Troutman Pepper Partner John Ramirez Named Among Virginia’s ‘Go To Lawyers’ for Business Transactions

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – John Ramirez, managing partner of Troutman Pepper’s Virginia Beach office and a partner in the firm’s Corporate Practice Group, has been named among Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s “Go To Lawyers” for business transactions. Now in its fifth year, the “Go To Lawyers” program recognizes top lawyers in a particular practice area. Those selected are regarded as experts in their field and well versed in the nuances of related case law, statutes, and regulations. Honorees also have a demonstrated record of success, receive regular referrals, and think creatively. Ramirez serves as a trusted and valued advisor to his…

Roundup of law firm hires, promotions, departures: February 5, 2024 update

Chika Chiekwe (Halifax, NS) – corporate and commercial law primarily focused on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and securities, general business law, and non-profit organizations. Leah Good (Fredericton, NB) – family law and general litigation practice. Michael Heikkinen (Moncton, NB) – construction litigation, estate litigation, and family law. Marie-Pier Levesque – bilingual practice in corporate and commercial law. Caroline McAvity (Saint John, NB) – corporate and commercial law. Matt McEwen – litigation practice focusing on commercial litigation, insurance, and construction matters. Thomas Munn (St. John’s, NL) – commercial transactions, corporate law, construction, and…

US News Gets In On Rating Biglaw Firms – The Results Are A Mixed Bag

Fresh off the embarrassment of the en masse meeting of schools from their much ballyhooed law school rankings — and delaying the most recent version of the rankings twice as a result — US News and World Report has decided to try their hand at law firm rankings. Today they announced the 2024 US News Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms list. And it’s quite the read! US News Managing Editor of Money Susannah Snider’s statement on the ratings gives a sense of what US News is trying to capture with the rankings (besides the relevance now that the…