MIAMI, Florida, July 11 (TNSper) -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 10, 2023: National law firm Akerman continues its growth across the country, announcing today the addition of highly regarded Partner Carlos Encinas to the Real Estate Practice Group in its Atlanta and Chicago offices. "Carlos is an exceptional talent who is well respected in both the private and public sectors across the country," said Real Estate Practice Group Chair Eric Rapkin. "Akerman's Re  more

CHANTILLY, Virginia, July 11 (TNSper) -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release on July 10, 2023: Amentum, a leading global engineering and systems modernization company (provider), announced today that it has appointed Travis Johnson to its senior leadership team as Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Travis is responsible for all of Amentum's financial activities including accounting, finance strategy, business operations, planning and analys  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 11 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Philadelphia District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Philadelphia District ushered in new leadership as Lt. Col. Jeffrey Beeman assumed command of the organization from Lt. Col. Ramon Brigantti during a July 7th ceremony in the Wanamaker Building's Crystal Tea Room in Center City Philadelphia. Beeman became the 62nd commander in the District's 157-year history. Col. John P.   more

FORT MEADE, Maryland, July 11 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: By Lt. Col. Dante Brown, 200th Military Police Command The 400th Military Police Battalion, headquartered at Fort Meade, Maryland, held a change of command ceremony on July 8, 2023. Col. Virginia Egli, commander of the 333rd Military Police Brigade, presided over the ceremony as Lt. Col. Jason Kroptavich relinquished battalion command. Lt. Col. James McCoy, formerly the Deputy G3 (Operations) of  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 11 (TNSper) -- BakerHostetler, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Key takeaways Sarah La Voi joins BakerHostetler's Chicago office as a partner in the firm's Digital Assets and Data Management Practice Group and a member of the Advertising, Marketing and Digital Media team. La Voi joins from WPP, where she served as general counsel, Commercial Legal and Business Affairs, Americas; her previous roles also include assistant deputy general counsel for P  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSper) -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 10, 2023: Megan Lantz recently joined Dentons as a partner on the Iowa Immigration team. Megan helps individuals and families navigate the complex US immigration system, dedicating her career to advocating for immigrants through the family-based visa process or in immigration court. Before Dentons, Megan worked at another law firm in Ames, Iowa. She was also previously a staff attorney for the Iowa C  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 11 (TNSper) -- Boston University issued the following news: By Joel Brown The next chief of the Boston University Police Department earned a doctorate in education from NYU Steinhardt this year with a dissertation titled "Reducing the Influence of Implicit Bias in a Municipal Police Department." It's one of Robert Lowe's core values and a goal he will bring to the job when he starts August 1. "I do think the idea of being inclusive is something people are being mo  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 11 (TNSper) -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on July 10, 2023: Today, Governor Jared Polis appointed Mark Ferrandino to lead the Office of State Planning and Budget (OSPB). "Colorado's economy is thriving and Mark is well-positioned to help propel our shared efforts with the legislature to ensure we have a more affordable, safer, cleaner Colorado today and for future generations," said Governor Polis. "I am delighted to welcome Mark to t  more

BOLTON, Mississippi, July 11 (TNSper) -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, issued the following news release on July 10, 2023: Rep. Bennie G. Thompson will host open house for his Natchez District Office on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The office is located at 208 Lynda Lee Drive, Natchez, MS. The open house will give local constituents an opportunity to visit the office and meet the staff. During the open house Congressman Bennie G. Thompson will welcome Jacqueline  more

NEW YORK, July 11 (TNSper) -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: Barnes & Thornburg announced today that M. Shams Billah has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in the Corporate Department. Billah will lead the firm's Private Credit team and collaborate closely with the firm's Private Funds and Asset Management practice. Together with the recent addition of bankruptcy partner Gregory Plotko to the firm's New York office, Billah will add significant   more

