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Porter Wright said Emily Kappers joined its Chicago office as a partner in its intellectual property practice. The firm said she brings more than a decade of experience advising companies on domestic and international brand protection, copyrights, advertising, social media and domain names.
Porter Wright said partner Jeremy Siegfried was selected for the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers guide. The firm said the guide recognizes transactional lawyers across corporate, securities, finance and related practices, and identified Siegfried as the leader of its Corporate & Securities Practice Group.
Porter Wright said Elaine Brooks joined its Dayton office as a senior attorney in its estate planning and wealth preservation practice. The firm said Brooks advises individuals and families on estate plans and wealth transfers, adding legal and accounting experience to the team.
Porter Wright said McGrane Pledger joined its Naples office as an associate in the Litigation Department. The firm said he brings experience in legal research, discovery and case management, and drafting pleadings and motions, and that his arrival adds capacity to its Southwest Florida litigation team.
Porter Wright said Samantha Jacobsen joined its Tampa office as an associate in the Litigation Department. The firm said she previously served as an assistant state attorney in Florida’s Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, where she oversaw more than 600 misdemeanor matters from arraignment through trial.
Porter Wright said Jim Malloy joined its Pittsburgh litigation team, bringing more than two decades of construction and insurance dispute experience. The firm said his work includes state and federal litigation, arbitration, mediation and lien matters for clients involved in a range of construction projects.