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On Nov. 21, the trial team of #Providence Partner Monica Nelson, Timothy McGowan of Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli Hanna & Reber LLP and Eric Cook of Willcox Savage secured a unanimous defense verdict for Union Carbide Corporation in the first #trial in an #asbestos matter in #RhodeIsland in nearly 40 years. Elliott M. Davis of Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. served as Union Carbide’s appellate counsel. Learn more about the case on our website: https://ow.ly/eeIS50Ue6qr #asbestoslitigation #trialattorneys #defenseattorneys

Northwest #Indiana Associate Marisa Lareau was named Outstanding Young Lawyer by the Defense Trial Counsel Of Indiana yesterday at a dinner event before the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana Annual Conference. Join us in congratulating Marisa on this honor, and learn more about her practice on our website: https://ow.ly/G0A750Uc3ke #WomenInLaw #Award #Leaders #LawFirm Pictured: Northwest Indiana and #Indianapolis Managing Partner Renee Mortimer, Northwest Indiana Associate Marisa Lareau, and Northwest Indiana Administrative Partner Scott Cockrum

In a matter of first impression in the New York Appellate Division, Associate Dean L. Pillarella, a member of Lewis Brisbois' Appellate Practice, successfully invoked the "party finality" doctrine to obtain the dismissal of an appeal for the firm’s commercial guarantor clients. Read more about Dean's winning argument, and find a link to the court's opinion, on our website: https://ow.ly/Tg0850Ubo9f #newyork #newyorklaw #appellate

#Wilmington Managing Partner Francis G.X. Pileggi, Esq. and?Partners Scott Cousins and Ciro Poppiti?have been named “top lawyers” in Delaware by?Delaware Today Magazine. The publication named Francis?a top lawyer in #corporate law, Scott a top lawyer in #bankruptcy law, and Ciro a top lawyer in #hospitality law. Join us in congratulating them on these recognitions, and learn more on our website: https://ow.ly/5XBW50UbhFc #delaware #lawfirm #legal #leaders

On Thursday (Nobember 21), #LosAngeles Partner David D. Samani will speak at a #webinar, titled “Should You Ever Use AI In Court Reporting?” hosted by the Beverly Hills Bar Association (BHBA). David and his co-panelists Robin Leonard (R. Leonard CSR, Inc) and Michael Sohigian (Michael Sohigian) will explore the ethical considerations, accuracy, and reliability of #AI in court reporting. Learn more about this webinar and get a link to register on our website: https://ow.ly/FuMl50UaxJa #ArtificialIntelligence #EthicalLaw #LiabilityLaw

Our #LosAngeles colleagues recently hosted graduating students from Southwestern Law School in our #DTLA office for an exciting reception! This talented group got an opportunity to #network with Partners and Southwestern #alumni at Lewis Brisbois from a variety of practice areas and gain key #insights on building their legal #careers. Thank you to Partner Kathleen Walker for spearheading this initiative, and to Associate Dean for Career Services Oscar Teran for organizing this student visit! Learn more about our #LA office here: https://ow.ly/GUFl50Uana3 #LawStudents #FutureLawyers #CaliforniaLaw #LegalProfession #LewisBrisbois #LawFirm #Culture Pictured: Partners Kathleen Walker, Cameron Kalunian, Frank Cannizzaro, Eric Kizirian, Ani Tolmoyan, Tricia Pride, Leo A. Bautista, Judd Gilefsky, Greg Lynch, Office Administrator Nancy Simas, Director of Project Operations Ann Gilner, Special Events Manager Alicia Hamwi, Marketing Assistant Nora Corona, and Southwestern Law Associate Dean for Career Services Oscar Teran.

The California Court of Appeal recently reversed a summary judgment ruling in favor of a geotechnical #engineering firm that had conducted a brief inspection of a residential construction project's footing trench. In a new #ClientAlert, Partners Jamison Rayfield and Brian Slome discuss how this decision could expose #construction professionals to more liability exposure. Read the full alert here: https://ow.ly/LtlH50Uan8h #professionalliability #california #californialaw #appellate

Check out these awesome team photos from our #NYC colleagues, who recently hosted the Development School for Youth (DSY) All Stars Project, Inc. at their office! Through this #DSY program, inner-city teenagers experience the #business world through a series of rigorous, high-level workshops and trainings, where they learn to perform as #professionals. Over 80 talented "All-Star" students attended our New York office, and got the opportunity to hear from our Partners and Associates about their #legal careers, educational pathways to becoming #attorneys at Lewis Brisbois, and how to build public speaking skills. Thank you to Partners Brad Bartolomeo and Cristina Yannucci for organizing this wonderful initiative for the firm! Learn more about the DSY #AllStars program here: https://ow.ly/EreA50UajXP #LewisBrisbois #FutureLawyers #LawFirm #Culture #GivingBack #Students #Education #NewYorkLaw #LegalProfession Pictured: Partners Brad Bartolomeo, Cristina Yannucci, Steven C. Beer, Richard Beyman, Karen L Campbell, Jennine A. Gerrard, Alan Kaminsky, Andrew Harms, and Kevin Clinton, Associates Alea K. Roberts, Esq., Casey Katz Pearlman, Aaron T. Smallets, Esq., and Ramzy Dawoud, Practice Group Assistant Fiona Perosi, Marketing Coordinator Christopher Healy, and Law Clerk Robert Maslonka.

#Congratulations to #Miami Associate Spencer Mayer, who recently received the Miami-Dade Bar (#MDB) Annual "Circle of Excellence" Rising Leader award! He was recognized alongside friends and firm colleagues at the organization's awards ceremony, hosted at Briza on the Bay. Spencer serves on the Board of Directors of the MDB Young Lawyers Section. Learn more about this bar association and their initiatives here: https://ow.ly/3q8U50U9BxZ #YoungLawyers #LewisBrisbois #LawFirm #Culture #RisingLeader #LegalProfession Pictured: Associates Spencer Mayer,?Kayla Maidens, Paola F. Solano, and Romy Miller.

Don’t forget to register for our #webinar on Thursday (November 21), titled “Accident Investigation II: Construction.” #NewYork Partner Meghan Cavalieri, #OrangeCounty Partner Patrick McCormick, and #LasVegas Partner David Avakian will present on accident investigations in construction matters. Moderated by #OrangeCounty Partner Esther Holm, this virtual presentation will be beneficial and informative for #insurance professionals from coast to coast and all businesses involved in the construction industry. Learn more and get a link to register on our website: https://ow.ly/RU3y50TXxkv #LawFirm #Construction