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Events & Publications
Katherine Forrest to Present on AI at the Idaho Judicial Conference for District Court Judges
- May 06, 2024
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Katherine Forrest to Present on AI at the Idaho Judicial Conference for District Court Judges
Digital Technology Group Chair Katherine Forrest will present on emerging issues pertaining to the growing use of AI in court and AI’s impact on judicial responsibilities at the Idaho Judicial Conference for District Court Judges.
Katherine Forrest Discusses AI and Access to Justice With Robin Hood Foundation Community Partners
- Apr 30, 2024
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Katherine Forrest Discusses AI and Access to Justice With Robin Hood Foundation Community Partners
On April 30, Digital Technology Group Chair Katherine Forrest gave a webinar presentation on “AI, Access to Justice and a Practical Starter Kit” to nearly 80 community partners funded by the Robin Hood Foundation.
Jeh Johnson and Liza Velazquez to Speak at ABA Litigation Section Annual Conference
- May 01, 2024
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Jeh Johnson and Liza Velazquez to Speak at ABA Litigation Section Annual Conference
Litigation partners Jeh Johnson and Liza Velazquez will participate in discussions at the American Bar Association’s 2024 Litigation Section Annual Conference.
Second Circuit Review: Standing in Establishment Clause Challenges
- Apr 29, 2024
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Second Circuit Review: Standing in Establishment Clause Challenges
Litigation of counsel Martin Flumenbaum and firm Chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “Standing in Establishment Clause Challenges,” appeared in the April 29 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Brad Karp Discusses Investigations in Securities Matters at PLI Event
- Apr 29, 2024
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Brad Karp Discusses Investigations in Securities Matters at PLI Event
Firm Chairman Brad Karp participated in a panel, “Securities Litigation – The Investigation: Recent Developments in Coordinating Requests from Government Regulators,” as part of the Practising Law Institute’s Securities Litigation…
Jacqui Rubin to Discuss Responding to Complaints at PLI Pretrial Practice Event
- Apr 30, 2024
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Jacqui Rubin to Discuss Responding to Complaints at PLI Pretrial Practice Event
Litigation partner Jacqueline Rubin will participate in a panel, “Responding to a Complaint,” as part of the Practising Law Institute’s Pretrial Practice 2024 program.
Congress Raises Statute of Limitations for U.S. Sanctions Violations to 10 Years
- Apr 26, 2024
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Congress Raises Statute of Limitations for U.S. Sanctions Violations to 10 Years
On April 24, President Biden signed H.R. 815, extending the statute of limitations for civil and criminal violations of U.S. sanctions laws from five to 10 years. This change could increase the scope of liability and therefore the…
Paul, Weiss to Host Webinar on FTC Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements
- Apr 30, 2024
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Paul, Weiss to Host Webinar on FTC Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements
Paul, Weiss will host a webinar, “FTC Issues Final Rule Banning Employer-Worker Non-Competes: What You Need to Know,” featuring partners Jean McLoughlin and Brette Tannenbaum and counsel Pietro Signoracci, and moderated by partner…
In Memoriam: Michael E. Gertzman, November 5, 1963 – April 24, 2024
- Apr 25, 2024
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In Memoriam: Michael E. Gertzman, November 5, 1963 – April 24, 2024
The Paul, Weiss community mourns the loss of our beloved partner, Michael E. Gertzman, who passed away on April 24, 2024, at the age of 60.
Katherine Forrest to Discuss AI at the Northern District Judicial Conference
- Apr 27, 2024
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Katherine Forrest to Discuss AI at the Northern District Judicial Conference
Digital Technology Group Chair Katherine Forrest will participate in a panel on artificial intelligence at the Northern District Judicial Conference.
Awards & Recognition
Paul, Weiss Attorneys Selected for NYC Bar Associate Leadership Institute Program
- May 01, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Attorneys Selected for NYC Bar Associate Leadership Institute Program
Corporate associates Donald Finley, Haley Puah and Steven Wang and litigation associate Grant May have been selected by the New York City Bar for its 2024 Associate Leadership Institute (ALI).
Kannon Shanmugam Ranked in Super Lawyers’ Annual Top-10 List of Lawyers in Washington, D.C.
- Apr 29, 2024
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Kannon Shanmugam Ranked in Super Lawyers’ Annual Top-10 List of Lawyers in Washington, D.C.
Super Lawyers ranked litigation partner Kannon Shanmugam in its 2024 Washington, D.C., “Top 10” list, which recognizes the top lawyers in the D.C. area.
Bill Isaacson and Jessica Phillips Recognized by The American Lawyer for Winning $100 Million Verdict in Long-Running Tortious Interference Dispute
- Apr 19, 2024
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Bill Isaacson and Jessica Phillips Recognized by The American Lawyer for Winning $100 Million Verdict in Long-Running Tortious Interference Dispute
Litigation partners Bill Isaacson and Jessica Phillips were recognized in The American Lawyer’s April 19 “Litigation Daily” column for securing a $100 million damages verdict for their client International Construction Products (ICP).
Paul, Weiss Recognized in Global Data Review’s GDR 100 Rankings
- Apr 15, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Recognized in Global Data Review’s GDR 100 Rankings
Global Data Review recognized Paul, Weiss in its GDR 100 rankings, which captures the capabilities, track record and market reputation of the world’s leading law firms in the field of data privacy and security.
Paul, Weiss an “International Firm of the Year” Finalist in The Lawyer Awards
- Apr 15, 2024
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Paul, Weiss an “International Firm of the Year” Finalist in The Lawyer Awards
The Lawyer shortlisted Paul, Weiss as a 2024 “International Firm of the Year” as part of its awards program celebrating the best of the UK legal industry over the past year.
Audra Soloway and Josh Hill Recognized by The American Lawyer for Defeating Certification of Securities Class Action
- Apr 11, 2024
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Audra Soloway and Josh Hill Recognized by The American Lawyer for Defeating Certification of Securities Class Action
Litigation partners Audra Soloway and Josh Hill were recognized in The American Lawyer’s April 11 “Litigation Daily” column for their resounding victory on behalf of Canadian mining company Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. and its former CEO.
Ten Paul, Weiss Partners Shortlisted for a Dozen 2024 Euromoney Women in Business Law Americas Awards
- Apr 05, 2024
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Ten Paul, Weiss Partners Shortlisted for a Dozen 2024 Euromoney Women in Business Law Americas Awards
Ten Paul, Weiss partners are shortlisted in 12 practice categories in Euromoney’s 2024 Women in Business Law Americas Awards, which annually recognizes the “best of the best” among women lawyers, as well as the law firms that are…
Jay Cohen Named a Billboard Top Music Lawyer
- Apr 01, 2024
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Jay Cohen Named a Billboard Top Music Lawyer
Litigation partner Jay Cohen was listed as one of Billboard’s “Top Music Lawyers” in 2024, his fifth consecutive year earning this recognition.
Six Paul, Weiss Partners Named to Forbes Top 200 Lawyers List
- Mar 26, 2024
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Six Paul, Weiss Partners Named to Forbes Top 200 Lawyers List
Forbes named six Paul, Weiss partners to its inaugural “America’s Top 200 Lawyers” list: Scott Barshay, Kimberly Branscome, Robert Kindler, Loretta Lynch, Audra Soloway and Eric Wedel.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Five 2024 Chambers USA Awards
- Mar 21, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Five 2024 Chambers USA Awards
Chambers and Partners named Paul, Weiss a “Law Firm of the Year” finalist in the 2024 Chambers USA Awards across five practice areas: Antitrust, Banking, Commercial Litigation, Corporate/M&A and Criminal Litigation.