Covington & Burling LLP is an international law firm founded in 1919. The firm has more than 1,200 lawyers with 14 offices worldwide.
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As the election season intensifies, companies face a rapidly evolving landscape of regulatory, compliance, and reputational considerations. We have developed an Election Year Toolkit to help companies stay ahead: okt.to/iRgwC0
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Covington welcomed Cecilia Malmström to its Global Public Policy Practice in Brussels as senior advisor. Learn more about Cecilia and her role at the firm. ow.ly/cU7j50HnEWj
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We are proud to have secured an order on behalf of Ukraine from the International Court of Justice requiring Russia to suspend its unlawful invasion of Ukraine and will now pursue the case to a full judgment on the merits. Learn more here. ow.ly/H78X50Il6h4
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Today we are participating in #DressDown to #DefeatDIPG to help cure childhood brain cancer. @DefeatDIPG
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Together as one firm, a Covington family, we engaged in a discussion with the 82nd AG and our partner Eric Holder on the struggle for racial equality. In a discussion led by Catherine Dargan, a Management Committee member, Eric also answered questions from lawyers and staff.
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On November 11, Bob Kayihura will moderate a discussion at the #ParisPeaceForum2020 on the panel “From commitment to implementation: linking Paris Call principles to cyber capacity building in emerging economies.” ow.ly/Gkic50CcLJD
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A federal judge in the Southern District of New York recently issued a first-of-its-kind order allowing a securities #ClassAction lawsuit to proceed against the issuer of non-fungible tokens on the grounds that #NFTs are securities. This alert explains: ow.ly/spr650Na04J
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We applaud @PrivacyPros and @SUCollegeofLaw for establishing the Kurt Wimmer IAPP Westin Scholar Award in memory of our beloved friend and partner. Learn more about the scholarship and Kurt's impact on Covington and the broader legal community. ow.ly/O7wb50H76Qn
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Congratulations to Carolyn Kubota for being honored with @LACBA’s annual Jim Robie Professionalism and Civility Award. ow.ly/LdhJ50FaIQA
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As part of our Kurt Wimmer Media Freedom Pro Bono Initiative, we are very proud to partner with the @ClooneyFDN to protect global press freedom. Watch the video and check out our website to find out more: okt.to/z6etfY #ProBonoWeek #ProBono
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We are proud to be named one of "America's Best Corporate Law Firms" by @CorpBoardMember. bit.ly/2MPSLHG
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Congratulations to Marney Cheek, who has been elected to serve as a Vice President of the American Society of International Law (@asilorg).
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Congratulations to our friend and partner @EricHolder for being recognized with a lifetime achievement award by @AmericanLawyer. bit.ly/2MqdO89
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Congrats to our White Collar group for being named "Regulator Whisperers" by @AmericanLawyer in White Collar/Regulatory Litigation Dept. of the Year contest. The publication lauded Covington for ability to leverage gov't insights & advocacy into big wins. bit.ly/2CUu8VI
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Helena Milner-Smith's first #probono case for @PapersforKids is one she won't forget. Her experience @lawsocgazette. bit.ly/2m52Rfv
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Why do #nationalborders still matter when it comes to accessing #electronicevidence? @EricHolder participated in @MicrosoftEU's #TechTalk on "Law Enforcement & Data." bit.ly/2BVr5w7
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Today we are participating in Dress Down to #DefeatDIPG to help cure childhood brain cancer: defeatdipg.org/dress-down. @DefeatDIPG
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We are proud to have again ranked first in average pro bono hours per lawyer in The American Lawyer’s annual Pro Bono Survey. ow.ly/LG2a50Axj9K
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We are proud of the exceptionally talented lawyers promoted to partner from a wide range of our offices and practices. The diversity of this class reflects the progress we have made in building a strong pipeline of women and ethnically diverse lawyers. ow.ly/1gSM50wyDnN
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Congratulations to Covington partner Phyllis Jones, who has been named a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. Find out more: ow.ly/5TeH50PSTmj
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Our London office held a Halloween bake-off to raise money for young patients @GreatOrmondSt. #bakeitbetter
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We are proud to be ranked among the top firms in @AmericanLawyer’s annual Pro Bono Survey. ow.ly/mu7f50uSCi4
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Congratulations to Catherine Dargan on being named the 2020 Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech Dealmaker of the Year by @TheDealNewsroom. ow.ly/sLor50BXvan
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Read why The American Lawyer has named Covington a Litigation Department of the Year finalist in the General category: okt.to/usxted
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In celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth, we asked our female trial lawyers to share a bit about their paths as litigators & will feature these profiles throughout March. We shine the spotlight on Beth Brinkmann, fmr Deputy AAG in Civil Division at DOJ. bit.ly/2FM1Uhj
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Proud to partner with @DefeatDIPG to fight childhood brain cancer, and raise awareness and funds for DIPG research. bit.ly/1RNPEud
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A great story about the path of @Muftiahm, who co-chairs our Public Policy practice, and some sage advice she has learned along the way.
