Articles from Blank Rome LLP

Chicago, Philadelphia, Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to welcome Rachael G. Pontikes, Emily L. Hussey, and Shannon E. McClure as partners in the firm’s Life Sciences industry team and Business Litigation group. Rachael and Emily join the firm’s Chicago office and Shannon joins the Philadelphia office. Prior to joining Blank Rome, the attorneys practiced at Reed Smith LLP.

Pittsburgh, Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Christina Manfredi McKinley has joined the firm’s Pittsburgh office as a partner in the Business Litigation group and member of the Energy industry team. An experienced trial lawyer, Christina focuses her practice on complex commercial and appellate litigation, representing clients from various industries, including energy, environment, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail. Christina joins Blank Rome from Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir, where she served as co-chair of the firm’s litigation group.

Philadelphia, Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Daniel J. Sobol and Brandon S. Shemtob have joined the firm’s nationally recognized Labor & Employment group in Philadelphia. Daniel and Brandon represent national and regional employers across industries in a range of traditional labor, union, and employment matters. They join Blank Rome from Stevens & Lee.

New York, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Stephen “Steve” C. Koval has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Corporate, M&A, and Securities group. A well-known dealmaker, Steve focuses his practice on structuring and negotiating complex business and private equity (“PE”) transactions, including public and private mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, carveouts, and recapitalizations. He joins Blank Rome from Arnold & Porter where he served as partner and co-head of the firm’s global private equity practice.   

New York, Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Clara Feldman has joined the firm as a partner in its New York office. Clara will serve as chair of the firm’s new Luxury Brands practice, comprised of Blank Rome attorneys from across the country who partner with high-end brands to provide sophisticated legal and business counsel on corporate, regulatory, and litigation matters. Clara, who will also be a member of the firm’s Real Estate group and industry team, joins Blank Rome from The Law Office of Clara Feldman PLLC, a boutique firm she founded in 2021. 

Boston, Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is set to host the eighth annual “State of the Cannabis Industry” conference, gathering leading professionals to analyze and discuss the many challenges and opportunities facing the multibillion-dollar cannabis sector. The conference will take place on Monday, October 21, 2024, from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm ET at The Westin Waltham Boston with a live stream option available.

Boston, Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Fraser Collin has joined the firm’s Boston office as a partner in the Corporate, M&A, and Securities group. Fraser will focus his practice on advising clients on mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”), and private equity and venture capital financings, as well as serving as outside general counsel. He joins Blank Rome from Dragonfly Group, Inc. where he served as General Counsel and Head of M&A. 

Former Managing Partner of Pasich LLP Joins Nationally Recognized Practice

Houston/Pittsburgh, July 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Ryan T. Purpura, Matthew “Matt” D. Lea, and Ryan A. Haddad have joined the firm as partners and members of the Energy industry team. All three partners bring significant experience in the energy sector, with a focus on oil and gas and related energy transactions, financings, and project development. They join Blank Rome from Reed Smith LLP, where Purpura served as co-chair of the firm's global energy and natural resources industry group. The trio joins Blank Rome in the following practice groups and offices:

New York, July 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Jeffrey “Jeff” A. Fickes and Christopher “Chris” J. DePizzo have joined the firm’s New York office as partners in the Corporate, M&A, and Securities group. They bring extensive experience representing businesses and investors throughout the United States and internationally in private equity (“PE”) transactions, mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”), and other corporate matters. Jeff and Chris join Blank Rome from Ballard Spahr where Jeff co-led the private equity group and served as a member of the firm’s senior leadership team.

Los Angeles, July 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Barron (“Barry”) L. Weinstein has joined the firm’s nationally leading Insurance Recovery practice as of counsel and will be affiliated with the Los Angeles office. Barry brings more than 40 years of experience representing policyholders in complex insurance coverage disputes, including litigation against insurance carriers in state and federal courts throughout the country. Barry joins Blank Rome from Weinstein & Numbers LLP, a boutique insurance recovery law firm that he co-founded in 1993. Joining Barry from Weinstein is senior attorney Kevin L. Cifarelli.

