Lauri S. Thompson, a shareholder at law firm Greenberg Traurig, has been appointed to the board of directors of United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN). The nonprofit's board guides its strategy and governance. "UWSN's wide-ranging initiatives make a meaningful difference for people in need across Southern Nevada, and I look forward to helping build on that strong foundation," Thompson said. Thompson focuses on intellectual property law, advising gaming resort, software, and entertainment companies on trademark and copyright portfolios. She has practiced in Las Vegas for 28 years and has taught entertainment and fine art law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, for 20 years. She also sits on the executive boards of Nevada Ballet Theatre and Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada.

Greenberg Traurig attorneys receive Legal Services of Greater Miami Equal Justice Awards. Related Professionals Capabilities MIAMI - Nov. 4, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP Associates Carlos J. Andréu-Collazo and Austin Price recently received Equal Justice Awards from Legal Services of Greater Miami in recognition of their pro bono work. The awards ceremony, held during National Pro Bono Week, honored outstanding volunteer service in several categories. Andréu-Collazo and Price were honored for their pro bono representation of an elderly Miami homeowner. After the man paid a roofer to perform work on the home, a dispute arose over the amount owed. The roofer even had a construction lien placed on the man's home during the dispute. Andréu-Collazo and Price stepped in, represented the elderly man, and obtained a favorable settlement that included the discharge of the construction lien. Andréu-Collazo is a member of the Litigation Practice in Greenberg Traurig's Miami office. His practice includes commercial disputes, white collar and corporate criminal defense, civil forfeiture, and other government-related matters. Price is a member of the Litigation Practice in Greenberg Traurig's Atlanta office. His practice covers commercial disputes in Florida and Georgia, with a focus on construction and real-estate-related matters. November 03, 2026

GT SALT team on the move (november-december 2026 digest). As LexBlog, Inc. near the end of 2026, Greenberg Traurig's State and Local Tax (SALT) team continues to stay active on the conference circuit, speaking at leading industry programs and connecting with tax professionals across the country. From property and premium tax to sales and use tax, emerging state tax issues, and tax policy, its attorneys look forward to sharing their perspectives on a varied list of topics at events throughout November and December. See below for its latest digest of upcoming events this fall and winter. November highlights: * 2026 Western States Association of Tax Administrators (WSATA) Annual Meeting | Nov. 1-4 | Salt Lake City, Utah GT is proud to sponsor the Federation of Tax Administrator's 2026 Western States Association of Tax Administrators (WSATA) Annual Meeting. GT Shareholder Nikki Dobay will speak on the panel titled "Court Case Roundup" on Nov. 3 from 3:15 p.m. - 4:05 p.m. Mountain Time. Learn more. * Appraisal Institute Southern California Chapter's 59th Annual Litigation Seminar | Nov. 5 | Cerritos, California GT Associate Bree Burdick will speak on a property tax panel at the Appraisal Institute Southern California Chapter's annual seminar, covering a recent Los Angeles tax appeal and discussing legal and valuation considerations related to California property tax. Learn more and register. * Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation 2026 Tax Policy Conference | Nov. 6 | Boston, Massachusetts GT is pleased to sponsor the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation's annual Tax Policy Conference, which brings together public officials, business leaders, tax practitioners, and representatives of business and trade organizations to discuss tax policy issues affecting Massachusetts. Learn more. * 2026 National Premium Tax Conference | Nov. 9-12 | Reno, Nevada GT Shareholder Nikki Dobay will speak at the National Premium Tax Conference, joining the Nov. 12 panel, "The Political Landscape in Tax: Federal and State Impacts on Insurers," from 1:45-3:00 p.m. Get more details and register. * MTC 2026 Fall Committee Meetings | Nov. 9-12 | Savannah, Georgia Nikki Dobay will also attend the Multistate Tax Commission's 2026 Fall Committee Meetings in Savannah, bringing together state tax officials and practitioners for discussions on multistate tax issues and initiatives. Learn more about the meetings. * 2026 New England State and Local Tax Forum | Nov. 18 | Newton, Massachusetts GT is proud to sponsor the 2026 New England State and Local Tax Forum. Nikki Dobay will speak during the session "What's New in Sales & Use Tax: Industry Updates and Emerging Issues" from 1:25-2:30 p.m. Learn more. * The Tax Foundation's 89th Annual Tax Prom Gala | Nov. 19 | Washington, D.C. GT is pleased to sponsor The Tax Foundation's 89th Annual Tax Prom Gala at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. Nikki Dobay and John Ormonde will attend the event with valued clients. Get more event details. December highlights: * TEI Carolinas Topgolf Networking Event | Dec. 1 | Charlotte, North Carolina GT is co-hosting an afternoon of educational programming and networking with the TEI Carolinas Chapter at Topgolf Charlotte. The program will feature three hours of CPE panels led by GT Shareholders Nikki Dobay, John Ormonde, and DeAndre Morrow, and Of Counsel Sam Trencs, followed by an hour of optional Topgolf gameplay and happy hour. Learn more and register. * NYU SPS Institute on State and Local Taxation | Dec. 14-15 | New York, New York GT is sponsoring the NYU School of Professional Studies' Institute on State and Local Taxation. Shareholder DeAndre Morrow will speak on the Dec. 15 panel "Crypto Issues in State Taxes" from 10:40-11:35 a.m., and Shareholder Nikki Dobay will also speak at the event. Learn more about the Institute. LexBlog, Inc. look forward to connecting with colleagues, clients, and industry professionals as LexBlog, Inc. wrap up another busy year for the GT SALT team. If you're attending any of these events, please feel free to reach out to a member of the GT SALT team through its contact form.