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Covington supports internationally acclaimed MA Fashion course at Central St Martins, London: bit.ly/1Gs6afp
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We recognize Juneteenth as a moment for everyone in the Covington family to reflect on racial and social injustice. We look forward to listening, learning, and advancing our inclusion efforts within our firm and continuing our longstanding pro bono commitment to racial justice.
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The @BERECeuropaeu recently confirmed its European 5G strategy priority and opened a public consultation on the European #NetNeutrality Rules. @InsideTechMedia provides details from the public debriefing in Brussels. bit.ly/2IuYW1B
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Congrats to Ben Haley for being promoted to partner. This summer, Ben will be relocating from DC to our Johannesburg office where he will lead the firm's Africa Investigations and Compliance practice. bit.ly/2rbtmzZ
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What five legal issues should artists, managers, and other royaltors consider when selling a #music royalty stream via an #NFT? We authored a guest column for @musicbizworld. ow.ly/4hxf50G2DML
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Is the #MarcusHutchins indictment over #malware unconstitutional? Alex Berengaut contributes @Law360. bit.ly/2icUgFG
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Covington, acting pro bono with @Western_Center, @PublicCounsel and the @LegalAidLA has helped settle a landmark litigation to aid thousands of California renters. Find out more: ow.ly/a7se50OHHRA #ProBono
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Our Election & Political Law group is hosting its "Corporate Political Activity & Government Affairs Compliance Conference" today. Join the conversation with #CovGovConference and follow along for live updates.
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Read why The American Lawyer has named Covington a Litigation Department of the Year finalist in the General category: okt.to/BzETxq @lawdotcom
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The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (@rcfp) has announced that Covington will be honored at this year’s Freedom of the Press Awards, with the inaugural Freedom of the Press Pro Bono Service Award. Read more: okt.to/JuvtNB #ProBono
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We are proud to have been recognized by @bloomberglaw as a 2023 Pro Bono Innovator. Find out why: okt.to/2hpBGa #ProBono
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Thank you to Adtalem General Counsel Chaka Patterson for participating in a fireside chat with our Black Lawyers Affinity Group. We learned a lot from your experience and advice. #CovBlackHistory
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We are proud to be named a @Law360 2020 Firm of the Year. Covington received eight Practice Group of the Year awards, tied for the most of any law firm. ow.ly/dW8C50CzI93
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Covington celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black Americans to society and culture every day, and especially during #BlackHistoryMonth.
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Congratulations to Steve Fagell, who has been named by @GIRalerts as a finalist for “Investigations Professional of the Year.” Find out why: ow.ly/aaY050PNPIn
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Register for the first webinar of our FemTech Knowledge Hub, a series of free legal workshops for women’s health and femtech startups, organized by @Women_Wearables: ow.ly/AA8h50PTVNk
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The European Commission has confirmed that it is considering simplifying the GDPR with a view to reducing the burden on smaller businesses. Read more: okt.to/l5Cp1A
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Dan Feldman participated in a @CNBC Sustainable Future Forum panel examining what needs to happen to stay on course after ministers agreed to transition away from fossil fuels in the wake of #COP28 in Dubai. You can watch the panel here: okt.to/0qpRvo
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Congratulations to our lawyers and staff who participated in the @ASICycling in support of @TAPSorg.
