Osborn Maledon

Eric M. Fraser coauthored an article published in a major peer-reviewed medical journal, CHEST. His article with Dr. Michael Neuss examines the legal and historical perspectives on vaccine mandates. Read the whole article at https://lnkd.in/gAF-Kzyp

We are proud to announce that 38 of our attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Three of the firm’s attorneys received the “Lawyer of the Year” recognition, and another eight were recognized as “Ones to Watch”. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dJ76FXxD

We are thrilled to welcome James Smith! He will focus his practice on trial and appellate representation in complex commercial litigation and will also serve as arbitrator, mediator, and special master.

Congratulations to Lynne Adams, who was recently selected as a member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel. The FDCC is a professional trade association of vetted and premier defense and corporate counsel and industry executives dedicated to leading the profession by advancing the principles of integrity, professionalism, fair civil justice, intellectual capital, and fostering the trust and value of fellowship and referrals to our FDCC peers.

Congratulations to the 17 Osborn Maledon, P.A. attorneys included in the 2022 Southwest Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. https://lnkd.in/eGyTSpG2

Thank you to our clients, referral partners and all who helped us achieve the status as the number one M&A law firm in Arizona for the 5th straight year, according to Ranking Arizona. https://lnkd.in/gmJzbEsi

Payslie Bowman has been selected to participate in the 2022 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Program. LCLD Pathfinders participate in initiatives aimed at challenging the legal profession to prepare future generations of diverse talent for the highest positions of leadership. https://lnkd.in/gEhN-64f

In this month's issue of Arizona Attorney Magazine, William Furnish and Joshua Messer discuss "Working with Data Security Experts Before and After a Breach." Read the whole article at: https://bit.ly/3sfDINV.

Osborn Maledon welcomes ASU Law student Yanneli Llamas as the 2022 Diversity Legal Writing scholar. The Diversity Legal Writing Program is a collaborative effort between Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at ASU and local law firms. The program's intent is to broaden learning opportunities for second year law students from groups traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession. Through this program, students strengthen legal research and writing skills, gain exposure to private firm environments, and develop relationships with attorneys in the Phoenix legal community.

Mary O'Grady was recently elected a member of The American Law Institute (ALI). ALI is the leading independent organization in the U.S. producing scholarly work to clarify, modernize and improve the law. By participating in its work, members have the opportunity to influence the development of the law in both existing and emerging areas, to work with other eminent lawyers, judges and academics and to give back to the profession and the public good. Read more: https://bit.ly/3zqxle1.

From all of us at Osborn Maledon, Happy Holidays!