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Two and a half years ago, an Afghan family reached out to CNN Anchor and Chief National Security Correspondent Jim Sciutto for help to flee the Taliban. Mohammed served alongside the U.S. military in Afghanistan, and thanks in large part to the precision and skill of a fiercely devoted team of professionals, including Sciutto, globally recognized immigration attorney David Leopold, Alex Plitsas and others, Mohammed, Marwa, and their two children have finally arrived in the U.S. with Special Immigrant Visas.

Of this wonderful result, David said: “So proud to have been a part of this amazing team. The road was long, arduous, and fraught with danger, but Jim Sciutto refused to let go of this Afghan hero and his family. Musa put his life on the line for our troops. Now, he and his beautiful family are safe in the U.S.”

David Leopold works tirelessly to support his clients’ long-term objectives, and has dedicated his career to counseling businesses and individuals on an array of issues related to U.S. immigration, visa, and citizenship law. Passionate about human rights, he gives back to the community through pro bono representation. David will serve as Group Leader of the Immigration Practice Group for UB Greensfelder beginning February 1, 2024, when the combination of Ulmer & Berne and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., goes into effect.

Pictured below is Jim Sciutto with Marwa and Mohammed.

We are proud to announce that 50 Ulmer attorneys have earned multiple honors in the 2024 edition of Ohio Super Lawyers, a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service featuring outstanding lawyers who have demonstrated excellence in the practice of law. In addition, Michael N. Ungar, Chair of Ulmer’s Litigation Department, earned the outstanding distinction of being named the highest ranking attorney in Ohio. To read the full press release, click below.

Ohio Super Lawyers Recognizes 50 Ulmer Attorneys in 2024 Lists December 29, 2023 – Ulmer & Berne LLP is proud to announce its attorneys have earned multiple honors in the 2024 edition of Ohio Super Lawyers, a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service featuring outstanding lawyers who have demonstrated excellence in the practice of law. In addition, Mich...

In a new client alert released today, Ulmer Immigration Group Leader David Leopold shares insight into the upcoming announcement of a stateside H1-B visa renewal program from the U.S. Department of State. To read the full client alert, click below.

Department of State to Announce Pilot Program for Stateside Renewal of H-1B Visa Stamps The U.S. Department of State (DOS) is scheduled to announce a pilot program to resume domestic H-1B visa renewal for qualified applicants who meet certain requirements. The Federal Register Notice announcing the program will be published on December 21, 2023. The pilot program will accept applicat...

We are excited to announce that Ulmer & Berne will combine with Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., effective February 1, 2024. The combination will create UB Greensfelder, a super-regional, Am Law 200 firm of approximately 275 attorneys across nine offices in the Midwest and other major U.S. markets. Click here to learn more: www.announcingubglaw.com

We are pleased to announce that Ulmer has promoted four attorneys. Michael Charlillo and Abbie Rose Pappas have been promoted to Partner, and Mary Hofmann and Amanda Vo have been promoted to Associate.

Ulmer & Berne Announces 2024 Promotions, Names Two to Partner November 29, 2023 – Ulmer & Berne LLP is pleased to announce the promotions of four attorneys. Michael J. Charlillo and Abbie R. Pappas have been promoted to Partner, and Mary C. Hofmann and Tu-Anh (Amanda) Vo have been promoted to Associate.

We are thrilled to share that the firm has launched a brand new website. Th is new site features an enhanced user experience, contemporary design, and reaffirms Ulmer’s commitment to putting clients first.

Ulmer & Berne Launches New Firm Website November 21, 2023 – Ulmer & Berne LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has launched a new website at www.ulmer.com. Created in partnership with Great Jakes, a website and brand design agency focused exclusively on law firms, the new website features an enhanced user experience, contemporary de...

Earlier this week, Ohio voters decided Issue 2, voting to enact Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3780, effective December 7, 2023. Chapter 3780 authorizes and regulates the recreational use of cannabis by adults over twenty-one years of age. In a new client alert, Ulmer attorneys Stephanie Harley and Emma Tomsick detail how this impacts Ohio employers.

Recreational Adult Use of Ma*****na Was Approved By Ohio Voters This Week: What Does This Mean for Ohio Employers? - Ulmer & Berne LLP November 9, 2023 – Earlier this week, Ohio voters decided Issue 2, voting to enact Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3780, effective December 7, 2023. Chapter 3780 authorizes and regulates the recreational use of cannabis by adults over twenty-one years of age. Of particular importance to Ohio employers, ...

