Vanguard

Trailblazing Attorney Sheila L. Birnbaum: A Vanguard in Product Liability and Complex Litigation

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New York, N.Y. – Sheila L. Birnbaum is a distinguished partner at Dechert, where she co-chairs the firm’s product liability and mass torts practice, specializing in intricate product liability issues, mass torts, and insurance litigation. Before her tenure at Dechert, Birnbaum held notable positions at prominent firms, including co-chair of the global product liability and mass torts practice at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan and leading the product liability group at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. She also served as counsel while teaching law and acting as associate dean at New York University School … Read more

Indian Creative Projects Sizzle: Three Vanguard Campaigns Advance to Regional Judging in Immortal Awards 2024

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Mumbai, India – This year’s Immortal Awards have advanced three noteworthy projects to the finals, signaling a strong year for India in showcasing commercial creativity. A distinguished panel of jurors selected the trio of finalists after reviewing 10 potential candidates, setting the stage for the next round of competition in the larger Asian market. During the comprehensive judging process, industry experts deliberated on which projects epitomized the pinnacle of creative ambition and execution in India over the past year. The finalists now aspire to continue their success in the upcoming regional competitions across Asia. The … Read more

From UK’s Courts to Astana’s Legal Vanguard: Baron Burnett Charts New Judicial Horizons at AIFC

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Astana, Kazakhstan — Ian Duncan Burnett, Baron Burnett of Maldon, appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Court in November 2023, brings a rich legal background and formidable expertise, having previously held the position of Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales until earlier this year. Born in Sussex, UK, in 1958, Burnett’s illustrious career began to take shape in his teenage years when he decided to pursue law, a field in which he would later handle several landmark cases and contribute to significant judicial inquiries. Burnett’s legal journey … Read more