Rimon Law Group Adds Derivatives Specialist Robin Powers
News October 19, 2010
San Francisco-Based Firm Expands to New York with Keystone Hire
New York, NY, October 19, 2010–Rimon Law Group, a growing law firm comprised of partner-level attorneys, is pleased to announce that Robin Powers has joined the firm as a partner in its New York office. She brings more than a decade of experience as a hedge fund and derivatives lawyer to the firm, along with the expertise to work with institutional clients on a variety of trading issues.
“Robin is an energetic, innovative attorney whose experience not only enhances our global team, but provides a strong foundation as we build up our New York office,” said Michael Moradzadeh, a managing attorney of Rimon Law Group. “Her capabilities and background will be of great benefit to our clients as we assist them in navigating the evolving business and regulatory environment. We’re thrilled to have her on board.”
With this hire, Rimon Law continues an aggressive growth pattern. Founded in 2008, the firm has expanded both nationally and internationally, with attorney presence in all the major hubs throughout the United States and as far away as Israel.
Like her Rimon Law colleagues, Ms. Powers also brings with her a long track record of success, previously holding senior positions at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan as well as with Tannenbaum, Helpern, Syracuse and Hirschtritt and Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft. She joins with an active portfolio of hedge fund clients and a strong background in educational program development for clients and other industry professionals.
“This was truly the ideal for me,” Powers said of joining Rimon, which emphasizes a work/life balance and encourages its attorneys to draw on each others’ skill sets to maximize their service to clients. “Joining Rimon at this time is an unique and exciting opportunity for me in the midst of historic changes in the financial services industry.”
“Rimonrepresents diverse disciplines and practice areas. The result is that we are able to offer clients a broad range of services,” she added.
Robin Powers holds a J.D. from Fordham Law as well as an MBA from NYU Graduate School of Business. Prior to becoming an attorney, she held positions at Solomon Brothers and Andersen Consulting. Her complete C.V., including publications and speaking engagements, is available at the Rimon Law website.
About Rimon Law Group
Rimon Law Group is a San Francisco, California-based law firm comprised of partner-level attorneys with diverse practice areas of expertise. Its lawyers serve a client base ranging from Global 100 corporations to early-stage startups, and its partners have worked on deals ranging from corporate formations to large public offerings.
Rimon is among the first law firms in the country to feature only partner-level attorneys operating in a streamlined environment. It is also among the first law firms to be awarded B Corporation certification, marking Rimon Law Group as a leader in the realms of social and environmental responsibility. For more information, visit: rimonlaw.com.
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