Seyfarth Shaw LLP

We���re honored to receive the NAPABA (National Asian Pacific American Bar Association) Law Firm Community Champion Award. This award “honors a law firm that exemplifies excellence in the legal profession,” demonstrates a commitment to furthering NAPABA’s mission, and supports future leaders through inclusive pathways for career advancement. We’re grateful to our colleagues and community partners whose dedication makes this work possible. https://ow.ly/hgTb50WTpG7

We are excited to share that Amy C. Hoang, co-chair of Seyfarth’s Government Contracts practice, has been selected by The National Law Journal as a 2025 DC Rising Star. This award recognizes the top 40 “most promising lawyers” under 40 in the Washington, DC area. Known as “innovators” who have “wielded influence in their practice areas,” the honorees have developed unique practice niches, secured meaningful wins for clients, built robust books of business, and demonstrated strong leadership qualities. Amy exemplifies these qualities and more through her work advising federal contractors on high-stakes bid protests, internal investigations, and compliance matters across the procurement life cycle. Please join us in congratulating Amy on this well-deserved recognition! https://ow.ly/pp4K50WSfau

We are excited to introduce Consumer Counterpoint, a new video series from Seyfarth’s Consumer Class Actions team. Hosted by Kristine Argentine, Chair of Seyfarth’s Consumer Class Action Defense practice, and Associate Paul Yovanic, Jr., the first episode looks trending class action cases involving the use of website tracking technologies, and whether they constitute a violation of wiretap statutes and other privacy laws. Click here to watch the full episode: https://ow.ly/Z5jo50WRurE

How will the evolution of AI systems play out in the legal profession? This week's Pioneers and Pathfinders episode features returning guest Lucy Bassli🎗, founder and principal at InnoLaw Group, PLLC and a leading voice in operations and contract lifecycle management (CLM). Together, Stephen Poor and Lucy discuss: - “CLM fatigue” and what needs to change - The future of legal education - How technology is reshaping everything from pricing to professional training Listen to the full episode here: https://ow.ly/VhXN50WQH6y

In the episode of Claims & Sustains, the podcast dedicated to exploring the intricate world of government contracts law, partner Amy C. Hoang and associate Sarah Barney break down Trade Agreements Act (TAA). They cover when and how the TAA applies, what makes it different from other domestic sourcing regimes, and compliance pitfalls that every contractor should know. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eJv8xZJT

This week’s episode of Pioneers and Pathfinders revisits a standout conversation featuring Professor Nicole Morris of Emory University School of Law. Nicole is not only a professor, but also leads the TI:GER program at Emory Law, which brings together students from law, business, and engineering to turn ideas into real-world innovations. Since our conversation, she has also become the faculty director of Emory’s IP & Innovation Clinic, the only clinic in Georgia authorized by the USPTO to allow law students to practice patent law. Together Stephen Poor and Nicole discuss her journey into legal education and why experiential learning is essential for preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s challenges. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/esuia955

Real Estate partner Ingrid C. Manevitz was spotlighted in the New York Real Estate Journal’s 2025 Women in Commercial Real Estate Spotlight. In the article, Ingrid shares her insights on building strong client relationships, stating: "The ability to become a truly trusted advisor to your clients is crucial in today’s competitive legal market. Developing strong client relationships takes time and hard work. In my experience, treating clients like your partners, being laser-focused on their needs and goals, and consistently delivering your best possible work is a surefire way to earn your clients’ trust.” Please join us in congratulating Ingrid on this well-deserved recognition! https://ow.ly/PZCW50WMPFq

We are excited to share that partners Robert Stevens and Kevin Woolf have earned the BTI Client Service All-Stars award for 2025 for the second consecutive year. Bob S. and Kevin are among a select group of only 30 lawyers nationwide who have received this honor two years in a row. Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved recognition! https://ow.ly/icTb50WKweS

A Seyfarth team led by partner Luke P. Iovine, III and associate Michael G. Szymanski advised Cequel III on the sale of DDC Solutions, a leading data center technology provider, to Daikin Applied. The transaction was further supported by Alan Marcuis, Lukas Moffett, Jasmine T., Tess Rabin, Rotem Bar-Kokhva, and Sam Rowley. Read more here: https://ow.ly/akin50WKtyM

A Seyfarth team led by partners Lili Martin-Mashburn and Catherine Morgen represented Breakwater in a joint venture acquisition for the renovation and restoration of a historical, architecturally designed hotel in downtown Augusta, Georgia. The property, originally opened in 1974 as the Executive House Hotel and later rebranded under Ramada in 1999, is one of only two hotels in the United States designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei. Learn more about this transaction here: https://ow.ly/rtBq50WKnYT