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ICYMI: The latest event in our Navigating the Global Energy Transition series explored the intersection of politics and energy transition. As reported in our annual Energy Transition Outlook Survey Report, the energy sector faces significant changes as we move toward the future. Our event, held on November 14 in Houston, offered essential perspectives for energy leaders and featured a keynote address from the Honorable Mike Dunleavy, Governor of Alaska. Dan Haley, President and CEO of the Colorado Oil and Gas Association; Mark Jones, Political Science Fellow at James A Baker III Institute for Public Policy and Faculty Director of the Master of Global Affairs Program at Rice University; Liz Spencer, Senior Counsel at BPX Energy; and Dane Chamorro, Head of Global Risk and Intelligence for Control Risks (Moderator) offered their insights on risks and opportunities for the energy sector in 2025. Special thank you to the WBD attorneys and staff involved in our energy practice and this event: Lisa Rushton, Jeffrey Whittle, Scot Anderson, Ana Maria Gutierrez, Francisco Balduzzi, Jose Luis Vittor, Paul G. Afonso, Karthika Perumal, Barry Herman, Joshua Davis, Daniella D. Landers, Phyllis Guillory, Damian Georgino, Kristen Thall Peters, Belton Zeigler, David Attanasio, Alexandre de Gramont and Christé Spiers. #Energy #EnergyTransition https://bit.ly/3Zkqh0X

Lori Cohen featured in IP Watchdog: Let’s Get Grateful: IP Stakeholders Reveal What They Were Thankful for in 2024 https://bit.ly/3VkBPie

For our firm, inclusion is more than speech, it's action. With millions of individuals in both the US and the UK identifying as disabled or neurodivergent, representation and accessibility are critical, and WBD's Disability & Neurodiversity Networks, launched in the UK in 2021 and the US in 2023, work hard to promote inclusion for all. These networks promote inclusion and empower members to make an impact and drive our commitment to diversity. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone feels empowered to thrive. We wish you a happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities. #IDPD #IDPwD https://bit.ly/3OD67ZR

Unexpected results can make all the difference in a patent battle where disputes are rarely straightforward. In Hatch Waxman cases, pharmaceutical companies often lean on surprising drug benefits to prove nonobviousness. Alert written by Ben Bourke. #Patents #patentlitigation https://bit.ly/3ZgoB7p

Planning today keeps penalties away. Reporting deadlines come fast in business, and the CTA is no exception. Start collecting your owners' details now to stay ahead of the Jan 1, 2025 BOI report deadline. Alert written by Alexandria Murphy, Alexander Hill, Chukwukpee Nzegwu, and Joe Whitley. #CTA #CorporateTransparencyAct #compliance https://bit.ly/3Zwpmuu

The inaugural NxGen COACH Network™ Governance Training Camp concluded with an unforgettable visit to the New York Stock Exchange. Program participants got an insider's look into the exchange's rich history and experienced a moment of celebration with the New York Giants. Womble Bond Dickinson is proud to partner with the NxGen COACH Network in empowering diverse business leaders to become impactful boardroom directors and we’re eager to see these participants thrive in their future roles. Thank you to all who helped make this program a success! James Connelly, Sam Divine, Jr.,CPA, MBA, Chris G., Doug Jackson, Archie L. Jones, Jr., CPA, NACD.DC, Daniella D. Landers, Nicole Sellers, Khwaja Shaik, Sid Shenoy, Irma Goyal Shrivastava, Malini S., Alicia Wilson, CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, Mark Wilson. https://lnkd.in/gi5Tm-3d

In honor of Veterans and Military Families Month, we're proud to recognize another veteran from our team: Brad Bragg. Initially stationed in South Korea, Brad served in the Army's Airborne Division before becoming a Systems Automation Officer in the Signal Regiment. He served over 15 years in this position and built a reputation as one of the Army’s leading Information Technology professionals. Now, he strategically leads as our Chief Information Officer. Brad served on two combat tours that deployed in 2003 and 2011. Over the course of 24 years in active duty, Brad received several commendations/medals including: Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Army Meritorious Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Korean Defense Medal, NATO International Security Assistance Force Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Combat Action Badge, Parachutists Badge, and Air Assault Badge. Thank you for your service, Brad.

David Lucas will discuss innovation and Intellectual Property at the IEEE-USA Innovation, Workforce, and Research Conference on December 2 and 3. His session will cover the CHIPS Act's role in enhancing semiconductor research through Foreign Direct Investment. https://bit.ly/3Z86pN5

David Beckstead writes for the International Bar Association: Distributed Energy Resources in the United States. #energy https://bit.ly/3VcQLPt

Accessibility in law was the topic of the day at NCCU School of Law. Carl King moderated a panel discussion on accessibility, hosted by the NCBA and American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. The discussion addressed some of the hurdles faced by disabled individuals in law - attorneys and clients alike. Caroline Denning, Esq., LLM. also served as one of the event planners. https://bit.ly/418efJk