Washington, D.C., June 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome Government Relations LLC (“BRGR”) is pleased to announce that Steven W. Wall has joined the firm as a principal in the Washington, D.C., office. Steven brings 25 years of legislative and public policy advocacy experience to BRGR, having served on the staffs of distinguished U.S. Senators and several important committees within the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. He joins BRGR at an exciting time as David S. Jansen and Genevieve Cowan were recently elevated to principals in recognition of their exceptional talent and outstanding client service.

Boston, June 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome is pleased to announce that Luke M. Reid has joined as a partner in the firm’s market-leading Maritime group and as a member of the Transportation industry team in the Boston office. A former U.S. Coast Guard officer, Luke advises clients in connection with all aspects of international and domestic maritime regulatory compliance, as well as representing maritime clients in connection with government investigations, criminal and civil litigation, defense of maritime regulatory enforcement actions, environmental enforcement defense, and international law. He joins Blank Rome from K&L Gates.

Boston, MA, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome is pleased to announce the expansion of the firm’s newly opened Boston office with the addition of partners Stephen “Steve” D. Brook and Robert “Rob” Y. Chow, and senior counsel William “Bill” V. Sopp, who join the Corporate, M&A, and Securities group. The group reunites with the 25-attorney team from Burns & Levinson LLP that opened Blank Rome’s Boston office earlier this month with leading corporate, finance, mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”), tax, litigation, and cannabis practices.

Boston, MA, May 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome is pleased to announce that the firm has expanded its national platform with the opening of a new office in Boston, anchored by 13 partners with leading corporate, finance, mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”), tax, litigation, and cannabis practices. Joining the partners are 12 associates and several business professionals. The premier team of nationally recognized attorneys, led by partners Frank A. Segall and Josef B. Volman, join from Burns & Levinson LLP where for more than 25 years they served as chairs of the Corporate, Finance, and Cannabis Practice Groups. 

Chicago, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that three attorneys have joined the firm’s Chicago office in its Corporate Litigation group: partners Daniel R. Saeedi and Rachel L. Schaller, as well as associate Gabrielle Ganze. Daniel will serve as team co-lead, Biometric Privacy. As litigators, Daniel, Rachel, and Gabrielle represent clients in disputes related to class action litigation, privacy and biometrics, trade secrets litigation, technology and information security, and employment law. They join Blank Rome from Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP.

New York, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to welcome four new attorneys to the firm’s White Collar Defense and Investigations group:

Houston, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Audrey F. Momanaee has joined the firm’s Houston office as partner in the Commercial Litigation group. As an accomplished litigator, Audrey focuses her practice on matters involving business disputes, commercial and contract claims, catastrophic property claims, construction defects and delays, and matters involving trade secret protection and litigation. She joins Blank Rome from Blach & Bingham where she led the firm’s litigation practice in Texas.

Philadelphia, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Philip “Phil” N. Yannella has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate Litigation group and will serve as co-chair of the firm’s Privacy, Security & Data Protection practice. Phil regularly counsels clients on data privacy and cybersecurity issues relating to the use of digital information with an emphasis on litigating cyber disputes and ensuring compliance with relevant laws. He joins the firm’s Philadelphia office from Ballard Spahr where he was a partner and co-leader of the Privacy and Data Security Group.

New York, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to welcome a leading team of five attorneys to the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations group in New York, bolstering the firm’s litigation capabilities. Led by partners David Spears, Linda Imes, and Chris Dysard, the group includes associates Michael Donohue and Rebecca Orel, as well as four business professionals. Prior to joining Blank Rome, the group practiced at the acclaimed litigation boutique Spears & Imes LLP.

Washington, D.C., Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Andrew R. Kopsidas has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as partner in the Intellectual Property Litigation group. Andrew focuses his practice on intellectual property (“IP”) litigation and counseling. As lead trial counsel, he represents clients before the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”), the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (“PTO”), the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and district courts in dozens of states. He joins Blank Rome from Hughes Hubbard & Reed and previously practiced at Fish & Richardson for more than 20 years.  

