Brendan M. Kenny To Present at NorCal eDiscovery & Information Governance Retreat
On Friday, May 30, 2014, Blackwell Burke P.A. attorney Brendan M. Kenny will present on a panel at the NorCal eDiscovery & Information Governance Retreat held at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. The title of the panel discussion is “eDiscovery Comes of Age – What Does the Future Hold?” The panel will focus on […]
Jerry W. Blackwell Honored By The Best Lawyers in America©
Firm chairman Jerry W. Blackwell has been selected for inclusion in the 21st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© (2014). Mr. Blackwell’s selection recognizes him as a top product liability defense attorney. Best Lawyers, the definitive guide to legal excellence, is based on a comprehensive survey of almost 50,000 leading attorneys. Corporate Counsel magazine calls Best […]
Blackwell Burke Named to “BTI Brand Elite 2014”
In its newly released BTI Brand Elite 2014: Client Perceptions of the Best-Branded Law Firms, the BTI Consulting Group praises Blackwell Burke as an “unparalleled Client Recommendations Leader.” The firm made the “honor roll” of firms that corporate counsel recommend first to their peers and colleagues. Respondents also ranked Blackwell Burke among an elite group […]
Brendan M. Kenny to Present E-Discovery CLE
Blackwell Burke P.A. attorney Brendan M. Kenny will participate in a continuing legal education seminar entitled, “E-Discovery: Drafting, Implementing, and Defending Effective Litigation Holds” on Friday, May 23. Mr. Kenny and his co-panelist will facilitate a discussion and hands-on presentation showing how to draft, implement, and defend effective litigation holds. The webinar is sponsored by […]
Blackwell Burke Named A Go-To Law Firm for the Wholesale Trade Industry
Corporate counsel in the wholesale trade industry have named Blackwell Burke P.A. as a “go-to” firm, BTI Consulting Group has reported. BTI’s criteria for inclusion on its Honor Roll of go-to laws firms include well-established relationships paired with vibrant, enthusiastic client recommendations. For more details about the 2014 Honor Roll of Go-To Law Firms, please […]
Jerry W. Blackwell Receives Cora T. Walker Award at NBA Commercial Law Section Corporate Counsel Conference
On Friday, February 21, 2014, Firm chairman and founder Jerry W. Blackwell received the Cora T. Walker Award from the National Bar Association Commercial Law Section for his lifetime contributions to African American attorneys in the Bar, during the 27th Annual NBA CLS CCC in Austin, Texas. The prestigious Cora T. Walker award was […]
Firm Founder Jerry W. Blackwell Named a BTI Client Service MVP for “Delivering Superior Client Service Year After Year”
Firm founder and chairman Jerry W. Blackwell has been named a 2014 BTI Client Service All-Star MVP. BTI’s All-Star MVP honor recognizes “standout attorneys honored for delivering superior client service year after year.” The BTI Client Service All-Stars list annually recognizes attorneys who, according to Fortune 1000 companies, drive superior client service. Only 56 attorneys […]
Peter J. Goss Discusses E-Discovery Challenges Raised by Takeda Sanctions Ruling
Law360 interviewed Peter Goss on the recent sanctions ruling in the ACTOS multidistrict litigation, and in that context Goss discussed the real-world challenges that global companies face in complying with the e-discovery standards and expectations of U.S. Courts. Goss highlighted the difficulty presented by 30(b)(6) deposition notices on e-discovery topics, since most companies will not […]
Olufemi O. Solade Joins Blackwell Burke P.A.
Blackwell Burke P.A. is pleased to announce that Olufemi O. Solade has joined the firm today as special counsel. Prior to joining Blackwell Burke P.A., Ms. Solade practiced in the litigation group at Norton Rose Fulbright. Ms. Solade is an experienced litigator, having counseled clients on various regulatory and compliance issues, administrative actions, internal investigations, […]
Mary S. Young Elevated to Blackwell Burke P.A. Partnership
Blackwell Burke P.A. is pleased to announce that attorney Mary S. Young has been elevated to the firm’s partnership. Ms. Young joined the firm in 2011. She is an experienced trial lawyer whose practice is focused on commercial and products liability litigation. She is well-versed in all aspects of civil trial and pre-trial practice including […]