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01/07/21
Quarles & Brady Represents Shawnee Tribe in Successful Bid to Reverse Dismissal of Suit Claiming Improper CARES Act Funding
Milwaukee — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced it had successfully represented the Shawnee Tribe, a federally recognized Indian Tribe in Oklahoma, in reversing a Washington, D.C., federal district court dismissal of the Shawnee Tribe...
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12/01/20
American College of Mortgage Attorneys Selects Partner Rasha Elganzouri Gad as Fellow
Chicago — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP is pleased to announce that Rasha Elganzouri Gad, a partner in the firm's Real Estate Practice Group, has been selected to the 2021 fellowship class of the American College...
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11/05/20
Quarles & Brady Recognized in 2021 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
Milwaukee — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced its "Best Law Firms" recognition by Best Lawyers and U.S. News Media Group. The firm earned first-tier rankings in 11 practice areas nationally and 79 first-tier regional rankings.
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10/13/20 – Media Mention
Luke Cass, Scott McIntosh, Pilar Thomas and Nicole Simmons featured in article “Feds Shorted Shawnee Tribe On Virus Funds, DC Circ. Told”
The Shawnee Tribe has encouraged the D.C. Circuit to overturn a lower court ruling that will dismiss the tribe's bid for more coronavirus relief funding under the CARES Act. The tribe states that the Treasury Department didn't have the discretion to...
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Law360
10/01/20
Quarles & Brady Adds New Class of Partners
Milwaukee — National law firm Quarles & Brady LLP announced today that 16 attorneys across the firm have been elected new partners, effective October 1.
"These highly talented attorneys have become important contributors to our success by consistently demonstrating their commitment...
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09/25/20 – Media Mention
Samantha Skenandore featured in article “Making the past present: Beloit College faculty, students raise awareness of burial mounds”
Samantha Skenandore spoke to the Beloit Daily News about an initiative to preserve, protect and raise awareness about the Indian mounds located on the Beloit College campus.
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“Since I was a little girl, I was counseled by my...
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Beloit Daily News
09/10/20
Quarles & Brady Announces Mary Ann Murray as Real Estate Practice Group National Chair
Milwaukee — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Mary Ann Murray, a partner in the firm's Chicago office, has been named national chair of the Real Estate Practice Group, effective October 1.
Murray succeeds Kevin...
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09/02/20
Quarles & Brady Adds Real Estate Attorney Eric Wanner to Phoenix Office
Phoenix — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that attorney Eric Wanner has joined the firm as Of Counsel in the Real Estate and Land Use practice group of its Phoenix office.
Wanner has focused his practice...
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08/21/20
Twelve Quarles & Brady Attorneys Named Best Lawyers 2021® “Lawyer of the Year”
Milwaukee, WI — 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 in America®.
Each year, Best Lawyers compiles...
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08/20/20
Quarles & Brady Attorneys Listed in the Best Lawyers in America® 2021
Milwaukee — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 158 of its attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2021. The following Quarles & Brady attorneys were...
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07/20/20
Eric Ledbetter and Robert Messerly Recognized as Crain’s 2020 Notable LGBTQ Executives
Chicago, IL — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP is pleased to announce that Chicago partners Eric Ledbetter and Robert Messerly have been recognized as Crain's 2020 Notable LGBTQ Executives by Crain's Chicago Business.
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07/16/20
Samantha Skenandore Named to Wisconsin Law Foundation Board of Directors
Madison, WI — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Samantha Skenandore, an attorney in the firm's Real Estate and Indian Law and Policy practice groups, has been named to the Wisconsin Law Foundation Board...
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07/13/20
Pilar Thomas Testifies at House Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing on COVID-19’s Effect on Indian Renewable Energy
Tucson, AZ — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Pilar Thomas, a partner in the firm's Indian Law & Policy and Energy, Environment & Natural Resources practice groups, testified on July 8, 2020 at...
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07/11/20 – Media Mention
Jonodev O. Chaudhuri featured in article “For Oklahoma Tribe, Vindication at Long Last”
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“Our pride comes from understanding our responsibilities to our fellow Creek citizens and to the community as a whole,” said Jonodev Chaudhuri, a lawyer in Washington, D.C., who is also the Nation’s ambassador. “What it means to...
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The New York Times
07/09/20 – Media Mention
Jonodev O. Chaudhuri quoted in article “Supreme Court rules that swath of Oklahoma remains tribal reservation”
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Jonodev Chaudhuri, ambassador of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and a former chief justice of the tribe’s Supreme Court, said the state’s argument that such a ruling would cause legal havoc in the state was overblown.
“All the sky-is-falling...
