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Ballard Spahr LLP issued the following announcement on Apr. 1.
Steve Burkhart a commercial lawyer and litigator with more than 25 years of experience who for over a decade was vice president, general counsel, and secretary at BIC has joined Ballard Spahr, firm Chair Mark Stewart announced.
Mr. Burkhart is a member of Ballard Spahr’s Litigation Department. He is resident in the firm’s Baltimore office.
“Over his career, Steve has handled an impressive array of matters, from those concerning intellectual property and product liability to ones involving internal investigations and insurance work,” said Jason A. Leckerman, chair of the firm’s Litigation Department. “His versatility is unique and an ideal fit for a department with as many facets and strengths as ours.”
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Ballard Spahr LLP issued the following announcement on Mar. 1.
Robert Borhart an experienced financial services attorney known for his work on corporate trust matters has joined Ballard Spahr as Of Counsel in its Minneapolis office, firm Chair Mark Stewart announced.
Mr. Borhart is a member of Ballard Spahr’s Finance Department.
“The national finance department of Ballard Spahr represents clients across public and private markets and throughout a wide range of intricate debt and equity transactions,” said Finance Department Co-Chair Dominic J. De Simone. “Bob’s addition to our 110-attorney force will help us broaden the array of skills we already provide and deepen the relationships we have with clients.”
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Ballard Spahr LLP issued the following announcement on Feb. 22.
Brian D. Short a securities and M&A attorney with more than 20 years of experience advising companies in corporate transactions has joined Ballard Spahr as a Partner, firm Chair Mark Stewart announced. Mr. Short will be Co-Leader of the firm’s Securities and Capital Markets practice, along with Gerald G. Guarcini.
Mr. Short represents companies, private equity firms, and investment banks in a range of corporate transactions, such as negotiating and executing public and private securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, and joint ventures. He has worked with clients in a range of industries, including life sciences, technology, aerospace and defense, business and financial services, and consumer products.