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ARRIS Appoints Patrick Macken as Senior Vice President and General CounselSUWANEE, Ga., March 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- ARRIS Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ARRS) today announced the appointment of Patrick Macken as senior vice president and general counsel. In this role, Macken will oversee all aspects of the company's global legal function and will report to ARRIS Chairman and CEO Bob Stanzione. Macken will be based at ARRIS's headquarters in Suwanee, Georgia. Macken has provided legal counsel and support to ARRIS for more than 10 years as outside counsel at Troutman Sanders LLP, where he most recently served as a partner in the firm's Corporate Group. His expertise encompasses legal issues focused on securities laws, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and corporate governance. "Patrick is a strategic addition to our legal team, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise specific to ARRIS," said Bob Stazione. "I'm confident that his continued accomplishments will facilitate our growth in new and existing markets, as we collaborate with our customers to invent the future of entertainment and communications for millions of people around the world." Macken has been a frequent speaker on securities law and corporate governance matters and has co-authored a number of articles on federal securities laws and corporate finance transactions. He was named a "Best Lawyer in America" in the area of securities and capital markets by Best Lawyer, the peer-review publication of the legal profession. Macken received both his bachelor's degree and J.D. from Tulane University. About ARRIS For the latest ARRIS news: ARRIS and the ARRIS Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of ARRIS Enterprises, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © ARRIS Enterprises, Inc. 2015. All rights reserved. Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150326/194760 To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/arris-appoints-patrick-macken-as-senior-vice-president-and-general-counsel-300056716.html SOURCE ARRIS Group, Inc. |