Womble_Bond_-_Contract_No._AG25-0001-027.pdf

30th December 2024

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

SOLICITATION # BPM006495

AGO PROJECT # AG25-0001

ATTACHMENT I

State of Arizona Office of the Attorney General

2005 N Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004

Statement Indicating Your Firm’s Willingness to Accept Assignments Statewide

Special Instructions to Offerors 7.2.1.5

Yes, we will accept assignments statewide No, we will not accept assignments statewide

Acceptance of Insurance Requirements

Special Instructions to Offerors 7.2.1.6

Indicate that you have read, understand and will comply with the Insurance requirements specified in Section 8 & 9 of the Agreement. Check the appropriate response.

Yes, we will comply with the Insurance requirements

Conflicts of Interest

Special Instructions to Offerors 7.2.1.7

Identify and describe any type of matter, litigation and otherwise, in which your firm is involved with against the State of Arizona or any of its agencies and a concise statement of how your firm proposes to resolve any conflicts of interest with the State of Arizona. Specific Cases or Matters should be listed on the table on the following page or you may add an attachment sheet similar to the table. In the event of the award of a contract, Counsel must receive a waiver of any conflict of interest.

The award of this contract does not create or cause said waiver. Indicate that you have read, understand and will comply with the Conflicts requirements specified in Section 7 of the Agreement. Check the appropriate response.

Yes, we will comply with the Conflicts of Interest requirements

Note: The State of Arizona does not require counsel to obtain a waiver of conflict of interest when counsel undertakes representation of a defendant in a criminal case.

No “Blanket” waiver requests will be considered. Check none below, if no conflict of interest exists. None

List the specific cases in which your firm has been adverse to the State of Arizona in the last 2 years

Special Instructions to Offerors 7.2.1.8 If the case has been on-going for more than two years it should be listed here. Add additional pages if needed.

Court or Case Name Court or Case Number Date Began Date Ended

The Firm has sought and obtained waivers for all matters listed below.

Calpine Corp. and South Point Energy Center regarding challenge to legality of imposing property taxes on permanent improvements located on an Indian Reservation.

Arizona Tax Court Cases ##TX2018-000019;

TX2017-001744; TX2016-001228; TX2015-

0000924; TX2015-000850; TX2014-000577;

TX2014-000451; TX2013-000522; TX2012-

000025; TX2019-000086; TX2020-000931.

May 2019 Ongoing

AGO PROJECT # AG25-0001

ATTACHMENT I

State of Arizona Office of the Attorney General

2005 N Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004

List the specific matter in which your firm has been adverse to the State of Arizona in the last 2 years

Special Instructions to Offerors 7.2.1.9 If the matter has been on-going for more than two years it should be listed here. Add additional pages if needed.

Matter Date Began Date Ended

The Firm has sought and obtained waivers for all matters listed below.

RM Desert Ridge/regarding ASLD Lease No 03-109743. April 2018 Ongoing

Shaen Magan regarding application for the assignment of ASLD Agriculture Lease No. 01-105150 from the current ASLD lessee, the Walther Redger Revocable Trust, to Mr. Magan; and assisting Mr. Magan on issues involving the use of biosolids on the subject lease parcel.

June 2019 Ongoing

Connect 202 Partners LLC/regarding claim on the South Mountain Freeway project relating to utility relocation. October 2019 November 2022

Shaen Magan/regarding renewal of ASLD Agricultural Leases Nos. 01-106967, 01-107369, 01-114732, and 01-087978, assignment of ASLD Agricultural Lease No. 01-105150, and issues involving the use of biosolids on these lease parcels, including filing a Notice of Claim and any resulting proceedings.

March 2020 Ongoing

I-17 & Carefree, LLC/regarding acquisition of state land located at the southwest corner of I-17 and Carefree Highway. March 2020 Ongoing

Longroad Energy LLC/regarding acquisition of a right of way easement from the ASLD for an electronic transmission line. September 2020 Ongoing

ZT Development LP, ZOM Holding LLC and ZTD GP, LLC/regarding the assignment of Gray Guarantors II, LLC (“GG-II”) bankruptcy estate’s interest in ASLD Commercial Lease No. 03-116780-99 with the Arizona State Land Department located in the Desert Ridge Commercial Core, as well as with any easement or right of way issues including but not limited to rights for portions of 56th Street and the City North Drive extension, related to Client’s acquisition of that certain parcel owned by the Gray Guarantors III, LLC (“GG-III”) bankruptcy estate in fee simple and located in the residential portion of the Desert Ridge Master Planned Community.

November 2020 Ongoing

Lyle Anderson/regarding ASLD planning and disposition processes for the State Lands located in north Scottsdale along the Pima Road alignment. February 2021 Ongoing

CPI, Inc./regarding Civil Investigative Demand #CLU-INV-2020-0042. March 2021 July 2023

Longroad Energy/regarding State Land Solar Lease No. 03-120041 located in western Maricopa County. May 2021 Ongoing

Brimhall Sand, Rock and Building Materials/regarding May 27, 2021 notice of Violations of Air Quality Permits. August 2021 Ongoing

MV Realty of Arizona/regarding complaint from Arizona Department of Real Estate. August 2021 January 2023

Rancho de los Caballeros and Golf Club, LLC/regarding grazing operations on private land and land it leases from ASLD. November 2021 Ongoing

Epidaurus d/b/a Amity Foundation/regarding response to Statement of Deficiencies issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Public Health Licensing Services. February 2022 November 2022

AGO PROJECT # AG25-0001

ATTACHMENT I

State of Arizona Office of the Attorney General

Arevia Power LLC/regarding application for solar lease from ASLD. April 2022 November 2022 HQC Soldar Holdings 1, LLC/regarding two renewable energy applications pending before ASLD. April 2022 Ongoing

MV Realty of Arizona LLC/regarding complaint from Arizona Department of Real Estate. April 2022 January 2023

George Sibley/regarding response to Arizona Medical Board complaint MD- 2200053A. May 2022 April 2023

Bowlin’s TravelCenters/regarding purchase of Arizona State Trust Lands located at the I-10 & Picacho Peak interchange. June 2022 Ongoing

