ALFA International News

ALFA International (ALFAI) is proud to announce that it has renamed its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Scholarship to the Laurel McGiffert Memorial DE&I Scholarship. This Scholarship is a tribute to Laurel McGiffert, who was the first African American woman to not only become a partner with Plunkett Cooney, ALFAI’s member firm in Detroit, Michigan, but also serve as the first Afr…

ALFA International (ALFAI) is pleased to announce that Amy Conley, Philip Maynard, Jordan Rattray and Caren Ries were recently appointed to ALFAI’s Client Advisory Board (CAB). The new CAB members will serve a three-year term. Amy Conley is Corporate Litigation Counsel for DISH Network L.L.C., a provider of multichannel television, satellite television, mobile phone and IPTV services. She manages…

On November 14, Baker Sterchi had the honor of hosting an ALFA International Construction Practice Group Regional Seminar. Baker Sterchi Managing Member, Scott Kreamer, and a guest speaker delved into the utilization of animation and courtroom technology in construction cases. Member John Watt, accompanied by a guest speaker, explored the role of artificial intelligence as a valuable tool for att…

During the ALFA International (ALFAI) Annual Business Meeting in Chicago on October, 26, Tamara K. Nelson, a shareholder of Merrick, Hofstedt & Lindsey, P.S., ALFAI’s member firm in Seattle, Washington, was honored with the prestigious 2023 Nathan Fishbach Attorney of the Year Award for her exceptional contributions to the ALFAI network. Named in memory of Nathan Fishbach, the first recipient…

During the ALFA International (ALFAI) Annual Business Meeting (ABM) in Chicago on October 26, Tiefenbacher, ALFAI’s member firm in Germany, was presented with the 2023 Law Firm of the Year Award. This recognition underscores Tiefenbacher’s unwavering commitment and numerous contributions to the ALFAI network throughout the past year. As one of Germany’s premier independent mid-sized law firms, Ti…

ALFA International (ALFAI) held its Annual Business Meeting (ABM) in Chicago, Illinois, on October 25-27, 2023, with participation from across the global legal network’s membership. During the ABM, Ian H. Frank of Frantz Ward LLP in Cleveland, Ohio, was announced as ALFAI’s new Treasurer. Ian takes over from Tamara K. Nelson of Merrick, Hofstedt & Lindsey, P.S. in Seattle, Washington, who has …

ALFA International (ALFAI), the Global Legal Network, is excited to announce the expansion of the network’s Latin America presence with the addition of Pittaluga, one of Uruguay’s leading Iaw firms, effective October 10, 2023. Pittaluga, based in Montevideo, has more than 30 years of experience providing high-quality legal services through a dynamic, flexible and modern structure, adaptable to it…

ALFA International (ALFAI), the Global Legal Network, is excited to announce a significant expansion of its network with the addition of Poul Schmith, Denmark’s largest law firm, effective August 8, 2023. Poul Schmith, renowned as the premier legal institution in Denmark, boasts a powerhouse team of more than 480 lawyers operating within its comprehensive full-service practice. The firm’s extensi…