Aimee Jeffries named marketing manager for Colliers
Aimee Jeffries, an experienced professional of commercial real estate marketing in Metro Phoenix, has been named marketing manager with Colliers International in Arizona. Jeffries comes to Colliers from Macerich, one of the country’s leading owners, operators and developers of major retail real estate.
“We could not be more excited about Aimee joining the Colliers family,” says Bob Mulhern, senior managing director for Colliers International in Arizona. “She has been a recognized leader in the commercial real estate marketing field for quite some time and we look forward to engaging her talents within our brokerage and full-service real estate company.”
Jeffries will lead a talented group of marketing professionals at Colliers who are focused on comprehensive strategies to drive business development and revenue growth, promote brand awareness and enhance the company’s position in the market. She will work on behalf of Colliers and its clients, creating go-to-market strategies with a competitive edge.
Hillary Gagnon elected to state bar executive council
Jennings Haug Cunningham announced that Hillary Gagnon, a partner with the firm, has been elected to the Executive Council of the State Bar of Arizona’s Probate and Trust Section.
The State Bar of Arizona’s Probate and Trust Section considers all matters of legal interest relating to wills, estates and probate, including the consideration of legislation pertaining to guardianships, conservatorships and the law with respect to Powers of Attorney or Living Wills. In addition, the Section promotes the legal education of the members of the Bar and the public about probate, trust law and related topics throughout the state of Arizona.
Ms. Gagnon’s practice focuses estate planning, probate, and probate litigation. She represents individuals and fiduciaries with guardianships, conservatorships and post death administration of trusts and estates. Ms. Gagnon’s estate planning work consists of assisting clients to develop and prepare a personalized estate plan appropriate for their individual and family needs. As a litigator, Ms. Gagnon is experienced in all aspects of probate matters, contested estates and trusts, vulnerable adult litigation, contested guardianships and conservators and commercial disputes.
In addition to her position on the Executive Council, Ms. Gagnon is also a board member of the Maricopa County Bar Association’s Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section and a member of the American Bar Association.
Jennings Strouss welcomes Alexander J. Egbert
Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, P.L.C., a leading Phoenix-based law firm, announced that Alexander J. Egbert has joined the firm as an Associate in the Automotive Industry Department.
“We are pleased to have Alex at our firm,” said John C. Norling, Managing Attorney. “His prior experience in commercial litigation will provide additional resources to and be a tremendous asset for our firm.”
Prior to joining Jennings Strouss, Egbert focused his practice on complex commercial litigation and practiced for three years with a Phoenix law firm. He defended insurers in coverage disputes and against bad faith claims. Egbert also advised businesses on accident liability and management disputes. He worked with the Florence project in juvenile and immigration court to get special immigration juvenile status (SIJS) for a minor. Egbert earned his B.A. in International Relations from Brigham Young University, cum laude and his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. He was awarded “Top 50 Pro Bono Attorney” by the Arizona Foundation of Legal Services & Education in 2018. Egbert filed an amicus brief in April 2018 in the 7th Circuit on behalf of several tax law professors in a religious liberty dispute regarding the parsonage exemption.
Marki Stewart joins Coppersmith Brockelman
Coppersmith Brockelman, a business law firm in Phoenix, announced that Marki Stewart has joined the firm as of counsel. She specializes in health care law, one of the firm’s most well-known and robust practice areas.
Stewart helps hospitals, laboratories, surgical centers and other health care organizations navigate a variety of complex business and regulatory issues, including medical practice acquisitions, hospital-physician joint ventures, licensing issues, hospital peer review, reimbursement issues, HIPAA compliance, the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law.
Stewart has a special focus in telemedicine, assisting with licensing, reimbursement, credentialing and security issues, and represents health care providers in front of numerous boards and bodies, including the Arizona Medical Board, health insurance disciplinary committees and the Office for Civil Rights.
“Marki adds another dimension to our health care practice,” said Kent Brockelman, managing partner of Coppersmith Brockelman. “Her experience representing telemedicine providers is especially valuable, allowing our team to provide top-notch guidance for nearly any legal issue our health care clients encounter.”
Diane B. McCarthy named 2019 Woman of the Year
A community leader, former legislator, activist and business executive, Diane B. McCarthy, Director, Business Partnerships and Legislative Affairs at West-MEC will be honored for her commitment to community and vision for the West Valley October 1, 2019.
“I am excited to honor Diane McCarthy as West Valley Women’s 2019 Woman of the Year. Ms. McCarthy is active in the community, well known, respected and empowers those around her. Her vision has helped the West Valley become the vibrant growing community it is today. I love that she ran and was elected to public office long before it was popular for women to serve.” Lisa E. Platt, CEO and Chief Connection Officer, West Valley Women.
Director of Government and Business Partnerships, West-MEC (Western Maricopa Education Center) since November 2007, Diane received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Arizona State University. Diane’s career includes eight years in the Arizona House of Representatives, four years on the Arizona Corporation Commission where she was the first women elected to serve. She also was acting President of Phoenix Children’s Hospital and founding President of WESTMARC.
Prior to joining West-MEC, Diane was Senior Vice President of the Arizona State University Foundation for four years. She is a founding member of Leadership West, Fighter Country Partnership & Friends of the West Valley Recreation Corridor. Diane remains active in many civic organizations and is a former chair of the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce.
