New York Partners Alan Clement, Chair of Locke Lord’s Intellectual Property Department, and Peter Fill, Co-Chair of the Firm’s Patent Strategies Practice Group, Chicago Partner Steven Trybus, Houston and Austin Partner Charles Baker, Co-Chair of the Firm’s IP Litigation Practice Group, and Atlanta Partner Tim Xia, Co-Chair of the Firm’s International Transactions Practice Group, have been recognized in the 2022 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. They are included among the leading patent services providers in prosecution, litigation and licensing.
In addition, Locke Lord has been recognized among the leading IP litigation firms in Illinois, with the publication noting the Firm’s facility for life sciences patent litigation.
Published by Intellectual Asset Management, the IAM Patent 1000 identifies top patent professionals in key jurisdictions from around the globe. The guide is compiled following an extensive research process. Over a period of five months, the IAM research team conducted thousands of extensive interviews with in-house counsel and lawyers around the world to identify the leading players in the field.
Locke Lord’s Health Care Practice Group has again been named to Modern Healthcare’s Largest Health Care Law Firms list, ranking No. 28 in the most recent edition, based on the number of health care lawyers in 2022. The Health Care Practice Group is co-chaired by Washington, D.C., Office Managing Partner Denise Hanna.
Locke Lord’s Health Care Practice Group represents health industry businesses in regulatory matters, transactions and litigation. The Firm has extensive experience in multistate and federal regulatory compliance, deal work, including private equity investment, M&A, joint ventures and other strategic alliances, government relations, enforcement matters and litigation. Locke Lord’s clients range from hospital systems, health plans, health industry intermediaries and health information technology companies to investors and strategic buyers.
Los Angeles Partner Amin Al-Sarraf was named to the 2022 Benchmark Litigation 40 & Under List, the guide recognizing the nation’s most notable up and coming litigation attorneys in the United States. Honorees were selected based on a combination of their recent casework, peer review and client feedback.
Al-Sarraf, Head of Locke Lord’s Entertainment Industry Group, regularly represents large corporations, financial institutions, entertainment studios, talent agencies, investment funds, small businesses, government agencies and individuals in a wide variety of civil disputes and complex litigation, including employment, commercial and entertainment matters.
View the full list of honorees here.
Locke Lord Providence Partner Krystle Tadesse was named a 2022 Leader in the Law by Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly. The award honors current leaders of the bar for their outstanding accomplishments across the legal profession. Tadesse’s career, civic and Firm involvement were spotlighted in a special edition of Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly, and she was honored at the publication’s Excellence in the Law event on June 7.
Tadesse was a 2021 Fellow of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity and a past President of the Rhode Island Women’s Bar Association. In 2021, she was appointed to serve as Chair of the Rhode Island Judicial Nominating Commission, the first woman of color to hold the position. She is also a member of the Board of Trustees and Co-Chairs the Trusteeship Committee of The Gordon School, and she serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors of Reach Out and Read Rhode Island.
She has a broad business litigation and counseling practice where she represents clients in complex disputes across a number of industries in state and federal courts throughout the Northeast as well as in matters before the Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration and their state equivalents.
View Tadesse’s profile in Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly (subscription may be required).
Krystle Tadesse, a Partner based in the Firm’s Providence office, has been named to Providence Business News’ 18th annual 2022 40 Under Forty list. The award recognizes her outstanding career success and involvement within the community. Tadesse will be honored at an in-person event on July 21.
Tadesse was a 2021 Fellow of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity and a past President of the Rhode Island Women’s Bar Association. In 2021, she was appointed to serve as Chair of the Rhode Island Judicial Nominating Commission, the first woman of color to hold the position. She is also a member of the Board of Trustees and Co-Chairs the Trusteeship Committee of The Gordon School, and she serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors of Reach Out and Read Rhode Island.
She has a broad business litigation and counseling practice where she represents clients in complex disputes across a number of industries in state and federal courts throughout the Northeast as well as in matters before the Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration and their state equivalents.
Read Krystle’s profile in Providence Business News and view the full list of Providence Business News’ 2022 40 Under Forty honorees (subscription may be required).