Donald Jay Fruchtman, D.O./regarding Board of Osteopathic Examiners Investigation DO-22-0057A. June 2022 May 2023

Bergier Family Limited Partnership/regarding Order for Lease Cancellation for Failure to Cure Default, Order No. 126-2021/2022. June 2022 December 2022

SKB-HS Land, LLC/regarding ASLD Commercial Leases Nos. 03-122701 and 03- 122702. August 2022 Ongoing

SKB-HS Owner, LLC, et al./regarding ASLD Commercial Leases Nos. 03-111658 and 03-116998. August 2022 April 2023

Donald J. Fruchtman, D.O./regarding Board of Osteopathic Examiners Complaint DO-22-0074A. August 2022 April 2023

Sathyadevi R.L. Sista M.D./regarding Arizona Medical Board case MD-22- 0755A. August 2022 October 2023

VWI Vistoso Investments 71 LLC/ regarding negotiating an agreement with the State, through ADOT, to acquire the fee interest in L-SC-016A. September 2022 November 2022

RWE Renewables America LLC/regarding obtaining a lease on State Land located in Coconino County for a wind project known as Project Zeus. September 2022 November 2022

Goldwater Pinckard Capital LLC/regarding acquisition of land owned by Arizona Game & Fish Dept. September 2022 February 2024

Pattern Energy Group/regarding acquisition of real property interests from ASLD for client’s SunZia Transmission project. October 2022 Ongoing

Kathi M. Yap/relating to Nursing Care Institution Administrators Board Complaint #2022-NCI-0238. October 2022 December 2022

Paveco, Inc./regarding its claim for damages/costs incurred due to ADOT termination of contract for convenience. November 2022 October 2023

Metropolitan Domestic Water Improvement District/regarding legal opinion to the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority. November 2022 November 2023

Bally’s Interactive LLC/regarding Notice of Violation from Arizona Department of Gaming. January 2023 Ongoing

Mariposa Community Health Center and Dr. Frank Berajano/regarding Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Center Complaint No. 2023-0025. January 2023 April 2023

Eolus Project Holdings LLC/regarding lease from ASLD for development a solar project on state land. February 2023 March 2023

Brighter Tomorrow Development Authority and Ak-Chin Indian Community/regarding Notice of Violation and Intent to Revoke BTDA License

EW2182).

April 2023 September 2023

Oracle AZ Real Estate Partners LLC/regarding application to purchase State Trust Lands. April 2023 Ongoing

Bergier Family Limited Partnership/regarding removal of cattle with Bergier brand that have strayed onto State land. April 2023 April 2023

Peoria 60 LLC and Peoria 40 LLC/regarding discussions with DIFI involving a Notice of Claim of Lien filed 3/21/18. April 2023 Ongoing

AGO PROJECT # AG25-0001

ATTACHMENT I

State of Arizona Office of the Attorney General

VWI/Vistoso Investments/regarding negotiation of agreement with ADOT to acquire fee interest in parcel L-SC-016H. April 2023 April 2024

Matthew Mullet/regarding Notice of Levy on Property issued by ADOR and resulting hold on client’s bank account. May 2023 May 2023

Paragon Skydive/regarding Notice of Claim served on ADOT 7/19/22. May 2023 Ongoing Council on State Taxation/regarding amicus brief in support of ADT petition for review of Arizona Court of Appeals decision in case no. 1 CA-TX 21-009. May 2023 September 2023

Sun Streams 2 LLC/regarding property tax appeal involving the valuation by the Department of Revenue of a utility scale solar facility located in Maricopa County.

May 2023 Ongoing

Superbook/regarding appeal of adverse Agency decision regarding the use of Official League Data from IMG Arena under the State Event Wagering Gaming law.

June 2023 August 2023

ZT 56th Street at 101 NW Owner, LLC/regarding an easement to the City of Phoenix over a portion of land that is the subject of an ASLD commercial lease. June 2023 October 2023

Digital Equity Institute/review of contract with Arizona State Land Department for technical support through the AZGeo portal. August 2023 September 2023

Sun Streams 2 LLC, Longroad Energy/regarding property tax appeal involving the valuation by the Department of Revenue of a utility scale solar facility located in Maricopa County for tax year 2024.

August 2023 Ongoing

RWE Renewables America LLC/regarding obtaining a right-of-way and lease on State Land for a wind project known as Wild Wind. September 2023 Ongoing

Timothy Mills/regarding a complaint filed against him by a former employee with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. September 2023 March 2024

Optum and Dr. Rama Vasireddy/regarding a complaint filed with the Arizona Medical Board. November 2023 May 2024

Becker Boards Small LLC/regarding denials for certain billboards in Arizona Department of Transportation proceedings. November 2023 Ongoing

Metropolitan Domestic Water Improvement District/regarding a legal opinion on behalf of the Metropolitan Domestic Water Improvement District to the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority with respect to a Loan Agreement that the District is entering into with the Authority.

November 2023 Ongoing

Dr. Sethyadevi R.L. Sista/regarding Medical Board Investigation MD-23-1080. December 2023 Ongoing Westcore/regarding water and run-off issues from neighboring property owned by Arizona State Land Department. January 2024 Ongoing

ASRS/regarding lease where the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority is the tenant. February 2024 September 2024

Vulcan Materials/regarding zoning issues relating to proposed batch asphalt plant in Sahuarita involving Arizona State Land Department. February 2024 May 2024

Pilgrim Rest Foundation/regarding review of direct service contract with the Arizona Department of Child Safety. February 2024 Ongoing

America’s Rehab Campuses/regarding advice on general healthcare matters that may implicate client’s relationship and strategy for dealing with AHCCCS. March 2024 Ongoing

Unum and Provident Life and Accident Ins. Co./regarding public records request to Arizona Medical Board for records pertaining to Scott Goodwin, MD May 2024 June 2024

Kone, Inc./regarding subpoena duces tecum to Arizona Industrial Commission for records relating to Madelyn Swingle. May 2024 June 2024

Best Western Hotels/regarding denial of income tax refund claim pertaining to the Arizona Research and Development tax credit. May 2024 Ongoing

John and Carol Linthicum/request to send notice of claim to Arizona August 2024 Ongoing

AGO PROJECT # AG25-0001

ATTACHMENT I

State of Arizona Office of the Attorney General

Department of Public Safety for personal injuries sustained at the Waste Management Open.

