Bond counsel

"Another set of eyes helps improve the deal for everybody, including the borrower, because the borrower is going to want a successful venture too," said John Miller, head and chief investment officer of First Eagle's municipal credit team.

Amid higher ed sector headwinds, financially challenged colleges and universities have options, although the choices may be difficult, Orrick attorneys write.

Kostas Poulakidas has joined Greenberg Traurig's Chicago office. He builds the firm's public finance and infrastructure and government law and policy practices.

The top five featured in the ranking handled deals totalling more than $84 billion in par value.

School districts across Missouri face uncertainty over certification of their bond measures in light of a statute requiring a precise public notice window.

Mays led Holland & Knight's public finance practice for more than 30 years.

Women in Public Finance has announced the 2025 members of its board of directors and plans to expand its offerings as it nears its 30th anniversary.

Walrath will support BAM's underwriting and credit departments in executing every credit BAM insures and advise the bond insurer on other legal matters.

The 10 largest bond counsels of education issuance in the first half of 2024 accounted for $28.829 billion.

The merger, which takes effect Jan. 1, will combine the firms' public finance practices, which have a current headcount of 29 attorneys.