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Dinsmore Elevates 16 Attorneys to Partnership, Elects Seven to Board of Directors, Names New Department Chairs
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 3 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Dinsmore Elevates 16 Attorneys to Partnership, Elects Seven to Board of Directors, Names New Department Chairs
Dinsmore is starting 2026 with exciting changes that reflect its commitment to helping attorneys grow their careers and strengthen leadership across the Firm.
"Our focus has always been on continuous improvement and anticipating what our clients will need next," said Managing Partner Josh Lorentz. "These elections reflect our dedication to constant progress and delivering exceptional
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CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 3 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Dinsmore Elevates 16 Attorneys to Partnership, Elects Seven to Board of Directors, Names New Department Chairs
Dinsmore is starting 2026 with exciting changes that reflect its commitment to helping attorneys grow their careers and strengthen leadership across the Firm.
"Our focus has always been on continuous improvement and anticipating what our clients will need next," said Managing Partner Josh Lorentz. "These elections reflect our dedication to constant progress and delivering exceptionalservice through a team that is both experienced and forward-thinking."
Board of Directors and Department Chairs
The following attorneys have been elected to serve on Dinsmore's 22-member Board of Directors for 2026:
Grahmn Morgan (Lexington)
Alan Abes (Cincinnati)
Chris Azzara (Pittsburgh)
Tip Depp (Louisville)
Josh Rogers (Morgantown)
Jason Sims (Columbus)
Marty Tucker (Lexington)
Returning Board members include: Joshua Lorentz (Cincinnati), Greg Kaskey (Cincinnati), Brian Tent (Cincinnati), Allison Goico (Cincinnati), Anthony Ditka (Pittsburgh), Kenyon Meyer (Louisville), Jeff Hinebaugh (Cincinnati), Jill Rice (Morgantown), Toby Schisler (Cincinnati), Marty Dunn (Cincinnati), Stacey Borowicz (Columbus), Joseph Tucker (Louisville), Misha Rabinowitch (Indianapolis), Javier Flores (Boston) and Michael Paul (Denver).
Alongside their Board responsibilities, Grahmn Morgan will lead the Firm's Litigation Department, while Anthony Ditka has been elected to chair the Finance Department. Both also serve as managing partners of the Lexington and Pittsburgh offices, respectively.
New Partners
Sixteen attorneys across thirteen offices have been elevated to partner, effective January 1, 2026, representing a broad range of practice areas:
Kelli Amador (Columbus) - Litigation
Parker Blessing (Indianapolis) - Corporate
Ed Boll (Cincinnati) - Litigation
Houston Bragg (Lexington) - Litigation
Rudy Ellis (Louisville) - Labor & Employment
Marisa Escalante (Chicago) - Corporate
Eric Fox (Cleveland) - Corporate
Diana Givand (Washington, D.C.) - Labor & Employment
Luca Hickman (Tampa) - Intellectual Property
Jamie Inferrera (Pittsburgh) - Public Finance
Jeremy Justice (Detroit) - Intellectual Property
Jonathan Kelly (Cincinnati) - Labor & Employment
Russell Knowles (Dayton) - Corporate
Sarah Reddick (Louisville) - Litigation
Jeremy Smith (Cincinnati) - Employment
Michael Xavier (Denver) - Intellectual Property
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Original text here: https://www.dinsmore.com/news/dinsmore-elevates-16-attorneys-to-partnership-elects-seven-to-board-of-directors-names-new-department-chairs/
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Taft Completes Merger with Morris, Manning & Martin
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Taft Completes Merger with Morris, Manning & Martin
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Taft, one of the fastest growing law firms in the nation, and Morris, Manning & Martin LLP, a highly regarded firm with offices in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., announced the completion of their merger, effective Dec. 31, 2025 - a significant milestone in Taft's long-term strategic growth plan. The combination, Taft's third in 2025, creates an Am Law 100 firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 25 offices nationwide and projected revenues
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Taft Completes Merger with Morris, Manning & Martin
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Taft, one of the fastest growing law firms in the nation, and Morris, Manning & Martin LLP, a highly regarded firm with offices in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., announced the completion of their merger, effective Dec. 31, 2025 - a significant milestone in Taft's long-term strategic growth plan. The combination, Taft's third in 2025, creates an Am Law 100 firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 25 offices nationwide and projected revenuesexceeding $1 billion.