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Congratulations to Helen Hwang and Taisuke Kimoto, who have been named by the Los Angeles Business Journal to its ‘Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys’ list, a recognition of leading Los Angeles-based minority attorneys: okt.to/95Y43K
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.@AmChamGermany and Covington are hosting an Expert Webinar covering recent legislative developments in the EU and U.S. on artificial intelligence. Register now: ow.ly/LWiK50NTCnR #AI
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Congratulations to Emily Henn, Catharina Min, Ashley Simonsen, and Lindsey Tonsager who have been named by The Recorder as four of its 30 Women Leaders in Tech Law for 2023, the most of any firm or company. Find out more: ow.ly/71h450PLu6S
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Congratulations to Adrian Perry, who has again been named by @THR to its New York Power Lawyers list, a recognition spotlighting New York’s top 25 entertainment lawyers. Find out why: ow.ly/pMlr50PSlnj
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What are the main priorities for the California Privacy Protection Agency in #CPRA rulemaking? @InsidePrivacy describes. ow.ly/fT8850GbsPF
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Congratulations to Mark Plotkin and David Fagan for being named Dealmakers of the Year by @AmericanLawyer. bit.ly/1WXM7OB
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We closed out our #pridemonth celebration with United Therapeutics Chairperson and CEO and trans pioneer, Dr. Martine Rothblatt. She joined Covington's Jean Veta, to discuss career, family, and LGBT+ advocacy. #pride2021 #CovHasPride ow.ly/BsiO50Fn6oZ
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We are proud to see that The National Law Journal has named Covington to its 2022 “Appellate Hot List.” The annual special report recognizes lawyers and law firms for “their success before the U.S. Supreme Court and federal appeals courts.” Find out more: ow.ly/Kkfb50LzZ4L
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Covington is proud to welcome our new partners. Learn more about our talented and diverse new colleagues, representing a broad range of capabilities and regions. ow.ly/atOA50L1jse
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Congratulations to Jennifer Saulino on being named a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. We are extremely proud to now have eight lawyers who have received this important recognition within the trial bar. ow.ly/pIfj50BDIYS
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Shamika Crawford was left homeless and separated from her children because of a stay-away order, which was later dismissed. Watch the video to find out how our lawyers worked with @BronxDefenders in this case which led to 'The Crawford Hearings." ow.ly/6mXA50P3UKM #ProBono
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@EricHolder praises report on #DCWomenInPrison for shining light on often overlooked group that faces big challenges
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We were proud to have three lawyers named to the National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 class of 2019. Congratulations Priscilla Fasoro, Fatmata Kabia, and Kendra Mells! #CovBlackHistory ow.ly/c1lO50ygx8t
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Catharina Min, a partner in our Palo Alto office, spoke with the @UVALaw, her alma mater, about her decision to become a lawyer and her career at Covington. ow.ly/HXzU50xGQgZ
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Covington is proud to celebrate #WomensEqualityDay, commemorating the passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote in America. Our Women’s Forum is committed to helping all #CovWomen succeed and advance in their careers. Learn more: ow.ly/7UlC50PEtzP
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Proud to be named again to @AmericanLawyer “A-List” and to have “one of the highest female equity scores on this year’s list.” bit.ly/2AhSdci
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Covington's 1st Covington Academy on Int'l Arbitration w/ @ColumbiaLaw was described as "great hands-on experience."
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Congratulations to Sarah Cowlishaw who has been named a Trailblazing Leader in Women’s Health and FemTech by @Women_Wearables: okt.to/2lLdJv #FemTech
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At #WEF17, the @GBBCouncil was launched to unlock potential of #blockchain. In 1st report released at #WEF18, GBBC showcases how blockchain responds to global challenges w/ foreword from our @carlbildt. bit.ly/2synrbn
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We are proud to Support #SpiritDay, the annual campaign to speak out against LGBT+ bullying and stand with LGBT+ youth. Our Management Committee joins our lawyers and staff around the world who are wearing purple in a demonstration of solidarity.
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Congratulations to Aaron Lewis and Doug Sprague on being named to the Daily Journal's Top White Collar Lawyers list, a recognition of the leading California lawyers who specialize in white collar law. ow.ly/8tjm50H3czx
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Congratulations to our team, who has was named as the 2023 Max Gillam Pro Bono Award recipient by the @Western_Center. Find out why: okt.to/M8ZLyH
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Holly Fechner, Covington partner and Executive Director of @invent_together, hosted a fireside chat on promoting diversity in invention and patenting in the U.S. Learn more in this important discussion. ow.ly/tWc450CSCoW
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Former DOJ Criminal Division Chief Mythili Raman Joins @CovingtonLLP bit.ly/S5pJrm
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Heather L. Finstuen will be speaking at the “Investing, Trading, and Doing Deals in a Dynamic World 2023: Navigating Persistent Risk 2023” conference in New York on February 16, 2023. You can register to attend in person or via webinar: ow.ly/jQsZ50M3sZc
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Congratulations to Amy Wollensack on being named the 2019 Private Practitioner of the Year by @MBBANYC. #CovBlackHistory ow.ly/equs50ypmJS
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Covington has a Women’s Forum to support the hard work & determination of our women lawyers: bit.ly/1NIgDJT #womensequalityday
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Thanks to Dr. Funke Abimbola for joining our London Women's Forum on #IWD2021 and sharing your personal journey, why diversity matters, and why we should #ChooseToChallenge inequality and bias in society. #CovWomen
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Congratulations to Hannah Edmonds-Camara on being named to @LegalWeek’s private practice Rising Star shortlist. ow.ly/2kCZ50BAaAq
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We hosted our 2nd annual Diversity Summit for 2017 summer associate candidates. Learn more: bit.ly/2d6rS4b.
