ATLANTA, Georgia, June 4 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: Alston & Bird has further strengthened its Litigation & Trial Practice Group and International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Team with the addition of partner Amir Ghaffari and counsel Julia-Didon Cayre, who will reside in the firm's London office. Amir focuses on complex international commercial and construction arbitration, advising multinational corporations, state-owned entities, financial institu  more

COLUMBUS, Georgia, June 4 -- Columbus State University issued the following news: Dr. Melissa Dempsey and Dr. Troy Keller of Columbus State University are among the 34 University System of Georgia faculty and staff who graduated from USG's 2023-24 Executive Leadership Institute in May. This year's cohort, the program's 14th, represents 23 of USG's 26 institutions. Since 2009, the Executive Leadership Institute has helped develop hundreds of new leaders from among the system's faculty and staff  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 4 -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, issued the following news release: Constangy Chicago office managing partner Laura Balson will present a webinar on Thursday, June 6th at 12 pm ET on the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance, a new law reshaping time-off policies for businesses across Chicago. The webinar, hosted by LaSalle Network will provide an in-depth discussion on the nuances of the ordinance and practical guidance on ensu  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 4 -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Mary Ann Howard Mercer University School of Law graduate Willie Sizemore was named first runner-up in Baylor Law's Top Gun National Mock Trial Competition, one of the most prestigious and toughest advocacy competitions in the country, in Waco, Texas, on June 2. Sizemore, '24, served as counsel during the competition, and his twin sister, Tessa Sizemore, '24, served as second chair. "I am so incredibly proud of Willie  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, June 4 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: A trio of Mississippi State juniors are taking their studies across the world thanks in part to an award from one of the nation's most selective honor societies. James Chalmers of Cumming, Georgia; Joshua Phillips of Birmingham, Alabama; and Muneebah Umar of Starkville are among 125 nationwide students receiving 2024 Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants from the nation's oldest all-discipline collegiate hon  more

CHALMETTE, Louisiana, June 4 (TNSres) -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on June 3, 2024: Gov. Doug Burgum today joined 19 fellow Republican governors in sending a letter to President Biden urging his administration to unleash American energy and end the regulatory overreach that's restricting domestic production. Burgum and eight GOP governors announced the letter and outlined their concerns and requests of the Biden administration during a press conference at PBF   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 4 -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jamie Dickson The Roberts Academy at Mercer University in Macon - a transitional elementary school for students with dyslexia - has been awarded full accreditation from the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA). The accreditation reflects the Academy's adherence to GISA's rigorous standards, encompassing effective leadership, mission-driven policies and a robust educational environment. "Achieving GISA accred  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 4 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: By Laurraine Pollard Colorado Preservation, Inc's 34th annual Dana Crawford & Alpine Bank State Honor Awards was held at the Denver Botanic Gardens on May 20, 2024. This year's celebration honored Steve Turner, 2024 Dana Crawford Award Recipient. The evening provided ample opportunities to mix and mingle, raise funds to support CPI, and recognize individuals, organizations, public agencies, and businesses whose w  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 4 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: Yuri Mikulka, partner in Alston & Bird's Intellectual Property Litigation Group, has been recognized once again as one of the most influential people in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal. Yuri was named in the publication's 2024 "LA500," which highlights the most dynamic leaders in the Los Angeles business community. She has earned this distinction for six consecutive years. With over 25   more