Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

On Wednesday, July 10, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security released new guidance to help U.S. exporters identify counterparties and avoid a diversion of U.S.-origin goods to Russia. This guidance highlights BIS’s continued focus on preventing U.S. technology from finding its way into Russian hands and onto the Ukrainian battlefield by way of third countries. Full background: https://lnkd.in/eFAVgV3c

Partners Koren Bell and Alex Weingarten have been recognized in Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2024 “Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys.” Kori and Alex were profiled in a special supplement recognizing the attorneys in the Los Angeles region who excel in high-stakes litigation and stand out as the “trusted advisors you want in your corner in court.” Kori, a member of Willkie’s White-Collar Defense, Strategic Motions & Appeals, and Investigations & Enforcement Practices, is widely recognized among the top litigators nationwide. LABJ highlighted her experience as lead counsel in some of the country’s most complex and high-profile trials and appeals, including before the U.S. Supreme Court. Alex is Managing Partner of Willkie’s Los Angeles office and Chair of the firm’s Entertainment Litigation Practice. LABJ noted that he is a leading commercial trial lawyer who excels in “bet-the-company” cases. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/erw68hTj

On July 30-31, partners Anne Choe and Adam Aderton will participate as speakers as part of Practising Law Institute’s Investment Management 2024: Current Issues & Trends program, hosted virtually and live in New York. Anne will co-chair the event, deliver opening remarks, and speak on three panels. Adam will speak on a panel titled “Enforcement and Litigation Trends in Investment Management.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e8p693fw

The Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Greater DC Community Foundation was proud to support the 16th annual Home Runs for Horton’s Kids charity event, which took place last week and raised more than $600,000 for Horton's Kids, Inc. Horton’s Kids, the current principal grantee of the DC Foundation, seeks to empower children growing up in Washington DC’s most under-resourced communities. More than 40 members of the Washington, DC office attended the event, many bringing their families and friends. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

On July 11, the New York Department of Financial Services adopted Insurance Circular Letter 7 on the Use of Artificial Intelligence and External Consumer Data and Information Sources in Insurance Underwriting and Pricing. The Circular Letter is intended to provide DFS’s expectations for insurers authorized to write insurance in New York who develop and/or use external consumer data and information sources, artificial intelligence systems, and other predictive models in underwriting and pricing insurance policies and annuity contracts. Full background: https://lnkd.in/e4mUn35D

Willkie partner Melissa Fischetti has been named among Law360’s 2024 “Rising Stars” list of top attorneys under 40. Melissa is among six attorneys recognized for accomplishments in Real Estate. Melissa’s experience includes all aspects of real estate transactional work, including sophisticated joint ventures, portfolio and individual asset sales and acquisitions, leasing, and financings representing both borrowers and lenders, for clients across a variety of sectors. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eaS3eY2p

The American Lawyer profiled Willkie on the success of an expansion plan that has made it the fastest-growing firm in the industry and propelled it to record growth and profits. The in-depth article focused on Willkie’s remarkable growth over the last decade, highlighting the leadership and business acumen that have enabled the firm to double in size to approximately 1,200 lawyers and to reach record revenue and profits. Willkie Co-Chairs Thomas Cerabino and Matthew Feldman discussed the strategy to develop a broad and balanced platform to cater to Willkie’s client base. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/egkHKAvi

Willkie partner and former FERC chairman Norman C. Bay recently wrote an article for Law360 about the U.S. Supreme Court’s overruling of the decades-old Chevron deference, and the impact the decision will have on rulemaking and litigation for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ei4v8xHf

Last week, we celebrated the official launch of our Munich office, which opened earlier this year. Thank you to our many clients and friends who joined us for this momentous event! Georg Linde Dr. Kamyar Abrar Miriam Steets Dr. Axel Wahl

On July 16, partner Laura Friedrich will participate on the panel titled “Art of the Deal: Fundraising Dynamics.” The event is part of the Advanced Issues in Private Funds 2024 program, hosted virtually and live in New York by Practising Law Institute. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e7_DVsac