OMAHA, Nebraska, July 11 (TNSper) -- Creighton University issued the following news: Creighton President the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD, recently announced the names of five new members of the Creighton University Board of Trustees. The individuals, who were elected at the May Board of Trustees meeting, are Clark Lauritzen, president and chair of First National Bank of Omaha; Melvin Palalay, BS'86, MD'91, a hematologist and oncologist at the Hawaii Cancer Center; Karrin Taylor Robson,  more

NEW YORK, July 11 (TNSper) -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news on July 10, 2023: Arnold & Porter announced today that Stephen Cha-Kim, former Assistant U.S. Attorney in the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, has joined the firm's Complex Litigation practice as a partner, resident in New York. Jim Herschlein, co-chair of Arnold & Porter's Litigation group, said: "Stephen brings an impressive record of experience in the U.S. Attorney's   more

LAKELAND, Florida, July 11 (TNSper) -- Florida Southern College issued the following news: When the new school year begins, students will see a few familiar faces in new places on campus. Dr. Victoria Giordano has been promoted to Associate Provost for Institutional Research and Assessment, a newly created position. Dr. Derrel Bryan will take over for Dr. Giordano as dean of the School of Education, on an interim basis. In her new role, Dr. Giordano will oversee collegewide assessment, accred  more

LOS ANGELES, California, July 11 (TNSper) -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 10, 2023: Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Greg Nelson has joined the firm as a Senior Counsel. Greg serves as a member of the firm's Tax Practice Group. "Greg's deep tax experience, particularly in the energy industry, will be of immense value to our clients. Greg has a reputation for true excellence and professionalism, and we are excited to wel  more

GOODFELLOW AFB, Texas, July 11 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Goodfellow Air Force Base (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Senior Airman Sarah Williams, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs The 315th Training Squadron conducted an assumption of command ceremony and welcomed the incoming commander, Lt. Col. Richard Ball, at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 6. Before joining the 315th TRS, Ball was the deputy director of strategic plans, programs, req  more

GOODFELLOW AFB, Texas, July 11 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Goodfellow Air Force Base (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Madison Collier, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs The 316th Training Squadron conducted a change of command ceremony at the Powell Event Center Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 7. The 316th Training Squadron welcomed incoming commander, Lt. Col. Jahmil Edwards, and thanked outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Erwin Mason, for his hard work   more

NEW YORK, July 11 (TNSper) -- Hogan Lovells, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Hogan Lovells has appointed New York-based partner Michael Szlamkowicz to Head the Private Capital sector, replacing Frankfurt-based partner Dr. Matthias Jaletzke. Michael is a Private Equity partner who joined the firm in July 2014 , whose practice focuses on complex corporate and transactional matters. He primarily represents private capital sponsors, including private equity and pensi  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 11 (TNSper) -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 10, 2023: National law firm Husch Blackwell announced today the appointment of Jamie Lawless as chief executive elect. She will move into the chief executive role on February 1, 2024, as Paul Eberle leaves the firm after nearly 15 years in law firm leadership. As chief executive, Lawless will direct and oversee the overall performance, profitability, and finances of the firm, leadi  more

BOGOTA, Colombia, July 11 (TNSper) -- The International Finance Corp., a member of the World Bank Group, issued the following news release on July 10, 2023: The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has appointed Elizabeth Martinez de Marcano as IFC's Regional director for Colombia, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, where she will oversee investments and advisory projects focused on promoting inclusion, productivity and sustainability. With extensi  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 11 (TNSper) -- The Illinois National Guard issued the following news: Illinois Army National Guard Soldier James Ressel, of St. Joseph, Illinois, was promoted to sergeant major at the Illinois Military Academy, Camp Lincoln, Springfield on July 7. "The past 27 years has been a wild and wonderful ride," Ressel said. "Looking back at the things and places this organization has afforded me the opportunity to do and see, I never dreamed at the beginning of my career tha  more

