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Tracy Francis named to Crain’s Cleveland Business ‘Forty under 40’

Tracy Francis, a partner in the firm's Litigation Department, has been selected as a Crain's Cleveland Business 2019 "Forty Under 40" honoree. Crain's Cleveland Business honors 40 of the community's best and brightest under the age of 40 each year. The recipients will be honored at an awards reception on November 25.

The risks and benefits of internal investigations

Porter Wright's Tom Jones and David Kelch wrote the article, "The risks and benefits of internal investigations," which was published on Sept. 18, 2019 in Corporate Board Member.

Associate added in Chicago office

Porter Wright is proud to welcome a new associate to the firm’s Chicago office. Bide B. Akande focuses his practice on commercial litigation. He has experience litigating commercial matters arising out of construction disputes, real estate foreclosures, employee non-compete agreements, and general breach of contract claims. He has also assisted clients in arbitrating various matters.

Chin appointed co-chair of CBA Minorities in the Law Committee

Porter Wright is pleased to announce Abby Chin has been appointed co-chair of the Columbus Bar Association’s Minorities in the Law Committee. The two-year appointment began on September 1, 2019.

INSIGHT: NBA star Leonard’s Nike lawsuit a good study in trademarks v. copyrights

Porter Wright partner Rick Mescher wrote the article, "INSIGHT: NBA star Leonard’s Nike lawsuit a good study in trademarks v. copyrights," which appeared in Bloomberg Big Law Business on Sept. 18, 2019.

Bradshaw joins Leadership Dayton class of 2020

Porter Wright is thrilled to announce Jyllian Bradshaw, a senior associate in our Dayton office, has joined Leadership Dayton. The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce announced the 2020 class in the Dayton Business Journal article, "Meet the members of Leadership Dayton's next class."

Eighty-four Porter Wright attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in America

Porter Wright is pleased to announce that 84 attorneys from across the firm’s eight offices located in Florida, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.