Partner Francis Lyons, a former Department of Justice (DOJ) environmental enforcement attorney and former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regional administrator, was quoted in the U.S. Department of Justice’s memorandum changing a nearly 30-year policy on the use of supplemental environmental projects (SEPs) as an option in enforcement settlements for environmental violations involving state and local governments.
Given the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, Schiff Hardin announced today that the majority of its lawyers and staff will begin working remotely starting Monday, March 16, until at least March 27, at which time the firm will reassess the situation.
Partner Patricia Pileggi has been selected for inclusion on the 2020 New York Metro Women’s Edition Super Lawyers list in the Criminal Defense: White Collar practice area for the third year in a row.
Schiff Hardin LLP today announced that Christopher Roman has joined the firm’s Private Clients, Trusts and Estates practice group as counsel in the Chicago office.
Schiff Hardin LLP announced today its launch of a Coronavirus Task Force to address the significant business, legal, and economic challenges facing companies as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Arent Fox has created a multi-disciplinary legal team to counsel clients on legal issues stemming from the evolving spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States.
Schiff Hardin is pleased to announce that Partners Joanne Faycurry and Suzanne Wahl have been included in the 2020 Michigan Women’s Edition Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for the sixth consecutive year.
Arent Fox LLP’s Trademark practice has once again been recognized as one of the best in the country by World Trademark Review after the industry-leading publication reported the firm has “many great, practical, and down-to-earth lawyers who are go-to’s for pillars of the industry.”
Arent Fox LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its Patent practice and Life Sciences group with the addition of Counsels Daniel C. Stelter and Laurence H. Posorske, Ph.D. Mr. Stelter joins the firm’s San Francisco office, while Mr. Posorske joins Arent Fox in Washington, DC.
Arent Fox LLP is pleased to announce that it represented José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup in negotiations to operate two signature restaurants – and other dining services – in The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, a $500-million skyscraper in Manhattan slated to open in 2021.
Schiff Hardin advised I-Bankers Securities, Inc. as underwriter in East Stone Acquisition Corp.’s initial public offering of 12 million Units of its securities.
Arent Fox is pleased to announce that Partner Bernice K. Leber was selected as one of 100 New Yorkers included in the “2020 Notable Women in Law” special feature published by Crain’s New York Business.
Schiff Hardin is pleased to announce that four attorneys have been selected for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s (LCLD) 2020 leadership programs.
Arent Fox is proud to announce that three attorneys have been selected for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s 2020 Fellows and Pathfinders programs.
Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce that seven attorneys have been named to the 2020 Emerging Lawyers Network, which comprises attorneys who have demonstrated themselves to be professional, ethical, and experienced at an early stage in their legal career.
Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce that 88 attorneys have been named to the 2020 Leading Lawyers list.
Two Schiff Hardin partners have been recognized in the Chambers Global 2020 guide, which recognizes top lawyers and law firms in more than 190 countries worldwide. Sarah A.W. Fitts earned her sixth consecutive ranking, and Marguerite C. Bateman was honored for the first time.
HGPII’s Annual Public Accountability Report found that the Group Purchasing Organization sector continues to seek new ways of promoting transparency, best practices, and competition within the healthcare supply chain, and encourages member disclosure and self-regulation to meet national objectives.
Schiff Hardin LLP today announced the election of attorneys who will serve on the firm’s executive committee.
Schiff Hardin successfully secured a clean sweep unanimous jury defense verdict for our client, Action Gypsum Supply, a drywall and construction materials supply company, and two individual defendants, in an unfair competition and breach of fiduciary duty case brought by competitor L&W Supply Corporation.
Working in partnership with the National Immigrant Justice Center, Schiff secured a grant of withholding of removal under the U.N. Convention Against Torture for a pro bono client facing threats of violence in El Salvador.
Arent Fox is pleased to announce the expansion of its Government Contracts practice with the addition of Counsel Travis L. Mullaney in Washington, DC.
Government Enforcement & White Collar Practice Group Leader M. Scott Peeler was recently named an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law.
On behalf of a coalition of the nation’s leading organizations dedicated to the care, health, education, well-being, and welfare of children and families, Arent Fox LLP filed an amicus brief in the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in support of the Plaintiff.
We are pleased to announce that 32 Schiff Hardin attorneys have been recognized on the 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.