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland, July 11 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base Andrews (11th Wing) issued the following story: By Senior Airman Daekwon Stith, 7th Field Investigations Squadron Lt Col. John F. Rayho took command of the 7th Field Investigations Squadron from Lt Col. Richard N. Derohan during a change of command ceremony held July 7. The 7 FIS is an integral part of the Department of the Air Force's Office of Special Investigations, serving as a federal law enforcement and count  more

LACKLAND AFB, Texas, July 11 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: By Vanessa R. Adame, 37th Training Wing Public Affairs Nearly three decades since joining the Air Force in 1994, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Morgan, 37th Training Wing command chief, ended his career in the very same place it began. The young 18-year-old Morgan began his journey in the 322nd Training Squadron at Basic Military Training. He culminated his career  more

LACKLAND AFB, Texas, July 11 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: By Nadine Wiley De Moura, 688th Cyberspace Wing Public Affairs The 688th Cyberspace Wing welcomed its incoming commander during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on June 29, 2023. Col. James Hewitt passed the guidon to Col. Joshua Rockhill as part of the symbolic military tradition at the Lackland Gateway Club. Maj. Gen. David. M  more

MIAMI, Florida, July 11 (TNSper) -- Littler Mendelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, today announced the addition of four attorneys to its Miami office. Philip Marchion and D. Porpoise Evans joined this month as shareholders, while the firm recently added Kelly Pena as of counsel and Emily Selig as an associate. "Attracting top talent continues to be a key priority for the firm and we are t  more

SAN DIEGO, California, July 11 (TNSper) -- Bridge Housing issued the following news release on July 10, 2023: Mary Jane Jagodzinski has joined BRIDGE Housing as Senior Vice President of Development - Southern California, effective today. BRIDGE is a leading nonprofit developer, owner, and manager of affordable housing on the West Coast. In this new role, Ms. Jagodzinski will be responsible for all real estate development activities in Southern California with a specific focus on San Diego an  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, July 11 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command issued the following news: By Tish Williamson, Mission and Installation Contracting Command Public Affairs Office The commanding general of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command based here, traveled to Kuwait to serve as host and reviewing officer for the 408th Contracting Brigade change of command ceremony on July 7. The ceremony, honoring Col. Justin De A  more

SAN DIEGO, California, July 11 (TNSper) -- Bridge Housing issued the following news release on July 10, 2023: Nhan Ho has joined BRIDGE Housing as Vice President of Acquisitions and Development - Southern California, effective today. BRIDGE is a leading nonprofit developer, owner, and manager of affordable housing on the West Coast. As Vice President of Acquisitions and Development - Southern California, Mr. Ho will be responsible for evaluating and assessing potential real estate acquisition  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 11 (TNSper) -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: Old Dominion University's 2023-2028 strategic plan, "Forward-Focused: Where Innovation Meets Possibilities," established a goal of having 100% of students participate in internship/work-based learning opportunities before graduation by 2027. To help achieve that objective, the University has created the Monarch Internship and Co-Op Office and hired an executive director: Barbara Blake Gonzalez, formerly c  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 11 (TNSper) -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release: Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) is pleased to announce he was recently appointed to serve on the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for the remainder of the 2023-24 Legislative Session. "My entire life I have lived in the anthracite coal region of Schuylkill County and have worked the majority of my career in the energy industry," said Barton. "I am truly p  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 11 (TNSper) -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release: Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Juniata) has been appointed to the House Transportation Committee. "This is a key position given the mountain of deferred highway projects across the 86th State House District, and the fact that more than 70 percent of residents in Perry and Juniata counties commute outside the district to go to work every day," Stambaugh said. "My involvement provid  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSper) -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Adding depth and breadth to the firm's antitrust and litigation practices, Paul Hastings LLP announced today that Ryan Phair and Craig Y. Lee have joined the firm as partners in Washington, D.C. Phair will co-chair the firm's antitrust practice. Phair and Lee bring impressive experience representing companies, executives and other individuals across a broad spectrum of complex civil and criminal litigation ma  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 11 (TNSper) -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news release: Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli is pleased to announce that Shareholder Arindam Kar has been appointed co-chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Antitrust Section's Agriculture & Food Committee for the 2023-2024 ABA year. Kar's practice encompasses antitrust compliance, counseling and government investigations, and he provides outside general counsel services to higher education institutions a  more

