Shade

"Instead of focusing on the ultimate outcome, focus on the next move. There is always something you can do today to move a little closer, to put yourself in a better position." fs.blog/brain-food/sep…

Trends in Special Situations & Private Credit, an Akin report on key themes in #specialsituations and #privatecredit, including liability management, #growthcapital to emerging companies, the #energytransition and the importance of sanctions provisions. bit.ly/3nb1SKx

@evanpdunn Definitely common to influence marketing and revenue technology.

@shadevaughn Hello Shade, in your industry, in your role, is it common to have influence over data technology? Or is your focus more PR/BD and less tech?

Akin Gump is pleased to announce the opening of its 19th office: Boston! The office is located at 33 Arch Street in downtown #Boston and focuses on serving the transactional needs of alternative investment managers, a core strength of the firm. bit.ly/3YNoaPY

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Catherine Goodall, who joins our special situations and private credit team as a partner in the New York office! #privatecredit #specialsituations #corporate #financialrestructuring bit.ly/40mJHR6

New trade alert: Russia, China, #Semiconductors and Reimagining National Security: US #ExportControls 2022 Year in Review "The volume and impact of changes to United States export control regulations in 2022 were unprecedented, and we expect 2023 will..." bit.ly/3GXPMLg

Akin Gump represented Axonic Capital in its foreclosure and purchase of the Flats at East Bank apartment building in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Investment #funds #litigation partner Uri Itkin led the team advising Axonic. bit.ly/3kiAnx5

In this article, Akin Gump partners Daniel Giemajner and Matt Hardwick consider the shortfall in #lithium refining capacity and outline key issues for developers and investors as they seek to fill this critical infrastructure gap. bit.ly/3Xixhrh

Akin Gump is pleased to welcome Ranesh Ramanathan as co-leader of the special situations and private credit group. Akin Gump chairperson Kim Koopersmith said: “Ranesh is an exceptional dealmaker and pace-setting leader in the alternative capital space.” bit.ly/3fCY4xL

The regulatory function is now the core of any advisory business and managers must adapt. The 2022 Akin Gump Funds Conference will feature discussions of this shifting environment, the evolution of the funds industry, and a tax update. Learn more: bit.ly/3B6gLkA

We achieved a top-10 ranking for our pro bono efforts, via @AmericanLawyer. The 2022 Pro Bono Scorecard ranked the firm #8 overall for work performed by our U.S. lawyers, with a total of 77,607 #probono hours and an average of 87.5 hours per lawyer. law.com/americanlawyer…

We're proud to share that Paul Hastings IP partner Kecia Reynolds has been named a "Rainmaker" by @mccalaw. The 2022 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of attorneys who have a proven record and contribute significantly to their communities. lnkd.in/d97WMDS8

"His client base of private equity firms, financial institutions and real estate investment trusts is synergistic to Paul Hastings’ positioning as a “powerhouse” in private funds." Welcome to @Paul_Hastings, Pablo Clarke. law.com/therecorder/20…

"With elite practices in financial services, investigations, and fintech, the team’s new home is a 'powerhouse.'" at.law.com/8qwZnp?cmp=sha… via @TheNLJ

65 practices have been ranked in @ChambersGuides USA 2022, with 44 new or improved rankings, 6 new practice rankings and strong representation across #PE, #Banking & #Finance, #Bankruptcy & #Restructuring, #IP, and #Investigations & #WhiteCollarDefense: lnkd.in/gcAzujF9

After low engagement in our #CRM survey, we thought it was time to examine law firm sales processes. Our COO @jplink explains why they are behind the curve. #legaltech @shadevaughn @mindalliance @LeopardSolution @EJWalters @fastcase @BaretzBrunelle bit.ly/3Et5n3x

A series of recent developments at the newly formed National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team demonstrates that the DOJ is intensifying its enforcement strategy as the use of virtual currency moves further into the mainstream, say attorneys @Paul_Hastings. law360.com/articles/14706…

Proud of Kecia Reynolds' recent successes at the ITC, which earned her a "Litigator of the Week" shout out in The American Lawyer's Litigation Daily. bit.ly/35C8gl7

Marking another significant addition to our elite Capital Markets, M&A and Fintech practices, we are excited to announce Christopher DeCresce has joined our New York office as Vice Chair of the Securities and Capital Markets practice. bit.ly/3BsGnrS

"Rimon has quickly become one of the go-to litigators for the fast-growing and lucrative blockchain and cryptocurrency space." Welcome aboard! law.com/nationallawjou…