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Venable's Corporate Group Adds Private Equity Partner Kaitlin Kines in California
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Venable's Corporate Group Adds Private Equity Partner Kaitlin Kines in California
ORANGE COUNTY, CA - Venable LLP is pleased to announce that Kaitlin Kines has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate Group in Orange County. Ms. Kines brings significant experience advising private equity sponsors, growth equity investors, financial institutions, family offices, and companies on mergers and acquisitions, growth equity investments, and other strategic transactions. Her experience spans a variety of sectors,
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WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Venable's Corporate Group Adds Private Equity Partner Kaitlin Kines in California
ORANGE COUNTY, CA - Venable LLP is pleased to announce that Kaitlin Kines has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate Group in Orange County. Ms. Kines brings significant experience advising private equity sponsors, growth equity investors, financial institutions, family offices, and companies on mergers and acquisitions, growth equity investments, and other strategic transactions. Her experience spans a variety of sectors,including technology, health and wellness, beauty, sports, entertainment, and hospitality. Kaitlin partners with boards of directors, investors, and management teams to guide transactions and governance decisions that drive their business goals across the full life cycle of corporate growth.
"Private equity and strategic investment activity continue to create opportunities and challenges for our clients across a range of industries," said Lisa Tavares, co-chair of Venable's Business Division. "Kaitlin's sophisticated transactional experience, practical approach to client service, and deep understanding of the private equity market make her an outstanding addition to our team. We are excited to welcome her to Venable."
"Kaitlin has built an impressive practice advising investors, sponsors, and companies through complex transactions at every stage of the business life cycle," said Bryan Rakes, co-chair of Venable's Business Division. "Her experience in mergers and acquisitions, growth equity investments, and strategic partnerships further strengthens our national corporate platform and enhances our ability to help clients pursue growth, execute transformative deals, and achieve their long-term business objectives."
Kaitlin also serves as a trusted advisor to portfolio companies and emerging companies, providing day-to-day corporate counseling and guidance on growth initiatives, business strategy, sale processes, and transaction execution. Throughout her career, she has advised clients on complex deal structures, strategic partnerships, and high-stakes corporate matters.
"I am thrilled to join Venable and collaborate with such a talented group of attorneys," said Kines. "The firm's entrepreneurial culture, strong platform, and commitment to client service create an exciting opportunity to continue helping clients execute their most important transactions and pursue their business goals."
Kaitlin earned her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, where she served as an executive editor of the Georgetown Law Journal. She received her B.A., magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, from Franklin & Marshall College. She also serves on the board of the Public Law Center, a nonprofit legal services organization in Orange County.
"Kaitlin's addition is another significant step in our strategic growth to meet our clients' needs in Orange County and beyond," said Caitlin Blanche, managing partner of Venable's Orange County office. "She brings an impressive private equity and transactional practice, deep industry knowledge, and a client-centered approach that aligns perfectly with our culture. Her arrival strengthens our corporate capabilities and reinforces our commitment to building on our premier platform in the region."
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Venable LLP is an American Lawyer Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, DC that serves as primary counsel to a worldwide clientele of large and mid-sized organizations, nonprofits, high-net-worth entrepreneurs, and other individuals. With more than 900 professionals in California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC, the firm strategically advances its clients' objectives in the United States and around the globe. Venable advises clients on a broad range of business and regulatory law, legislative affairs, complex litigation, and all intellectual property disciplines. For more information, please visit our website.
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Original text here: https://www.venable.com/about/news/2026/06/venables-corporate-group-adds-private-equity
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Transactional Tax Partner Thomas Geraghty Joins Holland & Knight in Chicago
MIAMI, Florida, June 23 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Transactional Tax Partner Thomas Geraghty Joins Holland & Knight in Chicago
CHICAGO - Holland & Knight has added Thomas Geraghty as a partner in its Chicago office, where he will be a member of the Firm's Tax, Executive Compensation and Benefits Practice Group. Mr. Geraghty advises clients on the structuring and tax aspects of complex domestic and cross-border business transactions. He was previously a partner with Vedder.
"Tom is a highly accomplished tax attorney whose breadth of experience
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MIAMI, Florida, June 23 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Transactional Tax Partner Thomas Geraghty Joins Holland & Knight in Chicago
CHICAGO - Holland & Knight has added Thomas Geraghty as a partner in its Chicago office, where he will be a member of the Firm's Tax, Executive Compensation and Benefits Practice Group. Mr. Geraghty advises clients on the structuring and tax aspects of complex domestic and cross-border business transactions. He was previously a partner with Vedder.
