Our Principal Partners
Mann Marc
MANAGING PARTNER
Mann Marc is the corporate and securities law partner of Kahane Law Group. He represents businesses worldwide in various industries, such as technology, energy, real estate development, manufacturing, financial services, and private equity. He serves his clients in the areas of corporate and securities law, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial real estate.
Mr. Marc practices in the area of corporate finance and securities law. His clients include publicly traded companies and investment companies. Mr. Marc routinely prepares public and private securities offerings; structures innovative corporate financings, joint ventures, and other business agreements; and advises on mergers and acquisitions of private and public companies. As a result of Mr. Marc’s business and legal expertise, he serves as general counsel to several companies.
Mr. Marcs Different Awards & Honors
Included in the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ Edition of 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015
Attorneys selected for the list of Rising Stars℠ are deemed to be “up and comers” in their field and undergo a rigorous selection process that includes nominations, independent research, and evaluations. Up to 5% of attorneys in the state are named to the Super Lawyers® list; only 2.5% are named to the Rising Stars℠ list.
In 2017, Mr. Marc was recognized as a Real Estate Section Scholar by the International Bar Association.
Whitley Rodriguez
ASSOCIATE PARTNER
Whitley Rodriguez is a partner in the Corporate and Securities practice group of
Kahane Law Group.
Whitley advises emerging and established clients in connection with corporate finance transactions, mergers and acquisitions and securities law matters including initial public offerings, secondary offerings, shelf takedowns, private investments in public equity (PIPEs), registered direct transactions, venture financings and other securities offerings.
He has extensive experience representing both buyers and sellers in connection with
stock purchases, asset purchases and merger transactions, including acquisitions and
divestitures of distressed companies.
Whitley Rodriguez advises public and private companies in connection with commercial contracts, executive employment agreements, separation agreements and compensation plans.
He also provides ongoing counsel to public companies regarding SEC reporting,
securities law compliance, and corporate governance. He represents companies in a
wide range of industries, including manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical device, e-
commerce, media, entertainment, food and beverage, software and financial services
(including fintech and cryptocurrency). His international experience includes
representing companies in Europe and Israel.
Duane Morris
ASSOCIATE PARTNER
Duane Morris has over 25 years of experience in insurance coverage, “bad faith” and other litigation. He represents insurance company clients in coverage disputes involving environmental pollution, asbestos and other complex claims.
Mr Morris has committed himself to understanding and serving his clients’ needs, delivering maximum value and upholding the firm’s long and proud tradition of excellence, commitment and creativity. He has been involved in sophisticated insurance-related cases in California, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Vermont. Among these are substantial coverage matters involving numerous Superfund and other hazardous waste sites around the country and abroad and thousands of underlying asbestos and other “long tail” claims. In addition to liability coverage, Duane has experience handling first-party property cases and has defended insurance agents/brokers malpractice and other tort and contract claims.
During law school, Duane served on the staff of the Rutgers Law Journal and authored two criminal law publications. He also interned with the Honorable Michael R. Becker of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Duane has judged law school moot court programs and served as a court appointed arbitrator in tort and contract cases. He successfully completed the Dickinson School of Law trial advocacy program for practicing lawyers.
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
- Represents insurer in various COVID-19 coverage claims
- Represented excess insurer in connection with claims involving nationally-publicized fraternity hazing death case
- Represented insurer in federal court coverage action involving alleged environmental pollution at multiple former manufactured gas plant (MGP) sites with earliest first operations reportedly predating Civil War (case dismissed on summary judgment)