Colin Jones Named Top 40 under 40 President-Elect 2020
LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Wilshire Law Firm is thrilled to announce that Lead Trial Attorney and Partner Colin Jones, Esq. has been honored as the 2020 President-Elect of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 civil plaintiff lawyers. Past Presidents of the organization include Wilshire Law Firm Founding President and Managing Attorney Bobby Saadian, Esq., who served in the role in 2017. Jones, a 5-time Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Star honoree, will begin his term on January 1st, 2020.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead an amazing group of nationally-recognized attorneys as we develop new ideas, educate the public on the importance of court access, and protect the right to trial by jury,” said Jones.
A highly-sought after trial attorney and Wilshire Law Firm’s first partner, Jones has recovered more than $90,000,000 in exceptional verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients, presenting their cases with a creativity and passion that wins. He frequently presents to other attorneys at continuing legal education events, lecturing on topics ranging from opening arguments to voir dire.
Composed of the top trial attorneys under 40 from each state or region, The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 members “demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile measured by objective and uniformly applied standards.” Invitations to join the Top 40 under 40 are extended to the most qualified attorneys from each state following a multi-phase objective process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research.
Founded in 2007 by Bobby Saadian, Esq., Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning personal injury, employment law, and class action law firm. To date, our team of over 100 legal professionals has recovered more than $380,000,000 for our deserving clients, providing exceptional service every step of the way.
To find out more about Wilshire Law Firm, visit: https://www.WilshireLawFirm.com.
Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/537344/Wilshire_Law_Firm_Logo.jpg
SOURCE Wilshire Law Firm
(Español) Disfrute un verano más seguro para su familia
Kia Motors Ranked Highest Mass Market Brand For Fifth Consecutive Year In J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study
IRVINE, California, June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the fifth consecutive year, Kia was named the number one non-luxury automotive brand today by J.D. Power in the 2019 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), with a reported 70 problems per 100 vehicles, a two-point improvement over last year’s results. Kia’s continued success in IQS was led by having four models – Rio, Forte, Sportage and Soul — included among the top 10 vehicles in the industry, the most of any brand. In addition, Kia had segment-topping performances from Rio (Small Car), Forte (Compact Car), Sportage (Small SUV) and Sedona (Minivan).
“Being ranked at the top of J.D. Power’s U.S. Initial Quality Study among all mass market brands once is a tremendous honor, but capturing this leadership position for five consecutive years unequivocally affirms Kia’s commitment to quality and the ownership experience,” said Michael Cole, chief operating officer and EVP, Kia Motors America. “With four segment winners – and three additional models ranking among the top three in their respective segments – Kia’s ‘Give It Everything’ brand philosophy has clearly yielded a world-class model lineup.”
The annual report analyzed responses from 76,256 respondents with regards to 257 vehicle models across 26 segments. Vehicles were evaluated on driving experience, engine and transmission performance and a broad range of quality issues reported by vehicle owners.
About Kia Motors America
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50 Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*
For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.
*The Telluride, Sorento and Optima (excluding Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.
Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/925672/Kia_Motors_ranked_highest.jpg
Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/812837/Kia_Motors_America_Logo.jpg
SOURCE Kia Motors America
National Director Henry Childs and Assistant Secretary Tom Gilman Attend Detroit Opportunity Zone Summit
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This week, National Director of the Minority Business Development Agency, Henry Childs and Tom Gilman, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary of Administration for the U.S. Department of Commerce brought together local businesses and government leaders in Detroit, Michigan for the Detroit Opportunity Zone Summit.
Opportunity Zones were created under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to stimulate job creation by incentivizing long-term investments in low-income neighborhoods. These incentives offer capital gains tax relief to investors for new investment in designated Opportunity Zones. They are anticipated to spur $100 billion in private capital investment.
During the Summit, CEOs, investors, fund managers, and minority entrepreneurs joined Director Childs and Assistant Secretary Gilman in a VIP panel to discuss how to further invest in Opportunity Zones.
