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01/16/19
Quarles & Brady Names Long and Zelenovskiy as Milwaukee Office Managing Partners
MILWAUKEE, WIS. — The national law firm Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that partners Kevin Long and Katya Zelenovskiy have been selected as the new Milwaukee office managing partners. They will lead the local office while Mike Aldana is...
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01/10/19
Emily Fons Selected as “40 Under 40” Honoree from Milwaukee Business Journal
MILWAUKEE — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Emily Fons, an associate in the Firm's Milwaukee office, has been selected as a 2019 "40 Under 40" honoree by the Milwaukee Business Journal.
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01/10/19
Rasha Elganzouri Gad Joins Quarles & Brady’s Real Estate Group in Chicago
CHICAGO – The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Rasha Elganzouri Gad has joined the firm’s Real Estate Group as a partner in its Chicago office.
Rasha’s practice covers a wide range of complex commercial real estate...
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01/09/19 – Media Mention
Leonardo Loo Featured in “Looking for a new job? Find one in Arizona with cool perks!”
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"That catalog has pretty interesting things: A watch perhaps, but jewelry, furniture, camping gear and even fine art work. I think perks are fabulous. I think a lot of it is trying to come up with a...
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AZFamily.com
01/07/19 – Media Mention
Kyle Orne featured in “AZRE Annual Outlook Next Generation”
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"Kyle Orne
Associate, Quarles & Brady
Within the real estate realm, Orne handles all manners of real estate litigation including: disputes over leases, purchases and sale agreements, and title and lien issues; disputes between joint owners of real estate; and development disputes between...
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Arizona Commercial Real Estate Annual Outlook
01/02/19
Melissa McCord Elected to Board of Directors of the Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Melissa McCord, a partner in the firm's Banking & Financial Institutions, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Women's Fund of...
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12/27/18
Quarles & Brady Attorney Appointed to Wisconsin Governor-Elect’s Public Service Commission
MILWAUKEE — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that partner Rebecca Cameron Valcq has been appointed to Governor-Elect Tony Evers’ Public Service Commission. Beginning on January 8, 2019, Valcq will begin her six-year term.
“I’m honored...
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12/26/18 – Media Mention
Cathleen Yu featured in “Here’s how local business leaders got their starts”
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Cathleen Yu, Chair of Investor Services Team and Business Law Partner at Quarles & Brady LLP: “In college, I volunteered as a translator for lawyers assisting undocumented immigrant children who came to the United States alone. I...
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AZ Big Media
12/23/18 – Media Mention
Leonardo Loo Featured in “Scottsdale Lawyer Taking Leadership Role at Law Firm”
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Though law firms nationwide still struggle to reflect the country's diversity in their leadership, national law firm Quarles & Brady bucked that trend when it named Scottsdale resident Leonardo Loo managing partner of its Phoenix office in...
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Scottsdale Progress
12/18/18
Ed Rickert Joins Infant Welfare Society of Chicago Board of Directors
CHICAGO — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Ed Rickert, an attorney in the firm's Health Law Practice Group, has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the Infant Welfare Society...
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12/17/18
Courtney Chaipel Pugh Selected to Participate in the 2019 GAIN Program
NAPLES — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Courtney Chaipel Pugh has been selected to participate in the Growing Associates in Naples (GAIN™) Class of 2019.
A selection committee, comprised of community leaders and GAIN...
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12/14/18 – Video
Scott Jenkins featured in “Phoenix Business Journal”
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12/11/18 – Video
Mark Kornfeld discusses “The Legacy of the Bernie Madoff Scandal: 10 Years Later”
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12/10/18
Marian LaLonde Awarded 2018 Medal of Merit Under 40 Recipient From Mining Foundation of the Southwest
PHOENIX — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Marian LaLonde has been honored by the Mining Foundation of the Southwest as a 2018 recipient of the Medal of Merit Under 40, for induction into...
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12/10/18
Katie Perhach Appointed Judge by the Seventh Circuit U.S. Bankruptcy Court
MILWAUKEE, WI — Quarles & Brady announced that Katie Perhach has been appointed by the U.S. Court of Appeals to serve as the Seventh Circuit U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. She takes the seat vacated by...
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12/07/18
Sherina Edwards and Kevin Slaughter Named to Chicago’s Notable Minority Lawyers List by Crain’s Chicago Business
CHICAGO — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Sherina Edwards and Kevin Slaughter have been named to Chicago's Notable Minority Lawyers by Crain's Chicago Business.
