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August 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Rising Star: Ariel Gursky

Ariel Gursky is a litigation partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius. She is a rising legal talent in the high-stakes world of securities enforcement defense litigation.

By NYLJ Staff

2 minute read

August 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Rising Star: Beatrice Franklin

Beatrice Franklin is a partner at Susman Godfrey. Her practice focuses on commercial litigation including complex business disputes, energy matters, real estate, patent, antitrust, securities, and financial services.

By NYLJ Staff

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August 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Maggie D. Flores, P.C.

Maggie Flores is a partner at Kirkland & Ellis. She is one of the most prominent young dealmakers on the rise in today's competitive and high-stakes corporate landscape.

By NYLJ Staff

2 minute read

August 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Rising Star: Nathan Denning

Nathan Denning is a partner at Wiggin and Dana. He has built a reputation as a leading litigator with a sophisticated practice outpacing peers at larger firms.

By NYLJ Staff

1 minute read

August 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Rising Star: Candace Arthur

Candace Arthur is a partner at Weil, Gotshal & Manges. She is among the top young practitioners in the firm's restructuring department.

By NYLJ Staff

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August 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Rising Star: Chirag Dedania

Chirag Dedania is a partner at Latham & Watkins. He serves as local chair of the finance department in the firm's New York office.

By NYLJ Staff

2 minute read

August 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Rising Star: Benjamin S. Arfa

Benjamin S. Arfa is a partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. He has played an integral role in the buildout of the firm's liability management practice and its continued success in the bankruptcy and restructuring space.

By NYLJ Staff

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August 22, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-223

(1) A town justice may advocate for the judge's preferred schedule and scheduling policies for use of the town's multi-purpose room as a courtroom, subject to generally applicable limitations on judicial speech and conduct. (2) On these facts, while the judge may pursue lawful avenues to challenge the resolution, the judge may not simply disregard the resolution and schedule court sessions as if it had not been issued.

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

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August 21, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-222

A judge may be honored as "Woman of the Year" at a cultural not-for-profit organization's International Women's Day event, provided the event is not a fund-raiser.

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

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August 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-221

A town justice may serve on the board of a not-for-profit organization formed to preserve and protect a nearby lake. The judge may not serve on the subcommittee that serves as a liaison with law enforcement and conservation officers, but may attend the subcommittee's annual luncheon.

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

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