We are proud to announce that Ulmer is ranked in 67 categories in the 2024 Best Law Firms® list. Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms list are recognized for professional excellence and persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. To read the full press release, click below.

Best Lawyers Ranks Ulmer in Numerous Practice Categories in 2024 Best Law Firms® List - Ulmer & Berne LLP November 2, 2023 – Ulmer & Berne LLP is proud to announce that the firm is ranked in 67 categories in the 2024 Best Law Firms® list. Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms list are recognized for professional excellence and persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.

Tomorrow, November 2, at 2 p.m. EST, Ulmer Partner and Chair of the firm's Business Department Howard Groedel will present as part of a live webinar for Financial Poise. The webinar, entitled, “Private Offering Exemptions and Private Placements,” will offer participants a high-level overview of private offering exemptions, including the latest developments in this ever-changing area of the securities laws, as well as tangible examples and practical advice on how to conduct a successful private placement. The webinar is co-produced by West LegalEdcenter™ and part of the “Securities Law Made Simple (Not Really) 2023” series.

For more information, click here: https://lnkd.in/gyfj-uKC

Ulmer attorneys Rachael L. Rodman and Matthew Schonauer recently sat down for a podcast interview with WHAT THE R*SK podcast host Larry Gordon, CAMS to discuss IP law and how businesses can protect their most valuable assets.

During the interview, Rachael and Matt provided their expertise on various aspects of IP law, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures to safeguard intellectual property, all while sharing real-world anecdotes and cautionary tales. Additionally, they discuss a recent Supreme Court case that altered long-standing IP precedent, offering critical lessons on international IP protection and risk mitigation.

WHAT THE R*SK! is an interview-based podcast series that provides an opportunity to increase your risk awareness and be able to think more holistically about business risks.

To listen to the full podcast interview on YouTube, click below.

107 – Intellectual Property – Rachael L. Rodman and Matthew J. Schonauer During this episode, legal experts Rachael L. Rodman and Matthew J. Schonauer of the Ulmer & Berne law firm delve into the world of intellectual property (IP...

We are proud to share that Ulmer and 11 of our partners received honors in the 2024 edition of Benchmark Litigation! Congratulations to Paul (P.J.) Cosgrove, Jeff Dunlap, Frances Floriano Goins, Stephanie Harley, Joshua Klarfeld, Amanda Martinsek, Jeffrey Peck, Kip Schwartz, Fritz Shadley, Joe Thomas, and Michael N. Ungar.

Consistently recognized by clients and peers as a firm with skilled attorneys who handle complex, high-stakes litigation, Ulmer has earned Benchmark’s highest possible ranking – “highly recommended” in Ohio – for the 11th year in a row.

In addition, for the 10th year in a row, Michael N. Ungar was named to Benchmark’s list of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, the group Benchmark considers to be the most elite trial strategists in their fields, and Frances Floriano Goins was also named to the list of the Top 250 Women in Litigation, marking her 10th consecutive appearance on Benchmark’s list of the top female litigators across the country.

Benchmark Litigation Honors Ulmer Litigation and Employment Partners in 2024 Reports - Ulmer & Berne LLP Ulmer & Berne LLP and 11 of its partners received honors in the 2024 edition of Benchmark Litigation.

We are proud to announce that Ulmer has achieved 2022-2023 Mansfield Certification through Diversity Lab in recognition of the firm's continued efforts to prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for attorneys at all levels and to ensure all talent has a fair and equal opportunity to advance into leadership.

Ulmer Achieves Mansfield Certification, Continues Ongoing Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging - Ulmer & Berne LLP Ulmer & Berne LLP is proud to announce that the firm has achieved 2022-2023 Mansfield Certification through Diversity Lab in recognition of its continued efforts to prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Ulmer has long held close ties to Israel – through both our attorneys and our clients – and we are deeply saddened by the lives lost in the recent attacks. With Israel now at war, we pray for the safety of our clients, friends, and their families, there and beyond. Our legal practice has long bridged the U.S. and Israel, and our hearts and our support are with those most deeply affected by this conflict.

In a new article for Cleveland Jewish News, Ulmer Partner and Co-Group Leader of the firm's Trusts & Estates Practice Group Kim Stein shares tips on how to avoid common mistakes when making an estate plan. To read the full article, click below.

Avoid common mistakes when making estate plan Whatever your net worth, you must feel it is significant enough to warrant meeting with an estate planner. Kim Stein of Ulmer & Berne in Cleveland, warned of some common

In a new client alert released today, Ulmer attorneys David Leopold and Amanda Vo discuss the possible U.S. government shutdown and its potential impact on immigration services. To read the full client alert, click below.

