IP Lawyer John Zurawski, Known for Life Sciences Work, Joins Ballard Spahr

John A. Zurawski—an intellectual property attorney known for his work with pioneering companies and research institutions in the life sciences, higher education, and emerging growth spaces—has joined Ballard Spahr as a partner, firm Chair Mark Stewart announced today. Mr. Zurawski joins Ballard Spahr from McCarter & English, where he was a partner in the intellectual property practice. More >>

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Husch Blackwell to Relocate to New Downtown Milwaukee Development

Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that it has signed a Letter of Intent with J. Jeffers & Co. to occupy the top three stories of a new development located at 511 N. Broadway in downtown Milwaukee. The nine-story building is planned as a mixed-use development containing commercial real estate, retail and parking. It is scheduled for completion during the third quarter of 2020. According to terms set forth in the Letter of Intent, Husch Blackwell will lease its new office space for a term of 15½ years. More >>

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Peter Emmi Joins Reed Smith’s Corporate Practice in New York

Global law firm Reed Smith today announced that Peter Emmi has joined the firm as a partner in the Global Corporate Group in New York. Emmi has extensive experience representing clients with transactional matters in diverse industries, including internet technology, FinTech, blockchain, InsurTech, healthcare, medical device, biotechnology, media, virtual reality and solar technology. Emmi was previously at Akin Gump for the past two and a half years. Prior to that he was an IP attorney for Cravath, Swaine & Moore. More >>

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Nixon Peabody Expands Corporate Practice in Northern California

Lior Zorea, an experienced, well-regarded emerging growth companies, venture capital and mergers and acquisitions partner, has joined global Top 100 law firm Nixon Peabody’s national corporate practice as part of a strategic move by the firm to expand its capabilities on the West Coast. The firm has a strong reputation in the areas of securities law, private equity, and mergers and acquisitions. Lior joins Nixon Peabody from Perkins Coie LLP. More >>

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