12 | November/December 2022 | BAEC Bulletin Bench and Bar In the News
Mughees Jamal Jan joined Phillips Lytle LLP as an associate (admission pending) in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, focusing on data security and privacy, as well as commercial litigation. He previously served as a law clerk for the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Mughees received his J.D. from Indiana University Maurer School of Law and his LL.M. from the University of Texas School of Law. Lucas A. Hammill joined Phillips Lytle LLP as an associate (admission pending) in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, focusing on commercial litigation. Lucas received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. Zabrina V. Reich joined Phillips Lytle LLP as a partner when she brought immigration firm Serotte Reich LLP to Phillips Lytle, deepening the bench of attorneys on the firm’s Immigration Practice Team. As team leader, Zabrina assists companies and individuals in strategically navigating the complex U.S. immigration system and handles a wide array of immigration matters. She works with multinational, mid-size and small businesses in obtaining TN, L-1, H-1B, E-1/E-2 and O-1 status for their employees and regularly counsels investors, entrepreneurs and start-ups in obtaining investment-based nonimmigrant visas. Zabrina also handles family-based immigration matters, naturalization and waivers. Due in part to her proximity to the border, Ms. Reich has developed particular expertise in NAFTA/USMCA applications, waiver and admissibility issues and border- problem cases. She received her J.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law. Diana E. Konik is an associate at Phillips Lytle LLP in the firm’s Land, Environment & Energy Practice Group. She concentrates her practice on energy law, including permitting and siting of energy projects, and advises clients on natural and renewable natural gas production and infrastructure matters. Diana brings unique perspectives and insights to the firm as she previously served as an engineer for a major Midwest natural gas distributor. She received her J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law. Anthony J. Barone, Jr. brings nearly 50 years of corporate, commercial, real estate, immigration and judicial experience to Phillips Lytle LLP as senior counsel in the firm’s Immigration Practice Team. Anthony focuses his practice on matters involving individual and corporate client employment transfers, USMCA matters including work permits, investor/trader applications and other employment-related aspects of immigration law. He received his J.D. from the University of Toledo School of Law. Lauren M. Adornetto joined Phillips Lytle LLP as an associate in the firm’s Land, Environment & Energy Practice Group. She concentrates her practice in the areas of land use and zoning matters, SEQRA and environmental reviews, regulatory compliance and community association law. She also has general commercial and environmental litigation experience. Lauren received her J.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School. Rosario Chetta joined Phillips Lytle LLP as special counsel in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. He focuses his practice on representing corporations in matters involving product liability, mass torts, personal injury and chemical exposure lawsuits. In addition, he has represented manufacturers, distributors and contractors for almost 20 years with respect to lawsuits alleging personal injuries as a result of exposure to asbestos. Rosario received his J.D. from Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. Lauren E. Weber is an associate at Phillips Lytle in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. She concentrates her practice on commercial litigation and premises liability. She was named an Upstate New York Super Lawyers® Rising Star in 2022. Lauren received her J.D. and LL.M. from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
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