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Womble PerspectivesBetter Together: Meet Laura PasqualoneThe combination of Womble Bond Dickinson and Lewis Roca as of January 2025 creates a powerhouse law firm that blends deep industry capabilities with a broad geographic reach.Together, we've grown into an Am Law 70 firm spanning the US and UK with 37 offices and 1,300+ attorneys. This combination delivers next-level legal solutions while maintaining transparency, collaboration, and respect for all our clients.Today, we’re spending some time with Laura Pasqualone, a new member of the WBD team and a long-time attorney at Lewis Roca to talk with us about her journey as an attorney and why th...2025-04-2613 minWomble PerspectivesREBROADCAST: From the US to the UK: Inside Womble Bond Dickinson’s Attorney Exchange ProgramWBD-US and WBD-UK are committed to immersing themselves in the additional capability that the combination provides, and they have been working through the opportunities that this proposition brings. The US‐UK Office Exchange program seeks to provide a training opportunity to enhance the firm’s focus in growth practice areas, build the skillsets of current attorneys, create cross‐ border peer groups, increase the firm’s ability to support global clients, and promote employee retention. 2025-04-0113 minWomble PerspectivesREBROADCAST: Insights from the Global Energy Transition Outlook 2025The world is on the brink of a revolutionary shift in how we produce and consume energy. Every policy maker, energy supplier, and commercial consumer has a role to play in this grand transition. With the release of Womble Bond Dickinson's fourth annual survey, "Energizing Tomorrow: Global Energy Transition Outlook 2025," we have a clearer picture of where we stand and where we are headed. This report not only highlights the progress made but also underscores the challenges that lie ahead as we strive to balance the energy trilemma of security, affordability, and sustainability.Read our full report.2025-02-1106 minWomble PerspectivesFrom the US to the UK: Inside Womble Bond Dickinson’s Attorney Exchange ProgramWBD-US and WBD-UK are committed to immersing themselves in the additional capability that the combination provides, and they have been working through the opportunities that this proposition brings. The US‐UK Office Exchange program seeks to provide a training opportunity to enhance the firm’s focus in growth practice areas, build the skillsets of current attorneys, create cross‐ border peer groups, increase the firm’s ability to support global clients, and promote employee retention. 2025-01-2313 minWomble PerspectivesREBROADCAST: A Recap of “What to Expect from the 119th Congress”In today's episode, we're diving deep into the insights, highlights, and key takeaways from our recent event titled "What to Expect from the 119th Congress." A bipartisan panel of top Congressional staffers, as well as esteemed professionals in government affairs and Congressional investigations gathered to share their expertise and insights.Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys Lee Van Voorhis and Kristina Moore were on hand at the event and today, they're sharing their thoughts on this diverse and illuminating conversation.More about LeeMore about KristinaWhen your company faces a Congressional probe, consider...2025-01-2110 minWomble PerspectivesREBROADCAST: Womble Bond Dickinson to Combine with Lewis Roca, Forming Powerhouse Law FirmIn an exciting development, Womble Bond Dickinson and Lewis Roca have announced that the two firms are combining, creating a formidable law firm with over 1,300 attorneys across 37 offices in the US and UK. This powerful alliance became effective on January 1, 2025, and will operate under Womble Bond Dickinson, led by Chair and CEO Merrick Benn and Vice Chair Kenneth Van Winkle.Read more on our website.Press Release2025-01-0203 minWomble PerspectivesREBROADCAST: Womble Bond Dickinson to Combine with Lewis Roca, Forming Powerhouse Law FirmIn an exciting development, Womble Bond Dickinson and Lewis Roca have announced that the two firms are combining, creating a formidable law firm with over 1,300 attorneys across 37 offices in the US and UK. This powerful alliance, effective January 1, 2025, will operate under Womble Bond Dickinson, led by Chair and CEO Merrick Benn and Vice Chair Kenneth Van Winkle.Read more on our website.Press Release2024-12-2603 minWomble PerspectivesA Recap of “What to Expect from the 119th Congress”In today's episode, we're diving deep into the insights, highlights, and key takeaways from our recent event titled "What to Expect from the 119th Congress." A bipartisan panel of top Congressional staffers, as well as esteemed professionals in government affairs and Congressional investigations gathered to share their expertise and insights.Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys Lee Van Voorhis and Kristina Moore were on hand at the event and today, they're sharing their thoughts on this diverse and illuminating conversation.More about LeeMore about KristinaWhen your company faces a Congressional probe, consider...2024-12-1710 minWomble PerspectivesEnergizing Tomorrow: Insights from the Global Energy Transition Outlook 2025The world is on the brink of a revolutionary shift in how we produce and consume energy. Every policy maker, energy supplier, and commercial consumer has a role to play in this grand transition. With the release of Womble Bond Dickinson's fourth annual survey, "Energizing Tomorrow: Global Energy Transition Outlook 2025," we have a clearer picture of where we stand and where we are headed. This report not only highlights the progress made but also underscores the challenges that lie ahead as we strive to balance the energy trilemma of security, affordability, and sustainability.Read our full report.2024-10-1006 minWomble PerspectivesWomble Bond Dickinson to Combine with Lewis Roca, Forming Powerhouse Law FirmIn an exciting development, Womble Bond Dickinson and Lewis Roca have announced that the two firms are combining, creating a formidable law firm with over 1,300 attorneys across 37 offices in the US and UK. This powerful alliance, effective January 1, 2025, will operate under Womble Bond Dickinson, led by Chair and CEO Merrick Benn and Vice Chair Kenneth Van Winkle. Read more on our website.Press Release2024-09-1103 minWomble PerspectivesAn Interview with Matt Quinn, a Research Consultant for Womble's Medical and Scientific SolutionsAs a Research Consultant for Womble Bond Dickinson in Medical and Scientific Solutions, Matt focuses on distilling complex medical literature to aid attorneys with their defense against medical claims. Additionally, Matt aids attorneys in developing scientific strategies for defense as well as challenging the scientific basis of plaintiff’s claims.About MattAbout MSSAbout WBD Advance2024-09-0715 min
