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Join Mayer Brown partners Rick Nowak and Stephanie Vasconcellos as they present at a special edition meeting of the US Chamber of Commerce Employee Benefits Committee. This timely conversation will cover the current ERISA health plan litigation trends and how to prepare your organization and health plan for the ongoing wave of litigation. #ERISA #Health #Litigation

On September 18, Mayer Brown hosted its second annual AI Summit in Los Angeles. Our lawyers shared insights on critical topics like AI governance, antitrust, intellectual property, contracting for AI, and security challenges. Following the event, Litigation Daily spoke with four of our partners—John Nadolenco, A. John P. Mancini, Phil Recht, and Arsen Kourinian —to get their key takeaways on the next wave of AI litigation, why California is uniquely positioned to lead AI regulation, and how businesses can prepare for an ever-evolving regulatory landscape. Read their insights, featured in Law.com, here: https://lnkd.in/g2TtVdJc #ArtificialIntelligence #Antitrust #IntellectualProperty

We are proud to announce the elevation of 57 lawyers to partner and counsel across our global platform! These talented lawyers represent seven practices and 16 offices worldwide, reflecting the strength of our international footprint. For more details and the full list of promoted lawyers, visit: https://lnkd.in/dfSsGYkX #lawyers

🎬 In this rapid fire interview, Elinam Amegadzie, a trainee solicitor in our litigation team, chats with Tamar Ruiz, a senior associate in our tax practice. Tamar reflects on the differences between Australian and UK law, shares what she enjoys most about her role, and reveals what’s at the very top of her bucket list. 👉 Watch the full conversation to hear Tamar’s insights and experiences. #MayerBrownTrainees #LegalTrainee #SQEJourney #FutureSolicitor

Congratulations to Mayer Brown alumni Alicia Cai Lushi, Alanna Chang, Ross Clements, Christa Cole, Adrian Law, Alexandra Marks CBE, and Liz Espín Stern, who have recently stepped into new roles. From returning to HSBC as US head of legal for corporate and institutional banking to being appointed as a board member at both the Global Affairs Corps of Ambassadors at the University of Virginia and the Migration Policy Institute, our alumni continue to inspire through the varied paths they pursue. Read the final Movers and Shakers article of the year: https://bit.ly/4qY1s6A #MayerBrownAlumni

Mayer Brown Chair Jon Van Gorp has once again been recognized in Crain's Chicago Business' annual “Who’s Who” list! He is featured in the law section of the 2026 edition of Crain’s authoritative guide to power in Chicago and is recognized among the influential leaders shaping the city’s business, civic, and cultural sectors. Since beginning his tenure in 2021, Jon has sharpened Mayer Brown’s strategic focus and strengthened the firm’s market leadership. He has guided the firm through shifting economic and regulatory conditions while expanding its market-leading practices and brands. Known for his industry insight and forward-looking approach, Jon has helped drive sustained growth and performance. Under his leadership, we continue to be recognized among the top international law firms for excellence, innovation, and exceptional client service. Learn more about Jon: https://lnkd.in/gdAz5AVm #ChicagoLeaders

Three Mayer Brown partners have been named 2025 MVPs by Law360! Each year, the publication recognizes honorees who “have distinguished themselves from their peers by securing hard-earned successes in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-breaking deals.” ✨ Amanda Baker is named a Complex Financial Instruments MVP. A structured finance partner in our Banking & Finance practice, she has nearly two decades of experience advising issuers, borrowers, underwriters, and commercial banks on asset‑backed bond offerings. This is the second time Law360 has honored Amanda as an MVP! ✨ John Prairie has been recognized as a Government Contracts MVP. John leads our Government Contracts practice and has more than 20 years of experience in government contracts law, representing clients in bid protests, contract claims, False Claims Act litigation, as well as government investigations and suspension and debarment proceedings. This is the second time that John has been recognized as a Law360 MVP! ✨ Brantley Webb is named a Benefits MVP. She is the co-leader of our ERISA Litigation Group and focuses on complex civil matters such as commercial contract disputes, Employee Retirement Income Security Act class actions, and trade secret cases. This marks Brantley’s second consecutive year as a Law360 MVP! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g2XpPM78 #GovernmentContracts #ComplexFinancialInstruments #Benefits

We are proud to have been recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 list for our leading Construction practice! The commendation recognises our construction capabilities, which includes representing Shepherd Construction in a £70m landmark cladding dispute, achieving a favourable settlement in one of the first pieces of litigation to consider the new cause of action against cladding manufacturers under section 149 of the Building Safety Act. The list also highlighted our leading restructuring practice, referencing we represented Capricorn Energy against Waldorf Production UK in recent proceedings, as well as Samsung and Saipem against Petrofac, overturning precedent by giving “out of the money” creditors a stronger voice in how rescue plans are decided. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dNMjJsbv #thetimes #bestlawfirms #construction #restructuring

Mayer Brown is pleased to sponsor SPi USA’s Structured Products 2025 Conference. Visit with the team in Nashville. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eG6TgNj4 #StructuredProducts #StructuredInvestments #CapitalMarkets

Diamond Generating has entered into a definitive agreement with an affiliate of Igneo Infrastructure Partners, under which Diamond has agreed to sell its Indigo project, a nominally rated 136 megawatt gas-fired, simple-cycle electric generation peaking station located in Palm Springs, California. A Mayer Brown team—led by partners Paul de Bernier and John Tormey, and including associates Lily Song, Amir Rousta, and Mitchell Carlson—served as legal counsel to Diamond Generating in connection to this agreement. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gfU9ykuS #CorporateandSecurities #PowerandInfrastructure