“It is essential that there is inclusive economic growth in our communities. Minority-owned businesses have a personal stake in the revitalization of Opportunity Zones, of which a vast majority are in minority communities,” said National Director Henry Childs. “MBDA wants to make sure minority business enterprises (MBEs) are developed. I can’t think of a better use of Opportunity Zone funds than to invest in MBEs.”
“In a region that is home to some of the country’s largest minority-operated businesses, it was exciting to see a distinguished group of leaders across industry and government come together to advance this important initiative,” said Assistant Secretary Gilman. “The panel discussion was a terrific example of how government and the private sector can work hand-in-hand on solutions that grow economic opportunity for cities like Detroit.”
The Opportunity Zone Summit brought together minority business enterprises, corporate and institutional investors, and local experts to facilitate connections and investment in both rural and urban Opportunity Zones. Key topics discussed at the VIP panel included how the government can better assist Detroit organizations participate in Opportunity Zones.
About the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
MBDA is the only Federal agency dedicated to the growth and global competitiveness of U.S. minority business enterprises through the mobilization and advancement of public and private sector programs, policy, and research. Our services better equip minority-owned firms to create jobs, build scale and capacity, increase revenues and expand regionally, nationally and internationally. In 2019, MBDA commemorates 50 years of economic empowerment through entrepreneurship and recommits to Winning the Future for all U.S. minority-owned businesses. For more information visit www.mbda.gov.
MBDA Media Contact Information:
Velicia D. Woods
[email protected]
www.MBDA.gov
SOURCE Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
Zeno Media and ADORA Cooperate on Strategic Marketing and Mobile App Content for Diaspora Listeners
NEW YORK and SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Zeno Media (Zeno) zenomedia.com and The Dominican Association of Broadcasters (ADORA) adora.com.do today announced a strategic agreement to develop, launch, and monetize a proprietary mobile app for iOS and Android users. The app named ADORA RADIO allows Dominicans in the diaspora to connect with 165+ affiliated broadcasters that are members of ADORA.
The President of ADORA, Rosa Medrano, pointed out that ADORA RADIO is the first project of its kind launched in the country, and that it responds to the global evolution of radio in the digital era, and to the prevailing need to keep Dominicans connected to their roots, wherever they are. “We are pleased to be in a partnership with Zeno on this app. We have reviewed their app development as well as their monetization capabilities and feel very confident that our members will benefit greatly from this association,” said Rosa Medrano, President of ADORA.
Delivered via the Google Play Store and Apple App Store by the end of July 2019, listeners will have exclusive access to 165+ of Adora’s network of stations focusing on talk, religious, sports, and music content directly from their mobile device no matter where they are located in the world.
Morris Berger, CEO of Zeno Media added, “We are proud to add the ADORA RADIO app to our library of content focused on diaspora listeners. It has been a dream to include the influential Dominincan broadcasters to our roster and now together with ADORA it is a reality.”
“Radio is essential for the entertainment and connection of communities, especially ours, where being connected and aware has a high value. ADORA reaffirms its mission to strengthen and institutionalize broadcasting in the Dominican Republic, and the new partnership with Zeno is an example of this commitment,” said Rosa Medrano.
About Zeno Media
Zeno Media is a top ten streaming radio company, amplifies local voices while connecting niche and diaspora communities to their hometown radio stations and native language programming. With more than 650 apps and 10,000+ large and small broadcasters globally, the company averages 2 billion listening minutes every month and has a growing audience of 8+ million monthly active users. Zeno Media is also the pioneer and largest player in the Call-to-Listen space. The company offers the only end-to-end streaming solution at no cost as well as innovative tools that help broadcasters monetize content and broaden their audience base worldwide. Learn more at www.zenomedia.com or by contacting [email protected].
About ADORA
The Dominican Association of Broadcasters, Inc (ADORA) was founded in July 1964 with the primary mission of advancing the interests and the development of its members, radio broadcasters from the Dominican Republic. Throughout its history, ADORA has actively sought to modernize and update the legal framework affecting the radio broadcasting sector, keeping the Dominican radio industry abreast of the latest technological advancements worldwide.
SOURCE Zeno Media