fiduciary practice and a leader of its AI development efforts, were quoted in an article published in the ABA Journal about how large law firms are partnering with major tech companies to build custom AI tools.
The
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 7 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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In the ABA Journal, Howard Glazer and Josh Lichtenstein Discuss Ropes & Gray's AI Partnerships with Leading Tech Providers
November 6, 2026
Howard Glazer, head of practice AI and co-head of Ropes & Gray's global private equity transactions practice, and Josh Lichtenstein, head of the firm's ERISA fiduciary practice and a leader of its AI development efforts, were quoted in an article published in the ABA Journal about how large law firms are partnering with major tech companies to build custom AI tools.
Thearticle highlights the AI-powered diligence tool Ropes & Gray developed with OpenAI ahead of the launch of Astra for Law. The tool follows the steps the firm's attorneys take when reviewing large volumes of documents and produces a comprehensive diligence report in just hours.
Josh said the tool, which is in testing, is consistently producing better results than off-the-shelf diligence applications. "What the process looked like for us was a combination of the engineering expertise from OpenAI plus our own vision as lawyers of how a tool should work," he said.
Howard noted that the firm also speaks regularly with other leading tech providers. "We will talk to anyone," he said. "As a firm, we are total believers that AI will transform the industry, and so we are intent on being at the front of the wave." He also pointed to the firm's partnership with Draftwise to deploy a legal ontology platform in its private funds practice. "Our partnerships with OpenAI and Draftwise tie back to our broader AI strategy--building AI around our clients' needs and our relationships with them, and using that knowledge to amplify our lawyers' judgment," he said.
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Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/11/howard-glazer-and-josh-lichtenstein-discuss-ropes-grays-ai-partnerships-with-leading-tech-providers
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Geisinger Health: Long-time Local Doctors to Serve as Leahy Clinic Medical Directors
DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 7 -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release:
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Long-time local doctors to serve as Leahy Clinic medical directors
Nov. 6, 2026
SCRANTON, Pa. -- The Edward R. Leahy Jr. Clinic for the Uninsured has announced that Tom Minora, MD, and Rajan Mulloth, MD, have agreed to serve as co medical directors.
The free clinic, operated through a Geisinger School of Medicine-University of Scranton partnership, offers primary care to uninsured residents of Lackawanna County.
"We are delighted that these two well respected physicians have agreed to serve the clinic's
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DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 7 -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release:
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Long-time local doctors to serve as Leahy Clinic medical directors
Nov. 6, 2026
SCRANTON, Pa. -- The Edward R. Leahy Jr. Clinic for the Uninsured has announced that Tom Minora, MD, and Rajan Mulloth, MD, have agreed to serve as co medical directors.
The free clinic, operated through a Geisinger School of Medicine-University of Scranton partnership, offers primary care to uninsured residents of Lackawanna County.
"We are delighted that these two well respected physicians have agreed to serve the clinic'spatients and our students and we thank previous director Dr. Susan Russell for her leadership," said Julie Byerley, MD, MPH, president of Geisinger College of Health Sciences and dean of its School of Medicine. "The Leahy Clinic is the perfect learning environment for our students to gain essential clinical skills, but also to take on leadership and advocacy roles. For some students, it will be the most meaningful experience of their medical education."
Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., president of The University of Scranton, added, "The Leahy Clinic represents the very best of our mission. As Drs. Minora and Mulloth step into these leadership roles, they bring a shared spirit of service that will strengthen the clinic's vision and inspire the healthcare professionals of today and tomorrow who see medicine as both a profession and a calling."
For Dr. Mulloth, the appointment holds special meaning. He was among the clinic's earliest volunteer physicians when it opened in 2007, joining a small group of providers committed to caring for patients who had limited access to healthcare. Over the years, he spent Thursday afternoons at the clinic, working alongside students and fellow volunteers to provide care in an environment focused solely on patients' needs.
"What brought me to the clinic was the opportunity to help patients and really get to know them," Dr. Mulloth said. "You could spend time with people, understand their problems and their family situations and do the best you could for them. It was medicine the way you always wanted to practice it."
An internal medicine physician, Dr. Mulloth brings decades of clinical experience to the role. Since 1996, he has practiced community-based internal medicine in northeastern Pennsylvania, building long-term relationships with patients and families across generations. He serves on the Scranton Half Marathon Board of Directors, the Scranton Area Foundation Board of Governors and various committees.
