Nicole Calabro (JD '96) and Jeffrey Curtis (JD '02) elected partner at Baker & McKenzie LLP

February 10, 2016 -- Pepperdine Law alumna Nicole Calabro (JD '96) has been elected partner at Baker & McKenzie, San Francisco, in the firm's compensation and employment law practice.  Pepperdine alumnus Jeffrey Curtis (JD '02) has been elected partner at Baker & McKenzie, Houston, in the firm's corporate and securities practice.

 

Excerpt from the Baker & McKenzie press release:

“These individuals have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to our clients and the Firm,” said Rick Hammett, Baker & McKenzie's North American Managing Partner. “We are very proud of the contributions made by these attorneys and professionals, and congratulate them on reaching this important milestone in their careers. I look forward to working with them as we continue to enhance our capabilities in North America.”

 

Nicole Calabro is a Partner in the Compensation and Employment Law Practice, based in San Francisco. Ms. Calabro regularly assists public and private companies in offering their employee equity plans around the world.  Ms. Calabro consults on plan design, tax considerations, securities filing and disclosure requirements, and all other compliance issues connected to offering employee equity plans in different jurisdictions. She also advises companies on the effects of mergers, reorganizations, spin-offs and other corporate adjustments on their equity programs. In addition, Ms. Calabro is seasoned in cross-border tax issues for equity awards held by mobile employees. Ms. Calabro received her bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, her J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law and her L.L.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law.

 

Jeffrey Curtis is a Partner in the Corporate & Securities Practice, based in Houston. Mr. Curtis practices in the areas of corporate law and restructurings where he represents companies in a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including corporate governance issues, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financings, and general corporate and securities law matters. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his J.D. from Pepperdine University.