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The 2022 edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” ranks Delaware law firm Morris Nichols in 25 areas.

The Practising Law Institute hosts the 53rd Annual Institute on Securities Regulation from November 3-5, 2021. The program will be held in-person and via live webcast and feature insights from leading US securities and corporate law practitioners.

Morris Nichols attorneys Megan Dellinger and Lauren Neal have been invited to become partners of the firm, effective January 1, 2022, and Tammy Mann will be promoted to special counsel.

Morris Nichols is a gold sponsor of the sixteenth annual Delaware Trust Conference from October 19 to 20, 2011 in Wilmington, Del. Hosted by the Delaware Bankers Association at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, with live streaming and on-demand sessions, too!

Matt is one of 40 emerging leaders selected to the American Bankruptcy Institute’s “40 Under 40” class of 2021.

IP litigation partner Jennifer Ying has been selected as one of the Delaware Business Times’ 40 Under 40 for 2021. The DBT40 recognizes the region’s dynamic leaders under age 40 who are making a difference with their intelligence, initiative, and innovation.

Four Morris Nichols partners will attend the conference as committee leaders and speakers, sharing insights on Delaware corporate law and VC/PE developments.

Morris Nichols was recognized in the award category for “Restructuring of the Year ($100MM to $500MM)” for the restructuring of VIVUS, Inc.

IFLR United States 2021 - The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial and Corporate Law Firms again ranked Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP in two Delaware tables ranking the top M&A law firms and the leading restructuring and insolvency law firms.

The Best Lawyers in America has released its 2022 edition, listing thirty-two attorneys from Morris Nichols. The results are based on peer-review evaluations from more than 66,000 eligible attorneys.

Law360 released its list of 2021 Regional Powerhouses, once again naming Morris Nichols among the law firms excelling in the First State.

Vault ranked Morris Nichols one of the Best Law Firms in the Mid-Atlantic and one of the Top 150 Law Firms Under 150 in its 2022 US guide.

Morris Nichols litigator Ryan Stottmann was selected to the 2021 Benchmark Litigation list of top emerging talent in litigation.

The 2021 edition of Chambers High Net Worth has again ranked Morris Nichols in Band 1 for Private Wealth Law in Delaware.

On July 21, 2021, Morris Nichols clients F’real Foods, LLC and Rich Products Corporation obtained an affirmance from the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, upholding a jury verdict and pre- and post-trial rulings on patent infringement and damages against Hamilton Beach Brands and Hershey Creamery.

“A force to be reckoned with in Delaware patent litigation,” the 2021 edition of IAM Patent 1000 again ranks Morris Nichols’ intellectual property group in its highest “gold” tier for Delaware IP law firms.

On June 30, Morris Nichols partner Patricia Vella will speak in the session on “Delaware Law & Litigation Developments.”

Morris Nichols is ranked in the highest tier for Delaware intellectual property law practices. IP litigators Jack Blumenfeld, Karen Jacobs, and Jeremy Tigan are recognized as Delaware “IP Stars.”

Morris Nichols partner Todd Flubacher will serve as a panelist in the webinar, “Let’s Be Clear! Drafting To Minimize Litigation and Disputes” hosted by The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) on Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. EST.

Morris Nichols was ranked in The Legal 500 US, a nationwide guide to the foremost law firms in the United States.

Morris Nichols partner Jennifer Ying will speak on “Diversity, Inclusion & Equality in IP: The Current Landscape for Women & Minorities in IP and the Way Forward” at The Women in Law & IP Virtual Summit on June 3, 2021.

One dozen Morris Nichols attorneys have been selected for inclusion in 2021 Delaware Super Lawyers. 

The 2021 edition of Chambers USA has again ranked Morris Nichols in the top tier in four Delaware practice categories.

Morris Nichols partners Tarik Haskins and Tricia Vella will speak on the “Transactional Lessons” session at the Practising Law Institute’s day-long program covering important Delaware corporate law developments over the past year and how they impact corporate or legal practice. 

The M&A Journal recently featured commentary from the 33rd Annual Tulane Corporate Law Institute. Morris Nichols partner Bill Lafferty co-chaired the virtual conference in March 2021.

Lawdragon 500 recently released its inaugural list of Leading Dealmakers in America. Six Morris Nichols partners were selected for inclusion, comprising one third of the Delaware honorees.

Morris Nichols partners Patricia Vella and Dave Harris will join the Connecticut Bar Association Business Law Section to present an overview of recent Delaware statutory changes and caselaw developments relevant to corporate, LLC and partnership attorneys.

