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Thursday, December 4, 2025 |
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Integrated Project Management Co. is proud to announce the promotion of Michael R. McLeod to President. In his 30 years at the consulting firm, Mike has held a variety of roles, most recently Chief Operating Officer. His steady leadership and commitment have been instrumental in driving IPM’s success and evolution. This transition strengthens IPM’s business model, solving critical business problems enabled by strong program and project management, to enhance client engagements and relationships. |
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Marshall Gerstein welcomes Associate Matthew J. Nealon to the firm’s Electrical & Computer Technologies Group, where he assists clients ranging from startups and universities to Fortune 500 companies in drafting and prosecuting patent applications. He earned his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Matthew also holds a B.S. in Physics and Political Science from North Central College. |
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Christopher Zahn joins Marshall Gerstein as an Associate in the firm’s Industrial & Mechanical Technologies Practice Group. He has experience drafting office action responses and claim amendments, conducting freedom-to-operate and patentability searches and communicating results to clients, and preparing and analyzing utility and design patent applications. He earned his J.D. from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. He earned his B.S.E. from the University of Notre Dame. |
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Marshall Gerstein is proud to welcome Associate Royi Brezner to the firm’s Electrical & Computer Technologies Practice Group, where he assists in drafting and prosecuting patent applications across emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision. He earned his J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Royi earned his M.S. from Queen’s University, Smith School of Business and his B.S. from Western University. |
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Alexa Spitz, previously a Summer Associate at Marshall Gerstein, rejoins the firm as an Associate in the Trademarks & Copyrights practice group. She assists clients, from multinational corporations to startups, strategically protect their products, services, and brand identities in an era of rapidly evolving technology. She earned her J.D. from Boston College Law School. Alexa also studied at Trinity College Dublin School of Law. Alexa earned her B.A. from Boston College. |
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Marshall Gerstein is pleased to welcome Associate Joseph Forchetti to the firm’s Electrical and Computer Technologies group. There, he assists in drafting and prosecuting patent applications and conducting examiner interviews for technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. He earned his J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School. He also holds a B.A. in Physics and Computational Mathematics from Wabash College. |
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Daniela Dulworth recently joined Marshall Gerstein as an Associate in the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation practice, where she focuses on matters involving life sciences and pharmaceuticals. She earned her J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Daniela also holds a B.A. in Biology, with Minors in Chemistry and Public Policy, from Case Western Reserve University. |
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Stacey Recht also joins Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago as Chief Development Officer to lead fundraising and strategic partnerships for the esteemed arts institution. She previously oversaw fundraising for cultural organizations at the University of Chicago as Senior Director of Development of Arts + Culture. She also worked at CCS Fundraising, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and the Contemporary Arts Center of Cincinnati. She is a Board member and past Chair of Beverly Arts Center. |
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Momkus LLP announces that attorney Joseph K. Nichele has joined the firm as a Partner. With over twenty years of experience in civil litigation, business law, employment law, and appellate practice, Nichele has represented individuals, businesses, and municipalities throughout Illinois. Known for his strong advocacy and courtroom success, he joins Momkus LLP’s respected litigation team serving clients across Chicagoland and beyond. |
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Itasca Bank & Trust Co. announced the appointment of Deborah Bartelt as Chief Operating Officer. Debbie has extensive experience in strategic leadership, operational and financial management, and risk oversight. Her background includes executive roles at Inland Bank & Trust and Byline Bank. In her new role, Debbie will drive continuous operational improvement across the Bank and serve as a key member of the executive team. She will focus on elevating efficiencies and strategic planning. |
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The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago welcomes Scott Hendrickson as Chief Communications Officer, responsible for leading the museum’s communication and marketing strategy. He brings exceptional experience in strategic communications and nonprofit leadership to the role, having served as VP of Marketing and Communications at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and most recently as Associate Dean of Marketing and Strategic Communications at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. |
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