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  “We are thrilled to welcome Amy to our Raleigh team,” said Rick McAtee, Managing Shareholder in Raleigh-Durham. “Her strong background in data security and employment litigation combined with her tremendous professional reputation locally make her the perfect addition to our office.”

  Ms. Worley, who is a certified mediator and certified information privacy professional, has significant trial experience in state and federal courts. She represents clients, a majority of whom are financial services companies or vendors for financial services companies, on a multitude of labor and employment matters including data privacy, security and technology issues where she focuses on helping them identify, classify and protect company and client assets. Ms. Worley also provides regulatory and compliance advice to clients across a broad range of workplace law issues. 

  Ms. Worley is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association, where she has previously served as CLE Chair, Treasurer and Secretary of its Labor & Employment Council, as well as the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys and the International Association of Privacy Professionals. She is admitted to practice in Georgia and North Carolina. 

  Ms. Worley received her B.A. from Mercer University and her J.D. from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law.

Jackson Lewis’ Raleigh-Durham office can be reached at (919) 854-0044.

About Jackson Lewis

Founded in 1958, Jackson Lewis is dedicated to representing management exclusively in workplace law. With over 770 attorneys practicing in 55 locations throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, JacksonLewis is included in the AmLaw 100 and Global 100 rankings of law firms. U.S. News - Best Lawyers"Best Law Firms" named Jackson Lewis the 2014 “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation-Labor and Employment category. The firm was also named a Tier 1 National “Best Law Firm” inEmployment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management; and Litigation – Labor & Employment, and earned a spot on the BTI Power Elite for being recognized by corporate counsel as one of the top law firms in building and maintaining client relationships. The firm’s wide range of specialized areas of practice provides the resources to address every aspect of the employer/employee relationship. Jackson Lewis has one of the most active employment litigation practices in the United States, with a current caseload of over 6,500 litigations and approximately 550 class actions.

Jackson Lewis is a founding member of L&E Global Employers’ Counsel Worldwide, an alliance of premier employment law boutique firms and practices in Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific Region.

Jill Sarnoff Riola, chair of Carlton Fields Jorden Burt’s IP and Technology practice said, “We are delighted to have Ethan as an addition to our growing Intellectual Property practice. Ethan is simply one of the best IP litigators in the business. He literally wrote the book on patent litigation.  Ethanbrings a substantial expertise that enhances and expands our existing IP practice, and will undoubtedly give us more flexibility to grow in new directions.”

  While patent litigation serves as his core practice focus, Horwitz also maintains a diverse practice in intellectual property law. He has advised clients and has litigated patent, trademark, trade dress, copyright, and false advertising cases in the U.S. and internationally. His practice also includes worldwide acquisition and enforcement of intellectual property and advising clients on the enforcement and licensing of their intellectual property.

  “I’m thrilled to join such a dynamic and growing firm  and am excited to utilize the firm’s national platform and work with its broad range of first class legal talent to grow the IP practice,” said Horwitz.

  The firm’s New York Office Managing Shareholder, Brian Rosner, added: “Over the past 25 years,Ethan has developed a reputation as a pre-eminent IP trial lawyer. He brings an enormous amount of specialized knowledge to our IP practice, and his experience will bring great value to our firm and to our clients.”

  To illustrate the breadth of Horwitz’s practice with a few examples of his roster of precedent-setting cases, his experience in patent litigation ranges from the largest ITC case of its time to an historic patent case in which he obtained the first-ever preliminary injunction on a design patent for Oscar Mayer’s Lunchables product. He represented Pepperidge Farm in a landmark case obtaining preliminary injunction based on dilution of its rights to the shape of its Goldfish cracker. He has represented Kraft in a false advertising case with respect to the company’s Jell-O gelatin product. In a landmark case under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Horwitz represented Joe Simon, the co-author of the famous comic character Captain America, against Marvel Comics, giving Mr. Simon rights to  recover his copyright from Marvel.

  Horwitz is the author and editor of four prominent treatises on IP law published by LexisNexis/Matthew Bender & Co: Horwitz on Patent Litigation (3 volumes), Intellectual Property Counseling and Litigation (7 volumes), World Trademark Law and Practice (5 volumes), and Patent Office Rules and Practice (13 volumes).

  Horwitz’s professional activities include memberships in the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property, New York Intellectual Property Law Association, International Trademark Association, and the American Intellectual Property Law Association. He is also heavily involved in civic activities and is one of the founders a former President and a current board member of Dorot, and he also serves on the board of directors of the American Friends of the Shalom Hartman Institute, the Institute for Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research, and Plaza Jewish Community Chapel.

  Horwitz earned his J.D. degree at St. John's University School of Law, an M.S. degree at New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, and a B.S. degree at Polytechnic Institute.

