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Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Tanisha Palvia serves on the NC Leadership Team for the Women's White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA), as well as on the Thought Leadership Committee for the national organization. WWCDA held their annual attorney meeting and leadership retreat last week in San Francisco, celebrating WWCDA’s 25th year of supporting women in the practice. Every year WWCDA holds an Annual Attorney Meeting for its members, in conjunction with the ABA’s White Collar Crime Institute. 

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) was proud to sponsor the Diversity Moot Court at the ABA Forum on Communications Law’s Annual Meeting in Santa Barbara. MVA Public Affairs and Media Counsel Leslie Pedernales served as a judge for the semi-final competition. All of the participants did a fantastic job of arguing first amendment issues in a changing media landscape.

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that Member Edward P. O’Keefe, who co-leads the firm’s Financial Regulatory Advice & Response practice, was selected for the North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leaders in the Law Class of 2024.

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Litigation Member Fielding Huseth co-led a recent webinar hosted by the ARIAS•U.S. Law Committee entitled, "Legal Update: A Discussion of Significant Insurance and Reinsurance Cases from 2022 and 2023."  Fielding and Litigation Associate Raquel MacGregor Pearkes prepared the presentation for the webinar.  Fielding is an active member of ARIAS-U.S., which is an organization dedicated to improving the insurance and reinsurance arbitration process.

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Member Sarah Byrne was featured in the Mecklenburg County Bar News article titled, “Financial Literacy as a Tool for Trafficking Survivor Recovery,” which was published in the March/April 2024 issue. The article discusses MVA’s efforts to support human trafficking victims beyond traditional legal services and the firm’s newly developed financial literacy online tool for survivors.

Following the theme of Black History Month 2024, “African Americans and the Arts,” MVA’s Black Attorney Resource Group (BARG) culminated the month of February by hosting a networking dinner at the Harvey B. Gantt Center.

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Head of Employment & Labor Wood Lay served as a guest speaker for the North Carolina Bar Association CLE titled, “2024 Fundamentals of Employment Law,” which took place on February 28.

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Head of Derivatives Ed Ivey and Litigation Counsel Laura Truesdale presented at the NC Bar Association Hot Topics in Real Estate CLE on February 16. Additionally, MVA Commercial Real Estate Member Holly Bannerman and Associate Ashley Ziff  served as planning hosts for this CLE. 

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Employment & Labor Associate Kyle Jacob was awarded the firm’s Quarterly Pro Bono Award for his participation with Charlotte Legal Initiative to Mobilize Businesses (CLIMB). Kyle has been a frequent volunteer for CLIMB, delivering several presentations to cohorts of under-resourced entrepreneurs via a collaboration between CLIMB and The Boost Pad, a small business incubator.

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) was ranked within the 2023 Leopard Law Firm Index ("LLFI") top 200 law firms by legal intelligence provider Leopard Solutions. The top 200 law firms consistently performed well in the Leopard Law Firm Index throughout 2023, resulting in this top-ranking achievement. The Index objectively ranks the overall growth and stability of law firms using hard data.

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) has again been ranked as a top legal adviser on syndicated loans. The firm's Finance team ranked in the top tier of the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) / Loan Pricing Corporation (LPC) 2023 U.S. Law Firm League Tables for representing Lead Arrangers on syndicated loan transactions.

MVA Head of Environmental Mary Katherine Stukes interviewed the NC Director of the Division of Water Resources, Richard Rogers during a panel titled, “The State of Water: NC DEQ Division Director Discussion” at the Environmental Compliance Conference hosted by the North Carolina Chamber which was held on January 31. 

On Monday, January 29 MVA Head of Environmental Mary Katherine Stukes, Senior Counsel Financial Regulatory Advice & Response John Stoker, Corporate Counsel Ryan Hart and Litigation Associates Chassity Bobbitt and Pierce Werner, served as panelists for a CLE/Client Update regarding implications from Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc., et al. v. Dept. of Commerce, et al. 

