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Rimon Welcomes Data Privacy, Finance and Litigation Attorneys Ed Barkel and Hilary Wells in Phoenix

Uncategorized Rimon Welcomes Data Privacy, Finance and Litigation Attorneys Ed Barkel and Hilary Wells in Phoenix Edwin A. Barkel · Rimon Welcomes Data Privacy, Finance and Litigation Attorneys Ed Barkel and Hilary Wells in Phoenix Hilary Wells · January 24, 2025

Phoenix, AZ – Rimon is pleased to welcome partners, Ed Barkel and Hilary Wells in Phoenix, AZ.  Ed and Hilary are members of Rimon’s finance, litigation, and data privacy and cybersecurity practices.

Both attorneys join the firm from Lewis Roca, where they were Partners and have worked together for many years.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ed and Hilary to the firm,” said Rimon Managing Partner,  Juan Zúñiga. “Their experience at the intersection of litigation, finance and data privacy/cybersecurity is incredibly relevant currently and bolsters our expertise in these areas. With experience and admissions in Arizona, Colorado and Ohio, they also significantly widen our service offerings in these states.”

Ed Barkel defends broker-dealers and individual brokers in litigation and arbitration proceedings. 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. Ed regularly advises broker-dealers, investment advisors, and insurance companies on privacy under Regulation S.P. He also consults with and advises clients about data privacy and security matters, and has almost a decade of experience working within the finance sector in securities in related roles. Ed is admitted in both Arizona and Ohio.

“I am excited to join the incredible group of partners at Rimon Law,”  said Ed on his move. “The firm’s bench depth and national footprint provides me with the opportunity to expand the scope of work for my clients.  I am also enjoying the opportunity to assist my new partners with their clients’ needs. I have already had multiple cross-referral opportunities with partners across the country.”

Hilary Wells has represented a wide range of businesses including broker dealers, financial advisors, state insurance guaranty associations, insurance companies, insurance producers, and banks. Hilary has served as lead counsel for cases tried in federal and state court as well as in FINRA and other arbitration forums.

In addition to her trial work, Hilary regularly consults with and advises clients about data privacy and security matters. She guides clients through increasingly complex regulatory and statutory requirements for collecting, processing, and protecting personal information. Hilary is admitted to practice in Arizona and Colorado.

Hilary commented: “I am very excited to join the top-notch attorneys at Rimon Law.  Rimon provides me with a client centric platform and access to experienced attorneys with the breadth and depth of experience to meet my clients’ needs.”

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