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Corporate Counsel

Athlete-Backed Fantasy Sports Site PrizePicks Hires First Legal Chief

Ex-Barnes & Thornburg partner Jason Barclay is taking the legal reins at PrizePicks, which has grown rapidly with a strategy of making games accessible to the masses.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Holland & Knight Lands Former Florida Environmental Chief From Foley & Lardner

"I've now worked for three different governors, starting with Gov. Jeb Bush," said Jonathan Steverson, now a senior policy adviser in the firm's Tallahassee office. "That time period allowed me to see a lot as far as how the state will operate, how the executive and legislative branch interact, [and] what difference you can make as an agency head."
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

After Unexpected Death of Longtime Austin Office Managing Partner, Foley Taps New Leader

Edward Burbach, chair of Foley & Lardner's government solutions practice group, is now managing partner of the Austin office, following the death of former leader Kim Yelkin in December.
2 minute read

The Recorder

State Bar Nixes Contract With Its Capitol Lobbyist

The bar's separation from Jennifer Wada comes as the agency deals with the fallout of a difficult legislative year and an anticipated drop in lobbying-specific contributions in 2023.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Taylor English Consulting Group Exits for Freeman Mathis

After a seven-person departure, Taylor English's plans for its consulting group are not publicly clear. The group represents companies in government strategies and lobbying.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Retired US Rep. Mike Doyle Takes Part-Time Lobbying Job at K&L Gates

"When I think about this whole Ohio and West Virginia region, the opportunity to support the clean energy and tech fields and replace manufacturing jobs that have been lost, that's exciting to me," Doyle said. "I'm hoping to continue to be a positive force for momentum in the region."
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Personal Injury Lawyers Want Auto Insurance Companies to Stay Out of Repair Shops

John M. Parese, of Buckley, Wynne & Parese and general counsel for Auto Body Association of Connecticut, described tension between auto insurance companies, auto body repair shops and consumers.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Akin Gump, California Company in Litigation Battle Over Bill-Drafting Software

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld sued Xcential Corp. of California, alleging it misappropriated trade secrets related to software for writing federal bills, but the defendant responded by denying allegations and filing counterclaims.
4 minute read

Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: Preparing for GOP-Led Investigations + CFPB Funding Structure Ruled Unconstitutional + Google's Novel Compliance Settlement

Kirkland & Ellis partner Reginald Brown on how corporations are likely to be ensnared by House investigations into corporate ESG practices, China and the Biden administration.
11 minute read

National Law Journal

Kirkland's Reginald Brown on Preparing for GOP-Led Congressional Investigations

Brown, a leading congressional investigations lawyer, said corporations are likely to be put in a difficult position as the GOP agitates for investigations into ESG practices and other social issues.
7 minute read

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