Houston, Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that A. Kelly Williams has joined the firm’s Houston office as senior counsel in the Corporate, M&A, and Securities group. Kelly will focus his practice on advising clients, including private equity funds, portfolio companies, financial institutions, and privately held businesses, on structuring and implementing acquisitions, divestitures, and financing transactions, as well as providing strategic business counsel to support future growth.

Pittsburgh, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Yvonne M. Saadi has joined the firm as a partner in the Commercial Litigation group in Pittsburgh. Yvonne has more than a decade of civil and criminal litigation experience, including serving for nearly five years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney (“AUSA”) in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Yvonne will focus her practice on counseling clients in litigation and white-collar matters and investigations.

Dallas, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Barrett R. Howell has joined the firm’s Dallas office as a partner in the White Collar Defense & Investigations group. Barrett has been defending companies and individuals in high-stakes white collar criminal fraud investigations, prosecutions, and civil enforcement actions for over two decades. Barrett is a strategic problem solver who helps clients navigate the minefield of federal investigations by proactively identifying approaches to avoid indictments, lawsuits, and enforcement actions.

Chicago, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Stephanie K. Hor-Chen has joined the firm’s Chicago office in the Finance, Restructuring, and Bankruptcy group as a partner. Stephanie focuses her practice on insolvency and restructuring and has extensive transactional and bankruptcy court experience. She joins the firm from Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP.

Pittsburgh, PA, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Timothy K. Lewis, former judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and Brandy S. Ringer have joined the firm’s Pittsburgh office in the Corporate Litigation group as senior counsel and associate, respectively. The duo joins from Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis where Judge Lewis was co-chair of the firm’s alternative dispute resolution practice and former co-chair of the appellate practice.

Dallas, TX, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Jason C. Ray has joined the firm as a partner in its Tax, Benefits, and Private Client group in the firm’s new Dallas office. Ray advises employers on the design, implementation, and regulatory compliance of tax-qualified and nonqualified retirement plans with an emphasis on employee stock ownership plans (“ESOPs”). Ray joins Blank Rome from Morgan Lewis.

Pittsburgh, PA, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Andrew P. Cross has joined the firm’s Pittsburgh office as of counsel in the Finance, Restructuring, and Bankruptcy group. Andrew focuses his practice on derivatives transactions and investment management regulatory matters. He joins from Perkins Coie LLP.

Chicago, IL, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Joel V. Sestito, Of Counsel Rachel E. Mather, and Associate Olivia S. Ortiz have joined the firm’s nationally recognized Real Estate group in Chicago. Real estate finance pros, Joel, Rachel, and Olivia represent lenders in real estate and commercial loan transactions. The team joins from Akerman.

Dallas, Texas, July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP announced today the opening of a new office in Dallas—the firm’s 15th office and second in Texas—with the addition of seven attorneys. Aligning with Blank Rome’s core strengths, the Dallas team is a powerhouse combination of leading corporate, real estate, and finance attorneys with national practices. The new office is located at The Crescent in Uptown.

New York City, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to welcome a leading group of litigators in its Commercial Litigation practice group in New York, bolstering the firm’s national commercial and real estate litigation offerings. The group consists of nine attorneys whose practice areas focus on two broad areas as described below. They practiced at Akerman LLP before joining Blank Rome.

Los Angeles, CA, May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Germain D. Labat has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate Litigation practice in Los Angeles. An experienced trial lawyer, Germain represents public and private companies in state and federal trial and appellate courts. Before joining Blank Rome, Germain was a partner at Greenspoon Marder LLP.

Chicago, IL, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Eric Tower has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate, M&A, and Securities practice group in Chicago. A healthcare industry pro, Eric handles a wide range of corporate and M&A transactions for health systems, physician practices, and value-based care companies. Before joining Blank Rome, Eric was a partner at Thompson Coburn LLP.

