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Chip Mulaney has joined Goldberg Kohn as Principal. A former Assistant U.S. Attorney in Chicago and Savannah, he has two decades of litigation and trial experience, handling complex litigation, government investigations, False Claims Act cases, and commercial disputes. He brings expertise in the defense of companies and individuals facing criminal exposure, civil litigation, and parallel enforcement actions, and establishes the firm’s white-collar defense and investigations practice. |
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Rich Weber has rejoined Cawley CRE as a Senior Associate. He brings extensive experience in sales leadership and commercial real estate, following his role as Regional Sales Director at Total Energy Concepts, Inc. Weber will focus on the Northern Indiana–Fort Wayne market, providing strategic advisory services to buyers, tenants, and property owners, and leveraging his expertise to drive growth and deliver results. |
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A partner in LP’s Litigation Group, Peter has more than 25 years of experience representing businesses and individuals in complex commercial litigation and arbitration matters. He has handled cases involving breach of contract, IP infringement, product recall and warranty claims, fiduciary duty, fraud, and unfair competition in state and federal courts across the country. Darrell is a partner in LP’s Litigation Group. He represents businesses and individuals in complex commercial litigation, including antitrust, unfair competition, employment, breach of contract, consumer fraud, insurance coverage, and other commercial matters. Additionally, he represents clients in condo disputes regarding breach of fiduciary duty and fund mismanagement. |
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Serving as Of Counsel in LP’s Litigation Practice Group, Chuck helps businesses and individuals resolve complex and high-stakes disputes through trial, arbitration, and mediation. He represents clients in sophisticated commercial litigation, including contract disputes, claims alleging fraud and breach of fiduciary duties, and intellectual property matters. Dan is of counsel in LP’s Litigation Practice Group. He has over 35 years of experience representing companies, accounting firms, mutual funds, investment managers, and individual professionals in high-stakes disputes, including securities and shareholder disputes, accountants’ liability claims, antitrust disputes, consumer class actions, and complex financial disputes. |
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L&G – Asset Management, America, is pleased to announce that Phil Machoka has joined the firm as a Senior Investment Director in Chicago. In this role, he is responsible for raising capital from US institutional investors and representing the full suite of L&G’s investment capabilities designed to meet clients’ long-term needs. In addition, he builds and maintains relationships with large institutional asset owners and investment consultants, focusing on those in the East region. |
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AS+GG Architecture announces the promotion of Juan Betancur, AIA, LEED AP, to Partner. With 18 years at the firm, Juan brings extensive global experience in supertall, commercial, and cultural projects, including Wuhan Greenland Center, Uptown Dubai, and the Federation of Korean Industries Tower in Seoul. In his new role, he will continue to lead complex projects and advance AS+GG’s commitment to high-performance, sustainable design. |
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Archer Lewis, a top 70 national public accounting firm with more than 40 offices and 650 professionals, is pleased to announce Donata Ison has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. In her role, Ison will oversee finance, tax, treasury, and payroll operations. Ison most recently served as Vice President of Finance at Armhr where she doubled the number of client employees served and expanded its footprint to fifty states. Elisa Brooks also joined the firm as VP & Head of HR. Brooks brings deep experience in human resources, people management and operations, with a career spanning HR and leadership roles across logistics, retail, and corporate environments. |
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CMAA, a major pan-Asian, immigrant social services agency serving metro Chicago, welcomes Jian Ming “Gary” Chen and Sharon S. Wong to its Board. Gary Chen is president and CEO of Park To Shop Supermarkets, founder of the USA Guangdong Chamber of Commerce, chairman of the Chicago Fujian Chamber of Commerce, and a nationally recognized civic leader known for his annual cultural giving to seniors during major Chinese holidays. Sharon S. Wong is president and CEO of CENTURY 21 Realty Associates in Chicago, served as 2023 president of the Asian Real Estate Association of America and 2026 president of United Chinese American (UCA) Illinois Chapter, and is active in Chicago’s cultural events and supports immigrant and underserved communities. |
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Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to announce that Matthew Werber and Emily Schwebke have been elected to the firm’s partnership. Matt is an experienced litigator who advises clients across industries to protect, monetize, and defend their intellectual property rights, including representing technology companies in complex patent litigation and leading anti counterfeiting actions for globally recognized brands. Emily advises clients in Chicago and nationwide on commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and related operational and financing matters across a broad range of asset classes and industries, including multifamily housing, affordable housing, office buildings, warehouse and industrial properties, and mixed-use properties. |
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