Polsinelli Expands Intellectual Property Department’s Southeast Reach With Addition of Shareholder Eric Hanson

Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli welcomes Shareholder Eric Hanson to the national Intellectual Property Department. With his appointment, Polsinelli expands the depth and capability of the Intellectual Property Department in the Southeast and its breadth of patent, trademark and copyright-related services, including portfolio creation and management, transactions and monetization strategies. More >>

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Dentons Strengthens Leading Hotels Team with London Partner Hire

Dentons has strengthened its Hotels practice with the hire of Chris Heath as a partner in London. With over a decade’s experience within the industry, Chris is a hotels specialist with a broad international practice covering the acquisition, development, financing, restructuring and operation of hotels, leisure facilities and related asset classes. He also advises on commercial agreements, hotel operations, consumer affairs, brand development and commercialisation, corporate communications, crisis management and other matters affecting the sector. As Vice President and Senior Counsel for Hilton, he was part of the senior leadership team within Hilton’s EMEA business, providing strategic legal and business counsel on challenging issues and complex transactions. More >>

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Eversheds Sutherland Opens Chicago Office

Eversheds Sutherland today announced the opening of a Chicago office, the first new US office since the combination of Eversheds and Sutherland Asbill & Brennan in February 2017. Chicago marks the first Midwest presence for Eversheds Sutherland – which has served clients in the region for decades – and furthers its position as a leading global law practice. Eversheds Sutherland now has 68 offices in 34 jurisdictions. More >>

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Morgan Lewis Adds Corporate Partner in Princeton with Life Sciences, Technology Focus

Morgan Lewis today welcomes back David C. Schwartz, a lawyer who focuses on capital markets and corporate finance transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and securities law matters primarily in the life sciences, healthcare, and technology industries. He is resident in the firm’s Princeton office. Before rejoining Morgan Lewis, David was as a partner at another global law firm, resident in Short Hills, NJ. More >>

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