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Head of Environmental Mary Katherine Stukes served as a guest lecturer for UNC Law’s Environmental Law Practice course on January 30. During the lecture, she presented a wetlands case study and provided perspective on in-house and outside counsel client counseling practices and ethical challenges.

Moore & Van Allen’s client, Main Post Partners, a leading private equity investment firm with deep experience partnering with multi-location consumer service platforms, made a strategic growth investment in of the largest franchisee operators within Neighborly®, Highland Arms Enterprises.

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Corporate Member Scott Syfert was recently elected as president of the British-American Business Council (BABC) – Carolina chapter. BABC works to foster UK-US business relationships through unique networking opportunities, access to key resources and global connections. 

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) was highlighted in the Charlotte Business Journal article titled, “How Moore & Van Allen, McGuireWoods and other Charlotte law firms are using AI to boost efficiency,” which was published on February 2. The article discusses the firm’s growth and how MVA utilizes artificial intelligence.

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Litigation Member Tanisha Palvia served as a moderator for the 2024 NCBA Antitrust & Complex Business Dispute CLE Program entitled “When the Plaintiff is the Federal Government” which was held February 1. 

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that Financial Services Member Meredith French Reedy was selected for the Charlotte Business Journal’s 2024 Women in Business Awards program.

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Transportation, Logistics & Infrastructure Member Tony Lathrop appeared on the ABA Forum on Construction Law’s “Construction Law Today” Podcast, Episode 35: Autonomous Vehicles in Construction.

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Member Sarah Byrne was recognized by the North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission during a press conference hosted by Moore & Van Allen on January 23. North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings, District Attorney Spencer Merriweather, and anti-trafficking leaders discussed the fight against human trafficking in honor of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) was featured in the CBJ article, “Charlotte law firm Moore & Van Allen expands leadership ranks ahead of key retirement” which was published on February 1.  

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Chief Operating Officer Elizabeth Satterfield and MVA Chief Financial Officer Steven Perkins were highlighted in the Daily Report article titled, “Southeast Law Firm Creates 2 New C-Suite Roles As Firm Charts Growth,” which was published on January 30. 

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Financial Services Associate Teala Volkamer‘s article titled, “Marketing the Amateur Athlete: Why Olympic Rule 40 Restrictions are Unreasonable for NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness Guidelines” was published by Wake Forest Journal of Business and Intellectual Property Law on January 25.

Law360 published an article titled, “Moore & Van Allen Adds Proskauer Leader As First COO,” on January 26 highlighting Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Chief Operating Officer Elizabeth Satterfield’s move to the firm as MVA’s first COO.

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that the firm has expanded its leadership structure to include a chief operating officer (COO) position and welcomes Elizabeth Satterfield to this role.

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Litigation Member Tanisha Palvia served as moderator for a panel of federal magistrate judges at the 2024 NCBA Criminal Justice Section Annual Program (titled: A 360° View of Criminal Justice) held on January 19.

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that Member Valecia M. McDowell was selected for the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America guide, Lawdragon’s longest running list.

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Financial Services Member Brett Moskowitz’s move to the firm was featured by Law360 in the article, “Entertainment Finance Pro Jumps To Moore & Van Allen” published on January 16.

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that the firm has elevated Privacy & Data Security Member Suzanne Gainey to co-lead the firm’s Privacy & Data Security team along with veteran Privacy & Data Security Member Karin McGinnis. Suzanne will fill the position previously held by Todd Taylor.

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) White Collar, Regulatory Defense and Investigations Members Valecia McDowell and Tanisha Palvia taught the Internal Investigations course during the winter session for Duke Law.

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that Brett E. Moskowitz has joined the firm as member and will practice* in the Financial Services group. Moskowitz joins MVA from Mayer Brown.

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Director of Public Affairs Bradford Sneeden was one of six industry leaders that joined Chris Roush, executive editor at Business North Carolina, for a conversation to discuss what their industries, and the state in general, needs to accomplish in 2024 in the Business North Carolina January 2024 Round Table. 

