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05.21.14

American Banker Interviews Manatt Partner on Doral's Search for Capital

American Banker interviewed Manatt's Craig Miller, co-chair of the firm's Financial Services and Banking practice, for an article on the ways that Doral Financial is trying to raise capital after Puerto Rico's Treasury Department denied the company's claim to millions in overpaid ...


05.18.14

Crain's New York Interviews Manatt Professional on NY 2014 Republican Slate

Crain's New York interviewed Manatt's Bruce Gyory, a senior advisor in the firm's Government & Regulatory Policy division, on the challenges that the New York Republican slate faces in the statewide general election.Crain's New York reports that the Republican challengers are ...


05.16.14

Modern Healthcare Quotes Joel Ario on Medicaid Expansion Holdout States

Modern Healthcare quoted Manatt's Joel Ario, a managing director with Manatt Health Solutions, on how Indiana's new plan to provide health coverage for more of the state's low-income residents is an indication that few—if any—of the states holding out on Medicaid expansion ...


05.10.14

Manatt Receives Superhero Award from Environmental Charter Schools

On May 10, 2014, the Environmental Charter Schools honored Manatt with its Superhero Award. The award recognizes the firm's pro bono legal services to the network schools, as well as the strides that Manatt is making to green its offices nationwide. Manatt's Matthew Portnoff, a partner in ...


05.09.14

Phelps Honored by California Bankers Association with Inaugural Chairman's Award

On May 9, 2014, the California Bankers Association (CBA) honored Manatt senior partner Thomas Phelps with the inaugural presentation of the Chairman's Award at the annual Convention and Bank Counsel Seminar. The award is presented by the outgoing chairman of the CBA to "an individual who ...


05.07.14

Daily Journal Recognizes Timi Hallem as a Top Woman Lawyer

The Daily Journal honored Manatt's Timi Hallem, co-chair of the firm's Hospitality practice, as a top woman lawyer in California for 2014. Hallem is one of only 100 lawyers statewide who has been named to the prestigious "Top Women Lawyers" list.In its profile of Hallem, the Daily ...


04.30.14

Three Manatt Partners Named Entertainment Power Lawyers by Hollywood Reporter

Manatt senior partner L. Lee Phillips and partners Lindsay Conner and John Gatti have been recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as three of the entertainment industry's most powerful lawyers. The publication's 2014 "Power Lawyers" issue marks Conner's first year on the ...


04.25.14

Manatt Partner Interviewed by Law360 on U.S. Utilities' Challenging Operating Environment

Manatt's David Huard, co-chair of the firm's Energy, Environment & Natural Resources practice, spoke to Law360 on the challenges that U.S. utilities and the attorneys who represent them are facing.As reported by Law360, there are a number of issues that add up to a challenging operating ...


04.22.14

Manatt Partner Keith Allen-Niesen Elected a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers

Manatt's Keith M. Allen-Niesen, a partner in the firm's Real Estate and Land Use practice, has been elected a fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, one of the nation's most prestigious honorary organizations for practicing real estate attorneys. Allen-Niesen is one of ...


04.16.14

Lee Phillips Recognized as Lawyer of the Year by Beverly Hills Bar Association

Manatt senior partner L. Lee Phillips was presented the "Entertainment Lawyer of the Year" award by the Entertainment Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association, on April 16, 2014. A gala was held in Phillip's honor at the Beverly Hills Hotel, where celebrity clients and industry ...