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Leading Climate Attorney Joins Harvard Board, Paving the Way for Sustainable Innovation

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BOSTON — A leading attorney specializing in climate change litigation has been elected to the board of Harvard University, enhancing the institution’s commitment to addressing environmental challenges. The election of this prominent figure is expected to bolster discussions surrounding climate policy and sustainability at one of the world’s most prestigious universities. The selected lawyer has extensive experience representing states, cities, and non-governmental organizations in complex legal matters related to climate change. This appointment reflects a growing recognition among educational institutions of the critical role they play in combating environmental issues. Harvard’s board consists of influential … Read more

Microsoft Shakes Up Its Ranks: Former Trump Official Elevated, Ex-Biden Lawyer Joins the Team

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SEATTLE — Microsoft has named a former Trump administration official to a senior role, in a strategic move that underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its political outreach. Additionally, the tech giant has brought on board a former Biden administration lawyer, demonstrating its intention to engage broadly across the political spectrum. Megan Wolfe, who previously served as the deputy chief of staff in the Office of Management and Budget under former President Donald Trump, will now hold a key position at Microsoft focusing on integration and public policy. Her expertise is expected to bolster the … Read more

Harvard Welcomes Kannon K. Shanmugam: Prominent Republican Attorney and SCOTUS Veteran Joins University’s Governing Board

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Cambridge, Massachusetts — Kannon K. Shanmugam, a distinguished appellate attorney with notable Republican affiliations, has been appointed to the Harvard Corporation, effective July 1. The announcement was made on Thursday by the University, confirming his election by the Corporation and subsequent approval by the Board of Overseers. Shanmugam will take over the position from Theodore V. Wells Jr., who has served for over 12 years. He will join biochemist Richard P. Lifton as a new member of the Corporation this summer. Currently a partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Shanmugam previously held a … Read more

Veteran Litigator Kurt Weaver Joins Shook, Hardy & Bacon to Strengthen Product Liability Defense Team in Chicago

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CHICAGO — Kurt Weaver, a seasoned litigator known for his extensive experience in product liability and mass tort cases, has joined Shook, Hardy & Bacon as a partner in their Chicago office. With over 30 years in the legal field, Weaver enhances the firm’s capabilities in high-stakes commercial disputes and multidistrict litigations. Weaver has represented clients across multiple sectors, including life sciences, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and retail. Notably, he has secured jury verdicts in 13 complex product liability cases over the last seven years. His expertise extends to serving as lead counsel in significant multidistrict litigations, … Read more