Leading Trial Attorney Rejoins Sedgwick

Sedgwick is pleased to announce that Edward Stumpp, previously senior counsel with the firm, has rejoined as a partner in its Los Angeles office within its Healthcare Group. Stumpp’s practice is primarily focused on the representation of healthcare providers and medical groups in a variety of litigation ranging from managed care liability and medical malpractice to service contracts, ERISA matters and Mental Health Parity Act claims. He also has extensive experience in handling various payer-provider disputes. More >>

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T&K Welcomes New York Trial Partner

Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce Partner Mitchell G. Mandell has joined the Firm’s New York office in the Trial Practice Group.

“With more than 30 years of experience, Mitch is a seasoned litigator and counselor,” said Greg W. Curry, the Firm’s Trial Practice Leader. “His breadth of expertise and dedication to client service will benefit our clients in New York and globally.”

Mr. Mandell focuses his practice on handling commercial litigation matters and corporate transactions in many substantive areas of law for a diverse group of clients. He specializes in the resolution of global commercial disputes, involving both foreign and domestic businesses, and often serves as general counsel for companies in a number of industries.

In addition, Mandell counsels clients on bankruptcy litigation, creditor’s rights, corporate reorganization issues, and the insolvency law aspects of corporate transactions. Also, he represents myriad companies and high net-worth individuals throughout Latin America, helping Latin American clients address legal matters in the United States and vice versa.

Consistently recognized for his skills, Mandell was selected for inclusion in New York Super Lawyers® by Thomson Reuters (2013-2015). He is actively involved in legal and civic organizations, including the American Arbitration Association, Commercial Panel of Arbitrators; the American Bar Association; and the New York State Bar Association. He serves on the Board of Directors for Project A.L.S. and for Harrison Little League.

Prior to joining Thompson & Knight, Mandell was a Partner at White and Williams LLP in New York.

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Goodwin Procter Expands Technology & Life Sciences Group with Addition of Cindy McAdam in Silicon Valley

Goodwin Procter, a leading Am Law 50 and Global 50 law firm, announced today that Cindy McAdam is joining the firm as a partner in its Technology & Life Sciences Group and will be resident in the firm’s Silicon Valley office. She comes to Goodwin from Bay Area technology company Xapo, where she served as President and General Counsel. More >>

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Arent Fox Adds Standout Patent Team to Growing Intellectual Property Practice

Arent Fox LLP is pleased to once again announce the expansion of its Intellectual Property practice with the addition of a four attorney patent team led by partners Robert M. Schulman and Jeff B. Vockrodt. Mr. Schulman and Mr. Vockrodt are joining the Washington, DC office and bringing their extensive patent law practices, which focus on biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and chemical inventions, to one of the country’s largest intellectual property groups. Earlier this month, Arent Fox announced the addition of two intellectual property partners in New York. The firm has now added more than 20 lawyers and professionals to its internationally recognized Intellectual Property practice in 2015. More >>

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Sidley Austin LLP Represents PayPal, Inc. in $890 Million Acquisition

Sidley advised PayPal, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) in its acquisition of Xoom Corporation (NASDAQ: XOOM) for an enterprise value of approximately $890 million. In strategically guiding PayPal with the expansion of its international money transfer business, Sidley brought to bear its deep understanding of FinTech transactions and the payments industry. More >>

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Greenberg Traurig Austin Grows Again; Adds 3 to Real Estate Team

Continuing its strategic growth in Texas, the international law firm of Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added three real estate attorneys to its Austin office. Carey Gunn Venditti, a native Austinite and a graduate of The University of Texas, who has nearly 20 years of experience joined as a shareholder, and Emily Jung and Jennifer Cook Purcell joined as associates. All three lawyers were previously with Winstead. Venditti joins her former colleague, Joshua Bernstein, a real estate shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s Austin office. More >>

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