Greater Phoenix Collaborative Care and Dr. Scott Steingard/request to respond to complaint filed by Arizona State Board of Pharmacy with the Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery.

September 2024 Ongoing

Sunland Terrace Housing Partners, Sunland Terrace HP, ELOM, Horizon Development Consulting, Keith Stanley, Jon LaLanne, and Taryn LaLanne/request for local law opinions regarding low-income housing tax credit project where Arizona Department of Housing is anticipated to allocate tax credits to one or more of the clients.

September 2024 Ongoing

Kowalski Construction/represent client in contesting tax liability to Arizona Department of Economic Security and Arizona Department of Revenue. October 2024 Ongoing

AGO PROJECT # AG25-0001

ATTACHMENT I

State of Arizona Office of the Attorney General

2005 N Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004

List the specific cases in which your firm has represented the State of Arizona in the last 2 years

Special Instructions to Offerors 7.2.1.10 If the case has been on-going for more than two years it should be listed here. Add additional pages if needed.

Court or Case Name Court or Case Number Date Began Date Ended

Representation of Arizona State Parks & Trails regarding renewal of registered trademarks associated with trademark numbers 75378604, 75378605, 75378606, and 75378607.

N/A October 2018 Ongoing

Representation of State of Arizona regarding HAVASU RIVIERA Trademark search/application. N/A December 2019 Ongoing

Representation of the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration in Greg Mills and Southwest Engineering Concepts LLC v. Arizona Board of Technical Registration, et al., Maricopa County Superior Court No.CV2019-013509.

Greg Mills and Southwest Engineering Concepts LLC v.

Arizona Board of Technical Registration, et al., Maricopa County Superior Court No.CV2019-013509.

January 2020 October 2023

Representation of the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration in The Matter of Greg Mills and Southwest Engineering, BTR Case No.

P19-056.

Greg Mills and Southwest Engineering, BTR Case No. P19- 056.

April 2020 October 2023

Representation of Arizona Department of Health Services regrading advice on compliance with Arizona’s data protection statutes.

N/A May 2020 November 2020

Representation of Arizona State Retirement System regarding the current and future remodeling projects, including tenant improvements, and tenant leases relating to the ASRS building located at 3300 North Central Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona (the “ASRS Building”).

N/A September 2021 Ongoing

Representation of Arizona State Retirement System regarding parking issues relating to the ASRS Building and the BCE Center Parking Condominium Unit Owners’ Association.

N/A October 2021 Ongoing

Representation of Arizona State Retirement System regarding Global Medical LLC Lease of Suite 800.

N/A September 2022 Ongoing

Representation of Arizona State Retirement System regarding Remodeling Contract – 3300 North Central Ave., 11th Floor.

N/A September 2022 Ongoing

Representation of the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) and the Arizona Correctional Industries (ACT) regarding patent eligibility and processes relating to potentially patentable items.

N/A February 2022 April 2023

AGO PROJECT # AG25-0001

ATTACHMENT I

State of Arizona Office of the Attorney General

2005 N Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004

Representation of the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI) in preparing a cybersecurity incident response plan.

N/A August 2022 Ongoing

Representation of the Arizona State Lottery consulting on intellectual property law issues such as copyrights, trademark, licensing agreements and patents related to the Ultimate Playlist Project and engage in negotiates with Ultimate Playlist Project regarding obtained a stake in the patent held by Ultimate Playlist Project.

N/A September 2023 March 2024

Representation of Arizona State Lottery in representing and providing advice to the Arizona Lottery in the area of Tribal gaming law, in representing and providing advice in the area of federal and state gaming law generally and specifically internet gaming, in representing the Arizona Lottery in negotiations with the Tribes, and in representing the Arizona Lottery in developing rules, regulations, and statutes to facilitate the Arizona Lottery’s expansion towards iLottery and lottery courier service.

N/A September 2023 Ongoing

Representation of Arizona State Retirement System in reviewing the lease for 3300 North Central Avenue, Suite 1000, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, where the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority is the tenant.

N/A February 2024 September 2024

Representation of Northern Arizona University/Arizona Board of Regents in administrative claims in breach of contract claims for the contracts of Perkins & Will/Sink Comb Dethlefs Architects and Haydon Building Company to provide services to NAU in connection with the design and construction of the NAU Aquatics Facility and Tennis Courts Project.

N/A May 2019 Ongoing

Representation of University of Arizona/Arizona Board of Regents in assisting with the review and negotiation of their provider contracts for international education activities.

N/A January 2024 Ongoing

Representation of Arizona State University/Arizona Board of Regents in analyzing current ASU Foundation lease in

N/A July 2014 Ongoing

AGO PROJECT # AG25-0001

ATTACHMENT I

State of Arizona Office of the Attorney General

2005 N Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004

Mexico.

Representation of Arizona State University/Arizona Board of Regents in advice regarding research activities for the Global Institute of Sustainability.

N/A September 2013 Ongoing

Representation of Arizona State University/Arizona Board of Regents in assisting with filing a 501(c)(3) application for the Sustainability Consortium.

N/A April 2017 Ongoing

Representation of OAH in connection with data security breach involving AHCCCS information hosted on OAH Google Group created by ADOA.

N/A March 2020 August 2021

Representation of ABOR/ASU in connection with Notice of Claim of Tacia Raftopoulous- Johnson and Steven A. Johnson, LMS20- 0156/RSK:G202020248; and in Raftopoulous- Johnson v. ABOR, Maricopa County Superior Court, Case No. C2020-011965.

Notice of Claim of Tacia Raftopoulous-Johnson and Steven A. Johnson, LMS20- 0156/RSK:G202020248; and in Raftopoulous-Johnson v. ABOR, Maricopa County Superior Court, Case No. C2020-011965

June 2020 February 2021

Diaz v. ABOR, U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, Case No. 2:20-cv-01126-DMF.