"Tom is a highly accomplished tax attorney whose breadth of experienceacross M&A, private equity, real estate and digital assets will immediately strengthen our capabilities," said Mark Melton, co-chair of Holland & Knight's Tax, Executive Compensation and Benefits Practice Group. "His ability to deliver practical, business-oriented tax counsel on complex transactions makes him an ideal fit for our nationwide practice and expanding client base."
Clients ranging from small and mid-market private funds to startups and operating companies - and their executives and principals - rely on Mr. Geraghty for his forward-thinking strategies at all business stages. He advises on capital generation, fund and company formation, ongoing operations and tax-efficient outcomes at exit. His experience spans joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) - including special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) and umbrella partnership C-corporation (Up-C) structures - securities offerings, equity investments, digital asset transactions (cryptocurrency, tokenized assets and smart contracts) and debt issuances. Mr. Geraghty is committed to early involvement, advanced planning and tailoring transaction documents to the specific matter at hand and delivering tax efficiency and long-term risk management to clients.
"Holland & Knight's depth across corporate M&A, private equity, real estate and financial services presents a tremendous opportunity to deliver comprehensive, tax-efficient solutions for clients," Mr. Geraghty said. "I look forward to collaborating with the Firm's talented attorneys and contributing to the continued growth of the tax practice."
Mr. Geraghty received a J.D. degree from Yale Law School and a B.S. degree from St. John's University. He is admitted to practice in Illinois and New York.
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Original text here: https://www.hklaw.com/en/news/pressreleases/2026/06/transactional-tax-partner-thomas-geraghty
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Ryan Fayhee Authors The Washington Post Article on Detained Americans in Iran
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Ryan Fayhee Authors The Washington Post Article on Detained Americans in Iran
Akin national security & global investigations partner Ryan Fayhee has authored an op-ed for The Washington Post focused on the case of wrongfully detained Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh and the broader issue of U.S. citizens held in Iran.
Writing as counsel to Valizadeh, Fayhee highlights the omission of detained Americans from the recently announced memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran.
The
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WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Ryan Fayhee Authors The Washington Post Article on Detained Americans in Iran
Akin national security & global investigations partner Ryan Fayhee has authored an op-ed for The Washington Post focused on the case of wrongfully detained Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh and the broader issue of U.S. citizens held in Iran.
Writing as counsel to Valizadeh, Fayhee highlights the omission of detained Americans from the recently announced memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran.
Thearticle details Valizadeh's detention in Tehran's Evin Prison and the difficult conditions faced by him and other detainees.
Fayhee emphasizes that securing the release of detained Americans should be a central component of ongoing diplomatic efforts between the two countries.
You can read the full piece here (https://www.akingump.com/en/insights/media-mentions/Akin%20national%20security%20&%20global%20investigations%20partner%20Ryan%20Fayhee%20has%20authored%20an%20article%20for%20The%20Washington%20Post%20focused%20on%20the%20case%20of%20wrongfully%20detained%20Iranian%20American%20journalist%20Reza%20Valizadeh%20and%20the%20broader%20issue%20of%20U.S.%20citizens%20held%20in%20Iran.%20Writing%20as%20counsel%20to%20Valizadeh,%20Fayhee%20highlights%20the%20omission%20of%20detained%20Americans%20from%20the%20recently%20announced%20memorandum%20of%20understanding%20between%20the%20United%20States%20and%20Iran.%20The%20article%20details%20Valizadeh%E2%80%99s%20detention%20in%20Tehran%E2%80%99s%20Evin%20Prison%20and%20the%20difficult%20conditions%20faced%20by%20him%20and%20other%20detainees.%20Fayhee%20emphasizes%20that%20securing%20the%20release%20of%20detained%20Americans%20should%20be%20a%20central%20component%20of%20ongoing%20diplomatic%20efforts%20between%20the%20two%20countries.%20You%20can%20read%20the%20full%20piece%20here:%20https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/06/19/iran-peace-deal-omits-americans-imprisoned-by-regime/).
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Original text here: https://www.akingump.com/en/insights/media-mentions/ryan-fayhee-authors-the-washington-post-article-on-detained-americans-in-iran
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McGuireWoods Advises Mascarene Partners in Strategic Acquisitions to Form Iron Pillar United Mining Group
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 23 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods Advises Mascarene Partners in Strategic Acquisitions to Form Iron Pillar United Mining Group
McGuireWoods advised Mascarene Partners, a middle-market infrastructure investment platform focused on North American transportation and industrial businesses, in the acquisitions of General Drilling Inc. from Fred Weber Inc. and Venture Drilling East. The companies were combined to form Iron Pillar United Mining Group.