The merger expands Taft's presence in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, establishing a foothold in Atlanta, one of the nation's fastest-growing business and legal markets, and deepening its reach in Washington, D.C. In the nation's capital, Taft will now operate two offices: a new location in Dupont Circle from Morris Manning, and its existing Capitol Hill office.
"Completing this merger is a major step forward in Taft's long-term strategy," said Robert J. Hicks, Taft's Firmwide Chairman and Managing Partner. "Morris Manning brings a remarkable legacy of excellence, strong leadership, and a culture that fits seamlessly with ours. By combining our talent and capabilities, we are poised for significant growth in Atlanta and D.C. as we continue to scale our presence nationally."
Since the merger announcement, more than 10 lawyers have already joined Taft's new offices in Atlanta and DuPont Circle, including private equity partner Matt Carlucci in Washington, D.C. and the former general counsel of Celsius Holdings, Marcus Sandifer, in Atlanta. With additional lateral hiring discussions underway, Taft expects these offices to surpass 150 lawyers in Atlanta and 100 in Washington, D.C. within three to five years.
With complementary practices and shared values, the merger enhances the combined firm's capabilities in corporate, real estate, technology, litigation, and public policy, among others. The two firms' economic alignment, comparable rate structures, and mutual commitment to client service made the combination a natural fit.
"Today marks a transformative moment for our lawyers, our clients, and the Atlanta community," said Simon Malko, former Managing Partner of Morris Manning, who will serve on Taft's Executive Committee. "Taft's national platform amplifies the strengths that have defined Morris Manning for decades - our talent, our culture, and our commitment to client service."
With the merger now complete, Wyatt Kendall and Lauren Prevost will step into new roles as Co-Partners-in-Charge of Taft's Atlanta office, leading local operations and strategic growth initiatives. Carol Weld King, previously the Managing Partner of Morris Manning's Washington, D.C. office, will serve as Partner-in-Charge for the D.C. market at Taft. King, along with partner Meredith Caiafa, will join Malko as part of Taft's Executive Committee.
"I'm thrilled to partner with Wyatt Kendall, Lauren Prevost, Carol Weld King, and Meredith Caiafa as they assume their new roles at Taft," said Hicks. "Their leadership will be key as we deepen our presence in Atlanta and D.C., continuing to build a firm that reflects the vibrancy and growth of these markets."
Success of Strategic Mergers Grows Taft into Super Middle-Market Leader
In 2025, Taft became the only Am Law 100 firm to successfully close three mergers in a single calendar year: Morris, Manning & Martin (Atlanta and Washington, D.C.); Mrachek Law (Florida); and Sherman & Howard (Mountain West). Part of a long-term strategic plan to become one of the leading national middle-market firms, Taft has now completed nine mergers in key growth markets over the past 18 years. Following these mergers, virtually all these markets have seen a remarkable growth of lawyers, ranging from 30% to 150% - which is unusually high and a rarity for law firm combinations.
As a firm, Taft's growth of revenues, lawyer headcount, and profitability during this period has been unprecedented:
* 550% increase in revenues.
* 325% increase in headcount.
* Profits per partner have risen to $1.174 million.
The key to Taft's success has been a focus on purpose-driven mergers in new geographic markets, identifying dominant local firms with a material market presence - typically 100-plus lawyers - that have significant longevity and are recognized as active leaders in their legal and business communities. Taft's unique track record of combining teams, operations, and services has been a major factor in expanding client services, headcount, and revenue growth in these new markets.
As part of this approach in Atlanta, the firm will operate under the joint brand Taft | Morris Manning during a transition period as the Taft name expands in the market.
