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Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Member Sarah Dohoney Byrne served as a guest speaker for the U.S. State Department's International Focus International Visitor Leadership Program meeting, which took place on June 27. The U.S. State Department International Visitor Leadership Program hosted individuals from throughout the world who are honored by the United States Secretary of State for their fight against human trafficking. These individuals joined Sarah to learn more about legal resources for fighting human trafficking. https://lnkd.in/eRQjg8tn

MVA Co-head of Financial Services Tripp Monroe, along with Financial Services Associates Joseph W. Silva and Charles Jenkins represented MVA firm client, Axos Bank, during the recent closing of a subscription credit facility with Logos Opportunities Fund IV.

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that Joseph Fernandez, co-head of the firm’s Corporate group, was ranked as a recommended lawyer in the Energy - Power/Electricity category in the 2024 Who’s Who Legal (WWL) energy guide, WWL: Energy. WWL: Energy seeks to identify private practice lawyers who have a proven track record in representing and advising major, independent, and energy companies and financiers involved in the exploration, production, marketing, and transportation of all types of energy, including oil, gas, nuclear, and renewables. This year’s guide recognizes lawyers, barristers, and consulting experts from 518 firms across 78 countries. WWL’s findings are based on a three-step research and selection process that involves nominations, online surveys and voting, and phone and face-to-face interviews with referees and other practitioners. In his practice, Fernandez represents traditional and renewable energy facilities in corporate finance and project finance transactions, acquisitions and divestitures of project companies, negotiating and drafting project contracts, and in the development and construction of new facilities. He also has substantial experience negotiating and documenting fuel and fuel transportation agreements for electric generating facilities and in structuring, negotiating, and documenting various energy commodity and other hedging transactions involving financial derivative and physically settled products for electric generating facilities. WWL, part of Lexology, is considered to be one of the world’s leading directories of legal practitioners and non-lawyer consulting experts established to reduce the short-term costs incurred in finding a lawyer and minimize the transactional expense and risk of receiving poor counsel. The publications are designed as a reference source for companies seeking to corroborate the reputations of practitioners recommended by another party. In total, WWL researches 37 individual practice area reports covering corporate and commercial law. https://lnkd.in/eh5TaAgR

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) was named a recommended Intellectual Property firm in Managing Intellectual Property’s edition of IP Stars, a legal directory that provides state-by-state analysis of the nation’s IP market. The following Intellectual Property Members were recognized as “IP Stars": • Arlene Hanks, Trademark Star 2024 • Dick Lupo, Patent Star 2024 • Kevin Ransom, Patent Star 2024 The IP Stars are senior practitioners who have been recommended or identified as leaders in their firm and/or jurisdiction. Managing IP published its first legal directory in 1994 and rebranded it in 2013 as IP STARS. The IP STARS guide has expanded over the years and now covers over six IP practice areas and more than 70 jurisdictions, making it the most comprehensive, leading specialist rankings publication for the IP profession. https://lnkd.in/eNZZ3j8g

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Co-heads of DEI Advice, Audits & Assessments Josh Lanning and Valecia M. McDowell, and Litigation Associate Elena Mitchell Mitchell co-authored Law360 article titled, “What 2 Rulings On Standing Mean For DEI Litigation,” which was published on June 28. "Two recent federal court decisions shed new light on the ongoing wave of challenges to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision one year ago in Students for Fair Admissions v. President & Fellows of Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina." https://lnkd.in/erByCfH2

In celebration of PRIDE Month, MVA is highlighting members of the MVA PRIDE Business Resource Group within the firm. In this MVA Spotlight, hear from MVA Facilities Specialist Nathan Royston. https://lnkd.in/e4mVHjcP

Edward Ivey, MVA Head of Derivatives, was quoted in the American Banker article titled, “Derivatives pose thorny problem for banks, regulators in resolution plans” which was published June 25. Edward Ivey, head of derivatives for the law firm Moore & Van Allen, said most large banks have "risk neutral books" of derivatives, meaning the various hedging positions they take on are offset and are profitable not because they beat the market but because they make incremental profit from the spread. But, he noted, they achieve this balance across a wide range of agreements and must manage it constantly. Ivey said the recent findings from the Fed and FDIC show that regulators would like to see more granularity in resolution plans and explanations about how such interconnected portfolios could be pulled apart, rather than assuming they could be taken on wholesale by a bridge bank or acquirer. "The regulators want to know they're putting thought into this, because it's about constantly improving the process — they want to know if there's some way to improve beyond just planning to transfer the whole book," Ivey said. "Regulators want to see some thoughtful analysis here, because they are also trying to find the best way to do this." https://lnkd.in/e9dZBA98

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that Litigation Member Tanisha Palvia was named a South Asian Bar Association (SABA) North America Rising Star Award winner for 2024. The award celebrates high achievement in practice, innovation, leadership, legal and community service, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. Honorees are attorneys who are younger than 40 years old or have been practicing law for fewer than 10 years. Palvia will be presented with the award at the annual SABA North America Conference taking place July 11-14 in Toronto. “I can think of no more deserving candidate than Tanisha and we are thrilled to celebrate this distinction,” said MVA Member and Diversity Committee Co-chair Valecia M. McDowell. “In addition to serving our clients with remarkable skill, integrity, and compassion, Tanisha has advanced our diversity efforts — especially as a voice for the South Asian legal community — and taken great initiative with mentorship and client development.” Palvia, who joined MVA last June, represents individuals and corporations facing white collar criminal prosecutions and governmental enforcement actions. She also manages and conducts internal investigations for various organizations, including financial institutions, private and public universities and schools, and medical providers, on a variety of highly sensitive and complex issues, including Title IX, financial fraud, and labor and employment concerns. Before entering private practice, she spent five years in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office in New York City, where she prosecuted and tried a variety of criminal cases. In addition to her practice and pro bono endeavors, Palvia has been working to launch a SABA North Carolina chapter. She also participated in SABA’s Leadership Institute in 2023, and she now serves as a facilitator for the Institute’s 2024 class. She also serves on the board of the Charlotte Asian-Pacific American Bar Association, as an NC Criminal Justice Council co-chair, and officer with the Women's White Collar Defense Association. With 29 chapters throughout the United States and Canada, SABA North America serves as the voice of the South Asian legal community in the region, seeking to strengthen this rapidly growing community by providing a recognized and trusted forum for professional growth and development. SABA attorneys work in all areas of the law, including at large law firms and as in-house counsel, government attorneys, and solo practitioners. https://lnkd.in/g6E2Je5x

MVA celebrated its longstanding commitment to public service by hosting the 23rd Annual Sally & Bill Van Allen Public Service Award luncheon presentation on June 13. This annual event serves as an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our employees and community partners who are making significant service contributions. Award recipients include: Sally & Bill Van Allen Public Service Award Recipient: Amy Johnson Outstanding Volunteer Staff Member Award Recipient: Alyssa McLean LPL Diversity Champion Award Recipient: Jules Carter During this year’s Public Service Award luncheon, Sarah Dohoney Byrne was named as the Public Service Committee Co-chair. She will serve alongside current Co-chair, Edward O'Keefe. MVA’s Public Service Committee, established in 2001, leads the firm’s public service and pro bono efforts by identifying, coordinating, and facilitating opportunities for MVA attorneys and business professionals. Each project is managed by a volunteer project leader who coordinates efforts with the firm’s community partner organizations. To learn more about MVA’s commitment to service, view our 2024 Annual Service Report, which details our investments and valued community partnerships. https://lnkd.in/euB2-kA2