Iron Pillar, headquartered in Conyers, Georgia, provides drilling services
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RICHMOND, Virginia, June 23 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods Advises Mascarene Partners in Strategic Acquisitions to Form Iron Pillar United Mining Group
McGuireWoods advised Mascarene Partners, a middle-market infrastructure investment platform focused on North American transportation and industrial businesses, in the acquisitions of General Drilling Inc. from Fred Weber Inc. and Venture Drilling East. The companies were combined to form Iron Pillar United Mining Group.
Iron Pillar, headquartered in Conyers, Georgia, provides drilling servicesto aggregate producers and quarry owners across the Southeast and Midwest. The combination unites two established drilling specialists under one brand, creating a larger platform to serve the U.S. aggregates industry. The transaction closed May 14, 2026.
Partners Tom Zahn, Jason Griffith and Brian Coughlan and associates Andrew Steiger and Robert Morlock led the McGuireWoods team. Additionally, partner Gretchen Woodruff advised on employment matters; partner Shahrooz Shahnavaz on tax issues; and partner Phillip Coover on infrastructure and real estate aspects of the deal.
"This deal reflects exactly what McGuireWoods does best - bringing together cross-disciplinary teams to guide clients through multi-faceted transactions," said Zahn. "We're proud to support Mascarene Partners as they build Iron Pillar into a leader in the aggregates drilling space."
McGuireWoods' private equity attorneys advise private equity firms, institutional investors, independent sponsors, emerging managers, family offices, investment advisers, management teams, lenders and portfolio companies. The firm earned nationwide rankings for M&A and private equity deal work in the Chambers USA and Legal 500 United States guides.
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URL: Mascarene Partners
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Original text here: https://www.mcguirewoods.com/news/press-releases/2026/6/mcguirewoods-advises-mascarene-partners-in-strategic-acquisitions-to-form-iron-pillar-united-mining-group/
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Mayer Brown Partner Elina Coss Named to Lawdragon's 2026 "500 X - Next Generation" Guide
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Mayer Brown partner Elina Coss named to Lawdragon's 2026 "500 X - The Next Generation" guide
Mayer Brown partner Elina Coss has been named to Lawdragon's 2026 "500 X - The Next Generation" guide, which recognizes rising leaders shaping the future of global legal practice.
Elina advises clients on complex energy and infrastructure transactions, with a particular focus on renewable energy, storage and transition energy sectors.
She represents sponsors, developers, lenders, investors,
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CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Mayer Brown partner Elina Coss named to Lawdragon's 2026 "500 X - The Next Generation" guide
Mayer Brown partner Elina Coss has been named to Lawdragon's 2026 "500 X - The Next Generation" guide, which recognizes rising leaders shaping the future of global legal practice.
Elina advises clients on complex energy and infrastructure transactions, with a particular focus on renewable energy, storage and transition energy sectors.
She represents sponsors, developers, lenders, investors,and other market participants across a wide range of sophisticated financings and strategic transactions, including development, construction, back-leverage and mezzanine debt financings, tax equity, preferred equity, tax credit transfer and other tax credit financing transactions, asset-backed securitizations, and forward flow financings.
Her experience also spans joint ventures and acquisitions and dispositions of energy and infrastructure assets.
Read Lawdragon's 2026 "500 X - The Next Generation" guide here (https://www.lawdragon.com/guides/2026-06-05-the-2026-lawdragon-x-the-next-generation).
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Original text here: https://www.mayerbrown.com/en/news/2026/06/mayer-brown-partner-elina-coss-named-to-lawdragons-2026-500-x-the-next-generation-guide
Mayer Brown Expands International Arbitration Offering With New York Partner Lauren Friedman
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news on June 22, 2026:
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Mayer Brown expands international arbitration offering with New York partner Lauren Friedman
NEW YORK - Mayer Brown announced today that Lauren Friedman has joined the firm in New York as a partner in its Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice and as a leader of its International Arbitration Practice in the US. She joins from King & Spalding LLP.
"Lauren is a highly regarded international arbitration lawyer with deep experience handling complex commercial and investment
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CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news on June 22, 2026:
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Mayer Brown expands international arbitration offering with New York partner Lauren Friedman
NEW YORK - Mayer Brown announced today that Lauren Friedman has joined the firm in New York as a partner in its Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice and as a leader of its International Arbitration Practice in the US. She joins from King & Spalding LLP.
"Lauren is a highly regarded international arbitration lawyer with deep experience handling complex commercial and investmenttreaty disputes across key industries," said Michael Olsen, co-leader of Mayer Brown's Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice. "Her experience and judgment will be a tremendous asset to our clients and to our global International Arbitration practice."
