Sponsor Firm News
| New Partner at DLA Piper |
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DLA Piper has announced that Boston attorney (and BBA member) Matthew Holian has been promoted to partner. Matt is a Litigation attorney focusing on the defense of pharmaceutical and medical companies in cases involving such issues as product liability, consumer fraud and trade secret misappropriation. |
| Kudos Tom Frisardi |
| Thomas Frisardi, a shareholder at Davis, Malm & D’Agostine*, has been awarded the “2008 Outstanding Citizen Planner” award by the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Planning Association. Each year the chapter recognizes ten Massachusetts organizations or individuals who have had a positive impact on planning projects and policies. Mr. Frisardi was honored for his work as Chair of the Wellesley Planning Board and his efforts to control mansionization in the town. As a result of Mr Frisardi’s and the Wellesley Planning Board's tireless efforts, the town now requires "large house" proposals to go through a review process. |
| Nixon Peabody Announces Madoff Practice |
| In the wake of the recent fraud involving Bernard L. Madoff and his firm, Madoff Investment Securities, LLC, Nixon Peabody LLP* has been working closely with clients to deal with the varying issues/concerns this incident raises. The firm formed a team to deal with these cases several years ago since then have developed a substantial case list representing clients who were victimized in similar frauds. The firm’s attorneys have represented clients in several matters regarding redemptions and liquidations, so they are aware firsthand of the complex legal issues that need to be navigated. Attorneys across the firm are deeply involved in our client representations because of the location of the legal proceedings. Pulling from multiple practice groups including government investigations & white collar defense, class actions and alternative investment litigation, Nixon Peabody’s team is ready to advise clients properly in the days, weeks and months it will take to handle this situation. |
| Kudos Bingham McCutchen |
Bingham McCutchen* was one of only five law firms to make it onto Fortune Magazine’s 2009 "100 Best Companies to Work For" list, coming in at # 30. Way to go, Bingham. |
| Holland & Knight Supports Job Shadow Day |
| Thanks, Holland & Knight*, for supporting the Boston Private Industry Council’s Groundhog Job Shadow Day. Holland & Knight hosted a Boston Public High School student for a half-day, exposing the student to the working world. This program serves as a sneak peak at the BBA’s Summer Jobs Program, which is an eight-week employment opportunity for a Boston Public High School student who aspires to become a lawyer. For information about the Summer Jobs Program, contact Rebecca Rantz at rrantz@bostonbar.org or (617) 778-1922. |
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