Global law firm Reed Smith today has announced the addition of Paul Bogdanski as partner in the firm’s State Tax practice in Chicago. Formerly a director in Grant Thornton’s Chicago State and Local Tax practice, Paul’s previous experience includes more than 12 years in the public sector. More >>

Brian Witkowski has joined the Chicago office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP as a shareholder in the Benefits & Compensation Practice. Prior to joining the firm, Witkowski was counsel at Arnold & Porter in Chicago. More >>

Shook, Hardy & Bacon welcomes new Partner Melissa Siebert and Of Counsel Erin Bolan Hines to the firm’s business litigation, employment and privacy and data security practices, where they will continue to defend manufacturers, retailers and employers against class actions alleging violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Siebert and Hines will provide Shook’s health, science and technology clients with 360-degree counseling. Specifically, Siebert focuses on BIPA matters, complex employment litigation and counseling, while Hines provides strategic guidance in complex commercial disputes, BIPA lawsuits and data privacy issues. The duo arrive from Baker & Hostetler LLP. More >>

Holland & Knight announced today that Loren Weil has joined its Chicago office as a partner in the firm’s Financial Services Practice Group. Mr. Weil principally represents banks and private debt funds in loan transactions, workouts and other complex financial transactions. Most recently, he was a partner at Jones Day in Chicago. More >>

McGuireWoods continues to grow its nationally recognized debt finance practice with the arrival of Margaret Seurynck, who brings more than 15 years of experience advising clients, including national and multinational banks and private equity firms, in complex financings. More >>

Holland & Knight announced today that bankruptcy attorneys David Wirt and David Fischer have joined the firm as partners in the Chicago office. In addition, Mr. Wirt will serve as co-chair of the firm’s national Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group and executive partner of the Chicago office. Both attorneys previously practiced at Locke Lord, where Mr. Wirt was national chair and Mr. Fischer co-chair of the Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Insolvency group. Mr. Wirt also previously served on the firm’s executive committee. More >>