In The News

• June 22, 2012
  'Q&A: Peter J. Kiernan'
  The New York Law Journal
  Peter J. Kiernan
  

  This article profiles Schiff Hardin attorney Peter Kiernan's career, both in private practice and as a government lawyer, with a particular focus on his experience serving as counsel to former New York Governor David Paterson from 2008-2010. In the article, Mr. Kiernan discusses his various government roles, private practice and his current position as chair of the New York State Law Revision Commission.

• June 12, 2012
  'Schiff Hardin Opens Advisory Firm, Law Office in Charlotte'
  American Banker, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Charlotte Business Journal, Law360, Turnarounds & Restructurings
  Stephen J. Antal , Christopher J. Zinski
  The establishment of Schiff Hardin’s new Charlotte law office and business advisory affiliate, Schiff Hardin Strategic Advisers, was featured in several articles in the business and legal media. Chris Zinski and Steve Antal, both partners at the firm and executives with Schiff Hardin Strategic Advisers, note that the move into the Charlotte market represents the natural extension of the firm's core services in corporate finance, securities, financial services and mergers and acquisitions.
• April 22, 2011
  'Private companies face tough choices in going public'
  Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
  Matthew Galo, Dale L. Matschullat
  Schiff Hardin attorneys Matthew Galo and Dale Matschullat are both quoted in this article about the pros and cons of taking a private company public amid a host of new federal regulations.
• July 15, 2010
  'SEC Deal May Be Setback For Goldman Plaintiffs'
  Law360
  Allan Horwich
  This article on the recent settlement over a rigged investment vehicle between the Securities and Exchange Commission and Goldman Sachs quotes Schiff Hardin partner Allan Horwich. Mr. Horwich, who practices in corporate counseling and litigation, notes that the settlement could make it harder for other claimants and litigants to recover damages from the investment firm.
• July 1, 2010
  'Editor’s Introduction'
  Securities Law Review
  Allan Horwich
  Securities Law Review 2010 (Donald Langevoort editor), an annual anthology of noteworthy securities law articles, has included Schiff Hardin partner Allan Horwich's 'When the Corporate Luminary Becomes Seriously Ill: When Is a Corporation Obligated to Disclose that Illness and Should the Securities and Exchange Commission Adopt a Rule Requiring Disclosure?' originally published at 5 New York University Journal of Law and Business 827 (2009). The editor, who described Mr. Horwich as a 'distinguished practitioner,' also referred to another of his recent articles, 'The Origin, Application, Validity and Potential Misuse of Rule 10b5-1,' 62 The Business Lawyer 913 (2007), as a 'significant scholarly' contribution to the law of insider trading.
• October 7, 2009
  'Schiff hires Seyfarth lawyer to launch corporate group'
  Fulton County Daily Report
  This piece in the Fulton County Daily Report takes note of the recent move of corporate attorney Brian Gannon to Schiff Hardin. Mr. Gannon, now a partner in the firm's Corporate and Securities group, is looking forward to helping us expand our national corporate practice in the Atlanta office.
• August 11, 2009
  'Court Seeks Details on $33M SEC, BofA Bonus Deal'
  Law 360
  Allan Horwich
  This article, on a recent lawsuit filed by the SEC against Bank of America over disclosure of executive bonuses in connection with the vote on the Merrill Lynch/Bank of America merger, quotes Schiff Hardin partner Allan Horwich. Mr. Horwich comments on the unusual circumstance of a judge requiring more information before approving settlement of an SEC enforcement action.
• August 1, 2009
  'Responding to Economic Shifts'
  Chicago Lawyer
  Stephen J. Dragich
  Schiff Hardin's Corporate and Securities group leader, Stephen Dragich, is quoted in this article on new how the economic downturn has caused new patterns to emerge in the practice of corporate law.
• July 8, 2009
  'Apple's Disclosure on Jobs Said to be Subject of SEC Review'
  Bloomberg.com
  Allan Horwich
  This article on Apple, Inc.'s CEO Steve Jobs, his recent medical leave and the controversy surrounding it, quotes Schiff Hardin partner Allan Horwich. Mr. Horwich, who recently published a paper analyzing disclosure obligations under current law and advocating federal rules regarding health disclosures for some CEOs, is quoted on the significance of such disclosures when the executive is vital to the business itself.
• February 5, 2008
  'Dorel Adds Cannondale Bike Lines'
  Daily Deal
  Bruce P. Weisenthal
  This item about the acquisition of high-end bicycle manufacturer Cannondale Bicycle Corp. by Dorel Industries Ltd. highlights Schiff Hardin’s role as counsel to Dorel.
• September 1, 2007
  'Partner’s Role Gives Him an Inside Look at Sports History'
  Chicago Lawyer
  Gary L. Mowder
  Schiff Hardin Corporate and Securities/Financial Institutions partner Gary L. Mowder is profiled in this article in Chicago Lawyer. The three-page feature describes Mr. Mowder’s years of work with Chicago sports teams such as the White Sox and the Bears, and legendary personalities like Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton and baseball franchise owner Bill Veeck.
• December 21, 2006
  'Deal Watch'
  Fulton County Daily Journal
  Eric L. Barnum, Robert J. Minkus
  This column spotlighted Eric L. Barnum and Robert J. Minkus as lead attorneys on a complex corporate transaction for one of Schiff Hardin’s Atlanta office clients.
• October 1, 2006
  'Dubai Dreams'
  American Lawyer
  Stephen J. Dragich
  Stephen Dragich was included in this report on U.S. law firms serving Dubai-based clients. Schiff Hardin’s representation of Emaar Properties in a $1.05 billion acquisition transaction was included.