by RG | Oct 9, 2026 | legal matters
MIAMI, FL—Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman (WSHC+B) Partner Edward G. Guedes, Chair of the firm’s Appellate Practice Group, was elected President of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers for the 2027 calendar year. The Academy is an invitation-only national...
by RG | Oct 9, 2026 | legal matters
HOUSTON, TX— Patterson + Sheridan welcomed of counsel Robert Newman, lateral associate Eric Abada, first-year associate Will Corey, law clerk Mina Giurguis and technical advisor Brian Funk to the firm. Newman holds more than two decades of experience working in...
by RG | Oct 9, 2026 | legal matters
WASHINGTON, DC—In its second round of gifting this year, the Venable Foundation announced that it has granted $1,175,000 to 128 nonprofits across the United States to support operations, programming and other community-focused initiatives. The grants include $470,000...
by RG | Oct 9, 2026 | Law.com
Drawing on data and insights from 60 Women, Influence & Power in Law sessions, the findings show that sponsorship, matter allocation and measurable career progression are becoming increasingly critical to retaining and advancing legal talent. Drawing on data...
by RG | Oct 9, 2026 | above the law
Ed. note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “Replacing Alito on the court? It’s if, not when; Democrats could choose...