Meet the New Office Leadership
Wyatt Kendall, Co-Partner-in-Charge, Atlanta
A partner in the Environmental and Real Estate practices, Kendall focuses on brownfield redevelopment and urban renewal projects and routinely advises local and national clients on the acquisition, development, disposition, management, and financing of properties with significant environmental issues and properties within urban and industrial areas across the country.
"Our clients are at the heart of this merger. By combining the depth of Taft's national platform with Morris Manning's industry expertise, we can deliver broader capabilities and seamless service across markets," said Kendall. "This integration means clients will have access to more resources, innovative solutions, and a team that understands their business from every angle. I'm excited to help lead this next chapter in Atlanta, a city that represents incredible opportunity for our combined firm."
Lauren Prevost, Co-Partner-in-Charge, Atlanta
As a partner in the Corporate and Securities practices and leader of Morris Manning's Real Estate Capital Markets group, Prevost represents public and private companies and REITs in a variety of capital formation transactions.
"What makes this merger so exciting is how naturally our cultures align. Both firms value collaboration, integrity, and entrepreneurial thinking," said Prevost. "That shared foundation enables our teams to work together efficiently, ensuring that delivering exceptional client service remains at the center of everything we do. I'm thrilled to help shape our leadership in Atlanta as we build on this strong cultural alignment to the benefit of our clients and our people."
Carol Weld King, Partner-in-Charge, Washington, D.C. Market
Previously the Managing Partner of Morris Manning's Washington, D.C. office, King is a partner in the Real Estate practice with a focus on transaction structuring, financing, acquisition, and development activities in the hospitality and lodging industry.
"Leading Taft's D.C. presence at this pivotal moment is an incredible opportunity," said King. "The combined firm brings unmatched depth in international trade, public policy, government affairs, and a wide range of commercial practices that matter most to our clients. With these expanded resources and a national platform behind us, we are uniquely positioned to deliver innovative and client-focused solutions in the nation's capital."
About Taft
Founded in 1885 with a 140-year legacy rooted in the historic Taft family, today Taft is one of the nation's fastest growing law firms. As a modern law firm with a non-headquarter operating model and more than 1,200 attorneys, Taft is fully committed to delivering the highest level of service to today's organizations and individuals. The legal performance of Taft attorneys is recognized nationally, with inclusion in the Am Law 100, Chambers USA, Best Lawyers(r), Super Lawyers, and more. Learn more at Taftlaw.com.
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Original text here: https://www.taftlaw.com/news-events/news/taft-completes-merger-with-morris-manning-martin/
Lowe Awarded MBE in 2026 New Year Honours
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Lowe Awarded MBE in 2026 New Year Honours
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Taft Cleveland attorney Bruce Lowe has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by His Majesty King Charles, as announced in the 2026 New Year Honours List released on Dec. 29, 2025. The annual list recognizes individuals for exceptional service and achievement benefiting the United Kingdom and its global community.
Lowe is honored "for services to British business in the United States." The citation lists him as
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Lowe Awarded MBE in 2026 New Year Honours
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Taft Cleveland attorney Bruce Lowe has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by His Majesty King Charles, as announced in the 2026 New Year Honours List released on Dec. 29, 2025. The annual list recognizes individuals for exceptional service and achievement benefiting the United Kingdom and its global community.
Lowe is honored "for services to British business in the United States." The citation lists him asBruce John Lawton Lowe, Founding Member of the British American Chamber of Commerce, Great Lakes Region, based in Cleveland, Ohio.
A native of England, Lowe has been a driving force in strengthening British-American relations and advancing the practice of international law. He has served as Chair of the Greater Cleveland International Law Group and as a leader in the British American Legal Group (BAGOL). His contributions include organizing a Cleveland session of the British American Business Network's Annual Transatlantic Business Conference and serving on the Host Committee for the American Society of International Law's Midyear Meeting, held in Cleveland in September 2025.
For the full list of honorees, visit the official UK government release here.
