Split by the happiness from the birth of her baby daughter and the devastating news that she was diagnosed of terminal breast cancer, the Italian new mother prepared Christmas and birthday gifts for 17 years for her daughter.
August 21, 2016 was supposed to be one of the most gratifying days for 40-year-old Elisa Girotto as she had just given birth to her daughter Anna, before she learned that she was terminally ill with breast cancer on the very same day. Despite the devastating news, this new mother decided not to be overshadowed by her disease and treasure every single day in the rest of her life. She married her partner in the same month and prepared something very special for Anna in hopes of accompanying her to grow up in another form.
Other than books, toys and stuffed dolls for Anna’s childhood, Elisa Girotto prepared some accessories for Anna’s 13th birthday, a secret diary for 14th birthday, as well as a globe and a traveling guide for her 17th birthday before she turns 18. With a tape recording of her voice each year and two notebooks full of motherly advice, Elisa hoped to guide Anna all the way through her childhood.
Elisa eventually lost her cancer battle and passed away last month, but certainly she left with no regrets.
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 7, 2026--
Peter Ott has returned to Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Finance & Restructuring group in Salt Lake City, the international law firm announced today.
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Peter comes back to Dorsey after practicing at Parsons Behle & Latimer, where he was an Of Counsel attorney, and at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where he was a Partner after practicing at Dorsey. He received his J.D. from University of Virginia School of Law and his B.A. from University of Utah.
With a focus on debt financing transactions, Peter brings experience representing clients in a wide variety of complex financings across different industries. Peter represents private equity groups, commercial lending institutions, and other private and public companies across various jurisdictions domestically and abroad. His experience includes helping clients navigate secured and unsecured financings.
“We are thrilled to welcome Peter back to our Finance & Restructuring team,” said Ken Logsdon, Finance & Restructuring Practice Group Co-Chair for Dorsey. “Peter’s extensive experience advising lenders and borrowers on all aspects of debt financing transactions will be a welcome addition to a strong and still-growing commercial finance practice group.”
“Dorsey’s Finance & Restructuring group has a strong focus on the financial industry and a forward-looking vision for how to help clients navigate changing issues in ever-evolving capital markets,” said Peter Ott. “I’m glad to be back with this outstanding Dorsey team, and I look forward to helping our clients advance their debt financing transactions and restructurings.”
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Clients have relied on Dorsey as a valued business partner since 1912. With locations across the United States and in Canada, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, Dorsey provides results-oriented, grounded counsel for its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey represents a number of the world's most successful companies from a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.
Peter Ott returned to Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Finance & Restructuring group in Salt Lake City.