Planning UnpluggedTall BuildingsWith desire to build new housing and developments in the UK remaining strong, how does planning impact building up rather than out? Join managing associate James Clark and partner Sarah White from Womble Bond Dickinson as they chat with Michael Forrester, the head of development management at Lewisham Council, about the unique needs tall buildings must meet in the planning sector, how councils are addressing developments looking to the skies, and the role of tall buildings in modern communities.This episode was produced by: James Clark, Sarah...2024-07-1024 minWomble PerspectivesFTC Claims Against PE Firm Put to SleepOn May 13, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas ruled against the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust claims against private equity firm Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe. The FTC had targeted the firm for its role in forming U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc. and consolidating the Texas hospital anesthesia market. This ruling has significant implications for the FTC's strategy against private equity roll-ups in healthcare and sets a new precedent for future antitrust cases.Read the full article.About the authors:Ian DickinsonLee K. Van Voorhis2024-05-2105 minWomble PerspectivesFTC is Targeting Private Equity Acquisitions in Healthcare – Is Your Industry Next?On March fifth, the Federal Trade Commission convened a workshop with regulators, academics and stakeholders to discuss the impact of private equity in the healthcare market. The workshop reflects both the FTC and DOJ Antitrust Division’s recent focus on private equity and serial roll-up transactions more broadly as targets for antitrust enforcement. Read the full article.About the authorIan DickinsonLee K. Van Voorhis2024-03-1406 min
The LawCareers.Net PodcastPractice Area Profile: technology, media and telecommunications - with Womble Bond DickinsonIn this Practice Area Profile episode, Womble Bond Dickinson managing associate Katie Simmonds discusses her career in technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) law so far, the kinds of issues she works on and what skills aspiring TMT solicitors should develop.
Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area, and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career.
You can read the full written Practice Area Profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Technology-media-telecommunications
Find out about training at Womble Bond Dickinson with the firm’s LawCareers.Net...2024-02-2212 minWomble PerspectivesREBROADCAST: Womble Bond Dickinson’s Houston Office Launches Art & Diversity Initiative by hosting Exhibition Showcasing Four Local ArtistsREBROADCAST: As part of our commitment to the values of equality, diversity, and inclusion, our Houston office recently launched our Art & Diversity Initiative. The office will feature a series of rotating art exhibitions from local Houston artists to create visibility and showcase their personal stories.Read about the initiative.View artwork. 2024-02-2205 minWomble PerspectivesCrowdsourced Data vs. Traditional Human Intelligence (HUMINT)In today's episode, we explore how crowdsourced data is transforming the landscape of information gathering.Read the full article.Additional resourcesWomble Bond Dickinson (Oct. 4, 2023). Unlocking the Potential of Crowdsourced Data: Policy Guidance for the Information Revolution Office of the Director of National Intelligence, IC Consumers Guide.About the authorsRobert A. BroadbentHoward W. HerndonDanielle Duff, Of Counsel with SRD Legal Group, co-authored this alert.2024-01-0906 minWomble PerspectivesWomble Bond Dickinson’s Houston Office Launches Art & Diversity Initiative by hosting Exhibition Showcasing Four Local ArtistsAs part of our commitment to the values of equality, diversity, and inclusion, our Houston office recently launched our Art & Diversity Initiative. The office will feature a series of rotating art exhibitions from local Houston artists to create visibility and showcase their personal stories.Read about the initiative.View artwork. 2023-12-2104 minWomble PerspectivesHow to Navigate Pitfalls in Major ProjectsDelivering substantial construction projects is no simple task. In today's changing global climate, the demand and complexity of these projects are increasing. Hence, understanding and mitigating risks become ever crucial. In our latest episode, we provide you with a synopsis of a recent webinar where experts from Womble Bond Dickinson's (WBD) UK and US offices share their valuable insights on how to identify and navigate the prevalent pitfalls in domestic and international projects.Read the full article.About the speakers:Jessica TreshamVicky McCombeJames IgnotusMichelle Essen...2023-12-0705 minWomble PerspectivesCost, Politics and Grid Modernization are Key Obstacles to the Energy Transition, According to Womble Bond Dickinson Survey ReportThis week, we're delving into the findings of our annual Energy Transition Outlook Survey Report. The report, informed by the views of over 450 global executives and investors across various industries, from renewable energy to electric vehicles, offers an intriguing and holistic insight into our journey towards Net Zero.Read the full report.About the teamJeffrey S. WhittleRichard CockburnVicki RedmanLisa RushtonChris TownerBelton T. ZeiglerScot AndersonSimon HughesSebastian Briggs2023-11-1808 min