Dr. Thomas Minora is an internist who practiced medicine in the Scranton area for over 40 years. He has also been an instructor at Commonwealth Medical College and The Scranton Temple Residency Program. He has served on the boards of PrimeMed P.C., Northeastern Pennsylvania Physicians Organization and Moses Taylor Physician Hospital Organization. He also served as treasurer and vice president of the Lackawanna Medical Society.
"I missed interacting with students as their passion, enthusiasm and energy was infectious," he said. "I feel fortunate to have this opportunity and I look forward to working with the students again."
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About Geisinger College of Health Sciences
Educating. Inspiring. Leading. At Geisinger College of Health Sciences, we bring innovation and purpose together to educate the next generation of healthcare leaders. As the academic and research arm of the Geisinger family, our college was founded to enhance and improve community health, with a focus on discovery, hands-on learning and applied practice across our system. Today, we offer a research institute, graduate medical education, schools of medicine, graduate education and nursing, and faculty and professional development programs. Visit geisinger.edu/gchs.
The College is committed to nondiscrimination in all employment and educational programs or activities. Concerns or questions may be directed to the Title IX coordinator whose contact information is available at geisinger.edu/titleix.
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Original text here: https://www.geisinger.org/about-geisinger/news-and-media/news-releases/2026/11/06/14/32/long-time-local-doctors-to-serve-as-leahy-clinic-medical-directors
[Category: BizHospital]
Cooley Advised Ferric on Agreement to Be Acquired by Onsemi for Up To $775 Million
PALO ALTO, California, Nov. 7 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Cooley Advised Ferric on Agreement to Be Acquired by onsemi for Up To $775 Million
November 5, 2026
Cooley advised Ferric, an innovator in integrated voltage regulator (IVR) technology, on its agreement to be acquired by onsemi, a semiconductor company that delivers intelligent power and sensing technologies that enable electrification, energy efficiency, safety, and automation across automotive, industrial, and AI data center end markets. Under the terms of the agreement, onsemi will acquire Ferric
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PALO ALTO, California, Nov. 7 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Cooley Advised Ferric on Agreement to Be Acquired by onsemi for Up To $775 Million
November 5, 2026
Cooley advised Ferric, an innovator in integrated voltage regulator (IVR) technology, on its agreement to be acquired by onsemi, a semiconductor company that delivers intelligent power and sensing technologies that enable electrification, energy efficiency, safety, and automation across automotive, industrial, and AI data center end markets. Under the terms of the agreement, onsemi will acquire Ferricfor $600 million in cash at closing, plus up to $175 million in additional cash consideration tied to the achievement of revenue milestones.
The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026.
Adam Bloom, Allison Pang, Gael Hagan, Cameron Gyorffy, and Alice Wu led the team advising Ferric.
Timothy Shapiro, Charles Haley, Megan Browdie, Karun Ahuja, Robert Jacques, Carly Gibbons, Erica Russell, Blake Martell, Calvin Lee, Nicollette Kirby, Jennifer Ok, Makesi Buddy, Rubin Waranch, and Ryan Bowers provided invaluable support.
Cooley previously advised Ferric on multiple financing matters, including its Series C Financing in 2024.
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About Cooley LLP
Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation.
Cooley has nearly 1,400 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States, Asia and Europe, and a total workforce of more than 3,000 people.
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URL: Ferric
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Original text here: https://www.cooley.com/news/coverage/2026/2026-11-05-cooley-advised-ferric-on-agreement-to-be-acquired-by-onsemi-for-up-to-775-million
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Cooley Advised Dropbox on Agreement to Acquire Tigris Data
PALO ALTO, California, Nov. 7 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Cooley Advised Dropbox on Agreement to Acquire Tigris Data
November 6, 2026
Cooley advised Dropbox, a content and collaboration platform that's transforming the way people work together, on its agreement to acquire Tigris Data, a globally distributed object storage platform built for AI workloads. The acquisition will accelerate Dropbox's expansion into AI infrastructure for companies and developers.
The transaction was announced publicly in this press release.
Ben Beerle, Caitlin Cunningham, Raphael
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PALO ALTO, California, Nov. 7 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Cooley Advised Dropbox on Agreement to Acquire Tigris Data
November 6, 2026
Cooley advised Dropbox, a content and collaboration platform that's transforming the way people work together, on its agreement to acquire Tigris Data, a globally distributed object storage platform built for AI workloads. The acquisition will accelerate Dropbox's expansion into AI infrastructure for companies and developers.