Washington, D.C., May 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to welcome seven new attorneys and two international trade professionals to the firm’s International Trade practice group in Washington, D.C., further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in this area. Led by partners Joanne E. Osendarp and Eric S. Parnes, the group includes senior counsel Lynn G. Kamarck and Alan G. Kashdan; of counsel Conor S. Gilligan; associates Tyler Kimberly and Brendan S. Saslow; and trade economic advisor Jorge Miranda and international trade manager Deborah Flinn. Joanne will also serve as co-chair of the International Trade group with Blank Rome partner Anthony Rapa, who also leads the firm’s National Security team. Prior to joining Blank Rome, the group practiced at McDermott, Will & Emery LLP.

Los Angeles and Irvine, CA, April 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Travis K. Jang-Busby has joined the firm’s Orange County and Los Angeles offices as a partner in the Labor & Employment practice group. With extensive experience counseling clients on state and federal wage and hour law, Travis defends employers in high-stakes litigation. He joins from Procopio, where he was a partner in the Labor & Employment practice.

Washington, D.C., April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Walter D. Davis, Jr. has joined the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation practice group as a partner in the Washington, D.C., office. Walter has significant experience in all facets of patent law, including more than 20 years in private practice and six years as a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He joins Blank Rome from Davidson Berquist Jackson & Gowdy where he was a partner.

Chicago, IL, March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Rikke Dierssen-Morice has joined the firm’s nationally recognized Insurance Recovery practice. An experienced litigator representing commercial policyholders in the United States and abroad, Rikke has successfully obtained multimillion dollar recoveries for clients in state and federal courts. She will be based in the firm’s Chicago office.  

New York, NY, March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that the Honorable Judith J. Gische has joined the firm’s Corporate Litigation practice group as senior counsel in the New York office. Judge Gische joins the firm following a distinguished 32 years of service in the New York State Court System, the last 10 of which she served as an Appellate Division Justice deciding appeals in civil and criminal cases arising from the New York and Bronx County Supreme Courts.

Los Angeles, CA, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Robert Handler has joined the firm’s Corporate, M&A, and Securities practice group as senior counsel in the Los Angeles office. A corporate transactions pro with a focus on middle-market private businesses, Rob joins Blank Rome from Glaser Weil where he served as a partner in the Corporate and Real Estate groups.

Orange County, CA, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Joseph M. Welch has joined the firm’s Orange County office as a partner in the Finance, Restructuring, and Bankruptcy practice group. A Certified Bankruptcy Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization with a broad-based bankruptcy practice representing lenders and other creditors, Joseph also dedicates a significant portion of his practice to representing agricultural lenders and advising agribusiness and food companies on a wide range of corporate matters. He joins from Buchalter, where he co-founded the Agribusiness/Agrifinance group.

Washington, D.C., Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that R. Colgate Selden has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C., office as a partner in the Financial Institutions Litigation & Regulatory Compliance (“FILARC”) practice group. At Blank Rome, Colgate will advise clients on federal and state laws regulating consumer and mortgage lending. Colgate joins Blank Rome from Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a company founded by a former comptroller of the currency and provider of digital mortgage and fulfillment solutions, where he served as managing director and head of regulatory legal, compliance, and risk.

New York, NY, Oct. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Josh Reisberg has joined the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation practice group as a partner in the New York office. Josh is a seasoned trial attorney who focuses his practice on all facets of IP litigation, with broad experience in life sciences and technology patent litigation. He joins Blank Rome from Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider where he served as a partner in the Intellectual Property practice.

Washington, D.C., Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Paul Zeineddin has joined the firm as partner and co-chair of the Intellectual Property Litigation practice group in the Washington, D.C., office. A trial attorney with over 20 years of experience, Paul focuses his practice on patent litigation as well as the interplay between intellectual property and antitrust issues. Paul has handled more than 60 patent infringement disputes before U.S. District Courts and the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”).  Before joining Blank Rome, Paul was a partner in the Intellectual Property practice at Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider LLP.