Representation began June 2020; dismissed without prejudice August 2020. (notice of claim and lawsuit in Maricopa County Superior Court subsequently filed and ongoing)

Diaz v. ABOR, U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, Case No.

2:20-cv-01126-DMF

June 2020 August 2020/ ongoing

Representation of ABOR/ASU in connection with Notice of Claim of Chloe Diaz, LMS20- 0236/RSK:G202020397; and Diaz v. ABOR, Maricopa County Superior Court, Case No.

CV2020-010126.

Notice of Claim of Chloe Diaz, LMS20-0236/RSK:G202020397;

and Diaz v. ABOR, Maricopa County Superior Court, Case No.

CV2020-010126

June 2020 February 2021

Representation of the Arizona Board of Regents/ASU and State Risk Management in connection with Notice of Claim of Paris Dennard, RSK: G201821405; Dennard v. ASU, U.S. District Court, District of Arizona No. 2:19-cv-04978-GMS; and Maricopa County Superior Court No. CV2019-011837.

Notice of Claim of Paris Dennard, RSK: G201821405;

Dennard v. ASU, U.S. District Court, District of Arizona No.

2:19-cv-04978-GMS; and Maricopa County Superior Court No. CV2019-011837

April 2019 August 2021

Representation of the Arizona Board of Regents/ASU and State Risk Management in connection with the Notice of Claim of David and Kathy Cohen, ELS20-0028.

Notice of Claim of David and Kathy Cohen, ELS20-0028 February 2021 2021

Representation of ABOR/ASU regarding Notice of Claim of Bart Wear, ELS20-0052; RSK:

G201921683.

Notice of Claim of Bart Wear, ELS20-0052; RSK: G201921683 May 2020 2021

Representation of ABOR in connection with Notice of Claim of Michael Strati and any resulting litigation, LMS20- 0222/RSK:G202020373. Strati v. ABOR, Pima County Superior Court, Case No. C20203350;

transferred to Maricopa County Superior

Notice of Claim of Michael Strati and any resulting litigation, LMS20-0222/RSK:G202020373.

Strati v. ABOR, Pima County Superior Court, Case No.

C20203350; transferred to

June 2020 October 2020

AGO PROJECT # AG25-0001

ATTACHMENT I

State of Arizona Office of the Attorney General

2005 N Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004

Court, Case No. CV2020-011222. Maricopa County Superior Court, Case No. CV2020-011222

Representation of ABOR in connection with Notice of Claim of Lisa and Jared Rosales and any resulting litigation, LMS20-

0251/RSK:G202020472.

Notice of Claim of Lisa and Jared Rosales and any resulting litigation, LMS20-

0251/RSK:G202020472

July 2020 November 2020

Representation of ABOR in connection with Notice of Claim of Sabina and Claudia Krasnov and any resulting litigation, LMS20-

0252/RSK:G202020485.

Notice of Claim of Sabina and Claudia Krasnov and any resulting litigation, LMS20-

0252/RSK:G202020485

July 2020 2021

Representation of ABOR in connection with Notice of Claim of Tommy Fields, LMS20-

0288/RSK:G202020598.

Notice of Claim of Tommy Fields, LMS20-

0288/RSK:G202020598

July 2020 2021

Representation of ABOR in connection with Notice of Claim of Van McNulty, LMS20-

0293/RSK:G202020593.

Notice of Claim of Van McNulty, LMS20-0293/RSK:G202020593 August 2020 2021

Representation of ABOR in connection with Notice of Claim of Griffin Sherwood and any resulting litigation, LMS20-

0331/RSK:G202020674.

Notice of Claim of Griffin Sherwood and any resulting litigation, LMS20-

0331/RSK:G202020674

August 2020 2021

Representation of ABOR in connection with Notice of Claim of Garth Spendiff and any resulting litigation, LMS20-

0326/RSK:G202020658.

Notice of Claim of Garth Spendiff and any resulting litigation, LMS20-

0326/RSK:G202020658

August 2020 November 2020

Representation of ABOR in connection with Notice of Claim of Luke Athelli and any resulting litigation, LMS20-

0330/RSK:G202020670.

Notice of Claim of Luke Athelli and any resulting litigation, LMS20-0330/RSK:G202020670

September 2021 2021

Representation of ABOR in connection with Notice of Claim of Kelly Gillilan-Gibson and any resulting litigation, LMS20-

0322/RSK:G202020656.

Notice of Claim of Kelly Gillilan- Gibson and any resulting litigation, LMS20-

0322/RSK:G202020656

September 2020 November 2020

Representation of ABOR in connection with Notice of Claim of Steve Mariani and any resulting litigation, LMS20-

0325/RSK:G202020653.

Notice of Claim of Steve Mariani and any resulting litigation, LMS20-0325/RSK:G202020653

September 2020 November 2020

Representation of ABOR in connection with Notice of Claim of Eryn McCarthy and any resulting litigation, LMS20-

0324/RSK:G202020659.

Notice of Claim of Eryn McCarthy and any resulting litigation, LMS20-

0324/RSK:G202020659

September 2020 November 2020

Representation of ABOR in connection with Notice of Claim of Andrew Rosenkrantz and any resulting litigation, LMS20-

0118/RSK:G202020178.

Notice of Claim of Andrew Rosenkrantz and any resulting litigation, LMS20-

0118/RSK:G202020178

September 2020 November 2020

Representation of ABOR in connection with Notice of Claim of Mike Blood and any resulting litigation, LMS20-

0339/RSK:G202020724.

Notice of Claim of Mike Blood and any resulting litigation, LMS20-0339/RSK:G202020724

September 2020 November 2020

Representation of ABOR in connection with Notice of Claim of Charles January 2021 2021

AGO PROJECT # AG25-0001

ATTACHMENT I

State of Arizona Office of the Attorney General

2005 N Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004

Notice of Claim of Charles Choate and any resulting litigation, LMS21-

0008/RSK:G202021076-1.

Choate and any resulting litigation, LMS21-

0008/RSK:G202021076-1

Representation of ABOR in connection with Notice of Claim of Colin Gray and any resulting litigation, LMS21-0078/RSK:G202120046-1.