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Original text here: https://www.taftlaw.com/news-events/news/lowe-awarded-mbe-in-2026-new-year-honours/
Pressing the Reset Button: The UK Life Sciences Market Reinvents Itself (Institutional Real Estate, Inc.)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Pressing the Reset Button: The UK Life Sciences Market Reinvents Itself (Institutional Real Estate, Inc.)
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Ray Fang, a Private Equity Real Estate partner and lawyer at Goodwin, says the UK life sciences segment is maturing as investors become more discerning. He describes how in the past investment was somewhat driven by pandemic tailwinds, "and frankly, a fear of missing out". "Private equity funds and institutional investors were making [good returns] and so others looked
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Pressing the Reset Button: The UK Life Sciences Market Reinvents Itself (Institutional Real Estate, Inc.)
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Ray Fang, a Private Equity Real Estate partner and lawyer at Goodwin, says the UK life sciences segment is maturing as investors become more discerning. He describes how in the past investment was somewhat driven by pandemic tailwinds, "and frankly, a fear of missing out". "Private equity funds and institutional investors were making [good returns] and so others lookedto increase their exposure in a broadly thematic way," he explains. "Capital allocators were just that they were allocators. Whereas now investors want specialised offerings, strong operators, and demand more discipline. It's a lot more fundamentals-led and a lot less speculative." He added. "But actually, if you know what you're doing or can partner with an operator who does, startups succeed, move into larger premises, and you can shape the real estate ecosystem around them."
Please read the Institutional Real Estate, Inc. article for more.
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Original text here: https://www.goodwinlaw.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/01/announcements-privateequity-pressing-the-reset-button
Taft Elects 21 New Partners
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Taft Elects 21 New Partners
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Taft is pleased to announce that the following 21 attorneys have been elected to the firm's partnership:
* Joshua G. Bass / Business / Cleveland
* Kelsie L. Breit / Finance / Indianapolis
* Ashlee J. Cherne-Hendrick / Finance / Minneapolis
* Spencer S. Cowan / Litigation / Cincinnati
* Michael D. De Matteis / Business / Cleveland
* Zachary D. Eddy / Business / Dayton
* Dion Farganis / Employment and Labor Relations / Minneapolis
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Taft Elects 21 New Partners
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Taft is pleased to announce that the following 21 attorneys have been elected to the firm's partnership:
* Joshua G. Bass / Business / Cleveland
* Kelsie L. Breit / Finance / Indianapolis
* Ashlee J. Cherne-Hendrick / Finance / Minneapolis
* Spencer S. Cowan / Litigation / Cincinnati
* Michael D. De Matteis / Business / Cleveland
* Zachary D. Eddy / Business / Dayton
* Dion Farganis / Employment and Labor Relations / Minneapolis
* Elizabeth M. Glotfelty / Environmental / Cincinnati
* Ioana M. Guset / Litigation / Chicago
* Lauren A. Kemp / Employment and Labor Relations / Columbus
* Javan A. Kline / Tax / Cincinnati
* Leah D. Leyendecker / Business / Intellectual Property / Minneapolis
* Adam M. Niblick / Real Estate / Minneapolis
* Amanda M. Pipik-Leip / Domestic Relations / Cleveland
* Christopher Richards / Environmental / Detroit
* Madeleine Rosengrants / Domestic Relations / Denver
* Jacob W. Smith / Domestic Relations / Columbus
* Caroline E. Thee / Business / Chicago
* Alex E. Wallin / Government Contracts / Cincinnati
* Elizabeth Winkowski / Litigation / Chicago
* Christopher M. Wolcott / Litigation / Dayton
Joshua G. Bass' practice primarily involves advising private equity firms, public and private companies, and real estate sponsors in connection with structuring and negotiating complex business transactions, including domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, business formations, joint ventures, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, day-to-day operation of their portfolio companies, and other general corporate matters. He is also a trusted counsel to venture capital funds and emerging growth companies.
Kelsie L. Breit focuses her practice on all aspects of lending and finance law. Her experience includes representing financial institutions and borrowers in commercial finance transactions, including secured syndicated and single bank credit agreements, ESOP financings, asset-based lending transactions, complex real estate development financings, and acquisition financings.
