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08/15/17
Quarles & Brady Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018
179 Quarles & Brady Attorneys Recognized Nationally
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 179 attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018. The following Quarles...
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05/26/17
Forty-Five Quarles & Brady Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2017
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 45 attorneys from the firm’s offices have been ranked in the 2017 edition of the Chambers USA directory.
The firm's Franchise & Distribution practice received a...
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04/10/17
Quarles & Brady Arizona Attorneys Selected as 2017 Southwest Super Lawyers
PHOENIX, Ariz. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 19 of its attorneys have been named by Southwest Super Lawyers® magazine as among the top attorneys in Arizona for 2017. Additionally, 17 attorneys were named to...
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12/23/16 – Media Mention
James Kaplan quoted in article “CRE Could Significantly Shape Bankers’ Strategies in 2017”
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A review of the financial crisis provides some rationale for regulators' diligence. A 2013 report from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Reserve found that 23% of banks that exceeded guided levels...
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American Banker
11/11/16
Thirty-One Quarles & Brady Attorneys Selected As 2016 Wisconsin Super Lawyers®
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 31 of its attorneys have been named by Wisconsin Super Lawyers magazine as among the top attorneys in Wisconsin for 2016. Additionally, 14 attorneys were named...
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09/26/16
Nneka Umeh Joins Quarles & Brady’s Labor & Employment Practice Group
CHICAGO, Ill. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Nneka Umeh has joined the firm’s Chicago office in its Labor & Employment Practice Group.
Ms. Umeh has extensive experience advising large and small corporations regarding nonimmigrant visas as...
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08/15/16
Quarles & Brady Attorneys Named Best Lawyers’® 2017 “Lawyer of the Year”
12 Quarles & Brady Attorneys Recognized NationallyMILWAUKEE, Wis. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 12 of its attorneys have been selected by their peers as “Lawyers of the Year” in The Best Lawyers...
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08/15/16
Quarles & Brady Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017
168 Quarles & Brady Attorneys Recognized Nationally
MILWAUKEE, Wis.— The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 168 attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017. The following Quarles...
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08/09/16 – Media Mention
James I. Kaplan quoted in article “Judges Deal Blows to Shareholders Filing ‘Nuisance’ M&A Suits”
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The Delaware Supreme Court, in a case involving the sale of jewelry retailer Zales to Signet Jewelers, ruled earlier this year that most fiduciary duty claims against a merger can be thrown out once shareholders approve the...
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American Banker
07/08/16 – Media Mention
J. Kirby McDonough featured in article “Counsel’s Corner: Look Out for Manufactured RESPA Lawsuits”
Below is an excerpt:J. Kirby McDonough is a member of Quarles & Brady's Commercial Litigation Practice Group, working out of the firm's Tampa office. His practice focuses on representing financial institutions and loan servicers in federal and state court matters...
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DS News
05/27/16
Forty-Seven Quarles & Brady Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2016
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 46 attorneys from the firm’s offices have been ranked in the 2016 edition of the Chambers USA directory.
"We are very proud of the recognition earned...
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04/11/16
Quarles & Brady Arizona Attorneys Selected as 2016 Southwest Super Lawyers
PHOENIX, Ariz. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 19 of its attorneys have been named by Southwest Super Lawyers® magazine as among the top attorneys in Arizona for 2016. Additionally, 15 attorneys were...
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03/21/16 – Media Mention
Quarles & Brady featured in “Ranking Arizona: The Best in Arizona Business 2016”
Below is an excerpt:Quarles & Brady is a multidisciplinary legal services provider with approximately 475 attorneys practicing at the top of the profession in Chicago, Indianapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, Naples, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tampa, Tucson, and Washington, D.C. Its national presence allows...
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2016 Ranking Arizona Magazine
01/13/16 – Media Mention
James I. Kaplan quoted in article “How We’re Tackling Systemic Risk in the Financial System Today”
Below is an excerpt:Banks now hold twice as much capital in reserve (as a percentage of assets) than they did before the financial crisis, Kaplan said. That has led to slower profit growth, and “certainly less return on equity” because...
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Radical Compliance
01/12/16 – Media Mention
James I. Kaplan quoted in article “Bad News for Banks: More Regulatory Risk Is Coming, With a Political Twist”
Below is an excerpt:“It is election year, let’s just hope to get out with as little damage as possible,” says James Kaplan, a partner with the law firm Quarles & Brady. He frets that big-bank witch hunts are not exclusive...
