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Sterlington is proud to support our partner, Mari Bonthuis, in hosting these women’s networking events in Brooklyn. We are inspired to see so many women coming together to build connections and support each other’s growth. Mari and Alexandra’s vision for a thriving women’s network has genuinely come to life. If you are a professional woman looking to connect and be part of this movement, we would love to have you join the next event. #WomensNetworking #Community #WomenInBusiness

We are pleased to welcome Jonathan Sherman as a Partner and Vice Chair of Strategic Litigation. A nationally renowned litigator and First Amendment expert, Jonathan joins the firm from Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, where he spent nearly 25 years as a partner. Throughout his career, Jonathan has led both plaintiffs and defendants through a broad variety of high-profile business disputes, from multibillion-dollar securities fraud actions to high-profile free speech cases. “Jonathan’s arrival at Sterlington is a pivotal endorsement of our firm,” said Christopher S. Harrison, founding partner and CEO of Sterlington. “He brings an unparalleled depth and breadth of experience in resolving the most complex and intractable disputes, often high profile and with bet-the-company stakes. Our clients will benefit from his creative pragmatism; and he has earned a professional stature that immediately enhances Sterlington’s credibility with clients, prospective clients, and adversaries alike.” Read our blog post for more information about Jonathan: https://lnkd.in/dCSmbvCr #NewPartner #SterlingtonTeam #Litigation #FirstAmendment

We’re pleased to share that Callum McNeil, Sterlington’s Managing Partner, British Virgin Islands, will be attending the C5 Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Conference in Miami on October 24 - 25, 2024. This well-regarded conference brings together legal, financial, and investigative leaders to discuss the finer points of multi-jurisdictional asset recovery. Reach out to Callum if you would like to connect or meet up at the conference. #FraudRecovery #AssetTracing #FraudPrevention #C5Conference

📢 Sterlington Selected to Advise Wyoming on Electricity Taxation We are pleased to share that the Wyoming Legislative Service Office has selected Sterlington to advise the Wyoming Electricity Tax Subcommittee on potential electricity production taxation. With over 60 years of combined legal experience, our team—led by Lisa Jerde Spillman, Robert Kantowitz, and Juan Diego Jiménez Suescún—will focus on constitutional, legal, and practical concerns to help shape potential policy changes that will benefit the state and its citizens. They will also provide legal and practical guidance to support informed decision-making in this important area. We look forward to contributing our expertise to this project. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dimfv8Bg #ElectricityPolicy #PublicPolicy #TaxPolicy #WyomingLegislature

The District Court for the Northern District of California appointed Sterlington partner Jennifer Czeisler (Kraus) as interim Co-Lead Class Counsel in a consolidated class action lawsuit against Dropbox following a data breach that occurred on or around April 24, 2024. The lawsuit alleges that Dropbox failed to adequately protect its users’ personal information, raising concerns about privacy violations and potential misuse of personal information. Congratulations, Jen!

Brian Slater and Greg Sephton, Co-Heads of Sterlington’s Intellectual Property practice, are heading to San Francisco for Life Sciences IP Review’s LSPN North America Fall 2024 conference on October 15-16.   This year’s Fall event brings together over 150 IP decision-makers and in-house patent counsel from the top pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Connect with Brian or Greg for a meetup while you’re there.   Sterlington is also proud to be a bronze sponsor of #LSPN2024, supporting innovation and collaboration in the life sciences industry.   See you there!   #LifeSciences #IP #IntellectualProperty #Innovation

🏆RANKINGS | We’re proud to announce that Brian Slater, Partner, and Co-Head of Sterlington’s Intellectual Property practice, has been recognized as a Patent Star in the latest IPSTARS rankings for 2024/25.    Brian’s expertise and leadership in high-stakes patent litigation, particularly in the life sciences, have earned him this well-deserved recognition.  Congrats on this achievement, Brian!    🔗 https://lnkd.in/dwRAnsWZ     #IPStars #IntellectualProperty #Patents #Biotechnology #LifeSciences #Pharmaceuticals

📢 The October 2024 GRAT “Hurdle Rate” Is the Lowest It’s Been in Over a Year! Are you a high net worth individual seeking to pass appreciating assets to loved ones, minimizing estate or gift taxes? Our partner, Mary Messihi's latest article provides insights on Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs). GRATs allow you to transfer assets, receive annuity payments, and pass remaining assets tax-free to beneficiaries if structured correctly. They freeze asset values, remove future appreciation from your taxable estate, and offer the potential for zero-taxable gifts. Read the full article to learn about the setup process, tax implications, and a real-life use case. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dM3C7QFi #GRATs #EstatePlanning #WealthTransfer #TaxEfficiency

We are delighted to welcome Paul Jebely as Partner and Vice Chair, International, who will be splitting his time between Asia, the Middle East, and North America. Paul is a globally renowned aviation attorney and has served as lead counsel on aircraft transactions totaling nearly $23 billion. Paul has held senior leadership roles at several leading international law firms, consistently leading these firms to new milestones in aviation law practice. He is also the founder and chair of The Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation (CAA). He has received numerous accolades and awards, including “Aviation Trailblazer of the Year”, “Private Aviation & Yacht Lawyer of the Year”, and “Private Wealth Lawyer of the Year”, as well as a longstanding Band 1 ranking (HNW – Private Aircraft) in Chambers. He holds a J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School and completed Stanford University’s Senior Executive Leadership Program. Commenting on Paul’s appointment, Christopher S. Harrison, founding partner and CEO of Sterlington, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Paul to Sterlington as we continue to build our global aviation and private wealth practices. His expertise and leadership in aviation law will further enhance our ability to serve our clients at the highest level.” Read our blog post for more information about Paul: https://lnkd.in/dh8Gtdp8 #NewPartner #VP #SterlingtonTeam #Aviation #MergersAndAquisitions

🚨 Estate Planning Alert: With the 2025 sunset of elevated estate and gift tax exemptions fast approaching, many high-net-worth couples are turning to Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs) to safeguard their wealth. SLATs can provide significant tax and creditor protection while offering unique benefits for your spouse and future generations. However, they come with complexities and risks, like the Reciprocal Trust Doctrine, that you need to navigate carefully. That said, if you’re looking to explore SLATs as a strategy for your estate planning, read our latest article for insights from our partner, Mary Dunleavy-Messihi. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dDd2VcnR #EstatePlanning #SLATs #SpousalLifetimeAccessTrust #TaxStrategy #WealthManagement