Ashlee J. Cherne-Hendrick guides borrowers and lenders through complex corporate finance transactions, including venture and growth lending, asset-based lending, commercial real estate lending, private placements, and traditional commercial lending. Her breadth of professional experience and collaborative approach allow her to be a true strategic partner to her clients, providing them with practical advice to help them achieve their business objectives.
Spencer S. Cowan is a litigation partner, representing businesses and individuals at the trial and appellate levels. He has experience in a range of matters, including class action defense, securities litigation and arbitration, and earn-out disputes.
Michael D. De Matteis primarily focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, representing private equity sponsors, their portfolio companies, and privately held businesses. He advises clients in all aspects of complex business transactions, including buy-side and sell-side M&A, recapitalizations, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, and strategic investments. In addition to his M&A practice, De Matteis regularly counsels portfolio companies, emerging growth companies, and privately held businesses on general corporate governance, day-to-day legal matters, and strategic business initiatives.
Zachary D. Eddy represents individual and business clients in corporate mergers and acquisitions, commercial finance transactions, and commercial real estate transactions. Eddy has considerable experience in company formations and negotiating and drafting various corporate transactional agreements, as well as in representing individuals, banks, and companies in oil and gas litigation and transactional matters.
Dion Farganis partners with clients to find solutions to all of their employment-related legal issues, including terminations, discrimination, employment agreements, discipline and performance issues, compensation, and non-compete and non-solicitation restrictions. Farganis is also an experienced litigator, drawing on his experience as a federal judicial clerk to guide clients through every step of the litigation process. A former tenured college professor, Dion also advises higher education institutions on issues such as student rights, faculty governance, and Title IX.
Elizabeth M. Glotfelty counsels clients on a wide range of matters, including environmental compliance and permitting; due diligence as part of real estate and business transactions; risk strategy; brownfields redevelopment; and greenwashing matters. With experience across industries, Glotfelty represents public and private companies of all sizes, commercial developers, and public entities.
Ioana M. Guset focuses her practice on commercial litigation matters, including breach of fiduciary duty cases, breach of contract cases, shareholder disputes, fraud, defamation, tortious interference, employment discrimination, class action defense, and civil rights litigation. She has guided her clients in complex commercial litigation in federal and state courts, at both the trial and appellate levels.
Lauren A. Kemp focuses her practice on employment counseling and litigation, as well as workers' compensation. She has significant experience with ADA and Title VII compliance and all phases of litigation. Kemp provides personnel, risk management, and compliance guidance; develops employee handbooks and policies; conducts internal investigations; represents employers in litigation matters; and counsels on charges of discrimination filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. Kemp also represents employers in occupational safety and health matters, including defending enforcement actions by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Javan A. Kline represents public and privately-held clients in sophisticated tax and corporate matters, including tax structuring, mergers & acquisitions, business exits, renewable energy tax credit transactions, qualified small business stock (QSBS), state and local tax, and tax controversy.
Leah D. Leyendecker focuses her practice on commercial transactions driven by intellectual property, intangible assets, and technology. She has extensive experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating technology-related agreements, including licenses and master services agreements, SaaS agreements, technology development agreements, and sponsorship agreements. She regularly advises clients on intellectual property, licensing, brand protection and sponsorship matters, and provides strategic counsel on the intellectual property and technology aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.
Adam M. Niblick focuses his practice principally in the areas of real estate development and redevelopment, construction, land use and zoning, real property acquisitions and sales, real estate finance, and leasing. Niblick serves as outside general counsel to a broad range of clients and aids in all phases of real estate development, including property acquisition, obtaining governmental approvals, and contracting. He also has particular expertise with public sector projects, public-private partnerships, government procurement, economic development, and projects that utilize local, state, or federal funds.
