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We are proud to announce that we have once again attained Mansfield Certification for 2023-2024, a program led by Diversity Lab. We have been recognized by Diversity Lab as one of the "True Trailblazers," firms who have adopted and achieved this certification since its inception. ? This is the sixth consecutive year we have achieved Mansfield Certification, a testament to our continued commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in leadership. ? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g_zYP2t5

The hospitality industry is a prime target for cybercriminals due to its handling of sensitive guest data, with breaches costing millions and exposing operational vulnerabilities. In this alert, NGE attorneys Kate Campbell, Alfred Tam, David A. Wheeler, AIGP and Josh Hanson examine significant regulatory risks, including notable settlements for inadequate cybersecurity practices that compromised the data of millions of customers. It also emphasizes the critical need for comprehensive cybersecurity measures, employee training, and vendor risk management to protect against cyberattacks and meet regulatory expectations. ? Read the full alert here: https://lnkd.in/gsrWhD8P ? #cybersecurity #hospitalityindustry

NGE Intellectual Property partners Kevin OConnor, Ph.D., and Tom Campbell will attend the American Conference Institute's (ACI) 7th Annual Summit on Life Sciences IP Due Diligence Conference, which will take place from December 4 -5, 2024, in Boston, MA. This event will provide attendees with the tools and information needed to create strategies and provide robust, valuable and protected IP assets that can stand the test of time. On December 4, Kevin will participate in the panel discussion "Ensuring Freedom-to-Operate in the Current IP Landscape: Defusing Landmines and Avoiding Pitfalls to Get the "All-Clear" for the Deal." The session will examine how new case law and legal and regulatory developments influence Freedom to Operate (FTO) reviews in the life sciences and explore various approaches to FTO analysis based on these developments. The panel will also discuss how to uncover solutions to potential infringement areas and assess the scope of FTO's potential FTO impediments to products and technologies with or without patent protection. Learn more about this event here: https://lnkd.in/d_V_yrP6 #lifesciences #FTO

NGE Labor and Employment attorneys Sonya Rosenberg and Alissa Griffin hosted an employment law program for attendees at the “Empowering Small Businesses: Legal Essentials for Success,” hosted by the Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights’ Small Business Community Session. Learn more about the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and this program here: https://clccrul.org/ #CLCCR #employmentlaw

On Tuesday night, NGE hosted our inaugural Associate Networking Event, bringing together our senior associates, their clients, colleagues and friends for a fantastic evening of food, drinks and networking with the next generation of leaders. This event allowed guests to engage in stimulating conversations, share ideas and build new connections, all while enjoying an evening of community building. We are grateful to everyone who attended. Your presence and participation made it special - many thanks to #FrancoisFrankie for an unforgettable evening. #NetworkingEvent?#NextGen

We are pleased to welcome Benjamin Chertok to NGE! Ben joins us as an Associate in the Labor & Employment practice group. ? Ben advises clients in all phases of labor and employment, in addition to representing companies in employment discrimination claims. He has represented clients in federal and state courts, as well as the?National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR). He provides counsel for clients on both litigation and non-litigation matters. ? Ben received his J.D. from the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and his B.S from Suffolk University. ? Learn more about Ben's experience here: https://lnkd.in/gH6gC8aj ? Learn more about our Labor and Employment practice group here: https://lnkd.in/eww5xM4 ?

Join us at NGE! We are looking for a talented business professional to join our Professional Recruitment & Development?department as a Professional Development & Pro Bono Manager. For the full job description and to apply, click here: https://lnkd.in/gZ4BdHc7 To learn about our culture and what makes NGE a great place to work, click here: https://lnkd.in/gciGixRc #hiring #chicagolawfirm

On Veteran’s Day, we pay homage to our employees, clients and friends of the firm who proudly served our nation in the armed forces. We especially want to acknowledge our NGE colleagues, John Albrighton, Jerry Biederman, Brenda Braxton, Greg Grove, Mike Turner, and family members of our NGE colleagues who served and continue to serve. Thank you all for your sacrifice and dedication to our country.

On Wednesday evening, we celebrated our First-year Associates passing the bar. Members of the firm joined the associates and their family members for a cocktail reception in our office. Together, we toasted this significant step in their legal careers. ? Congratulations to Laura Breckenridge (Intellectual Property), Timothy Bruno (Litigation), Ashlyn (AJ) Dentz (Corporate & Securities) and Matthew Lockerman (Corporate & Securities). ? We are so happy to have you as part of the firm and looking forward to working together and watching you grow. #lawfirm #chicago

We are pleased to announce that 22 Neal Gerber Eisenberg practice groups have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers. At the national level, 21 practices have received recognition, and 22 practices have earned rankings among the top firms in #Chicago. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to professional excellence. Firms are identified for excellence through a comprehensive evaluation process that includes client interviews and peer reviews from leading attorneys in each field. To be eligible for a ranking, a firm must have a lawyer listed in that practice area in The Best Lawyers in America rankings, which recognizes the top four percent of practicing attorneys in the United States. To read our Best Law Firms profile, click here: https://lnkd.in/g4HjDwtM For a complete list of NGE practices ranked in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gPtEGPdm