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On October 4, Patterson Belknap Partner Dan Lowenthal will present at INSOL Europe’s 2024 Annual Conference. Mr. Lowenthal will be joined by other experienced business reorganization professionals for a panel titled “Formal and Informal Negotiation ASAP!”   To learn more, please click here: https://lnkd.in/eaBsAVyU

On September 25, Patterson Belknap Partner Justin Zaremby and Associate Tiffany N. Tam will speak on an ALI CLE webinar titled “Private Foundations: Legal and Operational Essentials to Survive and Thrive.” Mr. Zaremby and Ms. Tam will join other exempt organizations attorneys to discuss best practices for advising private foundations on managing operations and developing strong compliance procedures.   To learn more, please click here: https://lnkd.in/ewWdZt_7

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois announced the indictment of two individuals for misconduct in connection to their respective bankruptcy cases. These cases have attracted significant media attention due to both defendants’ connections to the mayor of Dolton, whose alleged misuse of taxpayer funds has reportedly left the village in millions of dollars of debt. Patterson Belknap Partner Dan Lowenthal and Associate Kimberly Black break down the charges faced by each defendant in the firm’s latest Bankruptcy Update Blog post: https://lnkd.in/ek4k9U5k

The EDNY recently resolved competing motions to dismiss in a patent dispute between two manufacturers of armored fiber optic cables. The Court ruled that the defendant lacked Article III standing to bring a “correction of patent inventorship” counterclaim against the plaintiff because the defendant did not have a “concrete financial interest” in the patent at issue.   Patterson Belknap Partner Lewis Popovski and Associate Basil Williams review the decision in the firm’s latest NY Patent Decisions Blog post: https://lnkd.in/evGipw_7

On September 19, Partner Alejandro H. Cruz will present at the American Bar Association’s 2024 Fall National Legal Malpractice Conference. Mr. Cruz will join other cybersecurity professionals for a program titled “Anatomy of a Law Firm Ransomware Attack: An Interactive Simulation.” The presentation will simulate a cyber extortion event and address the legal, technical, and ethical issues law firms face in the wake of an attack. To learn more, please click here: https://lnkd.in/eUhnhZyf

On September 18, Patterson Belknap Counsel Jenny Longman and Associate Irene Kim will speak on a Wealthstream Advisors Inc. seminar titled “Best Practices for Cross-Border Tax Issues: Reporting, Planning, and Preparation.” Ms. Longman and Ms. Kim will discuss how to navigate the intricacies of cross-border tax compliance.   To learn more, please click here: https://lnkd.in/eCfdjq79

On September 10, Patterson Belknap Partner Alejandro H. Cruz will speak at the 2024 World Services Group Annual Meeting. Mr. Cruz will join other law firm leaders from around the world for a panel titled “A Firm’s Feedback Culture: How to Use Feedback to Implement Change.”   To learn more, please click here: https://lnkd.in/eGkMPAET

Patterson Belknap was pleased to welcome eight summer fellows who participated in a robust schedule of speakers’ panels, substantive assignments, mentoring opportunities, and social events, which offered them insights and guidance as they consider their next professional pursuits and ambitions. These scholars joined the firm through the firm’s sponsorship of The TEAK Fellowship Program, SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity), and the New York City Bar Association Diversity Fellowship Program. We wish these “rising stars” our very best wishes this fall as they continue and complete their undergraduate and law school educational journeys. Photo 1: TEAK and SEO Fellows with Patterson Belknap alumni Lia M. Brooks, Esq., CIPP-US, Travis Tu, and Abja Midha and Partner Lisa Cleary Photo 2: New York City Bar Association and SEO Fellows [from left: Cristian Vega, Alexis Armfield, and Miquael W.]

Patterson Belknap Partner Barbara Mullin has been named one of Benchmark Litigation’s 2024 Top 250 Women in Litigation. Benchmark uses comprehensive research into litigators’ professional activities and direct client feedback to determine “the most distinguished women in the world of litigation.”   To learn more, please click here: https://lnkd.in/gQgSnKck

Patterson Belknap Partner Susan Vignola joined ESG & CSR Board to discuss the recent 11th Circuit Court ruling against the Fearless Fund and its impact on corporate philanthropic efforts to support diverse communities. https://lnkd.in/eF-WhW2k