June 2, 2022 – Legal directory Chambers USA has recognized 64 Locke Lord lawyers and 26 of the Firm’s practice areas for excellence in its 2022 edition. Eight of the Firm’s lawyers have achieved Band 1 rankings in their respective practice areas, and the Firm’s Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) practice has earned a nationwide distinction.
Locke Lord lawyers honored on a nationwide level include: Nick J. DiGiovanni (Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Reinsurance), Terry Radney (Energy: Oil & Gas Transactional) and Bill Swanstrom (Energy: Oil & Gas Transactional).
Below is a full list of Locke Lord lawyers ranked in Chambers USA 2022:
Nationwide
Nick J. DiGiovanni – Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Reinsurance
Terry Radney – Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)
Bill Swanstrom – Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)
Florida (West Palm Beach)
Mark-David Adams – Banking & Finance: Public Finance
Illinois (Chicago)
Jon Biasetti – Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory
Nick J. DiGiovanni – Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Reinsurance (Band 1)
Samuel Stempel – Real Estate
Paige D. Waters – Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory
Louisiana (New Orleans)
Brad C. Knapp – Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Omer F. ”Rick” Kuebel III – Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Massachusetts (Boston)
Christopher M. Flanagan – Tax
Richard D. Glovsky – Labor & Employment
Stanley Keller – Corporate/M&A
Richard A. Manley Jr. – Banking & Finance: Public Finance
Stephanie H. Massey – Banking & Finance: Public Finance
Jennifer Capasso Mendonça – Banking & Finance: Public Finance
Allison M. O’Neil – Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
David L. Ruediger – Banking & Finance
Walter J. St. Onge III – Banking & Finance: Public Finance (Band 1)
Adrienne K. Walker – Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Jonathan W. Young – Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Rhode Island (Providence)
Peter J. Barrett – Corporate/Commercial
Joseph A. Farside Jr. – Corporate/Commercial
Mark W. Freel – Litigation: General Commercial (Band 1)
Christopher D. Graham – Corporate/Commercial (Band 1)
Douglas G. Gray – Corporate/Commercial
Paul M. Mahoney Jr. – Corporate/Commercial
Charles F. Rogers – Real Estate
Texas
Austin
Brad Hawley – Real Estate
Susan A. Kidwell – Litigation: Appellate
Tai C. Tran – Real Estate
Tammy Ward Woffenden – Health Care
Dallas
E. Philip Bush – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Dallas)
Paul E. Coggins – Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (Band 1)
Don M. Glendenning – Corporate/M&A
W. Scott Hastings – Litigation: Appellate
Elizabeth E. Mack – Environment
Kip Mendrygal – Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Michael V. Powell – Litigation: General Commercial
Susan M. Rainey – Environment
Cynthia Timms – Litigation: Appellate
Bradley C. Weber – Antitrust
Houston
John K. Arnold – Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas) (Band 1) and Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)
Charles S. Baker – Intellectual Property
M. Benjamin Cowan – Environment
Chris Dove – Litigation: Appellate
Laura L. Ferguson – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Houston)
Gerald D. (Jerry) Higdon – Environment
Stephen C. Jacobs – Real Estate
Gerald J. Pels – Environment
Joe Perillo – Corporate/M&A
Edward A. Razim III – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Houston) (Band 1)
J. Michael Rose – Labor & Employment
Buddy Sanders – Tax
Bill Swanstrom – Corporate/M&A
Washington, D.C.
Denise Hanna – Health Care
Locke Lord practice areas recognized in Chambers USA 2022 are:
Nationwide
Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)
California
Insurance: Insurer
Florida
Banking & Finance
Illinois
Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Reinsurance
Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory
Louisiana
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Massachusetts
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance: Public Finance
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Health Care
Rhode Island
Corporate/Commercial
Litigation: General Commercial
Texas
Antitrust
Corporate/M&A: The Elite
Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)
Environment
Health Care
Insurance
Labor & Employment
Litigation: Appellate
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Real Estate
Tax
Dallas
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Litigation: General Commercial
Houston
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Chambers & Partners has been ranking lawyers across all industries since 1990. Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business surveys and interviews clients and lawyers across the United States to determine which firms and lawyers are considered leaders in their field. Rankings assess key qualities in the legal field, including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence and commitment.