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Compliance Week
11/24/15 – Media Mention
James I. Kaplan quoted in article “Hanmi’s BBCN Bid Shows Growth Challenge for Ethnic Banks”
Below is an excerpt:It would be difficult for either Hanmi or Wilshire to catch up to BBCN if it reaches a deal to cross $10 billion in assets. No other Korean-American bank has more than $1 billion in assets, making...
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American Banker
11/10/15
Thirty-Two Quarles & Brady Attorneys Selected As 2015 Wisconsin Super Lawyers®
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 32 of its attorneys have been named by Wisconsin Super Lawyers magazine as among the top attorneys in Wisconsin for 2015. Additionally, 13 attorneys were...
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11/02/15
Quarles & Brady Named in 2016 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced its recognition as a "Best Law Firm" by Best Lawyers and U.S. News Media Group. Quarles & Brady is now ranked "first-tier" in 44 practice areas....
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08/17/15
Quarles & Brady Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016
175 Quarles & Brady Attorneys Recognized Nationally
MILWAUKEE, Wis.— The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 175 attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016. The following Quarles...
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08/17/15
Quarles & Brady Attorneys Named Best Lawyers’® 2016 “Lawyer of the Year”
13 Quarles & Brady Attorneys Recognized NationallyMILWAUKEE, Wis. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 13 of its attorneys have been selected by their peers as “Lawyers of the Year” in The Best...
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07/17/15 – Media Mention
“Piper Jaffray Aims for Big Splash Handling Bank M&A”
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Several recent developments are giving ambitious investment banks an opportunity to do more business with financial institutions.
Piper Jaffray in Minneapolis is among the firms eager to grab a piece of that business. The company, which has...
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American Banker
07/02/15 – Media Mention
Anthony C. Marino featured in article “Quarles & Brady Hires Back Financing Pro”
Below is an excerpt:A former Quarles & Brady attorney has returned to the firm as a partner in its Milwaukee-based business law and banking and financial institutions practice groups, leaving Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, where he was also a...
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Law360
06/22/15
Anthony C. Marino Rejoins Quarles & Brady’s Business Law Practice Group
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Anthony C. Marino has rejoined the firm's Milwaukee office as a partner in its Business Law and Banking & Financial Institutions Practice Groups.Tony represents lenders and borrowers in negotiating...
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05/20/15
ISBA Appoints Steven Hunter to Commercial Banking, Collections & Bankruptcy Law Section
CHICAGO, IL — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Chicago partner Steven Hunter has been appointed to the Commercial Banking, Collections & Bankruptcy Law Section of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA).The ISBA has...
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05/04/15 – Media Mention
Katherine M. Perhach featured in article “Katie Maloney Perhach maintains role of women at Quarles & Brady”
Below is an excerpt:When Katie Maloney Perhach became managing partner for the Milwaukee office of Quarles & Brady at the beginning of this year, she added to the increasing presence of women in leadership positions in the legal profession.She is...
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Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel
04/10/15 – Media Mention
James I. Kaplan quoted in article “When Bankers Run for Office, Balancing Commitments Gets Tricky”
Below is an excerpt:A bank could also face losing business if their employee and elected official votes a certain way on hot-button issues, Kaplan warned. Bankers may seek out municipal roles that are part time and nonpartisan as a way...
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American Banker
04/10/15
Quarles & Brady Arizona Attorneys Selected as 2015 Southwest Super Lawyers
PHOENIX, AZ — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 22 of its attorneys have been named by Southwest Super Lawyers magazine as among the top attorneys in Arizona for 2015. Additionally, 16 attorneys were...
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03/18/15 – Media Mention
James I. Kaplan quoted in article “ID-Theft Protection Could Draw Regulatory Target on Small Banks”
Below is an excerpt:A spike in data breaches has raised consumer awareness about identity theft and similar exposures, making protective products more appealing. This opportunity, however, comes at a time when a number of big banks have been hit with...
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American Banker
02/06/15 – Media Mention
Katherine Perhach quoted in article “Marquette volunteer clinics continue growth”
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"We've come a long way, but I want us to keep growing," said Katie Perhach, coordinator of the south side clinic and a partner at Quarles & Brady LLP in Milwaukee. "One day I hope to be...
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Milwaukee Business Journal
01/20/15
Jacob Bradley Joins Quarles & Brady’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Jacob Bradley has joined the firm’s Indianapolis office as an associate in the Commercial Litigation Practice Group.Jake helps his clients prevent and solve their litigation...
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