Press Releases Index

Katten announced its Private Wealth practice was honored with Citywealth’s Magic Circle Awards for International Law Firm of the Year and UHNW Private Client Services of the Year, recognizing global excellence.

Bracewell LLP associate Joshua Robichaud was named to the 2024 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, honoring D.C. attorneys who dedicated 50+ hours pro bono work in the prior year, showcasing his commitment to service.

The Spring 2025 Thought Leadership Awards by Mondaq, showcasing the platform’s top authors based on total readership between October 2024 and March 2025, recognized several Katten attorneys as thought leaders.

von Briesen & Roper, s.c., announced today the expansion of their Trusts and Estate Section with attorneys Reilly C. Kulas and Alexis J. Witte and Tax Specialist/Paralegal Ashley E. Ferus.

Vinson & Elkins LLP advised White Rock Energy, a Quantum Capital portfolio company, on the sale of its producing assets in Montana and North Dakota’s Williston Basin to a subsidiary of TXO Partners (NYSE: TXO).

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business has received a $5 million gift from the Anthony Pritzker Family Foundation in support of the school’s Family Office Initiative .

Barnes & Thornburg welcomes Timothy J. Browne as a partner in Nashville and key addition to its Entertainment, Media and Sports group. He brings 10+ years of NBA experience and strength in major deals.

Bradley’s Josh Blades, Dave Stewart and Derek Trotter, senior advisors in the Governmental Affairs and Economic Development groups, were named to Yellowhammer News’ 2025 “Power & Influence 50” list for Alabama

Internationally recognized legal business coach and podcast host Steve Fretzin announces the release of his most ambitious work: BE THAT LAWYER: 101 Top Rainmakers' Secrets to Growing a Successful Law Practice.

Varnum is pleased to announce that Jordan Small has joined the firm’s Estate Planning Practice Team as an Associate in the firm’s Birmingham office.

Varnum attorney Katherine (Katie) O’Connor was named a “Go To Lawyer” for Construction Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. She advises on contract disputes, litigation, and arbitration in construction matters.

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that Co-Managing Directors Brad Evans and Devon Williams have been named to Business North Carolina’s 2025 Power List

Cleary Gottlieb announced today a strategic partnership with Legora, a legal AI platform designed to 
transform the ways in which legal teams collaborate, review, and draft documents.

Lease buyout/litigation purchase opportunity on contested legal pathway to ownership. In re: Kelham Vineyard & Winery, LLC- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Order- Case #23-10384-WJL

On April 23, 2025, comments by Lynn L. Bergeson and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D. were featured in Chemical Watch’s article regarding an extension of the Trump administration hiring freeze.

Chapter 11 trustee for Kelham Vineyard & Winery LLC has filed a motion seeking court approval to sell the remaining assets of the bankrupt Napa Valley winery to insiders for $1.2 million

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SproutEd, premier provider of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) for attorneys, is proud to announce a partnership with National Law Review (NLR) to elevate the CLE experience for legal professionals nationwide.

Chris Rubey, associate at Barnes & Thornburg’s South Bend office, was named to the 2025 Michiana Forty Under 40 for professional excellence and community leadership by the South Bend Chamber.

Jane Macon, a partner in Bracewell LLP’s San Antonio office, was named by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as a 2025 Legends & Legacy Community Award winner at the Final Four in San Antonio.

McDermott+ welcomes Josh Jorgensen as director. “Josh brings strategic insight that will greatly benefit our clients in today’s complex healthcare landscape,” said Eric Zimmerman.

WASHINGTON, DC – Bracewell LLP’s Policy Resolution Group (PRG) was recognized among the top-performing lobbying firms in Bloomberg Government’s 2024 Top-Performing Lobbying Firms report

Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Jonathan R. Shankhas been appointed as the office managing principal (OMP) in Boston

Bradley has moved its Atlanta office into its permanent, renovated space in Promenade Tower. The firm now occupies floors 19-21 at 1230 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 2100, in Midtown Atlanta

von Briesen & Roper, s.c. announced attorneys Nicholas S. Cerwin and Taylor A. Van Zeeland have joined the Milwaukee office. Cerwin is a Shareholder; Van Zeeland joins as an Associate.