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Maron Marvel Appoints Catherine Pyune McEldowney to Lead its Firm

by Tom Smith June 3, 2022

Maron Marvel announces its Shareholder Catherine Pyune McEldowney has been appointed Managing Shareholder, President, and Executive Committee Chair of the nationally recognized mass tort litigation firm. This is a milestone for Maron Marvel and the legal community as Cathie is the first woman and Korean American attorney to lead the law firm. According to NALP 2021 Diversity Report, less than 5% of all attorneys practicing law in the United States are Asian Pacific American women, with even a smaller percentage in leadership roles.

Paul A. Bradley, who previously served as Maron Marvel’s Managing Shareholder for over 15 years, is now the firm’s General Counsel, an inaugural position for the firm. Paul’s proven track record and knowledge of the business of law will be invaluable in his new role. President and Chair of the firm’s Executive Committee were previously held by the firm’s founder Jim Maron. Since 1996, the firm has grown to over 100 attorneys in 12 offices located throughout the country.

In 2003, Cathie joined the firm to help Jim Maron execute his vision to be the best toxic tort defense firm in the country. Since then, Maron Marvel has combined technology and litigation to elevate the firm’s national risk management team and other key practice groups to climb higher, smarter, and faster. “Maron Marvel’s national risk management model is rooted in tech-based solutions, cost containment, virtual teaming, and consistent results. It’s unique to the Maron Marvel brand and is the future of mass tort risk management,” said Cathie.

A trailblazer in her own right, Cathie has been practicing for over 30 years and does not want Maron Marvel to emulate the traditional law firm model. She explains, “Our Next-Gen leadership team is ready to be a catalyst for positive growth and success by empowering our attorneys and staff to be their authentic selves, continue to work smart and hard, and share the firm’s passion for excellence and client service.”

McEldowney also plans to bolster the firm’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. “The only thing that separates women, people of color, and other underrepresented groups in our profession is opportunity. Jim Maron gave me that opportunity 19 years ago. I’m honored to carry the torch he lit 25 years ago,” states Cathie.

While Maron Marvel will continue to be governed by its Executive Committee, which Cathie will also lead, it added an Operating Committee to manage the firm’s daily administrative and operational affairs. Joining Cathie on the firm’s new Operating Committee is Shareholder Scott Henry. He assumes the new role of Vice President of Management and oversees the firm’s daily operations in addition to maintaining his active practice. Henry led a team of lawyers who joined Maron Marvel in 2017, starting the firm’s Midwest practice. Nancy Michener will continue to serve as the firm’s Chief Operating Officer, which she has held for six years.

From the beginning, Maron Marvel attorneys had a passion for superior work product, a distinctive culture rooted in mass tort litigation, and an obsession with exceptional client service. These core values have remained at the heart of the firm’s brand and endure today. Through an authentic and consistent voice, Maron Marvel builds its relationships with like-minded people and clients who appreciate and respect the firm’s approach. The firm has 12 offices in 10 key jurisdictions with 100 litigation and trial attorneys.

Jonice Gray Tucker, a Leading Financial Services Attorney, Joins Paul Hastings

by Multicultural Law News June 3, 2022

Paul Hastings announced the arrival of Jonice Gray Tucker to bring deep expertise representing financial services clients in matters that include government investigations, supervisory matters, litigation, and regulatory compliance. Gray Tucker brings synergies with Paul Hastings’ client roster, including virtually every major investment bank in the world, as well as dozens of leading fintech companies.

Gray Tucker is one of the country’s leading financial services attorneys, the immediate past Chair of the American Bar Association’s Banking Law Committee, and a frequent industry speaker. Recognized by Chambers USA as a leading lawyer in Consumer Financial Services (Enforcement & Investigations), Gray Tucker represents clients in high-stakes legal proceedings, including enforcement and supervisory matters initiated by the full gamut of federal and state regulators. She routinely provides strategic advice to senior corporate leaders, including Boards, as they navigate complex, and often unexpected business and legal challenges. Gray Tucker’s practice also includes handling internal investigations, defending civil litigation and providing advice on compliance with consumer protection laws. She has particular expertise with laws governing fair and responsible lending. Gray Tucker has an extensive track record of positive resolutions for clients in matters involving controversy.

“Jonice is a superb lawyer who will excel across all aspects of regulatory and enforcement matters for our financial services clients,” said Seth Zachary, chair of Paul Hastings. “She supports our mission to invest in areas that are strategically important across a rapidly evolving market environment.”

“Paul Hastings has a highly collaborative and client-focused culture that enables tremendous growth potential and excellence in execution.” said Jonice Gray Tucker.

Aimee Bryant Joins Fiduciary Trust as VP and Trust Counsel

by Multicultural Law News June 3, 2022

Fiduciary Trust Company (“Fiduciary”), a Boston-based private wealth management firm, is pleased to announce the hiring of Aimee Fukuchi Bryant, JD, as Vice President and Trust Counsel. As a member of Fiduciary’s Trust & Estates Legal Team, Bryant will work with Fiduciary’s investment officers to assist clients with estate planning, wealth transfer and charitable giving strategies, as well as on Fiduciary’s estate settlement and family trust administration matters. She will report to Suma V. Nair, Chief Fiduciary Officer.

“Aimee’s extensive estate planning and trust experience will further expand our team’s capabilities,” said Nair. “We are thrilled to have her join and apply her skills to benefit our clients.”