Matthew is an intellectual property lawyer specializing in litigating Section 337 investigations before the United States International Trade Commission (“ITC”). 

He joins Allen & Overy from the ITC, where he served as a senior investigative attorney in the ITC’s Office of Unfair Import Investigations, where he represented the federal government in investigations regarding electrical, computer, and mechanical patents in various technologies, including video game systems, digital televisions, Blu-ray video, digital image capture and transmission, semiconductor lasers and laser drivers, and graphics processing.  During his tenure at the ITC, Matthew served as lead government counsel in three trials and numerous claim construction hearings. 

Prior to his work with the ITC, Matthew practiced as a patent litigator, where he was involved in cases involving a wide range of technologies including computer architecture, computer graphics, communications protocols, telecommunications technology, software design, and digital video compression before various district courts and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.  Matthew is also experienced in evaluating and providing opinions on patent issues such as infringement, validity, and enforceability.  A registered patent attorney, Matthew has assisted clients with applying for and obtaining patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and has prepared petitions for patent reexamination.

Steve Adkins, who leads Allen & Overy’s Section 337 litigation practice, said “After working with Matt on an ITC investigation, where he was the ITC Staff Attorney, I was favorably impressed with his technical knowledge, his ability to grasp technical issues quickly and to explain such concepts to non-technical people.”  Paul Keller, the head of Allen &Overy’s U.S. IP practice, also commented:  “Matt’s experience in litigation patent cases in District Court and ITC, especially his service as an ITC Investigative Staff Attorney, make Matt a great addition to our growing IP team.  We are very pleased to have him join us.”

Ms. Nash is a veteran advocate who first joined Munger Tolles in 1985, was elected to the partnership and then took a break from law firm practice to raise her children.

Since returning to the firm as of counsel, Ms. Nash has played a key role on trial teams. Her recent matters include representing Transocean, the world’s largest drilling company, through the first two trials in the multidistrict litigation in U.S. District Court in New Orleans arising from the April 20, 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Earlier this year, she represented a French company in a civil jury trial arising out of its purchase of assets of a French medical device business.

“Susan plays a critical role in every case she handles, from shaping the big-picture legal strategy, to crafting the winning motions, to questioning witnesses at trial,” Brad D. Brian, senior litigation partner, said. “I am delighted to welcome her back to our partnership.”

Ms. Nash first joined the partnership in 1988. In 1990, she left the firm to work reduced-hours while raising her two sons. During that time, she served as court-appointed appellate counsel to numerous indigent defendants, argued more than 30 cases in the California Court of Appeal and secured multiple reversals and sentence reductions. Ms. Nash was on the appellate team that secured habeas relief as described in the movie “Mario’s Story.” She also taught appellate advocacy at UCLA and Loyola Law Schools. After being away from the firm for nearly two decades, Ms. Nash returned to Munger Tolles as of counsel.

“I’m happy that my career path has allowed me to return full circle as a partner at Munger Tolles,” Ms. Nash said. “And I’m proud to be associated with a firm that supports different choices by its lawyers at every stage in their careers.”

Voge has an impressive track record in a variety of leadership positions spanning 20-plus years, including eight years on the Executive Committee from 1998-2002 and 2008-2012. He has also served as Global Chair of the Finance Department from 2007-2008 and Global Co-Chair of the Project Finance Practice from 2004-2007 as well as leading a number of firm initiatives focused on global strategy and practice integration for markets outside the United States. 

Voge’s practice focuses primarily on all aspects of project development and project financings, and he has acted for project sponsors, banks, underwriters and other parties on a wide variety of electricity and oil and gas projects in the United States and globally. He is among the world’s foremost project finance lawyers with extensive experience leading complex, cross-border deals around the globe. Voge is also a strong advocate for pro bono service, with a particular focus on supporting the fight to end human trafficking. Voge co-leads the firm’s relationship with Not For Sale, an international non-profit organization whose mission is to abolish slavery, which involves a team of more than 100 lawyers and professional staff from the across firm's global offices. 

Voge is based in the firm’s London office. He joined Latham in 1983 and was elected to the partnership in 1991. 

Robert M. Dell, Global Chair and Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins, said: “Bill brings an impressive mix of experience and leadership qualities to the role: astute strategic vision; superb judgment; smart business instincts; and, above all, strong character. He is clear-sighted and a consensus-builder who is highly attuned to our unique culture, client service and the external market forces driving change in the legal profession. Over the years, I have come to know Bill as a colleague and a friend and I am confident that he will lead the firm to continued success with his strength of character and courage of conviction.” 

Chair-Elect Voge said: “It is a unique privilege to lead our great firm. I am profoundly honored to serve my partners in the service of our clients. I look forward to working with the deep bench of talented leaders spread around the globe. In particular, I look forward to the opportunity to work with Vice Chairs Dave Gordon and Ora Fisher and Chief Operating Officer LeeAnn Black, all of whom have terrific judgment, drive and leadership.” 