The transaction was announced publicly in this press release.
Ben Beerle, Caitlin Cunningham, RaphaelDavidian and Allie Pilmer led the Cooley team advising Dropbox.
Todd Gluth, Charles Haley, Scott McCall, Karun Ahuja, Andrew Epstein, Megan Drill, Makesi Buddy, Christopher Suhler, Joy Chow, Allison Nostdahl, Jennifer Ok, Jeremy Morrison, Stella Sarma and Rubin Waranch provided invaluable support.
Cooley previously advised Dropbox on its acquisitions of Reclaim.ai, Promoted.ai, Formswift, DocSend and CommandE.
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About Cooley LLP
Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation.
Cooley has nearly 1,400 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States, Asia and Europe, and a total workforce of more than 3,000 people.
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Original text here: https://www.cooley.com/news/coverage/2026/2026-11-06-cooley-advised-dropbox-on-agreement-to-acquire-tigris-data
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Business and Community Leader Peter Ho Named to Hawaiian Electric, HEI Boards of Directors
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 7 -- Hawaiian Electric issued the following news release:
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Business and community leader Peter Ho named to Hawaiian Electric, HEI boards of directors
HONOLULU, Nov. 6, 2026 - Peter Ho, one of Hawaii's most respected business and community leaders and who led Bank of Hawaii Corp. for 16 years, has been appointed to the boards of directors of Hawaiian Electric and its parent company, Hawaiian Electric Industries (HEI).
A Honolulu resident, Ho is founder and managing partner of Ilikai Advisors LLC, a Hawaii-based investment and management advisory firm focused on providing
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HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 7 -- Hawaiian Electric issued the following news release:
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Business and community leader Peter Ho named to Hawaiian Electric, HEI boards of directors
HONOLULU, Nov. 6, 2026 - Peter Ho, one of Hawaii's most respected business and community leaders and who led Bank of Hawaii Corp. for 16 years, has been appointed to the boards of directors of Hawaiian Electric and its parent company, Hawaiian Electric Industries (HEI).
A Honolulu resident, Ho is founder and managing partner of Ilikai Advisors LLC, a Hawaii-based investment and management advisory firm focused on providingcapital and management solutions to businesses in the local marketplace. On the HEI board, Ho will serve on the Audit and Risk Committee.
Until his retirement from Bank of Hawaii earlier this year, Ho had served as chairman and CEO since 2010 and as a member of the board of directors since 2005. Bank of Hawaii (NYSE: BOH) is the state's largest depository institution with assets of $24 billion and has a market capitalization of $2.7 billion. Ho began his banking career in 1987 with Manufacturers Hanover in New York City.
Active in the community, Ho is vice chair of the Hawaii Community Foundation Board of Governors and previously served as chair from 2019 to 2025. He is a member of the board of trustees of Punahou School and serves on the board of councilors of the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business.
Recognized as a leader in the financial services industry, Ho served as a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco for two consecutive terms from 2013 to 2018. In 2020, he was appointed by the state House of Representatives as vice chair of the Select Committee on COVID-19 Economic and Financial Preparedness.
"Peter is a singular figure in Hawaii and brings years of leadership of one of our state's oldest and most respected companies and a commitment to community service and strengthening the foundation of our economy," said Tim Johns, president and CEO of Zephyr Insurance Co. and chairman of the Hawaiian Electric and HEI boards of directors. "His deep connections in our community and his broad financial expertise at a national level add an important perspective to our boards."
In 2016, Ho received the Naval Heritage Award from the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation. He is only the second Hawaii resident to be honored with this award, following former U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye in 2006.
In 2012, he was recognized as Hawaii's distinguished citizen by the Aloha Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Ho holds a Bachelor of Science degree and an MBA from the University of Southern California. He is also a graduate of Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program.
"Like Bank of Hawaii, Hawaiian Electric is one of the oldest and largest local companies still serving customers after more than a century in business," Ho said. "Working with a Hawaii-based, Hawaii-managed company that touches nearly every home and business is a unique privilege and I appreciate the opportunity to join others who share the vision of how everyone benefits from having a strong local electric utility."
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Original text here: https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/business-and-community-leader-peter-ho-named-to-hawaiian-electric-hei-boards-of-directors
[Category: BizEnergy]