Amanda M. Pipik-Leip is known for guiding clients through high-stakes family law matters with clarity, strategy and discretion. She brings extensive experience in sophisticated prenuptial agreements, complex divorce actions, dissolutions, custody and support issues, post-decree litigation, and adoption proceedings. With a reputation for balancing unwavering advocacy with a thoughtful, solutions-driven approach, Pipik-Leip helps clients through some of the most important - and sensitive - moments of their lives.
Christopher Richards concentrates on helping clients proactively address complicated environmental problems, resolve private infrastructure and utility compliance issues, and strategically navigate regulatory enforcement actions. Richards has prevailed over legal complications with numerous regulatory agencies, including the EPA, OSHA, USACE, USNRC, EGLE, MIOSHA, and various State agencies throughout the United States.
Madeleine Rosengrants is a talented family law practitioner and skilled litigator who represents clients at every stage of domestic relations cases, from initial consultation through final resolution. She has successfully represented doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, and business executives through intricate financial matters to find creative solutions for the individual family's needs. She has favorably resolved contentious divorces and regularly advises on and structures agreements regarding the allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, custody, maintenance, relocation, and high-asset property distributions. She also has secured temporary and permanent protection orders for clients and has represented clients in contempt hearings, in arbitration proceedings, and post-decree modification hearings.
Jacob W. Smith is a trusted advisor for people who are facing the economic, emotional, and legal difficulties connected to changes in family relationships. He represents business owners, executives, managers, medical professionals, athletes, artists, philanthropists, and politicians in the complex legal challenges connected to sophisticated divorce, dissolution, custody, post-decree, and international child abduction litigation. He also advises clients on prenuptial and postnuptial agreements as well as any matters relating to jointly held property by unmarried individuals.
Caroline E. Thee is a transactional attorney whose practice centers on advising insurers in connection with underwriting representations and warranties insurance policies. Drawing on her extensive deal-making acumen, honed through representing private equity buyers, strategic acquirers, and family-owned sellers in complex M&A transactions, she brings a practical approach to underwriting. Thee focuses on guiding insurers through policy negotiations, assessing deal-specific risks, and helping underwriters navigate the nuanced issues that arise across a wide range of industries.
Alex E. Wallin is a litigator focusing on representing clients in government contract, commercial, and antitrust litigation, as well as arbitrations. He represents government contractors in bid protests and litigates complex disputes in state and federal courts throughout the U.S., including the Eastern District of Virginia's "Rocket Docket," one of the country's fastest trial dockets. Alex regularly counsels corporate clients on all aspects of antitrust law. He assists clients with internal investigations and represents clients involved in criminal prosecutions and investigations.
Elizabeth Winkowski is an experienced litigator in Chicago's Commercial Litigation practice group, focusing her practice on complex civil litigation and matters relating to privacy and technology. She has successfully represented a wide range of clientsfrom private and public companies to large institutionsat all stages of litigation in both state and federal court.
Christopher M. Wolcott is a trial lawyer and a partner in Taft's Dayton office where he is a member of the Litigation practice group. Wolcott represents clients through all aspects of the civil litigation process, has tried multiple cases to winning verdicts in both state and federal court, and has successfully defended those verdicts on appeal. He focuses his practice on commercial litigation but also has experience in probate and wealth transfer litigation, administrative and alternative dispute resolution proceedings, labor and employment matters, and business issues. Prior to joining Taft, Wolcott was a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Melissa T. Standridge at the Kansas Court of Appeals. He obtained his J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law and his bachelor's degree from Tiffin University, magna cum laude, where he was also a member of the school's cross country and track teams.
About Taft
Founded in 1885 with a 140-year legacy rooted in the historic Taft family, today Taft is one of the nation's fastest-growing law firms. As a modern law firm with a non-headquarter operating model and more than 1,200 attorneys, Taft is fully committed to delivering the highest level of service to today's organizations and individuals. The legal performance of Taft attorneys is recognized nationally, with inclusion in the Am Law 100, Chambers USA, Best Lawyers(r), Super Lawyers, and more. Learn more at Taftlaw.com.