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Los Angeles Times
06/26/20 – Media Mention
Ben Graff showcased in article “Valley attorney Ben Graff balances public service with fun, laughter”
Ben Graff spoke to the Phoenix Business Journal on how he is staying on top of his responsibilities while in quarantine and also making time for his creative passions. Read more as the article discusses how Ben occupies his time...
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Phoenix Business Journal
06/25/20 – Media Mention
Susan Matejcak quoted in article “Office rent disputes trickle in as tougher lease negotiations loom”
Landlords and tenants are currently facing office rent disputes in courts and boardrooms due to a heavy amount of missed payments that are overwhelming the retail sector. Real Estate Investment Trust (REITs) companies plan to closely watch how tenants’ office...
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Debtwire.com
06/16/20
Indian Land Tenure Foundation Board of Directors Elects Samantha Skenandore to Board Chair for Third Year
MADISON — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Samantha Skenandore, an attorney in the firm's Real Estate and Indian Law and Policy practice groups, has been elected as Board Chair by the Indian Land...
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06/04/20
Quarles & Brady Attorneys Named 2020 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Naples/Tampa — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that six of its attorneys have been named Florida Super Lawyers as among the top attorneys in Florida for 2020. Additionally, seven attorneys were named to the...
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05/20/20 – Media Mention
Jonodev Chaudhuri featured in “Chaudhuri Addresses Pandemic’s Disruption to $34.1B Tribal Gaming Industry”
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On the heels of the recent SBC Digital Summit, Jonodev O. Chaudhuri, former National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) Chairman, put the detriment of the coronavirus pandemic on Tribal economies into perspective for Native Business, while also speaking...
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Native Business Magazine
05/06/20 – Media Mention
Jonodev Chaudhuri featured in “Feds’ Plan For Tribal COVID-19 Funding Poses Problems”
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But that additional distribution may not fully address the economic losses to tribes, which rely on their businesses to fund government services, or recognize their status as economic engines in their communities, said Jonodev Chaudhuri, chair of Quarles...
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Law360
04/29/20 – Media Mention
Jonodev Chaudhuri Quoted in “He got demoted’: Trump administration moves Indian Country official out of White House”
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Jonodev Chaudhuri, the chairman of the Indian Law and Policy Group at the Quarles and Brady firm, also voiced concerns. Putting the Council on Native American Affairs under the auspices of one agency diminishes the gains tribal...
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Indianz.com
04/23/20
Quarles & Brady Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2020
Milwaukee — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 45 attorneys from the firm's offices have been ranked in the 2020 edition of the Chambers USA directory.
The firm's Franchise & Distribution practice received a national...
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04/06/20
Quarles & Brady Attorneys Named to Southwest Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Phoenix/Tucson, AZ — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 10 of its attorney have been named to 2020 Southwest Super Lawyers and are among the top attorneys in the southwest region for 2020. Additionally,...
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03/24/20 – Media Mention
Ben Graff wrote an article on “AZ County/City Planning Departments Adapt Quickly to COVID-19 Era”
Zoning and Land Use Practice Leader Ben Graff wrote an article to help AZ County and City Planning Departments stay up-to-date with the ever-changing news involving COVID-19. With the help of Valley Partnership our real estate, land use and zoning...
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LinkedIn
03/17/20
Madison365 Lists Samantha Skenandore in “Wisconsin’s 38 Most Influential Native Americans”
Madison, WI. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Attorney Samantha Skenandore, a member of the firm's Real Estate and Indian Law and Policy Practice Groups, has been named to "Wisconsin's 38 Most Influential...
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03/04/20
Pilar Thomas Joins Quarles & Brady’s Tucson Office as Partner
Tucson, AZ — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Pilar Thomas has joined the firm's Energy, Environment & Natural Resources and Real Estate practice groups in the Tucson office as Partner.
Ms. Thomas focuses her...
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03/03/20 – Media Mention
Ben Graff featured in article “Scottsdale Legal Eagle Puts Focus on Family, Music, Art and Comedy”
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"There is busy, and then there is Ben Graff, a Scottsdale husband and father of two girls – Madison and Sophia – under age 7."
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"Within the legal industry, he is known as a successful zoning attorney with...
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North Phoenix Family
01/30/20
24 Quarles & Brady Attorneys Named 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Chicago, IL — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that 16 of its attorneys have been named Illinois Super Lawyers as among the top attorneys in Illinois. Additionally, eight attorneys were named to the 2020...
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12/16/19
Partners Steven Hunter and Theodore Yi Selected as Crain’s Chicago Business 2019 Notable Minorities in Accounting, Consulting and Law
Chicago — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Partners Steven Hunter and Theodore Yi have been selected as Crain’s Chicago Business 2019 Notable Minorities in Accounting, Consulting and Law.
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