Notice of Claim of Colin Gray and any resulting litigation, LMS21-0078/RSK:G202120046-1

February 2021 2021

Representation of ABOR in connection with Notice of Claim of Theresa Bayless and any resulting litigation, LMS21-

0107/RSK:G202120101-1.

Notice of Claim of Theresa Bayless and any resulting litigation, LMS21-

0107/RSK:G202120101-1

March 2021 2021

Representation of ABOR in connection with Notice of Claim of Nicholas Walter and any resulting litigation, LMS21-

0110/RSK:G202021218-1.

Notice of Claim of Nicholas Walter and any resulting litigation, LMS21-

0110/RSK:G202021218-1

March 2021 2021

Representation of ABOR in connection with Notice of Claim of Mitchell Kaempf and any resulting litigation, LMS20-

0346/RSK:G202020734.

Notice of Claim of Mitchell Kaempf and any resulting litigation, LMS20-

0346/RSK:G202020734

September 2020 October 2021

Representation of Arizona State University, et

al. in David Cohen v. Arizona State University, et al., U.S. District Court Case No 21-cv-01178.

Risk Management Claim No.: G201921554-1, ELS20-0028. Representation began July 16, 2021; transferred to Papetti Weiss & Samuels Jan. 4, 2022.

Arizona State University, et al. in David Cohen v. Arizona State University, et al., U.S. District Court Case No 21-cv-01178.

Risk Management Claim No.:

G201921554-1, ELS20-0028

July 2021 January 2022

Representation of ABOR in connection with Notice of Claim of Brock Doemel, LMS20- 0232/RSK:G202020405 and Doemel v. ABOR, U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, Case No.

2:20-cv-01203-JIT. Federal case dismissed 10/13/20; Plaintiff re-filed in Maricopa County Superior Court, Case No. CV2021-000308.

Representation began June 2020; Notice of Claim denied 8/8/2020; transferred to Papetti Weiss & Samuels Jan. 4, 2022.

Notice of Claim of Brock Doemel, LMS20- 0232/RSK:G202020405 and Doemel v. ABOR, U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, Case No. 2:20-cv-01203-JIT. Federal case dismissed 10/13/20;

Plaintiff re-filed in Maricopa County Superior Court, Case No.

CV2021-000308

June 2020 January 2022

Representation of ABOR in Gregg Franklin v.

Arizona Board of Regents, U.S. District Court Case No. 2:20-cv-01394; transferred to U.S.

District Court, District of Illinois, Case No. 1:20-cv-04560, MDL Case No. 1:13-cv-09116, LMS20-0053/RSK:G202020057-3.

Representation began August 5, 2020;

transferred to Papetti Weiss & Samuels Jan. 4, 2022.

Gregg Franklin v. Arizona Board of Regents, U.S. District Court Case No. 2:20-cv-01394;

transferred to U.S. District Court, District of Illinois, Case No. 1:20-cv-04560, MDL Case No. 1:13-cv-09116, LMS20-

0053/RSK:G202020057-3

August 2020 January 2022

Representation of ASU, et al. in David Cohen v.

Arizona State University, et al., U.S. District Court Case No. 21-cv-01178-GMS; Risk Management Claim No.: G201921554-1 ELS20- 0028. Representation began July 16, 2021;

transferred to Papetti Weiss & Samuels Jan. 4, 2022.

David Cohen v. Arizona State University, et al., U.S. District Court Case No. 21-cv-01178- GMS; Risk Management Claim No.: G201921554-1 ELS20-0028

July 2021 January 2022

AGO PROJECT # AG25-0001

ATTACHMENT I

State of Arizona Office of the Attorney General

2005 N Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004

Representation of the Arizona Administrative Office of the Courts for the limited purpose of providing legal advice and representation, including potential litigation, to the Administrative Office of the Courts (“AOC”), regarding its rights to use the phrase “court appointed special advocate” and the acronym “CASA” relative to the National CASA/GAL organization.

N/A June 2021 July 2021

Representation of Arizona State Retirement System regarding telecommunications license renewal.

N/A October 2021 August 2022

Representation of Arizona State Retirement System regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Station Pilot Program. N/A October 2021 March 2022

Representation of Arizona State Retirement System regarding EEOC lease amendment.

N/A November 2021 November 2021

Representation of Arizona State Retirement System regarding Jardine Baker Leasing Matters Sublease of TCA AZ LLC. N/A December 2021 August 2022

Representation of Arizona State Retirement System regarding Maxim Lease Amendment.

N/A June 2022 August 2022

Representation of Arizona State Retirement System regarding sale of a joint venture project.

N/A June 2022 September 2022

Representation of Arizona State Retirement System regarding Omicron Technologies, Inc. Suite 200 Decommission. N/A July 2022 August 2022

Representation of the Arizona Medical Board in Gary Spirtos v. Arizona Medical Board, Maricopa County Superior Court case no. LC2021-000292-0001.

Gary Spirtos v. Arizona Medical Board, Maricopa County Superior Court case

no. LC2021-000292-0001

January 2022 June 2022

In addition, the firm has a contract with the Arizona Board of Regents, and has represented ABOR and the state universities with respect to various matters under that contract.

AGO PROJECT # AG25-0001

ATTACHMENT I

State of Arizona Office of the Attorney General

Disclosure of any State Bar Association Investigations and Malpractice Suits

Special Instructions to Offerors 7.2.1.11

Does any current member of your firm have any bar complaint currently being investigated and/or disciplinary action taken by the State Bar Association against them? Add additional pages if needed.

Check the appropriate response Yes No

If answer to the above is “Yes”, use the space below to disclose details of any complaint(s):

Has your firm had any malpractice suit or claim for malpractice filed against it in the last 2 years?

Add additional pages if needed.

Do you wish this information to be held confidential in accordance with A.A.C. R2-7-103?

Add additional pages if needed.

All case details provided are to be held confidential.