Looming U.S. Government Shutdown Directly Impacts Employers Hiring and Retaining Foreign Workers Through H-1B, H-2A/H-2B and/or PERM/Labor Certification Programs - Ulmer & Berne LLP Potential government shutdown would directly affect the employment-based immigration functions of the U.S. Department of Labor.

We are please to announce the addition of two new associate attorneys. Meghan McDonnell and Anastasia A. Elder both join the Business Litigation Practice Group in the firm’s Cleveland office.

Ulmer’s Cleveland Office Gains Two New Associate Attorneys - Ulmer & Berne LLP Two new associate attorneys join Ulmer & Berne's Cleveland office in the Business Litigation department.

Congratulations to Ulmer Partner and Litigation Department Chair Michael N. Ungar, who has been named to Lawdragon's list of 500 Leading Litigators in America in 2024. This is the second edition of Lawdragon's 500 Leading Litigators in America list, and the second time Mike has been honored with this designation. To read more about this prestigious list, click below.

The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America | Lawdragon This is Lawdragon’s 2nd edition assessing America’s top talent among those who represent corporations and other wealthy entities in epic litigation.

Today we recognize Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which is one of Judaism’s holiest days. We wish our clients, colleagues, and friends a happy, healthy new year!

We will never forget. Today, we remember and honor the lives lost on September 11th, 2001, and we recognize the heroes, the brave men and women who selflessly risked their lives to save others.

We are pleased to announce the addition of three attorneys to the firm. Nathan Jacob joins the Employment & Labor Practice Group in Cleveland, Alexander Diamond joins the Business Law Practice Group in Cincinnati, and Abe Sutton joins the Health Care Practice Group in New York. To read the full press release, click below.

Ulmer Adds Attorneys to Offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati, and New York - Ulmer & Berne LLP Ulmer & Berne LLP is pleased to announce the addition Nathan Jacob joins the Employment & Labor Practice Group in Cleveland, Alexander L. Diamond joins the Business Law Practice Group in Cincinnati, and Abe Sutton joins the Health Care Practice Group in New York.

Congratulations to Yvette Simpson, Esq., MBA, Ulmer's Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, who has been elected as the Board Chair of MORTAR after serving as a board member for the last year.

Yvette R. Simpson Elected Board Chair of MORTAR - Ulmer & Berne LLP Yvette R. Simpson, Ulmer's Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, has been elected as the Board Chair of MORTAR in Cincinnati.

In honor of Women's Equality Day this Saturday, August 26, we've asked the women of Ulmer to share a quote that has inspired, motivated, or guided their work and their lives. Ulmer Partner Heidi VonderHeide from the firm's Chicago office chose a quote from Glennon Doyle: "These things will be hard to do, but you can do hard things." Happy Women's Equality Day to all!

In honor of Women's Equality Day this Saturday, August 26, we've asked the women of Ulmer to share a quote that has inspired, motivated, or guided their work and their lives. Ulmer Partner Anastasia Tonello from the firm's New York office chose an African Proverb that has inspired her both in relation to parenting and her professional career: "It take a village." Happy Women's Equality Day to all!

In honor of Women's Equality Day this Saturday, August 26, we've asked the women of Ulmer to share a quote that has inspired, motivated, or guided their work and their lives. Ulmer attorney Jocelyn Smith from the firm's Columbus office chose a quote from Ruth Bader Ginsburg: "Women belong in all the places where decisions are being made." Happy Women's Equality Day to all!

In honor of Women's Equality Day this Saturday, August 26, we've asked the women of Ulmer to share a quote that has inspired, motivated, or guided their work and their lives. Ulmer Partner Georgia Hatzis from the firm's Cleveland office chose a quote from Heraclitus: "Big results require big ambitions." Happy Women's Equality Day to all!

In honor of Women's Equality Day this Saturday, August 26, we've asked the women of Ulmer to share a quote that has inspired, motivated, or guided their work and their lives. Ulmer Partner Gina Saelinger from the firm's Cincinnati office chose a quote from Billie Jean King: "Pressure is a privilege - it only comes to those who earn it." Happy Women's Equality Day to all!

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today an extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine. The extension begins October 20, 2023, and ends April 19, 2025. Ulmer Partner and Immigration Group Leader David Leopold shares more details in a new client alert.

USCIS Extends TPS for Ukraine - Ulmer & Berne LLP The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today an extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine.