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Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that the firm has renewed its commitment for the Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Certification process, a year-long undertaking designed to ensure that qualified legal talent has transparent, fair, and equal opportunities to be considered for advancement into leadership. Every year after Mansfield adoption, Diversity Lab asks firms to recommit to the principles of transparency, accountability, and knowledge sharing that are required through the Certification process. MVA will be participating in the 2024-25 cohort alongside more than 365 other firms, which is a record high for Diversity Lab. Mansfield supports participating firms by providing the structure and guidance needed to build and maintain transparent processes, open the door wider for all talent, and connect and collaborate with other firms to exchange best practices. To maintain its effectiveness at diversifying leadership over time, the standards for Mansfield Certification continue to evolve based on data-backed insights. Research shows that firms that stay committed and accountable to the process year-over-year are making substantial progress in diversifying their leadership. MVA is committed to developing and promoting lawyers and staff with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The firm’s Diversity Committee has adopted numerous initiatives designed to support these values. Details of MVA’s ongoing diversity initiatives and future goals can be found in the annual Diversity Report. https://lnkd.in/eAkZtqXG

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that Litigation attorney Jules Carter was honored as LPL Financial LLC’s 2024 Diversity Champion Award winner in a ceremony at the company’s San Diego office on August 14. Carter was selected for this year’s award based on her work to highlight and expand diversity at MVA. She chairs the firm’s Black Attorney Resource Group, which supports the personal and professional development of Black lawyers at MVA. Carter also handles pro bono work that focuses on equity and social justice as she works to advance democracy and public safety in marginalized communities. LPL Financial’s Law Firm Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Awards recognize law firms and attorneys who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to expanding opportunities for attorneys of all backgrounds and advancing DEIB in the legal profession. LPL Financial established the program in 2023 in partnership with the American Bar Association and its Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession. “I am extremely excited to be recognized by LPL Financial, an industry leader that believes in the importance of incorporating the core principles of DEIB into its commercial practices,” Carter said. “To me, DEIB involves taking a mindful approach to promoting innovation and creativity by cultivating an environment in which our differences are valued and respected, and where we are encouraged to approach one another with curiosity, compassion, and humility.” “Jules is making her mark both internally and more broadly among the national business community. We are proud to see her earn this well-deserved recognition and we look forward to her continued impact in DEI as she simultaneously grows in her practice. Thank you to LPL Financial for working to highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in our industry,” said Valecia M. McDowell, co-chair of the firm’s Diversity Committee and a member of MVA’s Management Committee said In her core law practice, Carter focuses on financial regulatory compliance, helping institutional clients navigate complex regulatory environments and pursue business strategies that balance innovation with risk-awareness. She advises on various legal issues for a range of financial services providers, including globally systemic, regional, and community banks, as well as fintech companies, money services businesses, and brokerage firms. Her experience includes representing financial institution clients in response to regulatory enforcement actions and addressing the supervisory concerns of state and federal banking authorities. She also helps clients identify and manage potential regulatory or reputational risks. https://lnkd.in/eCpd3mf5

Moore and Van Allen Attorneys Edward Ivey and Barrett M. Morris discuss updates regarding (i) Pre-Hedging, (ii) a recent CFTC enforcement action indicates that YouTube is not tracking everything we do and also has an interesting dissent and (iii) a few notes on Synthetic Risk Transfers, PIKs and Synthetic PIKs. https://lnkd.in/e6xZgWUc

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Head of Employment and Labor Wood Lay was profiled by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly (NCLW) for being named to the Employment Law Power List 2024. In this profile, Woody provides insight to his early years, his commitment to fostering social mobility, and his passion for his practice. https://lnkd.in/dfRkcFp7

As of Tuesday night, the FTC’s non-compete rule has been set aside, cannot be enforced, and will not become effective on September 4, 2024. Check out the latest MVA Litigation blog article which provides in depth insight on this ruling from our Employment group, “FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Blocked” by visiting: https://lnkd.in/djgkCVFX #MVABlog

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) welcomes Scott Burton to our Litigation group. www.mvalaw.com #MVALawNewHire

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) welcomes Liza Jane Branyon to our Financial Services group. www.mvalaw.com #MVALawNewHire

MVA is proud to once again be a sponsor of the Charlotte Pride parade! Together MVA and our employees celebrate our allyship in support of the LGBTQ+ community.

The National Law Review featured Moore & Van Allen’s Patent practice group on being ranked in top categories in 2024 Patent Bots Patent Quality Rankings in their August 2024 legal news roundup article titled, “August 2024 Legal Industry News Updates: Law Firm Hiring and Expansion, Industry Awards and Recognition, DEI and Women in Law.” https://lnkd.in/dSGwVmdS

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Co-head of Intellectual Property Kate Cole and Intellectual Property Counsel Samuel Merritt were recognized in IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2024. The IAM Strategy 300 recognizes individuals who are leaders in development and implementation of strategies that maximize the value of IP portfolios and who were identified by market sources for their skill sets and insights into patent matters. https://lnkd.in/eJFqHr3V