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State of Arizona Office of the Attorney General

Areas of Practice

Special Instructions to Offerors 7.2.1.12

Check each area your firm is to be considered:

1. Appellate Work

2. Arizona State Retirement – Issues Related to IRS Code Section 401 – Qualified Pension Plans – Investments

3. Bankruptcy

4. Child Support and Spousal Maintenance Enforcement

5. Civil Rights, Housing Discrimination, Disabilities

6. Commercial, Contract and Other Civil Advice & Litigation

7. Conservatorships or Receiverships Involving the State or State Agencies

8. Criminal Law

9a. Data Breach – Counseling, Reporting

9b. Data Breach – Litigation

10. Education

11. Elections & Voting Rights

12. Eminent Domain Law

13. Employment Law, Discrimination – Age, Sex, Race, Religion, Disabilities

14a. Environmental Law – Air

14b. Environmental Law – Hazardous Waste

14c. Environmental Law – Water

15. Gaming Law

16. Immigration Law – Federal

17. Indian Law – General

18a. Insurance Law

18b. Insurance Coverage

19. International Law – Provide the Nation(s): Europe, Asia, Central America, South America

20. Law of the River

21. Natural Resources, Public Land Use, and Water Law

22. Negligence and Other Tort Actions

23. Patent Law, Trademark and Copyright

24. Public Contract Law and Construction

25. Public Finance

26. Public Health

27. Real Property Law

28. Regulatory Advice for State or State Agencies

29. Represent State Employees for Acts Committed as a State Employee

30. Roadway Design, Maintenance, Striping & Traffic Control Devices

31. Subrogation on Behalf of State

32. Taxation

33. Tribal Court – Provide State tribal court(s) admitted to:

34. U.S.C. 42 Section 1983 Law

35. Utilities/Power

36. Workers’ Compensation

37. Zoning

AG25-0001

III. AGREEMENT FOR OUTSIDE COUNSEL

ATTACHMENT I

State of Arizona Office of the Attorney General

List the Attorneys the Firm Wishes to be Considered for this Contract

Special Instructions to Offerors 7.2.1.13

This form should be prepared showing each individual and the Area(s) of Practice in which Counsel wishes the individual to be considered for. A brief resume should be attached describing each individual’s qualifications for the Area of Practice. Add additional pages if needed.

Name of Individual Arizona State Bar Number

Years of Practice

Area of Practice Item Number(s)

Title (Partner OF Counsel or Associate)

Amy Altshuler 017105 29 27 Partner

Yalda Godusi Arellano 034742 6 6 Associate

Edwin Barkel 021666 36 6, 9a, 9b Partner

Kira Barrientos 032460 9 27 Of Counsel

Nicholas Bauman 032263 10 3, 6, 22 Partner

Samit Bhalala 034254 7 27 Associate

David Bixby 06822 44 26, 28 Partner

Brooks Brennan 035530 5 6 Associate

Stephen Bressler 009032 41 18a, 18b, 22 Partner

Jon Brinkman 033969 7 6 Associate

Tyler Carrell 028020 14 27 Partner

A. Joseph Chandler 019701 25 27 Partner

Samuel Chang 024981 18 27, 37 Partner

Rob Charles 007359 42 3, 7 Partner

Nikith Chavali 039115 1 23 Associate

Kendra Cobb 036508 4 6 Associate

Tracy Cohen 032762 28 27 Of Counsel

Katherine Costella 038837 1 32 Associate

Joshua Crandell 033076 9 27 Associate

Daniel Crane 030623 11 6 Partner

Michael Curry 028079 14 23 Partner

Dale Danneman 003776 50 6, 8, 22 Partner

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Pat Derdenger 005874 50 10, 32 Partner

Todd Feltus 019076 26 6 Partner

Susan Freeman 004199 49 1, 3 Partner

Jason Furedy 020456 24 28, 32 Partner

Justin Gowan 034706 6 27 Associate

Katerina Grainger 038677 1 6 Associate

John Gray, CIPP/US 028454 15 6, 9a, 9b, 13, 28 Of Counsel

Brooke Harris 036200 4 27 Associate

Stephen Hart 010273 39 15, 17, 33 Partner

Frances Haynes 009999 40 12, 24, 27 Partner

Brandon Hellewell 834800 6 27 Associate

Lucas Hickman 035536 5 6, 8, 24 Associate

Dietrich Hoefner 038619 11 14a, 14b, 14c, 21, 35 Partner

Ari Hoffman 036657 4 6 Associate

Christy Hubbard 019827 25 15, 17, 23 Of Counsel

Steve Hulsman 010929 38 6, 18a, 18b, 22 Partner

Sarah Humble 036643 11 6 Of Counsel

David Jackson 030057 12 23 Partner

Andrew Jacobsohn 037792 2 6 Associate

Lawrence Kasten 020204 32 1, 6 Partner

Kory Koerperich 034582 7 1, 6 Associate

Sivan Korn 024231 25 6 Partner

Robert Kort 016602 29 6, 18a, 18b, 26 Partner

Alex LaCroix 030166 12 6 Partner

Kim (Soto) Larriva 034784 6 27 Associate

Peter Larson 022919 22 17, 25, 32 Partner

Laura Lo Bianco 017835 28 27, 29, 32 Partner

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State of Arizona Office of the Attorney General

Karen Jurichko Lowell 031620 10 32 Partner

Molly Magestro 029764 12 24, 27 Partner

Nicolas Martino 034746 6 6 Associate

Patrick McCormick, CIPP/US 037036 9 6, 9a, 9b Associate

Joseph-Michael “Rocky” McKay 038824 1 23 Associate

Linda Mitchell 013976 37 27 Partner

Rachel Nicholas 031558 10 23 Partner

Laura Pasqualone 028360 14 5, 6, 13, 29 Partner

Shivani Patel 036634 4 27 Associate

Mark Patton 024230 19 27, 32 Partner

Michael Phalen 010092 39 12, 21, 25, 37 Partner

Ryan Pont 033391 8 6, 24 Associate

Talley Timms Ransil 037849 2 27 Associate

John Rawicz 025310 27 27 Partner

Adam Reich 028843 13 6, 22, 24 Partner

Katie (Derrig) Rios 037110 3 6 Associate

Foster Robberson 005939 45 6 Partner

Robert Roos 009915 40 6, 24, 27 Partner

Daniel Salgado 035712 8 23 Associate

Lindsey Schneidman 034407 8 23 Of Counsel

Andrew Schorr 009835 40 27 Partner

Doug Schorr 033406 8 27 Of Counsel

Lewis Schorr 009836 40 25, 27 Partner

Heidi Short 018436 28 12, 15, 17, 37 Partner

Mary Ellen Simonson 009298 41 5, 6, 10, 13, 29 Partner

Nick Smith 035524 5 6 Associate

Matthew Sweger 019323 26 25, 27 Partner

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Nicole True 032576 12 6, 18a, 18b Of Counsel

