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Carroll, Burdick & McDonough LLP, a preeminent litigation and business law firm working both nationally and internationally, announces that Partner Dr. Dana Beldiman has been appointed professor honoris causa by the Bucerius Law School of Hamburg, Germany.

The National Association of Women Business Owners-Indianapolis (NAWBO-Indy) has honored Amie Peele Carter of Baker & Daniels LLP with the Indianapolis Choice award in recognition of her advocacy for the organization and Indiana's women business owners.

Sedgwick LLP welcomes Robert Buechel who joins the insurance practice group as a partner. With 25 years of experience, Buechel represents both U.S. and non-U.S. insurers and reinsurers in transactional, corporate and regulatory matters as well as dispute management and resolution.

Garvey Schubert Barer announced that Nikki E. Dobay has joined the firm’s Portland office as an associate in the Tax and Benefits Group. Dobay’s practice includes federal and state tax controversy and tax planning. She has represented clients in a wide variety of federal income tax and state and local tax matters and has significant experience with issues related to energy tax credits.

Firm Continues Growth to Meet Global Client Needs Carroll, Burdick & McDonough LLP, a preeminent litigation and business law firm practicing nationally and internationally, adds six associates: Scott Carr, Kelley Harvilla, Hong Le, Aaron Muranaka and Knut Woestehoff join the San Francisco office, and Amy Pennington joins in Los Angeles. Two additional associates will join the firm at the end of the month.

The business law firm Gallop, Johnson & Neuman, L.C. is pleased to debut its new graphic identity and tagline to reflect Gallop’s core values in the legal profession and the firm’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Gallop also has launched a new and useful website, which contains legal bulletins and content of interest to clients.

Farella Braun + Martel LLP was named one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Bay Area for the seventh consecutive year by the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal.

McManis Faulkner, a leading Northern California trial firm, announces that Partner Elizabeth Pipkin was honored by the YWCA of Silicon Valley with a Tribute to Women and Industry (TWIN) Award. In its 27th year, the TWIN Award is one of the nation's most prestigious awards given by local and regional YWCAs.

Mr. McCarty Focuses His Law Practice on Banking and Financial Services Litigation Ryan J. McCarty has joined Gallop, Johnson & Neuman, L.C. as an Associate in the Business Litigation Department as the Firm’s business litigation services continue to expand to meet clients’ needs. In addition to general business and commercial litigation, Mr. McCarty has extensive experience in banking, financial services, and credit-related litigation.

Michael D. Garvey is honored for his business accomplishments and his lasting impact on society. Garvey Schubert Barer founder Michael D. Garvey was inducted into the Junior Achievement Puget Sound Business Hall of Fame as a laureate. Honored at a ceremony at the Paramount Theatre on April 6, the induction celebrates Garvey's business accomplishments and his lasting impact on society.