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Congratulations to our own Cov'R Band for winning the 2021 Banding Together to End Domestic Violence, a battle of the law firm bands event that raised $120,000 for @fvap_law. Cov'R Band now holds back-to-back titles as the "Best Lawyer Band in the Bay." ow.ly/3nMq50GxY8V
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In a divided 3-2 vote, the FTC recently issued a consent decree imposing several conditions on Exxon Mobil’s acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources. This alert explains the background and key takeaways: okt.to/H2ZpAX
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Happy International Women's Day! We are proud of our many female lawyers who continue to strengthen Covington. #IWD2018
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Covington associate Elizabeth Hall discusses leadership lessons she learned while serving as a U.S. Navy F/A-18 weapons officer and how it prepared her for a career in law with Paula Davis in Forbes. forbes.com/sites/pauladavis/…
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How has DOJ changed its enforcement posture on FARA and what legislative reform is coming? @robkelner, Zachary Parks, and Alexandra Langton share with @PractLawInst. bit.ly/2KUv3IQ
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Our lawyers recently attended the annual @LambdaLegal Liberty Awards Dinner in NY which celebrates leaders whose work & actions propel the #LGBT+ and HIV movements forward. We are proud to continue to support Lambda Legal. bit.ly/2IKNcwM
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We are proud to welcome 14 new partners. Learn more about this group of superbly talented lawyers: okt.to/MVBoWI
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Congratulations to Alan Pemberton for being recognized as a "Volunteer Inspiring Pro Bono" by @vetsprobono.
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We are proud to sponsor the @ccwomenofcolor Annual Career Strategies Conference in Maryland from Sept 27-30, where our attorneys Phyllis Jones, Kavita Pillai, Cherine Foty, and Jae Ermilus are featured guest speakers. View the full agenda: ow.ly/jPhG50PGpe1
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Congratulations to Minwoo Kim, who won the Delos Americas 2022 Cross Examinations Finals. Visit the website to find out more about the program and apply: ow.ly/FpJj50OqZzA
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Mosa Mkhize spoke recently at the official launch ceremony of Rwanda's Data Protection Office and the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, participating in a discussion titled "Data: Building Trust and Driving Innovation." ow.ly/wctT50IHQHh
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Congratulations to Kurt Calia, who has been named by the Daily Journal to its Top Trade Secrets Lawyers list, a recognition of the leading California lawyers who specialize in trade secrets law, for the fourth consecutive year. Find out why: okt.to/eKi8wt
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Proud to support @OneJusticeOrg & mission to expand legal help for Californians in need. Our Mitch Kamin, Chair of org's Board, addressed attendees during the Opening Doors to Justice event which celebrates important legal help brought throughout CA.
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Congratulations to Lindsey Tonsager on being named a California Trailblazer by @RecorderTweets. ow.ly/TbXy50BXyvz
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Proud to have had more lawyers than any firm named "Rising Stars" by @Law360, a recognition of the top lawyers under 40. ow.ly/HFwc50AD6kU
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There have been significant developments relating to the “legitimate interests” legal basis under Article 6(1)(f) of the #GDPR. We set out five key takeaways: okt.to/IkENLw
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Neema Sahni appeared on @InLocoParents to discuss her experience as an in-house lawyer and what it means to be co-chair of Covington's Music Industry Group\and vice-chair of the Sports Practice Group. Her interview begins about 15 minutes into the podcast. ow.ly/ivO150IjbuY
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Congratulations to Lindsey Tonsager on being named to @LADailyJournal’s top cyber lawyers list. ow.ly/hx5t50CmcPN
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