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WSHB welcomes Alphonso Peets as a Partner in our Boca Raton, Florida, office. Alphonso is a seasoned trial lawyer with over two decades of litigation experience. He has a strong track record defending companies against high-exposure claims. His areas of expertise include automobile, trucking, and transportation litigation, as well as complex and mass tort matters, product and premises liability, dispute resolution, and drug and medical device litigation.

Congratulations to Tracy Abatemarco, Co-Managing Partner of WSHB's New York City office, for being named to the New York Business Journal's prestigious 2025 Women of Influence list. This annual recognition honors women whose leadership, professional achievements, and community impact are transforming the business landscape across New York. This year's list includes ten dynamic leaders from various industries within New York's business community.

We proudly share that Greg Amundson, a distinguished trial attorney and long-standing member of the firm, has been elevated to the esteemed rank of Diplomate of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). This recognition, formally approved at ABOTA's board meeting on October 4, 2025, honors and acknowledges Greg's exceptional achievement in taking 100 jury trial to verdict. This milestone is reached by only a select few in the legal profession.

Congratulations to Michelle Arbitrio, Managing Partner in White Plains, on her appointment as President-Elect of the Professional Liability Defense Federation (PLDF). This announcement was made during the organization's Annual Meeting held in Las Vegas in September 2025. Michelle will serve as President-Elect until she assumes the role of President in 2026. The PLDF is a national organization made up of lawyers and insurance professionals who specialize in defending professional liability claims.

WSHB is pleased to announce the return of Claudia Borsutzki as a Partner in the firm’s Ventura County office. Widely recognized as one of the go-to lawyers for handling all facets of habitability, general liability and medical malpractice matters, Claudia is sought out by real estate investment trusts, property owners, property managers, and healthcare providers for her prowess and consistent success tackling the most complex and challenging habitability, general liability and medical malpractice cases.