Firm News

Date: October 23, 2024

Congratulations to KPPB LAW’s Nandita Ruchandani for being included in the 2024 Connecticut Super Lawyers Magazine list in the area of Immigration Law. This is the 5th consecutive year that Nandita has received this peer recognition from Super Lawyers Magazine for immigration legal services! Nandita’s extensive immigration practice supports businesses in a wide range of matters including investor-based immigration strategies such as EB-5 and E-2, employment-based immigration strategies such as L visas, H visas, and B-1 visas, individual and family-based immigrant petitions, applications for permanent residence, and naturalization. Read her full bio at https://www.kppblaw.com/attorneys/nandita-ruchandani/

#kppblaw #superlawyers #immigrationlaw #connecticut

Date: October 11, 2024

A big thank you to Lindsay Dresser and the leadership team at the Western Golf Association/Evans Scholars Foundation (WGA/ESF) for hosting Asker A. Saeed, KPPB LAW’s DEI Strategic Counseling Partner, at their headquarters near Chicago last week! Asker had the opportunity to connect with WGA/ESF leadership to discuss the evolving landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). He also led a training session with staff about Bystander Intervention, a proactive approach to conflict resolution that helps cultivate a more inclusive and respectful workplace for all. We love working with organizations like the WGA/ESF that are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels valued. Fun fact about the WGA/ESF: Founded in 1899, the WGA is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. In addition to conducting six national championships for professional and amateur golfers, the WGA also oversees the Evans Scholars Foundation, which has sent more than 12,000 deserving caddies to college on full tuition and housing scholarships since 1930. Together, we’re fostering environments where diversity thrives and inclusion leads to innovation. Looking forward to continuing this impactful journey! #DEI #InclusiveWorkplace #LeadershipInAction #WesternGolfAssociation #EvansScholars #BystanderIntervention #KPPBLAW

Date: October 10, 2024

Take advantage of a free CLE-eligible webinar, “Best Practices for Retaining & Elevating Diverse Attorneys” on Wed., Oct. 16 at 12pmET-1:15pmET. KPPB LAW’s DEI Strategic Counseling Partner Asker A. Saeed will join Tricia O'Reilly, Hon. Rukhsanah L. Singh, Rachel Gonzalez, and Jacqueline Peña for the panel discussion hosted by the The Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey (HBA-NJ) and the The Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey.

Register for the free webinar at this link: https://lnkd.in/dcaxf9UX

Date: July 9, 2024

KPPB LAW would like to introduce you to Asker A. Saeed, an international DEI thought leader and a long-time colleague of KPPB LAW. He joins KPPB LAW as a partner to lead the firm’s new DEI Strategic Counseling services and help expand the firm’s presence nationally. Asker has been advising law firms and businesses on DEI strategy via Saeed Consulting Group, a national business consultancy he founded after more than a decade of supporting and leading DEI initiatives. His DEI experience includes serving as head of DEI for a regional Am Law 200 firm and an international Am Law 100 firm. Asker currently serves on the National Advisory Council of the South Asian Bar Association (SABA) of North America, which supports the professional growth of the South Asian legal community in the United States and Canada while advocating for civil liberties and access to justice. Early in his career, Asker practiced business law for 10 years at two large law firms and at United Technologies Corporation. He is based in Connecticut. Read more about Asker A. Saeed.

KPPB LAW's new DEI Strategic Counseling services strengthen organizations with sustainable systems, policies, and procedures that foster diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces where all employees thrive personally and professionally. Designed to meet your organization at its current stage of DEI progression, DEI Strategic Counseling includes:

• Executive/Interim (DEI) Leadership
• Workplace DEI Assessments
• DEI Strategic Plan Development
• DEI Programs & Processes
• DEI Certifications & Surveys
• DEI Advice & Coaching, and
• DEI Education & Training

Your Partner for Business Legal Services and Now, DEI Strategic Counseling. We are thrilled to add Asker’s decades of national DEI expertise to the KPPB LAW team and offer clients these unique value-add services. If you’d like to learn more about our DEI Strategic Counseling, contact Asker A. Saeed.

KPPB LAW is proud to be one of the largest South-Asian owned business law firms in the United States, and a minority-owned enterprise certified by the National Minority Supplier Development Council. Our law firm is AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell and a member of the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms. Founded in 2003 by 4 South-Asian lawyers, Sonjui Kumar, Kirtan Patel, Roy Banerjee and Nick Prabhu, Atlanta-based KPPB LAW today represents 21 attorneys in 5 states.

Date: May 28, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a definitive step by approving a Final Rule that effectively prohibits noncompete clauses for most workers in the United States. The Final Rule is set to take effect on September 4, 2024. However, ongoing legal challenges question the FTC’s authority to enforce this ban, potentially leading to delays in its implementation. KPPB LAW’s Parav Patel provides an overview of the new rules at https://www.kppblaw.com/ftc-implements-sweeping-ban-on-noncompete-clauses-that-take-effect-on-september-4-2024/ If you’d like to discuss how these non-compete rules impact your business and employment agreements, contact Parav Patel at 678-443-2220 or at ppatel@kppblaw.com. #noncompeteban #FTC #employmentlaw #kppblaw #compliance

Date: April 29, 2024

Nandita brings with her a extensive experience and dedication with SABA in Connecticut, having served as its immediate past president. SABA-CT recognized her leadership and contributions with the 2023 Presidential Service Award. Her election to the role of Secretary for SABANA continues KPPB LAW's legacy of leadership and engagement within SABA since the organization’s inception, and we couldn't be prouder of her commitment to her immigration law practice as well as her passion for legal and civic service! Congratulations Nandita!  #SABANA #Leadership #KPPBLAW