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Nelson Mullins partner Katherine Baker spoke on “Navigating the Intersection of Gaming and Financial Sectors” at the 2024 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas alongside co-panelists Omer Sattar (Sightline Payments), and Katie Roberts (MVB Bank). This interactive session explored legal frameworks and challenges in gaming payments, from cashless solutions to AI innovations and emerging tech. Associate Josh Kirschner also attended and represented Nelson Mullins, and the firm and Aeropay co-sponsored a happy hour and networking event. Thank you to all who joined us and said hello!

I am excited to join fellow panelists to present “Navigating the Workplace in an Anti-Woke World: Emerging Trends and Strategies” at the National Bar Association's 2024 Labor And Employment Section Annual Conference in Washington D.C. The panel will provide information on current workforce environments and provide strategies for encouraging inclusivity and equity. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough is a proud sponsor of this year’s conference, which will bring together attorneys and legal professionals to discuss recent labor and employment insights and trends.

We appreciate everyone who joined us for a happy hour following the Venture Atlanta Conference. Venture Atlanta facilitates connections between founders and investors, supporting the Southeast's leading tech companies through one of the nation's largest venture capital conferences and networks. We were excited to continue the conversation and network at Nelson Mullins' Atlanta office. Special thanks to partner Paul Rothstein, who helped organize this event.

Nelson Mullins partner Bob Coffield will co-present on “Artificial intelligence and the Future of Medical Decision Making” at The West Virginia Society of Healthcare Risk Management's (WVSHRM) 2024 Fall Conference on Oct. 24. The presentation will focus on adopting and using advanced generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems and tools and delve into the benefits and risks of using these new technology tools in healthcare settings. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/exUYW_RZ

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Nelson Mullins' LGBTQ+ Affinity & Ally Group's 6th Annual Pride Seminar: "Rainbow Connection: How LGBTQIA+ History Informs Modern Civil Rights Efforts." We are so grateful to panelists Tim'm West (National Center for Civil and Human Rights), Michael Shutt (Lambda Legal), Scott Michael Goodspeed (Norfolk Southern), and moderator Heather Fields (Nelson Mullins of counsel) for sharing important insights and leading this year's discussion on empowering and advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights in the face of discrimination.

Congratulations to Nelson Mullins Partner Hollie Croft for being named a 2024 “Influencer in Multifamily Real Estate” by GlobeSt.com, a division of ALM Media! Hollie leads our Affordable Housing Practice from the firm’s Orlando office, representing both for-profit and nonprofit developers across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Her work spans the development, acquisition, construction, and preservation of affordable multifamily housing, utilizing diverse federal, state, and local programs. As a pioneer in the industry, we are proud of Hollie’s impact and dedication to affordable housing, transforming communities nationwide. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dUQmceN4

Nelson Mullins is pleased to welcome partner Lina Ragep Powell to the Litigation Practice Group in our Chicago office. “As an experienced and versatile litigator with extensive experience in all aspects of complex commercial litigation in federal and state courts, Lina is a welcomed addition to the Chicago office,” said Chicago Office Managing Partner Scott McMillin. “With the increased need for litigators in the financial services, telecommunications, and technology industries, Lina’s experience will greatly strengthen our ability to service clients in those areas.” Powell has a diverse background with emphasis on major contract disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, putative class actions, pre-litigation investigations, and regulatory matters. She represents businesses across many industries including financial services, telecommunications, and technology while remaining active in firm leadership and committed to pro bono work. Welcome, Lina! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dxnxrdvW

Nelson Mullins was a proud sponsor of the 6th Annual Atlanta Mayor's Pride Reception, hosted by Mayor Andre Dickens. Founded in 2018, this beloved "party-with-a-purpose" welcomes hundreds of business leaders, influencers, and constituents annually to celebrate pride, honor extraordinary community members, and raise vital funds for the Mayor's Youth Scholarship Program.

“A sharply divided Supreme Court in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma L.P. has barred the issuance of nonconsensual third-party releases in Chapter 11 bankruptcy plans,” explained partner Dylan Trache in an article published on October 11 in the American Bar Association's Business Law Today. Dylan provided insight on the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court related to Purdue Pharma’s highly publicized bankruptcy plan wherein the Sackler family would pay billions in return for release of any and all claims of debtors and third parties amid litigation around opioid sales. Dylan continued, “In a 5–4 decision, the Court held that ‘the bankruptcy code does not authorize a release and injunction that, as part of a plan of reorganization under Chapter 11, effectively seeks to discharge claims against a nondebtor without the consent of affected claimants.” 

Nelson Mullins Dallas partner Sean McKenna will speak on the panel “Managing Managed Care Enforcement Managing Managed Care Enforcement” at The National Managed Care Institute hosted by the American Bar Association (ABA) on Nov. 7 - 8. Nelson Mullins is proud to sponsor this year's institute. This presentation will provide an overview of commercial and government managed care plans as well as fraud and abuse regulatory requirements. The panel will examine how managed care plans use data to detect fraud, conduct strategic audits, enforce regulations, resolve disputes, and navigate investigatory resolutions. Learn more and RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eG6auKud