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that the following 15 attorneys have been elected as the firm’s newest members: Holly S. Bannerman, William “Bill” M. Butler, Sarah Dohoney Byrne, Natalie S. Hilmandolar, Fielding E. Huseth, S. Alan Lanier, Jr., Daniel J. Layfield, Micah S. Lewis, Katie A. McConnell, Ray Wallace “McCord” Rayburn, Sarah A. Sheridan, Matthew “Matt” A. Van Hoy, Sara Page H. Waugh, and Christine Carr York.

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) is pleased to announce that 32 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the 2024 Business North Carolina “Legal Elite”. Below are all the MVA attorneys, and the categories in which they are recognized, included in the 2024 Business North Carolina “Legal Elite”.

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that 37 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the 2024 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers or North Carolina Rising Stars lists.

On December 7, 2023, Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Transportation, Logistics & Infrastructure Member Tony Lathrop presented to the NC Board of Transportation a motion to approve the resolution naming the Exit 30 interchange on I-77 in honor of former Davidson and current NBA star Stephen Curry.

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that the firm was named one of North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s inaugural Empowering Women award winners. Additionally, MVA Senior IT Manager Clinton “Clint” M. Gandy was selected as one of the publication’s 2023 Unsung Legal Heroes honorees. Both recognitions published within the December issue of North Carolina Lawyers Weekly.

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Litigation Counsel Courtney Duncil was appointed to serve as an Advisory Board Member for digital media and communication students for her alma mater of Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. The board represents sectors across the media industry and are available to each student in the Digital Media and Digital Communication Certificates program to offer critiques on reels, give resume advice, and answer other general questions.

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Co-heads of Financial Regulatory Advice & Response Ed O’Keefe and Neil Bloomfield, with Financial Regulatory Advice & Response Senior Counsel John Stoker and Member Kate Wellman co-authored a section for Banking Regulation 2024 Law and Practice that was published by Chambers and Partners on December 12.

Law360 published an article titled “Moore & Van Allen Adds Deputy GC To NC House Speaker,” on December 11 highlighting Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Director of Public Affairs Beth Friedrich joining the firm this month. The article focused on Beth’s move to MVA after three years of working for Speaker Tim Moore. She discussed being drawn to MVA because of its focus on the Carolinas and its client service culture.

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that the firm’s Human Trafficking Prevention & Compliance practice, Member Valecia M. McDowell, and Senior Counsel Sarah Dohoney Byrne were recognized for industry contributions and innovations in the 2023 Financial Times North America Innovative Lawyers Report.

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Litigation Associate Sarah Sheridan presented a CLE during the 2023 Professionalism for New Attorneys program at the NC Bar Center in Cary on Wednesday, December 6.

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that Beth Friedrich has joined the firm’s Public Affairs team as director of public affairs. Friedrich, who most recently served as senior policy advisor and deputy general counsel to the North Carolina Speaker of the House, Tim Moore, will be based in the firm’s Raleigh Public Affairs office.

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Litigation Member Nader Raja served as a panelist during the TradingHub RegHub Summit 2023, which was held in New York on November 29. The event brought together regulators, senior risk and surveillance professionals, and industry thought leaders for a morning of insightful discussion.

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) has been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index for our commitment to LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion. MVA is proud to have been awarded the recognition of Equality 100, the highest possible score for the seventh consecutive year.

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Litigation Associate Sarah Sheridan was selected by the Duke Law Associate Dean for Alumni & Development to serve on the Duke Law Alumnae Leadership Council. The Council fosters an active network of Duke Law women through providing opportunities for women graduates to connect with each other and with current students and faculty at Duke Law School.

The MVA HR Team organized a teambuilding event to benefit Classroom Central. The team organized 800 Kits for a Cause to support Charlotte Mecklenburg School students. Classroom Central fosters equity in education by providing teachers and students with the free resources they need to succeed.

The Moore & Van Allen Business Resource Groups had an opportunity to join a fireside chat sponsored by the MVA Diversity Committee on November 9.

This past Monday, MVA Co-Head of Investment Team Ryan Smith and MVA Client Steve Hale (Hale Capital Management), participated as guest speakers in a fall semester class at Duke Law taught by Co-Head of Bankruptcy & Restructuring Zach Smith.