"We consider Lauren's hire an important part of our strategy to grow our global practice in all major financial centres and particularly in New York, where many of our clients choose to resolve their complex cross border disputes," said Raid Abu-Manneh, global co-leader of Mayer Brown's International Arbitration practice.
Lauren focuses on international arbitration, representing clients in complex commercial and investment treaty disputes across the energy, financial services, and technology sectors. She primarily advises US clients on arbitrations governed by New York law arising from cross-border transactions and foreign investments. Her practice spans both commercial and investor-state matters, and she brings significant experience supporting clients on high-stakes international disputes and developing cross-border arbitration strategies.
"I'm excited to join Mayer Brown and contribute to the continued growth of its international arbitration platform in the United States and globally," said Lauren. "The firm's integrated global practice and strong cross-border capabilities make it an ideal platform to help clients navigate their most complex disputes."
"We see in Lauren a terrific partner to build out our international arbitration team in New York," said Allison Aviki, managing partner of Mayer Brown's New York Office. "Her experience across jurisdictions and sectors aligns closely with how global disputes are evolving; Lauren will play a central role carrying forward our strategy in meeting our clients' accelerating needs in this high-stakes practice."
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Original text here: https://www.mayerbrown.com/en/news/2026/06/mayer-brown-expands-international-arbitration-offering-with-new-york-partner-lauren-friedman
Holland & Knight Advises NetRise in Its Acquisition by Accenture
MIAMI, Florida, June 23 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Advises NetRise in Its Acquisition by Accenture
AUSTIN, Texas - Holland & Knight represented Austin, Texas-based NetRise, a leader in device security and software supply chain security, in its acquisition by Accenture plc (NYSE: ACN). The acquisition is integral to an approximately $4.175 billion transaction, which also includes Accenture's acquisition of runZero and a majority stake in Dragos. The deal was announced on June 18 and is expected to close later this year, subject
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MIAMI, Florida, June 23 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Advises NetRise in Its Acquisition by Accenture
AUSTIN, Texas - Holland & Knight represented Austin, Texas-based NetRise, a leader in device security and software supply chain security, in its acquisition by Accenture plc (NYSE: ACN). The acquisition is integral to an approximately $4.175 billion transaction, which also includes Accenture's acquisition of runZero and a majority stake in Dragos. The deal was announced on June 18 and is expected to close later this year, subjectto customary closing conditions.
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps enterprises reinvent their businesses by building their digital core and utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Building on Accenture's track record of growth and value creation in cybersecurity, the transaction strengthens its critical infrastructure defense with end-to-end cybersecurity platforms.
Dragos is a leading platform for operational technology cybersecurity, and runZero is a leading asset intelligence and exposure company. NetRise will add a unique software supply chain data set and firmware-level visibility into device exposure. Combining Dragos with runZero and NetRise will deliver a unified solution that enhances visibility, accelerates threat detection and response, and strengthens Dragos' ability to scale adoption of its broadened platform.
"We are incredibly proud of what the NetRise team has built and are excited for this next chapter of our story," said Thomas Pace, co-founder and CEO of NetRise. "Holland & Knight provided exceptional counsel throughout the transaction, bringing sophisticated deal proficiency, sound judgment and a relentless focus on our objectives. Their strategic guidance was instrumental in helping us successfully achieve this outcome."
Holland & Knight Partner Carmelo Gordian (M&A) led the Firm's representation of NetRise. He was assisted by Partner Ronnie Skloss and Associates Francisco Bianchetti, Eric Alborn and Sebastian Oranday (M&A); Partner Brandon Bloom and Associate Courtney Wagner (Tax); Partner Elizabeth Schartz and Senior Counsel Barbara-Ellen Gaffney (Labor & Employment); Partner Terry Elling and Associate Marissa Serafino (Government Contracts); Associate Angad Chopra (Data Strategy, Security & Privacy); and Associate Caroline Howard (International Trade/Regulatory).
More information on the deal can be found here (https://www.dragos.com/resources/press-release/dragos-ot-cybersecurity-with-accenture).
Recently recognized as the Private Equity Law Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and M&A Law Firm of the Year by M&A Advisor, Holland & Knight regularly ranks among the leading M&A and private equity law firms in reputable, benchmarking league tables published by Bloomberg, LSEG, Mergermarket, PitchBook and The Deal. Through the HK Deal Flow program, Holland & Knight facilitates deal leads for clients and prospective clients by matching acquisition or capital raising opportunities with buyers and investors.
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URL: NetRise
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Original text here: https://www.hklaw.com/en/news/pressreleases/2026/06/holland-knight-advises-netrise-in-its-acquisition-by-accenture
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