On April 9, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP was among 28 Washington, D.C. firms honored by the D.C. Circuit’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services for having at least 40 percent of their lawyers devote at least 50 hours each to pro bono matters in 2012.

Apex Home Loans, Inc. is proud to announce that they have been named one of the Top 100 Mortgage Companies in America for 2012 by Mortgage Executive Magazine. Celebrating their 15th year, this is the first time Apex Home Loans has been recognized among the top 100 mortgage companies in America.

Akin Gump is pleased to announce that, in its survey of “The 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America,” The National Law Journal selected for recognition senior executive partner Joel Jankowsky of the firm’s policy and regulation practice and partner Patricia Millett, head of Akin Gump’s Supreme Court practice and co-head of its appellate practice.

RP3 Agency welcomes four new employees to the full-service marketing communications firm’s staff. The additions result from new clients and are newly created positions: Senior Copywriter, Interactive Copywriter, Emerging Media Manager and Account Coordinator.

RP3 Agency, the independent, full-service marketing communications agency, is now certified as a Women-Owned Small Business. The new status broadens the D.C. area agency’s new business opportunities by enabling the company to pursue federal contracts set aside for eligible Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB).

 Airlie Conference Center, located one hour from DC in Warrenton, VA, recently announced that it has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its Pavilion. This significant milestone emphasizes Airlie Center’s 50-plus year commitment to environmental initiatives. Visit www.airlie.com.

The Kane Company expanded recently when it launched two new divisions; Hospital Relocation Services LLC and Kane Home Moving & Storage, LLC.  Hospital Relocation Services LLC will provide storage, delivery and installation services of hospital equipment.  This division is expected to create 60 new jobs in the next year and a half. Kane Home Moving & Storage, LLC will do for homes what Kane’s Office Movers Inc has long done for businesses.  John Kane, President & CEO hopes to create a regional alternative to national van lines and 30 new jobs with the new home moving division. 

The Washingtonian, Washington’s top source of information for dining, shopping, entertainment, and personalities is proud to announce today the launch of Washingtonian Custom Media (WCM) and the new appointment of Cliff Chiet as the president of the new division.

Come join Marian Wright Edelman, President, Children’s Defense Fund, actress Ali Wentworth and her husband George Stephanopoulos, actor Malik Yoba and many others to be inspired by five extraordinary local young people who have beat the odds despite tremendous personal obstacles.

Security Storage Company of Washington and its 11 corporate affiliates announced the launch of their new brand, The Secor Group.  The brand change will be inclusive of all companies currently operating under the Security Storage holding company.

PNC Wealth Management has appointed A. Brett Scola as vice president and senior wealth planner of its Washington, D.C. office.

The Start! CEO Leadership Breakfast is hosted by the 2010 Heart Walk Executive Committee and calls on key business leaders to work together in creating heart healthy companies and communities.