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Troutman Pepper Locke says it strengthened its Health Care and Life Sciences Litigation Practice Group with the addition of partner Debra Schreck in New York.
Schreck joins from Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, where she represented pharmaceutical and medical device clients in federal and state litigation and government investigations, and conducted large-scale internal investigations.
“Debra brings a track record supporting clients through highly consequential government investigations and litigation matters,” said Sean Fahey, chair of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Health Care and Life Sciences Department. “[She will] further strengthen our ability to guide clients through any high-stakes dispute they face.”
Throughout her career, Schreck has built a reputation as a trusted advisor for various life sciences clients, including pharmaceutical and medical device companies, on matters including complex criminal and civil investigations. She also conducts large-scale internal investigations on health care and workplace integrity matters.
“Troutman Pepper Locke’s combination of industry depth, sophisticated litigation experience, regulatory capabilities, and integrated national reach is unique,” added Schreck. “Life sciences companies are facing evolving enforcement and litigation challenges on many fronts, from FCA litigation and government investigations to product liability exposure. I’m eager to join a nationally recognized firm with the breadth and agility to help clients navigate these interconnected challenges.”
Schreck received her J.D. in 2006 from the Fordham University School of Law. She is admitted to the New York and New Jersey bars.
Fox Rothschild brings on new labor & employment counsel
Christopher Zamlout has joined Fox Rothschild’s New York office as its new counsel in the Labor & Employment Department and Hospitality Practice Group.Fox Rothschild
Christopher Zamlout has joined Fox Rothschild’s New York office as its new counsel in the Labor & Employment Department and Hospitality Practice Group.
The firm said Zamlout’s focus is primarily on management-side labor and employment law, with a particular emphasis on the hospitality industry throughout New York and New Jersey. Among the many issues he tackles are workplace investigations, leave and benefits administration, HR policy development, and day-to-day regulatory compliance.
Prior to joining Fox, Zamlout was an associate attorney at Jackson Lewis. He was also an in-house employment counsel for a major international hospitality company, where he worked closely with clients to build strategies that minimized legal and operational risk.
Zamlout earned his J.D. from Pace University School of Law and B.S. from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Former federal commodity commission counsel joins Mayer Brown
Danielle Abada, a former special counsel with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is now part of Mayer Brown’s Capital Markets practice as a partner based in New York.
A former special counsel with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is now part of Mayer Brown’s Capital Markets practice as a partner based in New York.
Danielle Abada comes to the firm after previously serving the commission as senior special counsel in the Market Participants Division and, previously, senior counsel to CFTC Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson.
“We’re pleased to welcome Danielle to our firm,” said firm Chair Jon Van Gorp. “Her experience at the CFTC will benefit clients as they navigate a rapidly evolving derivatives and digital assets regulatory environment that has seen significant innovation and market growth.”
At the CFTC, Abada provided guidance on complex legal, regulatory, and policy matters affecting CFTC-regulated entities and advanced the Commission’s priorities on regulatory and market developments, including crypto assets and blockchain technologies, prediction markets and event contracts, and artificial intelligence.
Prior to her government service, in private practice, Abada represented financial institutions and fintechs on a broad range of regulatory, compliance, transactional, and legislative matters. She also advised clients on the use of emerging and evolving technologies, including distributed ledgers, digital assets, and artificial intelligence
Abada received her J.D. from Yale Law School. She is admitted to the New York bar.
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