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About Locke Lord LLP
Locke Lord is a full-service law firm with global reach and 20 offices designed to meet clients’ needs in the United States and around the world. The Firm has a history that spans more than 130 years and is a leader in the middle market arena. Locke Lord focuses on providing the highest levels of commitment, quality and service to clients across its five Key Sectors: Energy and Infrastructure; Finance and Financial Services; Insurance and Reinsurance; Pharmaceutical; and Private Equity. In addition, the Firm advises clients across a broad spectrum of other industries, including fund formation, venture capital, health care, public finance, real estate, technology, cybersecurity and white collar, while providing a wealth of experience through its complex litigation, intellectual property, tax, regulatory and transactional teams.
Houston Partner Mia Lorick was recognized by the State Bar of Texas as the recipient of the 2021-2022 Best News Article Award. Lorick’s authored article, “Does ERCOT Have Sovereign Immunity?” discusses whether the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is a government agency with sovereign immunity against lawsuits stemming from Winter Storm Uri. The article, originally published in the Houston Bar Association’s The Houston Lawyer Magazine, was selected for its originality, overall quality of writing and interest to the intended audience. The award was presented at the annual Stars of Texas Bars Awards annual meeting and luncheon on June 9.
Today marks the two-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. We have learned a lot during these last two years, but we know there is still much more work to be done to combat racial injustices and social inequalities, particularly in light of the devastating and inexplicable loss of life as a consequence of racist beliefs recently in Buffalo, Orange County and far too often across the United States. Locke Lord rejects all forms of violence based in race/ethnicity, class, gender, ability, religious or sexual orientation bias. Consistent with our Core Values, individually and as a Firm, Locke Lord remains committed to the diversity of thought, background and perspective in our workplace, with our clients and as we engage our vendors. Together, we can progress understanding in the United States and throughout the world and unite to continue on our journey of fighting against racism and injustice in all forms.
(NEW YORK) May 9, 2022 – Domenic Cervoni, former Associate General Counsel for HSBC North America Holdings, Inc., has joined Locke Lord’s Financial Services Litigation Practice Group as a Partner in the Firm’s New York office.
In his previous role, Cervoni managed all phases of class action, banking, antitrust, securities and trustee litigation, and high-risk regulatory matters. Prior to joining HSBC, he worked at a global law firm for six years, where he represented leading U.S. and global financial institutions in complex commercial litigations and investigatory matters.
“Dom brings to Locke Lord a wealth of in-house and private practice experience advising the world’s largest financial institutions,” said Greg Casamento, Co-Chair of Locke Lord’s Litigation Department. “His insight and knowledge, particularly surrounding trustee litigation, will be integral to growing our financial services and litigation capabilities in New York and across all of our offices.”
“Dom is just the latest indication of Locke Lord’s continued focus on strategically growing its New York office” added Lisa Ruggiero, Managing Partner of Locke Lord’s New York office. “Dom is respected and very well liked among his current and former colleagues, and we are pleased to welcome him as a part of our team.”
Cervoni is a dedicated mentor and frequent speaker and writer on topics such as leadership and best practices for outside counsel. He is also passionate about raising awareness and understanding surrounding mental health and well-being across the legal industry.
“Having worked closely with Locke Lord for many years, I have a high regard for the Firm and its attorneys, and am grateful for this opportunity,” said Cervoni. “It’s an exciting time to join the Firm’s growing New York office, and I am confident Locke Lord‘s national platform affords me the best opportunity to grow my practice and provide my clients the highest level of service.”
Locke Lord is a recognized leader in financial services litigation. For decades, the Firm’s clients — ranging from regional and community banks to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to some of the biggest financial institutions in the world — have relied upon Locke Lord to handle their litigation needs. The Firm’s lawyers help financial institutions navigate the broad range of U.S. federal and state laws impacting their operations. The team is skilled in all aspects of financial services litigation, including early resolution through motions to dismiss, summary judgment, opposition to class certification, related bankruptcy issues, arbitration as well as trial and appellate work.
