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James M. Cretella and Ikhwan A. Rafeek, Finance Pros added as Blank Rome Partners in New York
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that James “Jim” M. Cretella and Ikhwan A. Rafeek have joined the firm’s leading Finance, Restructuring & Bankruptcy group in New York. Jim and Ikhwan represent institutional and specialty lenders, banks, and commercial finance and factoring companies in a variety of asset-based lending (“ABL”), specialty finance, and corporate transactions. They join Blank Rome from Otterbourg P.C. where Jim served as chair of the firm’s banking and finance department.
Read MoreRachael G. Pontikes, Emily L. Hussey, and Shannon E. McClure Welcomed as Partners in Blank Rome's Life Sciences industry team and Business Litigation Group
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to welcome Rachael G. Pontikes, Emily L. Hussey, and Shannon E. McClure as partners in the firm’s Life Sciences industry team and Business Litigation group.
Read MoreChristina Manfredi McKinley, Accomplished Trial Lawyer, Welcomed as Partner in Pittsburgh for Blank Rome
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Christina Manfredi McKinley has joined the firm’s Pittsburgh office as a partner in the Business Litigation group and member of the Energy industry team.
Read MoreZackary D. Callarman and Megan M. Skiba Have Joined Blank Rome LLP in Respective Roles
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Zackary D. Callarman and Megan M. Skiba have joined the firm as members of the Energy industry team. Zack joins as an of counsel in the Finance, Restructuring, and Bankruptcy group in the Dallas office and Megan joins as an associate in the Corporate, M&A, and Securities group in the Pittsburgh office.
Read MoreFraser Collin Joins Blank Rome LLP as Partner
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Fraser Collin has joined the firm’s Boston office as a partner in the Corporate, M&A, and Securities group. Fraser will focus his practice on advising clients on mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”), and private equity and venture capital financings, as well as serving as outside general counsel. He joins Blank Rome from Dragonfly Group, Inc. where he served as General Counsel and Head of M&A.
Read MoreJeffrey Schulman Joins Blank Rome LLP as Partner
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Jeffrey “Jeff” L. Schulman has joined the firm's market-leading Insurance Recovery group as a partner in New York. Jeff is a highly regarded insurance recovery litigator and counselor who represents policyholders in complex coverage matters across various industries. Jeff joins Blank Rome from Pasich LLP, an insurance recovery boutique law firm, where he served as Managing Partner.
Read MoreRyan Haddad, Matthew Lea & Ryan Purpura Join Blank Rome LLP as Partners
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Ryan T. Purpura, Matthew “Matt” D. Lea, and Ryan A. Haddad have joined the firm as partners and members of the Energy industry team. All three partners bring significant experience in the energy sector, with a focus on oil and gas and related energy transactions, financings, and project development.
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