The Practising Law Institute presents its annual daylong program on Venture Capital 2021: Nuts and Bolts program. Morris Nichols partner Dan Matthews serves as faculty and will speak in the ethics session, “Crisis Management, Tough Judgment Calls and Legal Ethics Considerations in Representing Emerging Growth Companies.”

Morris Nichols partners Michael Houghton and Donna Culver will join members of Ernst & Young LLP’s Unclaimed Property and Escheat Services practice for a 60-minute webcast addressing the current unclaimed property landscape.

Silicon Valley Directors’ Exchange (SVDX) presents, “Busted Deals – How Do Directors Prepare for a Baked Deal that Flops.”

Morris Nichols will host our second annual Virtual Global Networking Event in conjunction with the AIPLA Women in IP Law Committee.

In April 2020, the Delaware Supreme Court heard arguments on Cigna’s appeal, and on May 3, 2021, affirmed the trial court’s decision and rejected bid for the $1.85 billion termination fee.

The program will cover recent developments in navigating the actual and potential conflicts of interest that often surface in M&A transactions when dealing with significant stockholders, boards of directors, senior executives, and investment bankers.

Morris Nichols serves as lead counsel to Impresa Aerospace, a tier-one supplier to Boeing and other commercial and defense aviation companies. In December 2020, the Delaware Bankruptcy Court approved the going concern sale of Impresa’s business and assets, and on April 28, 2021 confirmed Impresa’s chapter 11 plan.

Morris Nichols partner Melissa DiVincenzo speaks in a webinar focusing on benefit corporations and corporate governance.

The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) hosts its Virtual Annual Spring Meeting from April 12-22, 2021.

Morris Nichols partner Lou Hering shared his insights from working with mutual fund entities as well as in the PE space.

The American Bar Association hosts the Business Law Section virtual spring meeting from April 19-23, 2021. Three Morris Nichols partners will attend the conference as committee leaders and speakers, sharing insights on alternative entities, Delaware corporate law, fiduciary duties, and special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs).

UIC John Marshall Law School’s Center for Intellectual Property, Information & Privacy law hosts its annual IP Master Class, a comprehensive executive seminar series on critical and emerging areas of IP law.

Matt is one of a dozen corporate restructuring lawyers under the age of 40 identified for their outstanding achievements within the prior year.

The April 2021 newsletter includes various article contributions from insolvency/bankruptcy practitioners.

The Practising Law Institute presents its annual day-long program on Venture Capital 2021: Nuts and Bolts. Morris Nichols partner Jeff Wolters serves as faculty and will speak in the closing session, “Crisis Management, Tough Judgment Calls and Legal Ethics Considerations in Representing Emerging Growth Companies.”

The Practising Law Institute hosts a two-day webcast on commercial real estate financing. Morris Nichols partner Tarik Haskins will speak on, "Delaware Law for Real Estate Lawyers" on March 31, 2021 at 10:00am EDT.

Morris Nichols partner Todd Flubacher will co-present with Cynthia D.M. Brown of Commonwealth Trust Company in the first session on "Discretionary Decision-Making."

Law360 Pulse recently spoke with leaders of the Delaware Lawyers Assistance Program about their continuing work to support wellbeing and mental health in the legal profession, and the impact of heightened stressors due to the pandemic. “This is not new to the legal industry,” said Morris Nichols partner RJ Scaggs who chairs the DSBA Lawyers Assistance Committee. “It was something people kind of didn’t talk about,” he told Law360 Pulse. “It is a very serious problem in our industry.”

The ABA Section of Litigation Bankruptcy and Insolvency Litigation Committee will host a roundtable on Friday, March 19, 2021 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET.

Morris Nichols uniquely appeared on rankings for both the defendants’ and plaintiffs’ side, as it has in previous years. Partner Michael Flynn attributed the firm’s achievement to its focus on work in Delaware, serving both clients and co-counsel alike.

Morris Nichols retains its status as a top patent litigation law firm in Lex Machina’s 2021 Patent Litigation Report released today. This data-driven annual review looks at federal district court trends to glean insights into courts, judges, parties, and law firm activities.

Morris Nichols partner Bill Lafferty serves as co-chair of Tulane University Law School’s 33rd Annual Corporate Law Institute.

Legal analytics pioneer Lex Machina will host a live webcast unveiling its latest 2021 Patent Litigation Report. Morris Nichols partner Michael Flynn will join as a speaker in the 30-minute session.