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Brown Moskowitz Welcomes Greenberg as Partner

Michael J. Greenberg has joined the real estate practice at Brown Moskowitz & Kallen in Summit as a partner. He handles acquisition, financing and leasing of office, retail, industrial and multi-family assets for clients including private equity real estate funds, REITS, institutional investors and large family-owned developers. Greenberg previously spent 10 years as a partner in the internal law firm of a group of private equity real estate funds. Greenberg earned his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law, an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School, and a B.A. from the University of Maryland. He began his career at Sullivan and Cromwell. "I chose to join Brown Moskowitz & Kallen because I was impressed by the talent of the attorneys and the depth of legal services offered by the firm," said Greenberg, in a statement. "Quite often, my real estate clients require zoning, tax, litigation, M&A and bankruptcy expertise, among other critical legal needs. I will now be able to offer my clients a comprehensive depth of service in these essential complementary practice areas."

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 Calcagni & Kanefsky Adds Three

Calcagni & Kanefsky brought on three attorneys to its Newark office: of counsel Lauren M. Paxton, senior associate Linda Claude-Oben, and associate Gianna A. Bove. "The unique make-up of our firm attracts exceptionally talented lawyers, and our newest team members are proof of this," senior partner Thomas R. Calcagni said in a statement.

Calcagni & Kanefsky Adds Three Lauren M. Paxton

Paxton is a former assistant U.S. attorney and former enforcement counsel with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority in New York. She most recently practiced in the New Jersey office of a regional law firm. She focuses on employment law, and has experience litigating employment disputes and conducting internal workplace investigations. Her practice includes navigating government investigations, counseling companies on workplace policies, and negotiating C-suite employment agreements. She earned her J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and B.A. from The College of New Jersey, She "has precisely the type of experience our clients value. Her experience as a regulator and talented litigator further bolsters our already-robust employment law practice," said senior partner Eric T. Kanefsky, in a statement.

Calcagni & Kanefsky Adds Three Linda Claude-Oben

A former Hudson County assistant prosecutor, Linda Claude-Oben conducts internal investigations and defends companies and professionals facing government enforcement actions. With her active membership in the NFL Wives Association, Claude-Oben also brings an added dimension to the firm's representation of professional athletes in high-stakes matters. She earned her J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, and her B.A. from New York University, The firm "performs at the highest level of practice. Working alongside other former prosecutors, I am excited to bring my years of government experience to bear for our clients," said Claude-Oben in a statement.