NEW YORK, July 11 (TNSper) -- The United Nations issued the following news release on July 10, 2023: The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Mr. Marc-Andre Franche of Canada as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, with the host Government's approval. He took up his post on 8 July. Mr. Franche has served the United Nations for over 24 years. Prior to his appointment as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, he acted as the Resident Rep  more

NEW YORK, July 11 (TNSper) -- The United Nations issued the following news release on July 10, 2023: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Sandra Macharia of Kenya as Director of the United Nations Information Service in Nairobi, covering Kenya, the Seychelles and Uganda. She assumed her new duties on 10 July. Ms. Macharia has over 20 years of experience in strategic and crisis communications, as well as policy and programme development. She is currently serving as Ch  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 11 (TNSper) -- Littler Mendelson, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 10, 2023: Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Thomas R. Revnew as a shareholder in its Minneapolis office. Revnew, who was an attorney with Littler from 2000 - 2003, joins the firm from Peters, Revnew, Kappenman & Anderson. "With more than three decades of experience in labor and employment law - particularly in the t  more

SHEPPARD AFB, Texas, July 11 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force's 82nd Training Wing issued the following news: By Julie Svoboda, 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs Col. John Hollister assumed command of the 82nd Mission Support Group from Col. Charles St.Sauver during a ceremony officiated by Brig. Gen. George Dietrich III July 7, 2023 here. Hollister, who enlisted in the Air Force in 1990 and earned his commission in 2000, joins Team Sheppard from the National Security Agency, where he was the C  more

TYSONS, Virginia, July 11 (TNSper) -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs has appointed partners Gassan Baloul and Thomas Wilson as Co-Chairs of its Middle East Practice. Chair and Global CEO Mark Ruehlmann said, "We have operated in the Middle East for over 50 years and, under Gassan and Tom's leadership, fully expect to continue to expand our practice to reflect the growth we anticipate the region will see in the years ahead." Mr. Baloul was born   more

WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSper) -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce the addition of Principal Adam F. Hensel-Briscoe to its Government Investigations & White Collar Practice in Washington, DC He joins the firm from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and previously served more than 12 years at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and most recently, as the assistant director of the Office o  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 11 (TNSper) -- King and Spalding, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 10, 2023: King & Spalding announced today that preeminent trial lawyer Mary-Olga "Mo" Lovett has joined the firm as a partner in its Trial and Global Disputes practice group. She is based in the firm's Houston office. Over the course of her 30-year career, Lovett has tried more than 50 cases with more than $100 billion at stake. She has a broad trial practice encompassing a wide variety  more

BERKELEY, California, July 11 (TNSper) -- The University of California issued the following news release on July 10, 2023: University of California Board of Regents Chair Richard Leib and UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., issued the following statement today, July 10, on Gov. Gavin Newsom's appointment of two new Regents to the University's governing board: "We are delighted to welcome Nancy Lee and Gregory Sarris as new members of the UC Board of Regents. They have both made important cont  more

SYDNEY, Australia, July 11 (TNSper) -- The University of Sydney issued the following news: University of Sydney Director of Museums and Cultural Engagement Michael Dagostino has been appointed to a Ministerial Advisory Panel developing NSW's first-ever Arts, Culture and Creative Industries Policy. "This opportunity to contribute to the development of a comprehensive arts policy for NSW is both personally fulfilling and a chance to make a lasting impact on the cultural economy, promoting growt  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 11 (TNSper) -- William Blair and Co., an investment bank and financial services company, issued the following news: William Blair, the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management, today announced that Michael Trimberger has been named chief financial officer (CFO). Based in Chicago, he is responsible for the firm's global accounting, finance, and tax teams. Trimberger replaces Jon Zindel, who has tran  more