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About Locke Lord LLP
Locke Lord is a full-service law firm with global reach and 20 offices designed to meet clients’ needs in the United States and around the world. The Firm has a history that spans more than 130 years and is a leader in the middle market arena. Locke Lord focuses on providing the highest levels of commitment, quality and service to clients across its five Key Sectors: Energy and Infrastructure; Finance and Financial Services; Insurance and Reinsurance; Pharmaceutical; and Private Equity. In addition, the Firm advises clients across a broad spectrum of other industries, including fund formation, venture capital, health care, public finance, real estate, technology, cybersecurity and white collar, while providing a wealth of experience through its complex litigation, intellectual property, tax, regulatory and transactional teams.
(LOS ANGELES) May 3, 2022 – David Kupetz has joined Locke Lord’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Insolvency Practice Group as a Partner in the Firm’s Los Angeles office. Kupetz brings to Locke Lord decades of experience advising companies on every facet of bankruptcy law and out-of-court restructurings that will strengthen the Firm’s capabilities on the West Coast and across the country.
Kupetz joins Locke Lord from SulmeyerKupetz, where he was a partner. For more than 30 years, he has advised companies in out-of-court restructurings in a variety of industries, including entertainment, real estate, retail and technology. He represents clients on all sides of bankruptcy, crafting reorganization plans on behalf of debtors, representing secured and unsecured creditors and advising buyers looking to purchase assets from bankruptcy estates. He has also facilitated hundreds of assignments for the benefit of creditors and managed municipal debt adjustment negotiations for government entities.
“David is a talented and well-respected restructuring attorney with a diverse national practice,” said Jonathan Young, Co-Chair of Locke Lord’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Insolvency Practice Group. “He has had a wide range of first-chair experiences involving a variety of stakeholders and industries. He will be a valuable addition to our team — not only for our California- and West Coast-facing matters but across the entire Firm. We are very pleased to welcome him to Locke Lord.”
“David’s addition comes at a time of significant growth for the Firm on the West Coast, following the recent arrivals of Partners Amin Al-Sarraf and Eric Herzog — marking a total of nine attorneys to join our Los Angeles office since the beginning of the year,” added Locke Lord Los Angeles Office Managing Partner Nina Huerta. “David will be an excellent fit and resource for our private equity and venture capital, debt finance, real estate, hospitality and health care clients throughout California.”
A frequent speaker and author on innovative issues in bankruptcy and related areas of the law, Kupetz is the author of Collier’s Handbook for Creditors’ Committees, for which he has published updated editions for 15 years. He has been widely recognized for his experience, including being named to Southern California Super Lawyers® in the area of bankruptcy since 2005 and listed among The Best Lawyers in America® in bankruptcy and reorganization since 2019.
“Locke Lord has a strong national platform and a well-known and respected Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Insolvency Practice Group,” said Kupetz. “I’m excited to have the opportunity to collaborate with the Firm’s stellar attorneys and expand and elevate my services on behalf of clients.”
Locke Lord’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Insolvency Practice Group has broad experience in complex bankruptcy cases, out-of-court restructurings, cross-border proceedings and other distress and special situations. The team has been recognized by numerous publications as leaders in the field — including for three consecutive years on Global Restructuring Review’s GRR 100 list, which includes the top firms handling cross-border restructurings and insolvencies and related matters. The team regularly advises premier financial institutions, institutional investors, equity sponsors, portfolio companies, asset purchasers, debt investors, finance companies, insurers and sureties to achieve strategic goals in the context of structured transactions, commercial litigation, loan workouts, debt restructurings and bankruptcy.
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About Locke Lord LLP
Locke Lord is a full-service law firm with global reach and 20 offices designed to meet clients’ needs in the United States and around the world. The Firm has a history that spans more than 130 years and is a leader in the middle market arena. Locke Lord focuses on providing the highest levels of commitment, quality and service to clients across its five Key Sectors: Energy and Infrastructure; Finance and Financial Services; Insurance and Reinsurance; Pharmaceutical; and Private Equity. In addition, the Firm advises clients across a broad spectrum of other industries, including fund formation, venture capital, health care, public finance, real estate, technology, cybersecurity and white collar, while providing a wealth of experience through its complex litigation, intellectual property, tax, regulatory and transactional teams.