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Dechert Continues to Enhance Structured Finance and Private Credit Capabilities with Addition of Brian Whaley

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NEW YORK, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dechert LLP announced today the addition of Brian Whaley as a partner in its global finance group, further enhancing the firm’s offerings in private credit finance, securitization and structured and derivative products. Mr. Whaley will be based in the firm’s New York office.

Mr. Whaley joins Dechert from an international law firm where he advised underwriters, issuers and investment managers on financings of private credit vehicles, collateralized loan obligation (CLO) transactions, as well as other various asset-backed securities transactions. In addition, Mr. Whaley has also represented investment banks and other clients in matters related to credit derivatives, swap transactions, restructurings and asset repackaging programs.

“Brian’s extensive knowledge in securitization, structured and derivative products and private credit further strengthens our capabilities and reinforces our dedication to delivering innovative and effective solutions for our clients in this area,” said Mark Thierfelder, co-chair of Dechert.

“We are thrilled to have Brian join the firm. His specialist expertise and strong industry connections make him a tremendous asset to our team,” said Jay Alicandri, co-chair of Dechert’s corporate and securities group. “For more than three decades, Dechert has been guiding our private credit clients, assisting them in innovating and prospering as the industry has expanded into a complex and diverse market worth nearly US$3 trillion. Brian’s insights and experience will bolster our ability to achieve outstanding outcomes for these clients, further cementing our firm as a leader in private credit.”

Mr. Whaley said, “Dechert’s robust private credit platform and commitment to excellence make it the ideal firm for fostering innovation and providing the highest caliber of client service. I am eager to work alongside my new colleagues and contribute to the firm’s ongoing success in the private credit sector.”

This move follows the arrival of Craig Cohen, who recently joined Dechert in New York as a partner in its global tax group with expertise in CLOs, structured credit and securitization.

Dechert has advised private credit clients for more than 30 years, helping them to innovate and thrive as the industry has grown into a complex and diverse US$3 trillion market. We create value on the full spectrum of strategies and sub-strategies, including asset-based, distressed debt, permanent capital, direct lending, subordinated debt, specialty financing, special situations and venture debt. With more than 80% of Private Debt Investor’s top 100 private credit firms as clients, we offer market-leading fund formation, financing, regulatory, M&A and tax expertise across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

About Dechert

Dechert is a global law firm that advises asset managers, financial institutions and corporations on issues critical to managing their business and their capital – from high-stakes litigation to complex transactions and regulatory matters. We answer questions that seem unsolvable, develop deal structures that are new to the market and protect clients’ rights in extreme situations. Our nearly 1,000 lawyers across 16 offices globally focus on the financial services, private equity, private credit, real estate, life sciences and technology sectors.

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DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Is Investigating Claims On Behalf Of Oracle Health Customers Whose Data May Have Been Compromised

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NEWTOWN, Pa., April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating claims regarding data privacy violations at Oracle Health (“Oracle”). Oracle learned of the breach on or about February 20, 2025. To join this case, go HERE.

About Oracle Health

Oracle Corporation is a multinational computer technology company based in the United States. Oracle Health, a subsidiary of Oracle, specializes in healthcare software, with a focus on Electronic Health Records and hospital management solutions.

What happened?

Oracle recently experienced two separate data breach incidents. The first occurred around February 20, 2025, when Oracle Health discovered a security breach within its network. They initiated an investigation and found that on or after January 22, 2025, an unauthorized third party had accessed the company’s servers and copied patient data to an unknown external location.

The second incident involved Oracle Cloud servers. In this case, a hacker using the online alias rose87168 posted on a cybercrime forum, offering the data of 6 million Oracle Cloud customers. Although Oracle has denied this data breach, evidence suggests otherwise.

What type of information was stolen?

The personal information in the compromised files may have included:

Patient Information From Electronic Health Records

How can I protect my personal data?

If you receive a data breach notification concerning Oracle, you should take precautions to protect against potential misuse of your personal information, including identity theft and fraud, by regularly reviewing your account statements and monitoring your credit reports for any suspicious or unauthorized activity.

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a class action lawsuit to seek legal remedies for individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised as a result of the Oracle data breach.

For more information, please contact:

Marc H. Edelson, Esq.
EDELSON LECHTZIN LLP
411 S. State Street, Suite N-300
Newtown, PA 18940
Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2
Email: medelson@edelson-law.com
Web: www.edelson-law.com 

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to cases involving data breaches, our lawyers focus on class and collective litigation in cases alleging securities and investment fraud, violations of the federal antitrust laws, employee benefit plans under ERISA, wage theft and unpaid overtime, consumer fraud, and catastrophic injuries.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions.

