William A. Brewer III to Present at HAMA Spring Conference
Firm Partner William Brewer is scheduled to present at the HAMA (Hospitality Asset Managers Association) Spring 2018 conference, scheduled for April 12-13, 2018, in Leesburg, Virginia. Mr. Brewer will be a featured speaker on the topic of Franchise and Management Agreements – scheduled for 11:15 a.m. on Friday, April 13.
His topic will address the following issues: When the market shifts, there are winners and losers. It’s important to know how to realistically protect your investment. What are today’s issues at the negotiation table and how can owners leverage their negotiating power?
Please visit the conference website to register and learn more: http://www.hamagroup.org/. HAMA is considered the "pre-eminent organization of professionals responsible proactively increasing asset values on behalf of hotel owners worldwide."
William Brewer to Speak at 2018 NYU Hospitality Conference
Firm partner William Brewer is scheduled to present at the 2018 NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, scheduled for June 3 – 5, 2018, at the New York Marriott Marquis hotel in New York City. Mr. Brewer will be a featured panelist on the topic, “Latest from the Front Line: Hot-Button Issues on Franchise and Management Agreements.” The panel discussion will explore the increasingly complex regulatory environment for franchises, and the increasingly competitive landscape for hotel managers. What are today’s big issues when everyone sits at the table to negotiate the contracts? Where can managers and franchisors flex, and how can owners better understand and leverage their negotiating power?
Please visit the conference website to register and learn more: http://www.sps.nyu.edu/academics/departments/tisch/conferences-events/ihii-conference.html
Brewer Attorneys Author Article Published in Hotel Business Review (HBR)
Partner William A. Brewer III and Senior Associate Timothy H. Birnbaum authored an article titled, “Terminating the Hotel Management Agreement in the Mega-Merger Era,” published in the January 2018 issue of Hotel Business Review. Founded in 1996, Hotel Business Review is recognized as a leading industry new resource for owners, managers, investors and other industry principals. The article explores how hotel owners are impacted by the recent wave of large-scale mergers and acquisitions – and the “invisible hand” of brand management companies that often seek to protect their own interests.
Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors Names New Partner
Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors recently named Sarah B. Rogers partner. Ms. Rogers joined the firm’s New York office as a senior associate in May 2016.
She is active in many areas of the firm, mentoring colleagues and assisting with firm recruitment. Ms. Rogers also serves as a judge of the International Public Policy Forum (IPPF), a high school debate competition jointly sponsored by the Brewer Foundation and NYU. Prior to joining the firm, she was an associate at Latham & Watkins LLP and also previously worked in-house for Philip Morris International, managing litigation and regulatory issues.
Ms. Rogers received her Juris Doctor degree from Columbia Law School in 2008 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from Dartmouth College in 2005. At Columbia, she served as a staff editor of the Journal of Transnational Law and was recognized as a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar.
Best Lawyers in America Recognizes Partner William Brewer in 2018 Edition
Firm Partner William Brewer was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Commercial Litigation. Brewer was recognized in both New York and Dallas.
Recognition is based entirely on peer review and aims to recognize the opinion of top lawyers about the professional ability of their colleagues within the same geographic region and practice area. Brewer has been recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007.
Partner William Brewer Writes about Litigation Finance in Crain’s New York Business
Partner William Brewer recently wrote an op-ed about litigation finance published in Crain’s New York Business. Titled “Great equalizer coming to New York law: Litigation finance is giving the little guy his day in court,” the piece posits that third-party financing has the potential to reconfigure the legal industry in New York City. He writes, “litigation finance enables smaller plaintiffs and boutique firms to surmount the obstacles put in their path by large corporations and defense counsel.” Brewer comments that such third-party financing can result in “pure, unaltered, merits-based litigation—the way it was always intended to be.” Brewer Consultant Matthew Harrison contributed to the piece, published in May 2017.
Partner William A. Brewer III Named 2017 BTI Client Service All-Star
Partner William Brewer has been named a 2017 BTI Client Service All-Star. The list recognizes only 319 attorneys who “stand out as absolutely the best at client service,” as defined solely by clients.
Attorneys must be nominated by corporate counsel, and no attorney or firm can self-nominate, self-refer, nor pay to be included. According to BTI, “these attorneys are proactive in building client relationships. They take, and make, the time to understand their clients in-depth – their business, their objectives, and their goals. This elite group enjoys a clear cut advantage over the competition.”
U.S. News-Best Lawyers Names Firm to 2017 “Best Law Firms” List
Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors was named to the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers 2017 “Best Law Firms” list. The firm was recognized in the commercial litigation practice area in New York City and Dallas. The firm earned a “Tier 1” designation in commercial litigation for the metropolitan Dallas area.
According to the publications, achieving a tiered ranking “signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.” To be eligible to be ranked, a firm must have an attorney listed in The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, Inc.), which represents the top 4 percent of attorneys in the United States. Managing Partner William Brewer was selected for inclusion in the publication.