Amanda Thatcher 030804 11 2, 32 Partner

Chris Underwood 036649 4 23 Associate

Andrew Vanell 031331 11 27 Of Counsel

Jennifer Van Kirk 019618 28 23 Partner

Ken Van Winkle 011752 37 27 Managing Partner

Peter Wand 025817 17 2, 18a, 26, 32 Partner

Hilary Wells 035758 22 6, 9a, 9b Partner

John West 007233 45 6, 18a, 18b, 26, 28 Partner

Nancy White 011766 43 19 Partner

Wyatt Williams 038047 2 15, 17 Associate

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ATTACHMENT I

State of Arizona Office of the Attorney General

Qualifications and Experience of Attorney

Special Instructions to Offerors 7.2.1.14

Use this form or an equivalent form to provide the names of the attorneys and their qualifications and expertise. A separate form should be used for each area of law. Offeror should provide a concise, relevant statement providing the information needed to inspire confidence in the attorney’s abilities. Full resumes may be provided as an attachment to your proposal.

Make copies as necessary. Offeror may produce their own form provided the form follows this format. Add additional pages if needed.

Area(s) of Practice: 1. Appellate Work

Name of Individual Title (Partner, Of Counsel or Associate)

Arizona State Bar Number

Years of experience in this area of law

Susan Freeman Lawrence Kasten Kory Koerperich

Partner Partner Associate

004199 020204 034582

Provide experience and qualifications for EACH Attorney proposed to do work in this AREA of LAW. Include information on significant case work or cases demonstrating experience, awards and significant achievements relevant to the Area of Practice.

Susan Freeman Susan concentrates her practice on business bankruptcy and on appeals of all kinds. She is the first lawyer (and now only one of two) invited to membership in both the American College of Bankruptcy and the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers. In the area of appeals, Susan has briefed over 300 appeals and argued over 100 of them, primarily in Arizona appellate courts and the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, but also in other jurisdictions across the country. She is listed as counsel of record in over 150 reported decisions, including complex bankruptcy cases, commercial, tort, ERISA, tax, and employment cases. Susan often assists counsel from other firms who were responsible for litigation at the trial level, and has presented the views of many entities as amicus curiae. She has served as a judge pro tem on the Arizona Court of Appeals and a faculty member of the Arizona and National Appellate Practice Institutes. In addition, Susan has assisted clients by observing and advising other lawyers during trial to present and preserve arguments for potential appeals.

Lawrence Kasten Larry is a partner whose practice includes all aspects of litigation, with a focus on appeals. Larry is a Fellow in the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers and a former U.S. Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit, and District Court law clerk. He served on the Ninth Circuit’s Advisory Committee on Rules for several years, and he participates in a number of other appellate-related educational and professional activities. His experience includes securities, insurance, banking, and constitutional law, with an emphasis on class-action defense. In addition to his appellate experience, he has participated in all aspects of federal and state court litigation at the trial level.

Kory Koerperich Kory works with the firm’s appellate practice group, who, in addition to handling appeals and writ petitions, are often retained before trial to assist trial counsel with identifying, raising, and responding to legal arguments. Kory has experience as both trial counsel and appellate counsel in drafting and responding to dispositive motions, motions in limine, trial briefs, jury instructions, and post-trial motions.

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ATTACHMENT I

State of Arizona Office of the Attorney General

Area(s) of Practice: 2. Arizona State Retirement – Issues Related To IRS Code Section 401 – Qualified Pension Plans – Investments

Name of Individual Title (Partner, Of Counsel or Associate)

Arizona State Bar Number

Years of experience in this area of law

Peter Wand Amanda Thatcher

Partner Partner

025817 030804

Provide experience and qualifications for EACH Attorney proposed to do work in this AREA of LAW. Include information on significant case work or cases demonstrating experience, awards and significant achievements relevant to the Area of Practice.

Peter Wand Peter's tax practice is focused on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. In this practice, Peter helps employers design and manage qualified and non-qualified retirement plans and executive compensation programs, including equity-based incentive compensation programs (i.e., stock options, stock appreciation rights, phantom stock and restricted stock) governed by Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code. Peter regularly works with employers, auditors, actuaries, accountants, financial advisors and other plan fiduciaries to ensure compliance with the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Peter has considerable experience representing employers before the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Labor in connection with the correction of 401(k) plan errors governed by the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System.

Amanda Thatcher Amanda represents clients in a variety of business and personal planning matters. She draws on her business background to advise corporate clients in a variety of matters, including entity formation, financing, governance, mergers and acquisitions, and succession planning. She also regularly assists clients with executive compensation and employee benefits matters.

• Represents high net worth individuals in business planning and mergers and acquisitions.

• Represented a nonprofit in obtaining a multiple year retroactive recognition of tax exemption from the IRS.

• Represents clients in formations, entity conversions, and restructurings.

• Represents clients in estate and tax planning and non-probate transfers.

• Represents clients in probate and trust administration.

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ATTACHMENT I

State of Arizona Office of the Attorney General

Area(s) of Practice: 3. Bankruptcy

Associate)

Arizona State Bar Number

Years of experience in this area of law

Nicholas Bauman Rob Charles Susan Freeman

Partner Partner Partner

032263 007359 004199

Provide experience and qualifications for EACH Attorney proposed to do work in this AREA of LAW. Include information on significant case work or cases demonstrating experience, awards and significant achievements relevant to the Area of Practice.

