Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Kristin McGurn, co-chair of Seyfarth’s Health Care practice group and co-managing partner of the firm’s #Boston office, was selected as a Go-To Lawyer for #Healthcare & #LifeSciences by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. This spotlight recognition showcased “leaders in the Massachusetts legal community by practice area.” #TeamSeyfarth https://ow.ly/eZUL50TYoPi

Tune in to this week's Pioneers and Pathfinders #podcast as host Stephen Poor welcomes Nicole Clark, founder and CEO of Trellis Law. They discuss how lawyer engagement with tech has changed in recent years and her advice for those considering making a leap to business. https://ow.ly/8bpu50TWtXS

Seyfarth is excited to welcome partner Christopher Cottrell, along with associates Michael G. Szymanski and Xiaoming Gao, to our #Corporate Department in #Houston, launching the firm’s new #Energy Transactions practice. #TeamSeyfarth https://ow.ly/zAsN50TWjrj

Seyfarth’s #EEOC Year-End analysis unveiled the underlying claims asserted in all EEOC-initiated cases. Once again, the vast majority of its lawsuits were filed under #TitleVII and the Americans with Disabilities Act (#ADA). Find out more here: https://ow.ly/BliJ50TVPSZ #Employment #TeamSeyfarth

Join us on October 29 for an insightful webcast on navigating #EEOC trends and compliance with SHRM and Seyfarth's Christopher DeGroff, Kyle Petersen (She/Her/Hers), and Sam Schwartz-Fenwick. They will provide an in-depth analysis of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s latest filings and trends by diving into Seyfarth’s first-to-publish blog that meticulously analyzes the EEOC’s filings and activities over the past year (FY'24). Benefit from Seyfarth's unparalleled proficiency and close monitoring of the EEOC, learn actionable strategies to ensure your organization remains compliant with evolving regulations, and engage with our panel during an interactive Q&A session. Navigating EEOC Trends and Compliance: Insights from Seyfarth Shaw Register for the webcast on 10/29 here: https://ow.ly/gL2H50TTIBh

Join us on November 7 for a special live conversation on understanding the legal and commercial challenges of disinformation and deepfakes—a topic that’s becoming increasingly critical in today’s digital age—in the next edition of Seyfarth’s Pioneers and Pathfinders virtual roundtable series. Seyfarth chair emeritus Stephen Poor will host with panelists Catherine Porter, Chief Business Officer of Prove, Hon. Paul W. Grimm (Ret.), David F. Levi Professor of the Practice of Law and Director of the Bolch Judicial Institute at Duke University School of Law, and Seyfarth partner Puya Partow-Navid. #genAI #Innovation #TeamSeyfarth Pioneers and Pathfinders Virtual Roundtable Series – Understanding the Legal and Commercial Challenges of Disinformation and Deepfakes Register for Seyfarth’s new #webinar series on 11/7: https://ow.ly/VlTS50TTo05

To celebrate the end of the American Bar Association’s US #ProBonoWeek, Seyfarth is proud to announce this year’s new class of Pro Bono All Stars! This team is the most recent group to have given their time to pro bono matters at Seyfarth every year for the past ten years, representing many of our offices around the globe and almost every practice group – a true testament to how important pro bono work is at Seyfarth. Pictured are Justice Barber, Brandon Bigelow 🟦, Amanda Cavanough, Aaron Gillett, Elizabeth Dahill, Lauren Gregory Leipold, Jules Levenson, Elizabeth MacGregor, Douglas Mancino, Hillary Massey, Kathleen McConnell, Ellen McLaughlin, Cynthia Mitchell, and Dana Treister #TeamSeyfarth

Despite the #EEOC experiencing a 35% decrease in overall lawsuit filings in FY 2024, a few EEOC Districts actually increased their number of filings this past year. Learn more in Seyfarth’s EEOC Year-End analysis: https://ow.ly/Scto50TSViW #Employment #TeamSeyfarth

Seyfarth’s 2024 #MiddleMarket #MergersandAcquisitions #Survey shows that 76% of deals surveyed used a “Material Adverse Effect” qualifier for the representations and warranties bring down closing condition as compared to 81% in 2022/2023. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/EB7C50TSIHM

Jennifer Kraft, Co-Chair of Seyfarth Women’s Network, was recognized for the Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law’s Leadership Award for 2024, spotlighting lawyers who “demonstrate commitment and dedication to the Coalition through achievements in legal practices, advocating for gender parity, and encouraging women to expand their circle of influence.” #TeamSeyfarth Pictured are Jennifer Kraft, Kate Tellez, and Kim Metrick https://ow.ly/MsuI50TSvYJ