Jeffrey Arbeit (’08) Sworn In as Judge of the United States Tax Court
Judge Arbeit previously served for nine years on the nonpartisan staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation of the United States Congress. Before that, he worked for four years at Sullivan & Cromwell, LLP. Judge Arbeit clerked for two years for the Honorable James S. Halpern of the United States Tax Court. Judge Arbeit holds a BA from Brown University, […]
Greg Ewing (’95) and Kaitlin E. O’Brien (’18) Honored as a Recipients of Rochester Business Journal’s Attorney of the Year Awards
With the Attorneys of the Year awards, The Daily Record and Rochester Business Journal pay tribute to lawyers in a number of categories who are working to make our community stronger and to advance their profession. Read more.
Hugh H. Mo (’76) Receives the Asian Bar Association of New York’s Trailblazer Award
AABANY’s Trailblazer Award is named after Norman Lau Kee, who was a revered legal and community pillar of New York City’s Chinatown for decades. The Trailblazer Award honors an accomplished leader in the legal profession who is of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) descent or who has demonstrated dedication to AAPI issues in the […]
Jekkie Kim (’10) Joins WilmerHale as a Partner
Dr J. Jekkie Kim, a nationally recognized life sciences transactional lawyer has joined WilmerHale as a partner in its Palo Alto office. “Jekkie joins at an exciting time for our Corporate Life Sciences practices, and we are thrilled to welcome her,” said WilmerHale Managing Partner Anjan Sahni. “Her addition further bolsters a corporate practice that is […]
Mark Nowak (’90) Joins McCarter & English as a Partner
Mark Nowak’s practice focuses on strategic estate and tax planning, estate and trust administration, the operation of nonprofit organizations, and business succession planning. Additionally, he serves as a fiduciary for clients, helping them ensure the proper implementation of their plans. A contributing author of the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) practice manual “Drafting Wills and Trusts […]
Sarah Schielke (’08) Secures Major Legal Victories, Totaling over $10.8 Million in Settlements
In the past 12 months, Schielke has settled multiple cases totaling over $10,825,000. Her recent successes also include winning acquittals in two jury trials in June and successfully having three clients’ DUI cases completely dismissed in July. These accomplishments add to Schielke’s impressive track record, which includes record-breaking settlements in high-profile civil rights cases.In the […]
Gregory Kopacz (JD’09, LLM’10) Promoted to a Member at Sills Cummis & Gross
He represents debtors, official and ad hoc committees, lenders and strategic parties in insolvency proceedings, distressed transactions, out-of-court workouts and related litigation. His experience spans numerous industries including, education, energy, health care, insurance, media and entertainment, real estate, retail, shipping and textiles. Admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts, he received his […]
Derek Cohen (’95) Has Joined Baker Botts L.L.P. as a Partner in the New York Office
Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international energy, technology and life sciences law firm, announced today that Derek Cohen has joined the firm’s Litigation Department as a partner in the New York office. Cohen, a distinguished litigator and former prosecutor, focuses on government investigations and white collar defense, representing global companies and individuals in complex criminal and regulatory matters. His extensive experience includes […]
Jaime Drozd (’01) Appointed Next Firmwide Managing Partner of Davis Wright Tremaine
Davis Wright Tremaine recently announced that Jaime Drozd, who currently serves as co-chair of the firm’s litigation practice, will become its next firmwide managing partner. Drozd will assume the role from Pete Johnson, who has served as DWT’s interim managing partner for the past six months after the sudden resignation of Scott MacCormack, who stepped down last March […]
Rachel Greenberg (’22) Joins Hinckley Allen’s Expanding Construction & Public Contracts Group
Hinckley Allen continues to grow its Construction & Public Contracts Group by welcoming Rachel E. Greenberg as its newest associate. Rachel’s experience includes representing clients in a range of commercial litigation matters, including complex commercial disputes, bankruptcy cases, cross-border conflicts, and real estate disputes. Read more.