Trinh Hoang joined DLA Piper ’ s Asia practice , based in their Hong Kong office .
Sara Keith , Vice Chair of IWIRC Houston Network , is the new Chair of the State Bar of Texas Bankruptcy Law Section . The State Bar of Texas Bankruptcy Law Section , an organization comprised of over 1,700 bankruptcy lawyers and judges in Texas , provides financial support for pro bono bankruptcy services , organizes and sponsors professional education seminars and conferences , provides financial literacy programs and resources for high school students , publishes a quarterly newsletter , runs a prestigious moot court competition for law students , and awards a diversity and inclusion scholarship to a deserving law student interested in the bankruptcy practice area .
Jennifer Kimble joined Eversheds Sutherland .
Susan Poll Klaessy , Foley & Lardner LLP Partner , co-authored the chapter Treatment of Environmental Obligations in Bankruptcy in the 2023 edition of “ Environmental Law in Corporate and Real Estate Transactions ,” published by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education . The chapter offers an overview on the intersection of federal bankruptcy law and environmental law , with particular emphasis on implications for real estate transactions .
Sarah Letson was promoted to Partner in DLA Piper ’ s UK team .
Ais Lidzhanova has joined Swiss law firm TA Advisory as Partner and Head of Dubai office .
Naomi Loewith was a finalist for the 2023 Canadian General Counsel Awards in the category of Business Achievement , recognising the work she has done in developing the litigation finance industry in Canada ( pictured to the right ).