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Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence: Keating Wagner Polidori Free Attorneys Shine as ‘Lawyer of the Year’ Honorees

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Denver, Colorado, August 23, 2025 – Keating Wagner Polidori Free, P.C., a specialized trial advocacy firm, is marking its 50th anniversary with notable accolades from Best Lawyers in America. In a prestigious recognition, three attorneys from the firm have earned the title of “Lawyer of the Year” for 2026 in their fields. Furthermore, every attorney at the firm has received a Best Lawyers ranking this year. The distinguished attorneys include Larry Free, honored as Lawyer of the Year for Workers’ Compensation – Plaintiffs, Ross Pulkrabek for Legal Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Zach Warzel for … Read more

Cádiz to Shine as South International Series Festival Unveils Esteemed Jury for 2023 Edition

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Cádiz, Spain – The South International Series Festival prepares for its third edition, scheduled from September 12 to 17, showcasing a robust line-up of industry veterans who will serve as jurors for the event’s Fiction and Non-Fiction sections. The festival aims to celebrate various audiovisual works and has also introduced a new award named after the city itself. The jury for the Fiction Section will include notable figures such as actress Patricia Vico, along with Myar Craig-Brown, the Creative Director at Banijay UK’s Double Dutch, and Michael Murphy, the founder of Rockabill Media. They will … Read more

Rising Stars in Law: Taylor Owings and Nawa Lodin Shine in Bloomberg Law’s Prestigious 40 Under 40 List

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Palo Alto, California — Two attorneys at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Taylor Owings and Nawa Lodin, have been recognized as part of Bloomberg Law’s prestigious “40 Under 40” list for 2023. This annual accolade highlights exceptional legal professionals under the age of 40 who have made significant contributions to the field. Owings has established a strong reputation for her work in corporate law and mergers and acquisitions. Her dedication to supporting clients through complex transactions has garnered widespread respect among peers and clients alike. Meanwhile, Lodin has distinguished himself in intellectual property law, focusing … Read more

African Cinematic Triumph: Three Films Shine at 2025 Blackstar Film Festival

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Three African films took home prestigious awards at the 2025 Blackstar Film Festival, celebrating the vibrant storytelling and artistic talents emerging from the continent. The festival, which highlights works by filmmakers of African descent, showcased a diverse range of narratives, drawing attention to the unique perspectives and experiences found in African cinema. Among the notable winners was “The Last Tree,” a poignant story that explores themes of identity and belonging through the eyes of a young boy raised in urban England but connected to his Nigerian roots. The film’s powerful portrayal of … Read more