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Original text here: https://www.taftlaw.com/news-events/news/taft-elects-21-new-partners/
Ropes Gray Cited in Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance on C-Suite Compensation
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes Gray Cited in Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance on C-Suite Compensation
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Ropes & Gray was cited in the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance article for the firm's collaboration with The Conference Board on an analysis of CEO and C-suite compensation trends.
The report explores how reported executive pay at US public companies evolved in 2025 proxy disclosuresspotlighting chief executive officer (CEO) and named executive officer (NEO) compensation,
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes Gray Cited in Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance on C-Suite Compensation
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Ropes & Gray was cited in the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance article for the firm's collaboration with The Conference Board on an analysis of CEO and C-suite compensation trends.
The report explores how reported executive pay at US public companies evolved in 2025 proxy disclosuresspotlighting chief executive officer (CEO) and named executive officer (NEO) compensation,gender gaps, say-on-pay trends, and shifting practices in equity design, performance measurement, and perks.
The report highlights continued pay growth in 2025, with S&P 500 CEO median pay up 7% and Russell 3000 up 12%. The report also notes that women CEOs earned higher median pay than men despite limited representation. Additionally, the findings document increased spending on CEO personal security and identify the year's highest-paid CEOs, driven largely by stock incentives. The full report is available on The Conference Board's website.
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Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/news/2025/12/ropes-gray-cited-in-harvard-law-school-forum-on-corporate-governance-on-c-suite-compensation
4 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to Variety's 2025 Dealmakers Impact Report
MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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4 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to Variety's 2025 Dealmakers Impact Report
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ATLANTA - Dec. 31, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Charles J. Biederman, Daniel H. Black, Jess Rosen, and Bobby Rosenbloum have been named to Variety's 2025 Dealmakers Impact Report, featured on p. 89.
This annual list honors leading professionals whose innovative negotiating skills and strategic vision have shaped some of the most influential deals in entertainment
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MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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4 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to Variety's 2025 Dealmakers Impact Report
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ATLANTA - Dec. 31, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Charles J. Biederman, Daniel H. Black, Jess Rosen, and Bobby Rosenbloum have been named to Variety's 2025 Dealmakers Impact Report, featured on p. 89.
This annual list honors leading professionals whose innovative negotiating skills and strategic vision have shaped some of the most influential deals in entertainmentacross film, television, music, digital media, and live performance over the past year. Variety 's editorial team spotlights these accomplished dealmakers for their ability to forge transformative alliances, create consensus, and drive value in an ever-evolving industry.
"Being named in Variety 's Dealmakers Report is a meaningful recognition of our team's hard work and commitment to our clients," said Rosenbloum, chair of the firm's Global Entertainment & Media Practice. "It's a testament to our dedication to innovative, client-centered counsel across the entertainment industry."
"It's an honor for us to be included among this year's Dealmakers," added Black, vice chair of the practice. "This acknowledgement highlights our team's collaborative approach and our ongoing pursuit of excellence."
Biederman represents a diverse global clientele across music, film, television, branding, fashion, and more, providing strategic counsel on creative and business matters, with a strong track record in catalog sales.
Black, also chair of the firm's West Coast Entertainment & Media Practice, brings wide-ranging experience, having served as lead counsel on major transactions for film studios, television networks, streaming services, and digital content companies, both as a private practitioner and, before that, in senior in-house legal and business affairs positions.
Rosen, co-chair of the Atlanta Entertainment & Media Practice, is recognized as one of the nation's top entertainment attorneys. For more than 30 years, he has represented prominent talent in music, film, television, and new media, and brings a unique perspective as a former professional musician.
Rosenbloum, widely regarded as a key architect of the modern digital music business, has helped drive billions of dollars in value for the global music industry. With over three decades of experience at the intersection of music and technology, he advises on digital media strategies and complex content license agreements. He also represents many of the leading music television properties, developing strategies and negotiating agreements with television and cable networks and video streaming services.
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Original text here: https://www.gtlaw.com/en/news/2025/12/press-releases/4-greenberg-traurig-attorneys-named-to-varietys-2025-dealmakers-impact-report
