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Holland & Knight bolsters offering with latest partner. Published at 10 Apr 2026 Donaldson brings experience in intellectual property, artificial intelligence and regulatory matters. Global law firm Holland & Knight has appointed partner Kirsten Donaldson to its public policy and regulation group in Washington, DC. Before her move Donaldson served as vice president of public policy at the National Association of Broadcasters for two years, where she advised on policy development as well as regulatory advocacy on artificial intelligence, copyright, media law and technology matters before a range of agencies and courts. Leader of the public policy and regulation group Rich Gold commented: "Kirsten brings strong policy credentials and long-standing relationships with congressional leadership, making her exceptionally well-positioned to guide clients. Her addition aligns closely with the Firm's broader government-facing platform and creates meaningful opportunities for collaboration with our IP litigation, technology, media, entertainment and regulatory enforcement practices." Leader of the firm's intellectual property group R. David Donoghue added: "The addition of Kirsten's skill set will be critical moving forward on issues ranging from intellectual property, artificial intelligence and technology policy. Kirsten's background will allow her to advise clients on multi-branch strategies, combining traditional IP counselling with legislative drafting, regulatory comments, agency engagement and amicus advocacy." Of her new role Donaldson said: "Holland & Knight offers an ideal platform for me to apply my combined experience in IP strategy, policy and enforcement alongside a team that deeply understands the intersection of law, regulation and innovation. I'm excited to leverage my long-standing relationships in Washington and my work on every major IP law change of the past 17 years to help clients advance their top-line IP and policy objectives."

Orange County Bar Association celebrates its 2026 Professionalism Awards. The Orange County Bar Association recently honored three members of the legal community, whose conduct and career distinguish them as models of professionalism and success, with the presentation of its annual Professionalism Awards. The recipients for 2026 are: David Cannella, a partner specializing in complex business litigation at Holland & Knight in Orlando, received the William Trickel, Jr. Professionalism Award, OCBA's highest honor. Cannella currently serves on the board of the George C. Young American Inn of Court has served as president of the Legal Aid Society of the OCBA, chair of The Florida Bar's Ninth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee as well as other Florida Bar committees. He has also served as an adjunct professor of business law at the University of Central Florida and as a faculty member of the Kessler-Eidson Program for Trial Techniques at Emory University School of Law. Canella is the third Holland & Knight partner to be distinguished with the honor, with previous recipients Suzanne Gilbert (2021) and Glenn Adams (2018). The Trickel Award is given to attorneys who have been in practice for at least 15 years. Judge Gisela T. Laurent, of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, received the James G. Glazebrook Memorial Bar Service Award, which is given to a state or federal jurist who "best demonstrates service to and support of the legal profession and the Legal Aid Society of the OCBA, is dedicated to professionalism both in and out of the courtroom, and is a leader in promoting professionalism, including civility, integrity, and respect for the legal system." C. Andrew Roy, of Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman in Winter Garden, is the recipient of the Lawrence G. Mathews, Jr., Young Lawyer Professionalism Award, which is given to lawyers who have been practicing for less than 15 years. Recipients of the Trickel and Mathews awards are nominated by their peers and selected based on service to the community and to the profession, consistently ethical conduct, courteous demeanor, high moral standards, and professional behavior. For more about the annual awards, including a list of past winners, visit https://orangecountybar.org/page/professionalism-awards. The OCBA Professionalism Awards ceremony was held March 26 at the Marriott Downtown in Orlando.

O'Melveny expands its Capital Markets team with Houston corporate adviser Douglas C. Lionberger. March 30, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOUSTON - March 30, 2026 - O'Melveny announced today that experienced capital markets lawyer and trusted corporate adviser Douglas C. Lionberger has joined the firm's Houston office as a partner in the Capital Markets Practice, bolstering the team's Texas capabilities and expanding its formidable nationwide roster of leading corporate practitioners. Lionberger brings more than 15 years of experience advising clients on their most significant transactions and complex corporate matters. He represents both issuers and underwriters in public offerings, including traditional IPOs, follow-on offerings, and de-SPAC transactions. He also advises on M&A deals, private equity transactions, and securities law matters. The Legal 500 US has recognized Lionberger as one of the nation's top corporate lawyers, and his work spans a range of industries that align with O'Melveny's strengths, including energy, transportation, infrastructure, and technology. Lionberger comes to O'Melveny from the Houston office of Holland & Knight, where he was a partner in several of that firm's practices, including Corporate Services, Public Companies & Securities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, and Energy. His arrival accelerates O'Melveny's rapid expansion in the Lone Star State. He is the sixth lateral partner to join the firm's Houston office in two years. And since 2021, O'Melveny has added 90 lawyers - including 32 partners - across its offices in Houston, Dallas, and Austin. "Doug is a fantastic addition to our fast-growing Houston office and to our talented Capital Markets team," said O'Melveny chair Bradley J. Butwin. "Our clients in Texas and beyond will benefit from Doug's deep experience and versatility across capital markets and M&A transactions, especially in the energy and transportation sectors. It is a pleasure to welcome him to O'Melveny." "I'm delighted to join O'Melveny and excited to be part of the firm's rapid expansion in Houston," said Lionberger. "I was drawn to the firm's broad platform, sterling reputation, and collaborative approach to client service. I'm looking forward to working alongside O'Melveny's top-notch Capital Markets lawyers, and to making this firm my professional home for years to come." The addition of Lionberger further propels O'Melveny's continued strategic growth. He is the fourth lateral partner to join the firm's Capital Markets team in the past year - following the arrivals of Houston partner James R. Brown earlier in March and New York partners Andra Troy and David Ni in 2025. And Lionberger is the 48th lateral partner to join O'Melveny since 2023, including 29 corporate partners. Lionberger earned his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law and his B.A. from Texas A&M University. About O'Melveny It's more than what you do: it's how you do it. Across sectors and borders, in board rooms and courtrooms, O'Melveny & Myers LLP measure its success by yours. And in its interactions, O'Melveny & Myers LLP commit to making your O'Melveny experience as satisfying as the outcomes O'Melveny & Myers LLP help you achieve. Its greatest accomplishment is ensuring that you never have to choose between premier lawyering and exceptional service. So, tell O'Melveny & Myers LLP. What do you want to achieve? Visit O'Melveny & Myers LLP at www.omm.com; learn more in its firm at-a-glance; and find O'Melveny & Myers LLP on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Brandon Jacobsen O'Melveny & Myers LLP +1 213 430 8024 [email protected]