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DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Is Investigating Claims On Behalf Of CDHA Management, LLC and Spark DSO, LLC d/b/a Chord Specialty Dental Partners Customers Whose Data May Have Been Compromised

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NEWTOWN, Pa., April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating claims regarding data privacy violations at CDHA Management, LLC, and Spark DSO, LLC d/b/a Chord Specialty Dental Partners (collectively, “Chord”). Chord learned of suspicious activity on its network on or about September 11, 2024. To join this case, go HERE.

About CDHA Management, LLC and Spark DSO, LLC d/b/a Chord Specialty Dental Partners

Chord Specialty Dental Partners, based in Tennessee, is a network of dental practices with over 60 locations in six states. They focus on expanding access to dental services.

What happened?

On or around September 11, 2024, Chord was alerted to suspicious activity involving an employee’s email account on their network. They initiated an investigation and discovered that an unauthorized individual had accessed several accounts between August 19, 2024, and September 25, 2024. It is possible that certain personal information was obtained during this data breach.

What type of information was stolen?

The compromised files contained personal information, including:

NamesAddressesSocial Security NumbersDriver’s License NumbersBank Account InformationPayment Card InformationDates of BirthMedical InformationHealth Insurance Information

How can I protect my personal data?

If you receive a data breach notification concerning Chord, you should take precautions to protect against possible misuse of your personal information, including identity theft and fraud, by regularly reviewing your account statements and monitoring your credit reports for any suspicious or unauthorized activity.

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a class action lawsuit to seek legal remedies for individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised by the Chord data breach.

For more information, please contact:
Marc H. Edelson, Esq.
EDELSON LECHTZIN LLP
411 S. State Street, Suite N-300
Newtown, PA 18940
Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2
Email: medelson@edelson-law.com
Web: www.edelson-law.com 

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to cases involving data breaches, our lawyers focus on class and collective litigation in cases alleging securities and investment fraud, violations of the federal antitrust laws, employee benefit plans under ERISA, wage theft and unpaid overtime, consumer fraud, and catastrophic injuries.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions.

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RiskOpsAI™ Welcomes Chris Murray, Former PwC Partner, London to its Cyber Advisory Board

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RiskOpsAI™ welcomes Chris Murray, Former PwC Partner, London to its Cyber Advisory Board to support its AI-Native Next Generation Risk Management.

SAN DIEGO, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — RiskOpsAI™, a pioneer in AI-Native Next Generation Risk Management, is pleased to welcome Chris Murray, Former PwC Partner to its Cyber Advisory Board.

“We are excited to announce the addition of Chris Murray to our expanding CXO advisory board, bringing valuable insights to revolutionize the GRC market with AI-native continuous GRC solutions. Chris will help us to expand our EU footprint. Welcome aboard, Chris!” said AJ Sarkar, CEO RiskOpsAI™.

Strategic Addition to Strengthen RiskOpsAI™ Growth and Innovation.

With a career spanning software development to Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chris Murray brings deep expertise in AI, technology strategy and digital transformation. His experience includes:

Building SaaS businesses and leading enterprise software development.Driving AI, technology and alliance strategies across PwC’s global service lines.Scaling PwC’s technology alliances, including the first partner-led Workday implementation in EMEA.Leading AI adoption initiatives, including PwC’s #TrustInAI campaign.

His appointment strengthens RiskOpsAI™ commitment to AI-Native Risk Modeling and Decision Intelligence.

RiskOpsAI™: AI-Native Next Generation Risk Management.

RiskOpsAI™ pioneers AI-Native Continuous GRC, empowering Fortune 2000 enterprises to:

Identify, prioritize and remedy cyber risks – all in one platformMaintain governance, risk and compliance – all in one platform

“We are excited to announce the addition of Chris Murray to our expanding CXO advisory board, bringing valuable insights to revolutionize the GRC market with AI-native continuous GRC solutions. Chris will help us to expand our EU footprint. Welcome aboard, Chris!” said AJ Sarkar, CEO RiskOpsAI™.

With its integrated SaaS platform, RiskOpsAI™ delivers patented Cyber Risk Quantification and Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), providing actionable insights into the true impact of cyber risk on your business. Our solutions, including Continuous Compliance Automation and Thirdparty Threat Exposure Management™, ensure businesses stay secure, compliant and resilient.

For more information, visit https://optimeyes.ai.

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