Jay Coogan—a well-known attorney who advises clients in mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, securities offerings, capital financings, and corporate governance matters—has joined Ballard Spahr as a partner in the Business and Transactions Department, Firm Chair Mark Stewart announced today. Prior to joining Ballard Spahr, he was a partner in DLA Piper’s Philadelphia office.
In joining Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Philadelphia office, Darius Gambino brings to the firm more than 20 years of experience helping clients protect their intellectual property under the patent, trademark and copyright laws in the United States and abroad. He joins the firm as a partner in the Litigation Practice and the IP Litigation Team. Gambino joins the firm from the Philadelphia office of DLA Piper.
Cozen O’Connor today introduced Pennsylvania business attorney Katayun Jaffari — who for nearly three decades has helped corporate boards and executive management teams execute multibillion-dollar securities and M&A transactions — as chair of its Corporate Governance & Securities Group. Jaffari, whose clients range from life sciences and energy enterprises, to technology and fintech providers across the United States, comes to the firm from Ballard Spahr LLP. She joins the firm as a shareholder and will reside in Cozen O’Connor’s Philadelphia office.
Ann T. Loftus, who has more than 30 years’ experience advising major tax-exempt organizations on formation and operation, as well as individuals on planning and administration of estates and trusts, has rejoined Ballard Spahr, the firm announced today. Joining along with Ms. Loftus is David J. Karasko, who brings more than a decade of experience as a tax attorney with the past four years focused on tax-exempt organizations. Both join Ballard Spahr from the former Zateeny Loftus, LLP.
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Michael W. McTigue Jr. and Meredith C. Slawe, two of the country’s leading class action litigators, have joined the firm and will co-chair its national Class Actions Practice Group. Slawe will also co-lead the firm’s Retail Industry Group. McTigue and Slawe have practiced together for nearly 15 years and come to the firm from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. They are joined by their colleague, Mira Baylson, a distinguished white collar defense attorney and trial lawyer, and experienced class action litigators, Daniel Brewer and Marie Bussey-Garza.
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues the strategic growth of its real estate practice, with the addition of Jon S. Robins as a shareholder. Robins is well-known and respected for his handling of complex finance, equity investments and real estate activities. Robins joins Greenberg Traurig following a 16-year tenure at Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP.
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce nine attorneys from Baer Crossey McDemus LLC — a nationally known tech and corporate law boutique that counsels startups, emerging growth companies, and a wide range of corporate clients on venture, private equity, M&A and technology-related transactions — have joined its Philadelphia office. The new hires, which include managing partners Andrew Baer, Michael Crossey, and Christopher McDemus, will stretch the firm’s reach within the global technology, and emerging growth business communities.
Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to welcome Kelley B. Hodge in Philadelphia as a partner in the Labor & Employment Department. Prior to joining the firm, Hodge was of counsel at Elliot Greenleaf, P.C.
Mary P. Hansen has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s Trial Practice Group in its Philadelphia office. Prior to joining Duane Morris, Hansen was a partner at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP.
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Clark Hill today announced that Kevin Watson has joined the firm as a Member in the Construction Law practice in the firm’s Philadelphia office. Mr. Watson joins the firm from Offit Kurman in Philadelphia.
