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June 10, 2021
Phoenix Partner Jessica Beckwith will be participating as a panelist in the “Annual Ethics Game Show!” at the State Bar of Arizona’s 2021 Virtual Annual Convention, taking place June 16-18. The “Annual Ethics Game Show” will begin at 8:45 a.m. PT on June 17 and will follow a Jeopardy-like format this year, in honor of Alex Trebek.
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June 09, 2021
Throughout the month of June, Lewis Brisbois will be celebrating and honoring our LGBTQ+ colleagues with a series of messages from our attorneys and staff sharing their perspectives on the meaning of Pride Month, as well as their personal stories regarding their day-to-day experiences in the legal profession and in their communities.
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June 08, 2021
Los Angeles Associate Heather E. Horn will join a free webinar on June 10, hosted by Pete Fowler Construction Services, to discuss the challenges faced by diverse professionals in the legal, construction, and insurance industries. Titled "Diversity In Law, Construction, & Insurance: The Emotional Tax of Picking Your Battles," this engaging discussion will begin at 10:00 a.m. PT.
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June 08, 2021
Portland Associate Emma Pelkey recently co-authored a briefing for the American Health Law Association’s (AHLA) Behavioral Health Task Force, titled “Federal Funding for Mental Health Treatment and the IMD Exclusion: Where Do We Stand?” The article discusses the current state of funding for mental health treatment and how Medicaid’s Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMD) exclusion impacts states’ ability to provide mental health services.
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June 08, 2021
New York Managing Partner Gregory S. Katz will moderate a virtual discussion on June 16, hosted by Magna Legal Services. Titled, "Fight or Flight? Winning Cases in the Post-COVID-19 Era," the webinar will begin at 4:00 p.m. ET.
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June 07, 2021
Atlanta Partner Bert Hummel recently published an article in the Georgia Bar Journal titled, “The Veracity of Our Pursuits: ‘Reality’ Should Be Authentic, Our Voices Matter and the Public is Listening,” which discusses the importance of attorneys remaining honest, authentic, and truthful in their pursuits both in and out of the courtroom.
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June 04, 2021
Philadelphia Partner Kevin W. Yoegel will speak at the UIA International Association of Lawyers' virtual Midyear Meeting on June 6. His presentation, titled "Technology and the Legal Practitioner - Ethical Concerns & Best Practices," will commence at 11:00 a.m. ET.
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June 04, 2021
Chicago Partner and Co-Chair of Lewis Brisbois’ Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) Practice Mary A. Smigielski recently spoke with The Recorder (part of Law.com) regarding a recent BIPA proposed class action filed against McDonald’s that arose from the company’s alleged use of voice recognition technology at its drive thrus.
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June 04, 2021
Los Angeles Partner and Co-Chair of Lewis Brisbois’ General Liability Practice Dana Alden Fox recently secured a defense verdict on behalf of the hotel chain Howard Johnson in a high exposure catastrophic injury case.
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June 04, 2021
Los Angeles and Indian Wells Appellate Practice Partner Wendy S. Dowse was recently certified as an appellate specialist by the State Bar of California, further strengthening Lewis Brisbois' nationwide Appellate Practice.
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