Prior to joining Fiduciary, Bryant was a partner in the Private Client Group at Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP, where she began her legal career. She is active in the professional community, serves on the MCLE’s Estate Planning Curriculum Advisory Committee, and is a co-chair of the Estate Planning Committee of the Boston Bar Association’s Trusts and Estates Section. She is also a former chairperson for the Boston Chapter of the International Association of Advisors in Philanthropy, and an incoming chairperson for Wondermore, a literacy-focused nonprofit that serves underserved schoolchildren in the Boston area.

Unisys Appoints Claudius O. Sokenu as General Counsel and Secretary

by Tom Smith June 2, 2022

Unisys Corporation announced the appointment of Claudius O. Sokenu as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary. He will lead Unisys’ global legal, corporate secretary and ethics and compliance functions. He will report to Unisys Chair and Chief Executive Officer Peter Altabef.

Sokenu joins Unisys from Cognizant, a Fortune 200 information technology company, where he served as senior vice president, global deputy general counsel and chief of staff to the general counsel. Prior to joining Cognizant, Sokenu served as deputy general counsel, global head of ethics and compliance and global head of litigation and investigations at Andeavor, a then-Fortune 100 energy company. Previously, he was a partner with three Am Law 100 law firms: Shearman & Sterling, Arnold & Porter and Mayer Brown. Earlier in his career, Sokenu served in the Honors Program at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement, first as a staff attorney before concluding his government service as senior counsel. He is a fellow with the American College of Governance Counsel.

Sokenu earned an LL.M in securities and financial regulation from Georgetown University Law Center, where he has also taught classes as an adjunct professor, an LL.M in corporate and commercial law from the University of London’s London School of Economics and King’s College London and an LL.B with Upper Class Honors from London South Bank University.

He succeeds Gerry Kenney, 70, who is retiring from Unisys effective April 30 after nearly nine years with the company.

“Claudius brings significant in-house, private practice and government legal experience to Unisys. Beyond his legal experience, Claudius possesses both the personal skills and gravitas that have been hallmarks of our general counsel, and I am excited to welcome him to the company,” said Altabef. “I would also like to thank Gerry for his many years of exceptional service to Unisys. Gerry has been masterful at forging and maintaining a strong sense of partnership with our businesses and leaders. I will miss both his wise counsel and good humor.”

UpStream Healthcare Appoints William S.W. Chang as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.

by Tom Smith June 2, 2022

UpStream Healthcare, the fastest growing primary care health services organization, has appointed William S.W. Chang as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. Mr. Chang joins UpStream after serving in senior roles at McKesson Corporation and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

At McKesson, Chang was Vice President of Regulatory Policy and Chief Legal Counsel. He led cross-functional teams that focused on enterprise priorities in key regulatory spaces. Chang advised the wide spectrum of McKesson’s businesses, including U.S. pharmaceutical distribution, medical-supply distribution, specialty and independent-community pharmacy, physician-practice management, prescription-technology services, medication access-and-adherence programs, and electronic health records.

At HHS, Chang served as Deputy General Counsel for public health, litigation, and investigations. Chang was one of the lead attorneys supporting Operation Warp Speed, working with public and private partners to build nationwide distribution and administration solutions for COVID-19 vaccines. Chang worked closely with the Deputy Secretary, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the HHS Office of the Inspector General, and the U.S. Department of Justice to reform the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law in order to facilitate value-based care.

“Protecting our most vulnerable patient populations, paying for better health outcomes, and enabling medical professionals to work at the top of their training have guided my career in healthcare,” said Chang. “Those goals are all central to UpStream’s mission—to coordinate and reward better patient outcomes, from payor to provider and everyone in between.”

At the Department of Justice, Chang led healthcare-fraud investigations of public and private companies and individuals, and his cases spanned several districts and involved multiple state and federal agencies as well as parallel civil proceedings.

Chang has been repeatedly recognized for his contributions to healthcare. In 2022, he was the National Winner of the American Pharmacists Association Friend of Pharmacy Immunization Champion Award. The award recognized Chang for his extraordinary contributions toward fully enfranchising the pharmacy workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. For his public-health service, including during the pandemic, Chang received the Assistant Secretary for Health Exceptional Service Medal. The Medal is the highest decoration awarded to a civilian by the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. For his service at the Department of Justice, Chang received numerous accolades. Among those accolades, he twice received the Assistant Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service; the HHS Inspector General’s Award for Excellence in Fighting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse; and the Commendation for Demonstrated Excellence from the FBI Director.

“We are fortunate to have Will Chang join our company that is built on the highest levels of professionalism and ethics, as we continue to create outstanding value and outcomes for patients through our partnership with physicians and their clinical networks. Will has incredible knowledge and expertise as a healthcare leader and that will benefit UpStream and the healthcare community at large,” said UpStream CEO, Dr. Sanjay Doddamani.

“I have been deeply impressed by Will for his commitment to advancing American healthcare, especially his understanding of value-based care and regulation of clinicians, including pharmacists,” said Fergus Hoban, UpStream founder. “At the core of the UpStream process is a thorough therapeutic work-up by prescribing pharmacists and coordination nurses, supported by data insights and full risk payment model; a culmination of strong clinical and financial models for Will to focus his expertise.”

UpStream Healthcare’s unique model offers support to practices of any size or historic experience who do not have the resources or ability to take the heavy financial risks currently associated with value-based models. Participating providers receive Guaranteed Advanced Payments for Quality or GAP-Q™ as financial incentives on a schedule basis for their quality performance, taking out guess work in an otherwise unpredictable environment.

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