Foley & Lardner LLP
The law firm of Foley & Lardner recently represented Rangers Baseball Express LLC, the investment group led by Pittsburgh attorney Chuck Greenberg and Hall of Fame pitcher and Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan, in its acquisition of the Texas Rangers, a long and complex transaction that culminated in the sale of the Rangers through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy auction in early August. Foley represented Rangers Baseball Express in the competitive bidding process for the Rangers and the real estate surrounding Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, in January. Foley’s representation continued as the transaction was challenged by creditors of the holding company of the Texas Rangers and the club was eventually voluntarily placed into bankruptcy. The Foley team was led by partners Mary Braza, Irwin Raij, Kevin Schulz and Pat Quick, all of whom are members of the firm’s nationally ranked Sports Industry Team. Overall, Foley attorneys from eight different offices and 21 different practice groups assisted on the transaction.
Kolb + Co. S.C.
Brookfield-based Kolb+Co. was recently selected as one of 14 local Milwaukee businesses to win the national 2010 Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility. The award honors employers of all sizes and types that are using workplace flexibility as a strategy to increase workplace effectiveness, yield positive business results, and attract and retain top talent. According to Kolb+Co president Tom Luken, the company’s culture is fostered through a commitment to client service and the leadership’s appreciation of each employee’s dedication and hard work and is exemplified through events for employees and their families, career and skill development programs, flexible work schedules and company assisted benefits.
Miron Construction
Deloitte recently selected Miron Construction Company to receive the Community Distinguished Performer Award as part of the 2010 Wisconsin 75 award program. The Wisconsin 75 Distinguished Performer Awards were established in 2003 to recognize a local company or organization that has implemented an innovative, creative program or initiative that effectively expands the organization. The Community Award recognizes a company’s efforts or business choices that focus on giving back to the community. Miron was specifically chosen for its numerous community-minded endeavors in the many locations where they operate their business. Each year, Miron averages two charitable projects, and contributes more than $750,000 to community projects and organizations. In addition, a large portion of Miron employees donate their time and efforts to ensure the success of these events. Miron is headquartered in Neenah, but also has an office in Wauwatosa.
