Akerman Continues Growth in Texas with Partner Ryan Beard in Austin

Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, today announced its expansion in Texas with the addition of Ryan Beard, a first-chair patent litigator. Beard broadens Akerman’s intellectual property offering with experience in the areas of medical devices, mechanical devices, automotive products, computer equipment, other technology related to the internet and data, and copyrights and trademarks. More >>

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IP Attorney Kelley N. Goldberg Joins Bodman PLC

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that experienced Intellectual Property attorney Kelley N. Goldberg has joined the firm as a member in the Grand Rapids office.
Goldberg manages international IP portfolios for corporate clients and negotiates and documents significant transactions involving IP and other commercial assets. Her clients have included global leaders in the technology, hospitality, gaming, and sports and entertainment industries, and individual performers, artists, and athletes.

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Latham & Watkins Adds Leading Insurance M&A Partner in London

Arrival of Victoria Sander adds significant experience to the firm’s M&A and financial institutions practices. Latham & Watkins is pleased to announce that Victoria Sander has joined the London office as a partner in the Corporate Department. Sander is one of the City’s leading insurance M&A practitioners, with more than 20 years’ experience advising clients on variety of complex transactions. Sander joins the firm from Linklaters’ London office. More >>

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