Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Juan Carlos Varela has been recognized by Latinvex as one of its Top 100 Lawyers in Latin America for 2026, reflecting his leadership and longstanding dedication to clients doing business throughout the region. As office managing partner of Seyfarth's Miami office and chair of the firm's Latin America practice, Juan Carlos helps guide complex cross-border matters and supports businesses navigating opportunities across Latin America. Please join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved recognition. Read more: https://ow.ly/jabg50ZGJfk

Real Estate partner Varuna Bhattacharyya has been spotlighted by the New York Real Estate Journal as one of its 2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate, recognizing her accomplishments, leadership, and impact across the industry. The profile offers a closer look at Varuna's career and approach to her practice, including her work on a complex $200 million refinancing for a luxury multifamily asset in Austin, Texas, that closed on an accelerated timeline. Reflecting on the transaction, she shared: "Watching attorneys, clients, and counterparties collaborate to quickly resolve issues, navigate competing priorities, and deliver a successful closing confirmed what I enjoy most about this work: solving complex challenges via teamwork and shared commitment." Read the full profile to learn more about her career, insights, leadership, and advice for the next generation of women entering commercial real estate. https://ow.ly/CKjW50ZFQLI

A meaningful summer experience is built on both practical exposure and personal connections. Boston Summer Associate Anna Fakhri sat in on client calls, taking notes, and gaining insight into client service and attorney collaboration in action. Her day also included lunch with members of Seyfarth's Real Estate team, providing an opportunity to connect with colleagues and learn more about the practice. Experiences like these give summer associates a firsthand look at life at Seyfarth while helping them build skills, relationships, and confidence along the way. Learn more about our summer program here: https://ow.ly/MA4k50ZzUSs

How can legal organizations innovate while navigating rapid technological change? On this week’s episode of Pioneers and Pathfinders, Greg Dickason, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Global Legal at LexisNexis, joins Zeynep Ersin and Kevin Young to discuss the evolution of legal technology, the impact of AI on the future of legal services, and how the LexisNexis Customer Innovation Lab is helping shape the next generation of legal solutions. Listen to the full episode here: https://ow.ly/bIKK50ZC0be

We’re proud to share that 242 Seyfarth attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Another 120 individual Seyfarth attorneys were selected as “Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers for outstanding professional excellence in the earlier stages of their careers. These honors reflect the depth and breadth of our team, underscoring our ongoing focus on delivering excellence, providing exceptional client service, and driving innovation across the legal industry. Congratulations to all who were honored! https://ow.ly/zvLL50ZBZNv

Cory Davis has been named to the IAM Strategy 300, which recognizes the world's leading IP strategists. Compiled through confidential nominations and extensive research, the IAM Strategy 300 honors professionals whose contributions and accomplishments stand out across the global IP landscape. The recognition reflects Cory’s commitment to delivering strategic counsel and innovative solutions for clients. Please join us in congratulating Cory on this well-deserved recognition. https://ow.ly/lLgY50ZABc3

Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of the summer associate experience at Seyfarth. New York Summer Associate Elliot Efrat partnered with fellow summers from across the firm to develop a solution for the summer associate SEYence Fair. Teams worked together to create innovative ideas and then presented their concepts during a firmwide partner call. Opportunities like these give summer associates the chance to share ideas, build connections across offices, and gain exposure to colleagues and firm leadership throughout Seyfarth. Explore what it's like to be a summer associate at Seyfarth: https://ow.ly/cea150ZzUAq

A Seyfarth team led by Paul Pryzant represented Enformion, LLC, a portfolio company of 1876 Partners, in its acquisition of Kevari, a leader in fraud detection and investigation solutions for financial institutions. The acquisition brings together Enformion's extensive identity intelligence capabilities and Kevari's specialized expertise, effectively reducing the cost of fraud management while delivering a more powerful and comprehensive platform. The deal team also included James Dorough-Lewis, Jim Gehring, Joshua R. Lake, Matthew Moersfelder, Belma (Krijestorac) Burkic, Sarah Magill, and Richard A. Plowden. Read more about the transaction here: https://ow.ly/uCCY50Zzzae

We're proud to share that Michael Burns and Bob S. have been named 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars. Selected through independent client feedback, this recognition highlights their dedication to delivering trusted counsel and client-centered service. Bob's inclusion marks his third consecutive year on the list, making him one of just 11 attorneys to achieve that distinction. Please join us in congratulating Michael and Bob on this outstanding achievement. https://ow.ly/X7CT50Zzy6x

We are thrilled to share that four Seyfarth Real Estate attorneys have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers guide, which recognizes top advisors across development, finance, leasing, REITs, construction, disputes, and litigation. Robin Freeman, Marc Gurell, Connie Simmons Taylor, and Denice Tokunaga were honored for their outstanding work in the real estate industry. Robin, Marc, and Denice serve as managing partners of their respective offices, demonstrating how Seyfarth's leadership is driven by active, market-leading practitioners, while Connie's recent arrival to the firm further strengthened our nationally recognized Real Estate practice. Please join us in congratulating this team on their well-deserved recognition! https://ow.ly/JjyG50Zz6Ho