Nicholas Bauman Nicholas is a trial court litigator whose practice focuses on legal malpractice and commercial litigation, including disputes within companies, breach of contract, business torts, breach of fiduciary duty, and bankruptcy proceedings. Nicholas has experience in a variety of industries, including the lending, health care, real estate, and agriculture industries. He has significant experience in the courtroom. He has first-chaired a jury trial in U.S. District Court, argued motions, and handled evidentiary and injunctive relief hearings.

Rob Charles Rob Charles is the practice group leader for the firm's Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights practice group, representing both secured and unsecured creditors, trustees, creditors’ committees and debtors, in all aspects of Chapter 11 business bankruptcy cases, as well as parties in other types of bankruptcy cases before the bankruptcy courts and in appeals. Mr.

Charles works extensively with lenders, borrowers and others out of bankruptcy in all aspects of debtor/creditor relationships, including workouts and litigation. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy.

Susan Freeman Susan Freeman’s bankruptcy practice includes all aspects of business bankruptcy cases, and she is certified by the Arizona State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in bankruptcy law. Her bankruptcy cases have included (individually or as co-counsel) representation of the principal secured creditors in the Crown Pacific and Megafoods Stores Chapter 11 cases and in the Chapter 11 cases filed by fifty one Trammell Crow entities; representation of creditors’ committees, including in the USA Commercial Mortgage and MicroAge cases; debtors-in-possession including the All Star Gas cases; and representation of trustees including the liquidating trustees in the Nelson Bunker Hunt and William Herbert Hunt bankruptcies.

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ATTACHMENT I

State of Arizona Office of the Attorney General

Area(s) of Practice: 5. Civil Rights, Housing Discrimination, Disabilities

Associate)

Arizona State Bar Number

Years of experience in this area of law

Laura Pasqualone Mary Ellen Simonson

Partner Partner

028360 009298

Provide experience and qualifications for EACH Attorney proposed to do work in this AREA of LAW. Include information on significant case work or cases demonstrating experience, awards and significant achievements relevant to the Area of Practice.

Laura Pasqualone Laura has litigated cases brought under the Family and Medical Leave Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. She has represented clients in both federal and state court, in arbitration, before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Arizona Civil Rights Division, and the Arizona Office of Administrative Hearings. She frequently helps clients obtain dismissals of charges filed with state and federal human rights agencies in Arizona and nationwide. Of the dozens of charges she has handled, none have resulted in a cause finding. Previously, Laura defended a national employer as first chair in a case alleging constructive discharge and age discrimination. After moving for summary judgment, the employee agreed to walk away from the case and voluntarily dismiss all claims with prejudice. She also recently won summary judgment in U.S. District Court on all claims by a former employee alleging retaliation, gender and disability discrimination.

Mary Ellen Simonson Mary Ellen has nearly 40 years of experience in representing management in both the public and private sector in all aspects of employment relations. Her practice ranges from advising employers on litigation avoidance strategies and day-to-day issues in the workplace, to advocacy in federal and state courts, administrative agencies, and before the EEOC, DOL, OFCCP, NLRB, public entities, and arbitrators. Mary Ellen routinely handles a wide variety of counseling and litigation matters, including employee discipline and terminations; defending/enforcing confidentiality, non-solicitation and non-competition agreements; trade secret disputes; workforce reductions; Title VII discrimination, retaliation and sexual harassment issues;

ADA, ADEA, FMLA, WARN Act, and FLSA issues.

AGO PROJECT # AG25-0001

ATTACHMENT I

State of Arizona Office of the Attorney General

Area(s) of Practice: 6. Commercial, Contract and Other Civil Advice & Litigation

Name of Individual Title (Partner, Of Counsel or Associate)

Arizona State Bar Number

Years of experience in this area of law

Yalda Godusi Arellano Edwin Barkel Nicholas Bauman Brooks Brennan Jon Brinkman Kendra Cobb Daniel Crane Dale Danneman Todd Feltus Katerina Grainger John Gray, CIPP/US Lucas Hickman Ari Hoffman Steve Hulsman Sarah Humble Andrew Jacobsohn Lawrence Kasten Kory Koerperich Sivan Korn Robert Kort Alex LaCroix Nicolas Martino Patrick Emerson McCormick, CIPP/US Laura Pasqualone Ryan Pont Adam Reich Katie (Derrig) Rios Foster Robberson Robert Roos Mary Ellen Simonson Nick Smith Nicole True Hilary Wells John West

Associate Partner Partner Associate Associate Associate Partner Partner Partner Associate Of Counsel Associate Associate Partner Of Counsel Associate Partner Associate Partner Partner Partner Associate Associate Partner Associate Partner Associate Partner Partner Partner Associate Of Counsel Partner Partner

034742 021666 032263 035530 033969 036508 030623 003776 019076 038677 028454 035536 036657 010929 036643 037792 020204 034582 024231 016602 030166 034746 037036 028360 033391 028843 037110 005939 009915 009298 035524 032576 035758 007233

Provide experience and qualifications for EACH Attorney proposed to do work in this AREA of LAW. Include information on significant case work or cases demonstrating experience, awards and significant achievements relevant to the Area of Practice.

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State of Arizona Office of the Attorney General

Yalda Godusi Arellano Yalda Godusi Arellano is a skilled litigator with a practice focused on resolving complex commercial disputes. Yalda's experience spans a broad range of legal areas, including audit liability, professional malpractice, labor and employment law, and higher education matters. She is known for her meticulous approach, whether she’s conducting an investigation, navigating discovery, or drafting dispositive motions.

Edwin Barkel Ed defends broker-dealers and individual brokers in arbitrations and litigated matters. A significant portion of his practice is devoted to defending independent financial services firms and their advisors. He also provides consulting services in compliance-related matters, including supervisory system design, special investigations, special supervision programs, branch office examinations, and regulatory mandated consulting. His securities industry background enables him to offer unique “insider” insight, knowledge, experience, and understanding to clients.

Nicholas Bauman Nicholas is a trial court litigator whose practice focuses on legal malpractice and commercial litigation, including disputes within companies, breach of contract, business torts, breach of fiduciary duty, and bankruptcy proceedings.