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02/20/19
Maria Kallmeyer Accepted into 2019 the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellows Program
Chicago — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Maria Kallmeyer has been accepted into the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity ("LCLD") Fellows Program.
LCLD's Fellows Program works by identifying high-potential attorneys from diverse backgrounds and...
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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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11/02/18 – Media Mention
Mark Kornfeld featured in article “People on the Move”
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Quarles & Brady LLP has hired Mark Kornfeld as a Partner in the firm's Tampa office. Kornfeld is a commercial litigator with nearly 25 years of success in securities litigation, regulatory enforcement actions, complex commercial litigation, arbitration...
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Tampa Bay Business Journal
11/02/18 – Media Mention
David Celletti featured in article “People on the Move”
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David Cellitti joins the Tampa office of Quarles & Brady LLP as a Partner in the firm's Business Law Practice Group, making the move from the firm's Chicago office. Cellitti is a core member of the firm's...
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Tampa Bay Business Journal
11/01/18
Quarles & Brady Names Winners of Michael Gonring Pro Bono Award
MILWAUKEE — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced the recipients of the firm's Michael Gonring Pro Bono Award. The 2018 honorees recognize Team of the Year, Partner of the Year and Associate of the Year....
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11/01/18
Quarles & Brady Ranked Among Top Real Estate Law Firms by Midwest Real Estate News
MILWAUKEE — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that the firm has been ranked #14 Top Real Estate Law firm in the 2018 Midwest Real Estate News' "Best of the Best".
Each year, Midwest Real Estate News issues...
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10/31/18
Quarles & Brady’s Naples Office Receives “Family Friendly Business” Award from CCCR
NAPLES — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that the firm's Naples office has received the 2018 "Family Friendly Business" designation from Collier Child Care Resources, Inc. The Naples office has received this honor every...
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10/30/18
James Y. Wu Rejoins Quarles & Brady as California Labor & Employment Chair
MILWAUKEE — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that James Y. Wu has rejoined the firm as California Labor & Employment Chair. He was previously with the firm's Chicago office prior to opening his own firm.
Wu...
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10/25/18
Lauren Raines Elected to the After-School All-Stars Tampa Bay Board of Directors
TAMPA, FLA. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Lauren Raines, a partner in the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group, has been elected to the board of directors for the After-School All-Stars...
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10/19/18
Quarles & Brady Announces New Health & Life Sciences Practice Leadership
MILWAUKEE — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced leadership changes to the Health & Life Sciences Practice Group. Randy Fearnow has been appointed chair of the Chicago and Indianapolis offices, David Blank has been appointed chair...
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10/19/18
Randall Frykberg Joins Quarles & Brady’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group
INDIANAPOLIS — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Randall Frykberg has joined the firm's Indianapolis office as senior counsel in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group.
Frykberg focuses his practice on general commercial litigation,...
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10/18/18
Quarles & Brady Named to BTI’s Fearsome Foursome and IP Litigation Honor Rolls
MILWAUKEE — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that BTI Consulting Group, Inc., a leader in legal industry research, has named the firm to its Fearsome Foursome Most Feared in Litigation Honor Roll as well...
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10/11/18
David Brunori Elected Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration
WASHINGTON, DC — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that David Brunori has been elected a fellow at the National Academy of Public Administration.
The National Academy of Public Administration provides expert advice to government leaders in building...
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10/10/18
Natalie Thomas Appointed to the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Board of Directors
TAMPA, FLA. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Natalie Thomas, an attorney in the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group, has been appointed to the board of directors for the Girl Scouts of...
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10/02/18
Ryan P. Haas Joins Quarles & Brady’s Business Law Group as Partner
MILWAUKEE — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Ryan P. Haas has joined the firm’s Business Law Group as a Partner in its Milwaukee office.
Haas represents private equity funds and their portfolio companies as...
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10/01/18
Peter Spier Joins Quarles & Brady’s Business Law Group in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL – The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Peter C. Spier has joined the firm’s Business Law Group as a partner in its Chicago office.
Spier represents private equity funds, venture capital investors and...
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10/01/18 – Media Mention
David M. Blank quoted in “OIG Unveils Fraud Risk Indicator and Will List ‘High Risk’ Organizations That Refused CIAs”
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"Former OIG senior counsel David Blank said the information that makes a provider high risk was already available—through the exclusion list, CIA database and self-disclosure settlements on the OIG website—but “OIG is highlighting and aggregating that information.”
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Report on Medicare Compliance
10/01/18
Quarles & Brady Names New Partners
MILWAUKEE — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 15 of its attorneys have been named partners, effective Oct. 1, 2018.
The newly elected partners include:
Travis J. Eliason — Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Creditor's Rights
Rory E. Foster...
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10/01/18
Quarles & Brady Appoints Cathleen Yu as Phoenix Office’s Business Law Practice Group Chair
PHOENIX — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Phoenix partner Cathleen T. Yu has been named the chair of the Phoenix office’s Business Law Practice Group. In addition to this new role, Yu also...
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09/28/18 – Media Mention
Stephanie J. Quincy quoted in article “Free Speech, Wages and More Complicate Local Employment Law”
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Do employers have any right to expect that employees will not deliberately anger the employers' customer base over issues not related to the business?
"Of course. The question is where the line is drawn. In Arizona, employees do...
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Phoenix Business Journal
09/28/18 – Media Mention
David Brunori quoted in “The Week in Public Finance: Amid Rising Home Prices, 2 States Take Property Tax Proposals to Voters”
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While the measure is likely to be popular with homeowners, it could be devastating for local governments. According to research from the independent California Legislative Analyst’s Office, it could mean the loss of $150 million in total revenue...
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Governing
09/26/18
Quarles & Brady Adds Experienced Real Estate Attorney Charlie Cousland to Real Estate Practice Group
MILWAUKEE — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Charlie W. Cousland has joined the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group in the role as Partner in its Milwaukee office.
The focus of his practice is on...
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