“Bob is one of the great law firm leaders of our times. His legacy in the firm and more broadly within the profession will be immense. He has been a transformational leader and under his stewardship Latham has had spectacular success and unprecedented growth. Bob has driven our relentless focus on quality and client service and he has exemplified our culture in all that he has done. Bob is that rare leader that combines incredible humility and integrity with a tough, competitive drive. He is known for his fairness, judgment and selfless leadership, and in whose footsteps I hope to follow,” added Voge. 

“Bill was one of the first Latham lawyers on the ground in the firm’s New York office when it opened in 1985 as well as one of the first lawyers present when the London office was opened in 1990, and his international practice accounts for a uniquely deep appreciation of our global platform and the global market forces impacting our clients,” said David Gordon, Vice Chair of Latham & Watkins. 

Ora Fisher, Vice Chair of Latham & Watkins, said: “In today’s complex, global economy, Bill’s strategic leadership and unflinching commitment to excellent client service will ensure we continue to innovate and grow while staying true to our culture.” 

Miles Ruthberg, Chair of the Succession Committee, commented: “The eight-month long, rigorous succession process reaffirmed our shared values: strong collegial culture; inclusive and transparent approach to management; and team approach. I am especially proud of the candidates’ professionalism and mutual respect throughout the process. The diversity of highly qualified candidates is a testament to the enormous depth of talent and leadership experience in the firm.” 

LeeAnn Black, Chief Operating Officer, said: "I look forward to working with Bill to continue to strengthen our phenomenal platform that we have built under Bob’s visionary stewardship. Bob’s strategic leadership has been integral to the firm’s success; he has presided over remarkable growth, all while preserving the firm’s culture which will be among his most enduring legacies."

Voge received his BS from California State University in 1980 and his JD from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law (Boalt Hall) in 1983 and his MBA from the University of California, Berkeley. 

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm with approximately 2,100 lawyers in its offices located in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States, including: Abu Dhabi, Barcelona, Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Chicago, Doha, Dubai, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Madrid, Milan, Moscow, Munich, New Jersey, New York, Orange County, Paris, Riyadh, Rome, San Diego, San Francisco, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C. For more information on Latham & Watkins, please visit the website at www.lw.com. 

Notes to Editors

1. The Succession Committee comprised 15 partners from outside the firm’s current Executive Committee and reflecting a cross-section of the partnership, representing a variety of practice areas, geography and seniority, and with a heavy weighting of younger partners.

“Sam’s deep experience and significant relationships make him a natural fit for us as we continue to expand and enhance our position as a leading advisor to plan sponsors, trustees and other fiduciaries,” said Kenneth Raskin, partner and leader of King & Spalding’s employee benefits and executive compensation practice. “We are very pleased to welcome Sam to the team.”

Choy provides counsel on employee benefits considerations in corporate mergers, acquisitions and other transactions. He advises employers, fiduciary committees and compensation committees on all aspects of benefit plans, including the design, operation and compliance of qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, employer-sponsored life, health and other welfare benefit plans, severance programs, executive compensation arrangements and equity compensation plans.

A graduate of Emory University, Choy received an L.L.M. in taxation from Emory University School of Law, and a J.D. degree from Temple University School of Law.

He is past vice chair and a member of the Health Law Section—Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Group of the American Bar Association, and serves as the section's liaison to the Joint Committee on Employee Benefits. He is a board member and past president of the Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association, a member of the Law Practice Management Committee of the State Bar of Georgia, a member of the Midtown Atlanta Rotary Club and a member of the Corporate Leadership Council of the Fernbank Museum.

King & Spalding’s employee benefits and executive compensation practice advises public, private, taxable and tax-exempt clients on a wide variety of issues related to the design, preparation, communication, administration, operation, merger, split-up, amendment and termination of all forms of employee benefit plans and executive compensation programs and the related funding vehicles, including pension plans (both traditional plans and "cash balance plans"), profit sharing plans, 401(k) plans, leveraged ESOPs, stock option plans, stock purchase plans, incentive compensation programs, "rabbi" trusts, "cafeteria" plans, and VEBAs. 

Mr. Conner concentrates his practice in corporate finance. His experience includes the representation of title banks, direct-lending hedge funds, financial institutions, and borrowers in various complex, single-lender and syndicated acquisition, cash-based, subscription line, asset-backed, secured, unsecured and second lien financing transactions. He has represented numerous international commercial banks, financial institutions, direct-lending hedge funds, and investment banks. He has also represented various domestic and international corporations as borrowers.  

