A Rollercoaster Ride for David Zaslav (’85) after Warner Brothers Merger
It was April 2022, and David Zaslav had just closed the deal of a lifetime. From the helm of his relatively small and unglamorous cable company, Discovery, he had taken control of a sprawling entertainment conglomerate that included perhaps the most storied movie studio on the planet, Warner Brothers. Read more.
Texas Republicans Say GOP Chairman, Matthew Rinaldi (2001), Has ‘Weaponized’ the Party
Supporters say Matt Rinaldi is aligning the party with grassroots conservatives. Critics say he’s pitting Republicans against each other. Read more.
Cutera Appoints Stephana Patton (2002) as Chief Legal Officer
Cutera, Inc. (Nasdaq: CUTR) (“Cutera” or the “Company”), a leading provider of aesthetic and dermatology solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephana Patton, Ph.D., J.D. as Chief Legal Officer, effective November 13, 2023. Read more.
Linda Gibson (’92) Talks about Quant Investing in an Interview
Bloomberg Radio host Barry Ritholtz speaks with Linda Gibson, who is chair and chief executive officer of PGIM Quantitative Solutions LLC, a pioneer in quant investing. Gibson holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Bates College and a law degree from Boston University, and is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business […]
Joseph Zlatnik (2011) Joins Berkshire Immigration Center Board of Directors
Roberta McCulloch-Dews, David Russell and Joseph Zlatnik have all joined Berkshire Immigrant Center’s board of directors. Read more.
Elysse Gorney (2017) Joins Fisher Phillips Tampa Office
Fisher Phillips, an international employment law firm representing employers, is pleased to announce that Elysse Gorney has joined the firm as an associate in the Tampa office. Read more.
Stacey Freeman (’97) Pens an Opinion about Crafting Compelling Legal Content
Throughout my career as a writer and legal content marketer, I’ve come to understand the incredible power of storytelling. The ability to connect with an audience on a deep and emotional level is a skill that transcends the practice of law. It’s a skill that can humanize lawyers and allow clients to see the person […]
Michael Berger (’89) is President of the United Jewish Foundation
The Jewish Federation of Detroit and its sister organization, the United Jewish Foundation, officially welcomed their new leaders at Federation’s annual meeting in October. Gary Torgow is the incoming president, taking over from Matt Lester. Michael Berger is taking the reins of the United Jewish Foundation from Dennis Bernard. Read more.
Attorney Spotlight on Norman Heller (’77)
This edition of Attorney Spotlight highlights one of my revered New York City colleagues in Blank Rome’s Matrimonial & Family Law group, Norman Heller. Read more.
Mark Manning (’91) and Chad Porter (2001) Selected for Inclusion in the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America
Burns & Levinson attorneys – Caitlin Barrett, Alison Harrall, Mark Manning, Chad Porter, Frank Segall, and Josef Volman – have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America. According to Lawdragon, these lawyers create “multibillion dollar mergers and other deals that change the course of industries. They chart the fates of corporations and thousands of employees in a […]