Chicago's Notable Minority Lawyers is a list of men and...
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12/05/18
Rose Reitz and Judi Gunn Receive Wisconsin Law Journal’s Unsung Heroes Award
MILWAUKEE — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Rose Reitz and Judie Gunn have received Wisconsin Law Journal Unsung Heroes Awards.
The Unsung Heroes Awards honor the support staff for local attorneys who work hard...
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12/03/18
Quarles & Brady Appoints Bradley Jackson and Marian LaLonde to Lead Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Practice Group
MILWAUKEE — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Bradley D. Jackson has been named national chair of the Energy, Environment & Natural Resources practice group and Marian LaLonde will assume the role of vice-chair...
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12/01/18 – Media Mention
Leonardo Loo Featured in “Leonardo Loo, Phoenix-office Managing Partner, Quarles & Brady”
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It is often said that one’s past does not determine one’s future. However, Leonardo Loo, who on October 1, 2018 was named the Phoenix-office managing partner of Quarles & Brady LLP, takes great pride in honoring his...
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inBusiness Magazine Phoenix
11/26/18
Quarles & Brady Honored with Institutional Partner Award from Chicago-Kent College of Law Alumni Association
CHICAGO – The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that it has received the 2018 Institutional Partner Award from the Chicago-Kent College of Law Alumni Association for contributions to the law school, the legal community and the...
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11/19/18
Quarles & Brady Presented with 2018 Chicagoland ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award
CHICAGO — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that the firm has been presented with the 2018 Chicagoland ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award.
The Chicagoland ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award is given to organizations that embody the ATHENA...
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11/16/18 – Media Mention
Jeffrey Wolf quoted in article “A Primer on Franchise Law”
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Jeffrey Wolf of Quarles & Brady gave a presentation on litigating trademark issues in franchise matters. "I am going to talk about doom and gloom, or potential gloom and doom," he began. "What happens when a client...
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AIPLA Daily Report
11/15/18
Quarles & Brady Attorneys Named 2018 Wisconsin Super Lawyers
MILWAUKEE — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 25 of its attorneys have been named Wisconsin Super Lawyers as among the top attorneys in Wisconsin. Additionally, 18 attorneys were named to the 2018 Wisconsin...
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11/14/18 – Media Mention
Nikia Gray featured in article “Solving Law’s Diversity Problem: Bloomberg Law Event Recap”
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The second group, facilitated by Nikia Gray, partner at Quarles & Brady, discussed retention strategies. “The diversity piece isn’t just an option anymore. It’s a mandate. But how do we keep them? It has to be a...
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Bloomberg Big Law Business
11/14/18 – Media Mention
Liz Hazelbaker featured in article “Wire fraud: This scam could cost home buyers and sellers a lot of money”
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Naples real estate attorney Liz Hazelbaker almost fell victim to wire fraud in February after selling her house in North Naples, but she never reported it to authorities. She and her husband had provided instructions to the...
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Naples Daily News
11/13/18
Anne O’Brien Elected As President-Elect of the 2019 American Society of Pharmacy Law Board of Directors
O’Brien will be the third Quarles & Brady attorney to serve as president
CHICAGO — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Anne O’Brien, a partner in the firm’s Health Law Practice Group, has been elected...
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11/12/18
Quarles & Brady Recognized in 2019 Best Law Firms Rankings, Named Law Firm of the Year in Franchise Law
MILWAUKEE — 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, including "Law Firm of the Year" in Franchise Law. The firm earned...
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11/08/18 – Media Mention
Kimberly Johnson Quoted in “Alternative Fee Arrangements for Outside Legal Counsel”
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The legal profession is one steeped in tradition and built on relationships, trust, and ethics. Rarely are lawyers said to be innovative or creative, but in today’s evolving profession, innovation and creativity may be just what the...
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Deloitte Perspectives
11/08/18
Kerry Mohan Rejoins Quarles & Brady as Of Counsel
MADISON — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Kerry Mohan has rejoined the firm's Labor & Employment Group in the role as Of Counsel in its Madison office. He was previously an associate with...
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11/05/18
Quarles & Brady Announces Leadership Changes, New Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditor’s Rights Group Practice National Chair
MILWAUKEE — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced leadership changes to the Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditor's Rights Group. Isaac M. Gabriel has been appointed national chair, Lauren Beslow has been named Chicago Office Chair, W. Scott...
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