Mr. Conner is active in various diversity initiatives and has been invited to serve on the firm’s Diversity Committee. Mr. Conner is a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellow and currently sits on the LCLD Executive Committee as a Fellows Alumni Conference Committee Co-Chair. He is also a Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA) member. He has prior experience working for the U.S. Embassy’s Foreign Commercial Service in Singapore and the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore. Mr. Conner holds a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and a B.A. from Carleton College. Prior to joining Sullivan & Worcester, Mr. Conner was a partner in the New York office of Winston & Strawn LLP.  

"Darwin is a fantastic addition to our New York Finance Group," said Joel Carpenter, managing partner of Sullivan & Worcester. "He is a great lawyer, and our clients will benefit from his wide-ranging experience in complex financings." 

"I’m very excited to work with the team at Sullivan & Worcester," said Mr. Conner. "The firm offers an excellent platform for me, especially its strong roots serving clients in the financial services sector, as well as the unusually collegial environment." 

With over 17 years of experience in the Middle East, Al-Louzi has earned a reputation as one of the leading capital markets practitioners in Saudi Arabia and elsewhere in the region. He has also advised on a number of high profile mergers and acquisitions and privatization matters in Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the UAE.

Al-Louzi represents a number of global and Middle East banks, investment banks, regional private equity firms and leading Saudi Arabian family businesses with extensive business interests. He has deep knowledge of the financial services, securities infrastructure, healthcare and telecommunications sectors in the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Salman Al-Sudairi, Office Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins in Riyadh, commented: “We are delighted that Sami has decided to join our team. Sami has a well-earned reputation for his diligence, legal skills and sound business judgment. He is a strong practice builder and he will be a great asset to our clients.”

“Over the years, Sami has developed excellent relationships in the region. His arrival further strengthens our practice in the Middle East, including our focus on advising emerging regional companies on a wide range of corporate matters. Sami is a new addition to our group of Arabic speaking and highly accomplished partners in the UAE and his depth of experience, knowledge and relationships confirm his standing in the legal community,” added Villiers Terblanche, Office Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins’ Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha offices.

“There’s a lot of energy and dynamism in the Middle East and market forces point to a resurgent equity capital markets and M&A in the region. Latham’s integrated platform and deep practice position the firm well to respond to the increasingly more sophisticated and cross-border legal needs of companies and financial institutions in the region,” said Al-Louzi.

Anne-Laure-Hélène is a competition partner who regularly advises clients in the telecommunications, energy, transport, banking and new technology sectors. She advises clients on competition law and unfair practices, establishing and implementing their distribution and contractual policies, merger controls and lobbying.

  She also has in-depth expertise of handling litigation before courts and national regulation authorities including ARCEP, CRE and CSA, and the European Commission. Anne-Laure-Hélène joins from YGMA, a firm she co-founded in 2004.

  Antoine joins as a tax partner from UGGC Avocats. He specialises in corporate tax, the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, international tax structuring and transfer pricing, tax litigation, private asset management, employee benefits, the creation of investment funds and VAT.

  Antoine has built a strong client following, having practised at UGGC since being admitted to the Paris Bar in 1996. He acts for French private equity funds, French and international corporates and private individuals.

  Also joining from UGGC is Pascal Squercioni. Pascal has been with UGGC since being admitted to the Paris Bar in 1992, and made partner in 2000. He specialises in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, restructuring and capital markets work. He also advises on stock exchange regulations and commercial litigation.

  Pascal typically advises investment funds

  in their role as minority or majority shareholders and investors who wish to create AMF-compliant funds. He also advises on the negotiation of management packages.

  Managing Partner Michael Chissick said: "Our Paris office has been one of Fieldfisher's big success stories in recent years, and Pascal, Antoine and Anne-Laure-Hélène's arrival is a sign of our commitment to building our presence in France.

Sunjeev received his J.D. from Georgetown University, and B.S. and M.S. degrees in Computer Science, from the University of California, San Diego. During law school, Sunjeev received a CALI Award in International Protection of Intellectual Property and placed second in the Fox Kiser Annual Writing Competition in Law, Science, and Medicine for his paper titled "180-Day Generic Exclusivity: Closing the Parking and Authorized Generic Loopholes."

“Sunjeev brings a strong technical skill set to the firm, but it is his business focus and entrepreneurial spirit that will impress and instill confidence with in-house counsel in need of the help of a guy who really gets what it means to practice IP law in today’s world,” commented RP CEO, Jonathan H. Spadt. “We are excited to welcome him.”

RatnerPrestia’s practice is devoted exclusively to intellectual property (IP) law. With extensive and diverse legal, technical and corporate expertise, its professionals provide practical, cost-effective, business-oriented counseling to a wide range of international and domestic businesses. It represents clients in court proceedings and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Through its extensive network of foreign associates, it also represents clients before courts and administrative bodies around the world. For additional information, visit www.RatnerPrestia.com.

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