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January 5, 2011
Michaels, Ward & Rabinovitz, LLP Partner to Speak at FSI Conference
Michaels, Ward & Rabinovitz, LLP is pleased to announce that Derek C. Anderson, the managing partner of the firm’s Boulder, Colorado office, has been invited to speak at the OneVoice 2012 Broker-Dealer Conference sponsored by the Financial Services Institute in Orlando, Florida on January 24. Mr. Anderson will be giving a presentation entitled “Product Selection: Balancing Due Diligence and a Competitive Product Offering.” The presentation will focus on proper and effective product due diligence that responds to ever-changing regulatory guidance on risk assessment and processes. Mr. Anderson will also discuss initial due diligence for new products as well as how to improve due diligence processes for ongoing monitoring of current products.
FSI is an advocacy organization working on behalf of independent broker-dealers and independent financial advisors. They do this by engaging federal and state regulators and elected officials on topics of significance to their members and responding to emerging issues. FSI has over 120 broker-dealer member firms – representing 62 percent of all registered representatives who practice as independent advisors - and more than 14,000 individual advisor members. For additional information about FSI, visit www.financialservices.org.
October 25, 2011
Michaels, Ward & Rabinovitz, LLP Attorneys Receive 2011 Super Lawyer Honors
Michaels, Ward & Rabinovitz, LLP is proud to announce that Pete S. Michaels, David Ward, and Dan Rabinovitz have been listed in the 2011 edition of New England Super Lawyers, and will be featured in the November issue of Boston magazine. The Super Lawyers selection process creates a comprehensive listing of the nation’s top attorneys in their respective practice areas.
This marks the sixth consecutive year that Michaels, Ward & Rabinovitz attorneys have been recognized as Super Lawyers.
Super Lawyers are the top 5 percent of attorneys in the state as nominated and evaluated by their peers in combination with third party research.
All Super Lawyer winners are selected through a three-part selections process that includes an evaluation of twelve indicators of peer recognition, professional achievement and service to the community as a lawyer, including pro bono work. For more information visit www.superlawyers.com .
September 22, 2011
Michaels, Ward & Rabinovitz, LLP Moves Its Boston Office
Michaels, Ward & Rabinovitz, LLP is pleased to announce that its Boston Office is now located at:
Michaels, Ward & Rabinovitz, LLP
One Beacon Street, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02108
All telephone numbers and email addresses remain the same.
September 12, 2011
Michaels, Ward & Rabinovitz, LLP Attorneys Participate In Charity Events
Derek C. Anderson, managing partner of the Boulder, Colorado office, recently participated in the Colorado Tour de Cure. The Tour de Cure is a 100 mile bicycle ride to Estes Park Colorado that raises funds for diabetes research nationally. Mr. Anderson and his team raised in excess of $17,500 and the event raised more than $600,000 for diabetes research.
Also riding for a good cause this summer was Boston attorney Debbie Evans. Ms. Evans participated in the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge. The annual bike-a-thon raises money for life-saving cancer research and treatment at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Ms. Evans rose 84 miles and raised over $4,200, 100% of which will go directly to cancer research and treatment.
To help local Boston kids get ready for school, Michaels, Ward & Rabinovitz, LLP donated back packs filled with school supplies to the Cradles to Crayons drive. Cradles to Crayons is a nonprofit organization that provides, free of charge, disadvantaged children with the essential items that all kids need in order to flourish.
August 22, 2011
Michaels, Ward & Rabinovitz, LLP Partner Served as National Session Faculty Member at NITA’s 40th Anniversary In Boulder, Colorado
Michaels, Ward & Rabinovitz, LLP is proud to announce that partner Dan Rabinovitz was selected to be a faculty member at the historic 40th Anniversary National Session of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) in Boulder, Colorado. The program teaches young attorneys all aspects of trial advocacy, from Opening Statements to Closing Arguments, including examination of expert witnesses. NITA is a non-for-profit organization and the nation’s leading provider of legal advocacy training skills.
July 19, 2011
Michaels, Ward & Rabinovitz, LLP Partner Featured at REISA Conference
Derek Anderson, the managing partner of the firm’s Boulder, Colorado office, recently spoke at the Real Estate Investment Securities Association (“REISA”) Due Diligence Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Anderson addressed the Conference on “FINRA Arbitrations – What We Have Learned: Trends and Tips.” REISA is a leading industry group whose broker-dealer and registered representative members specialize in selling alternative investments.
May 10, 2011
Michaels, Ward & Rabinovitz, LLP Partner Featured at Catlin Consortium
Derek Anderson, the managing partner of the firm’s Boulder, Colorado office, recently spoke at Catlin, Inc.’s Broker Dealer Consortium in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mr. Anderson addressed the Consortium on the topic of arbitrations involving claims for selling away by registered representatives. The annual meeting brings together clients, broker/dealers, registered representatives and strategic business partners to discuss current issues facing the securities industry.
March 1, 2011
Michaels, Ward & Rabinovitz, LLP Partner to Serve as NITA Faculty
Michaels, Ward & Rabinovitz, LLP is proud to announce that partner Dan Rabinovitz has once again been selected as a member of the faculty at the Mid-West regional Trial Skills program for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) in Chicago, Illinois. The program teaches young attorneys all aspects of trial advocacy, from Opening Statements to Closing Arguments, including examination of expert witnesses. NITA is a non-for-profit organization and the nation’s leading provider of legal advocacy training skills.
February 24, 2011
Michaels, Ward & Rabinovitz, LLP Sponsors the Town of Palm Beach Centennial
Michaels, Ward & Rabinovitz, LLP is pleased to announce that it has committed to sponsoring the Town of Palm Beach Centennial through the Palm Beach Civic Association. The Centennial celebration will continue through April 2011. As a proud member of the Palm Beach, Florida community, the firm is honored to be among so many generous sponsors helping to commemorate this once in a lifetime celebration.
The Palm Beach Civic Association was formed in 1944 and has since dedicated itself to “protecting and enhancing life in the Town of Palm Beach.”
January 25, 2011
Michaels, Ward & Rabinovitz, LLP Partner to Speak on New Products at FSI Conference
Michaels, Ward & Rabinovitz, LLP is proud to announce that Derek C. Anderson, the managing partner of the firm’s Boulder, CO office, has been invited to speak at the OneVoice Conference sponsored by the Financial Services Institute. Mr.Anderson will be on a panel entitled “The New Product Perspective: What’s ‘In-Scope’ When Going to Market.” The panel will focus its presentation on broker-dealer responsibilities when taking a new product to market including due diligence, broker training, and organizational/operational issues.
FSI is an advocacy organization working on behalf of independent broker-dealers and independent financial advisors. They do this by engaging federal and state regulators and elected officials on topics of significance to their members and responding to emerging issues. FSI has over 120 broker-dealer member firms – representing 62 percent of all registered representatives who practice as independent advisors - and more than 14,000 individual advisor members. For additional information about FSI, visit www.financialservices.org .
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