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Movers & Shakers

By ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |
June 28, 2007

Four attorneys from Venable LLP have joined the Towson, MD, office of Miles & Stockbridge P.C. Two of the attorneys, Charles E. Rosolio and Theresa J. Withers-Williams, have franchise experience. Rosolio represents both private and publicly held companies that operate as franchisors, sub-franchisors, multi-unit franchisees, as well as other companies engaged in the national distribution of products. Withers-Williams represents franchises and other businesses on a diverse range of corporate and transactional matters.

Steven Feirman has left DLA Piper after 18 years of practicing franchising, distribution, and competition law, and he has taken his practice to the Washington, DC, office of Nixon Peabody LLP. Feirman will serve as co-chair of the firm's Franchise & Distribution Group.

'I considered different alternatives,' said Feirman, 'and I decided that Nixon Peabody offered the best platform for my practice and for my clients because of its depth and breadth of capabilities. It's a big firm that can play in the big leagues, but it also delivers the personal touch.

'The strategy of Nixon Peabody is to partner with clients and get to know thoroughly their businesses so that we can help them thrive ' Getting to know clients this well ' is not a luxury that every firm can offer,' Feirman added.

Feirman said that the franchise industry is 'booming, and there's no sign of a slowdown.' He stated, 'For a franchise lawyer, there is a great deal of opportunity to help existing clients grow by partnering with them and helping them engage in best practices.' He added that his expertise in supply and distribution is one area in which he sees a great deal of room for improvement by many franchisors whose systems have evolved in less-than-optimal forms.

Pamela J. Mills has joined the law firm Fox Rothschild, LLP in its Pittsburgh office. She is a partner in the Corporate Department. Previously, Mills was with Baker & McKenzie and was the chair of the Franchise and Distribution Group for Duane Morris LLP in Chicago.

Four attorneys from Venable LLP have joined the Towson, MD, office of Miles & Stockbridge P.C. Two of the attorneys, Charles E. Rosolio and Theresa J. Withers-Williams, have franchise experience. Rosolio represents both private and publicly held companies that operate as franchisors, sub-franchisors, multi-unit franchisees, as well as other companies engaged in the national distribution of products. Withers-Williams represents franchises and other businesses on a diverse range of corporate and transactional matters.

Steven Feirman has left DLA Piper after 18 years of practicing franchising, distribution, and competition law, and he has taken his practice to the Washington, DC, office of Nixon Peabody LLP. Feirman will serve as co-chair of the firm's Franchise & Distribution Group.

'I considered different alternatives,' said Feirman, 'and I decided that Nixon Peabody offered the best platform for my practice and for my clients because of its depth and breadth of capabilities. It's a big firm that can play in the big leagues, but it also delivers the personal touch.

'The strategy of Nixon Peabody is to partner with clients and get to know thoroughly their businesses so that we can help them thrive ' Getting to know clients this well ' is not a luxury that every firm can offer,' Feirman added.

Feirman said that the franchise industry is 'booming, and there's no sign of a slowdown.' He stated, 'For a franchise lawyer, there is a great deal of opportunity to help existing clients grow by partnering with them and helping them engage in best practices.' He added that his expertise in supply and distribution is one area in which he sees a great deal of room for improvement by many franchisors whose systems have evolved in less-than-optimal forms.

Pamela J. Mills has joined the law firm Fox Rothschild, LLP in its Pittsburgh office. She is a partner in the Corporate Department. Previously, Mills was with Baker & McKenzie and was the chair of the Franchise and Distribution Group for Duane Morris LLP in Chicago.

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