FBT Gibbons is continuing the strategic expansion of its New York office with the addition of two partners, Seth Liebenstein and Amir-Kia Waxman, who join the firm’s Real Estate and Tax practice groups, respectively. The additions deepen two key capabilities in one of the nation’s most important commercial, financial, and real estate markets while furthering the firm’s growth in the Northeast. Both bring experience that extends beyond a single discipline or market — Liebenstein through his background on both the business and legal sides of real estate transactions and Waxman through years of multijurisdictional tax work. Liebenstein arrives from Michelman & Robinson LLP, Waxman joins the firm from Baker McKenzie.
Paul Hastings Bolsters Premier Global Fund Finance Platform With London Hire
Continuing the growth of its elite global fund finance platform, Paul Hastings today announces the addition of Maccailein (Mac) Campbell as a partner in London. Campbell arrives at the firm from Reed Smith LLP.
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Former SDNY National Security Unit Co-Chief Jason Richman Joins Bracewell as White-Collar and National Security Partner in New York
Bracewell LLP announced today that Jason Richman has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in its government enforcement and investigations practice group. Richman comes to Bracewell after over a decade at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), where he most recently served as Co-Chief of the National Security and International Narcotics Unit for over three years.
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Orrick Expands Data Center Practice With Real Estate Advisor
TJ Kuban joins Orrick as a partner in their Data Center practice and part of our Energy & Infrastructure team. TJ advises data center owners, operators and investors on complex real estate transactions, including some of the largest deals in this space. He is based in Chicago and joins from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where he was a partner.
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Venable Welcomes Commercial Litigation Partner Amy Wong in Orange County
Venable LLP announced today that Amy Wong has joined the firm as a partner in the Commercial Litigation practice in Orange County. Wong advises national and global companies on complex litigation and risk management, including contract disputes, business torts, product liability, advertising and marketing matters, class action defense, Americans with Disabilities Act claims, and civil rights disputes. Wong comes to the firm from K&L Gates.
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Former Federal Prosecutor and SDNY Securities Task Force Co-Chief Andrew Thomas Joins Milbank
Milbank LLP is pleased to announce that Andrew Thomas, former Co-Chief of the Securities and Commodities Task Force at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), has joined the firm as a partner in New York.
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Timothy Sullivan Joins GRSM as Partner in Wilmington
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani has welcomed Timothy A. Sullivan III as a Partner in its Wilmington office, further strengthening the firm’s defense bench in Delaware and throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Sullivan comes to the firm from Wilbraham Lawler & Buba, where he brings more than 20 years of civil litigation experience.
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Jackson Lewis Adds Litigator Carmen Jo Rejda-Ponce in Omaha
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. welcomes Carmen Jo “CJ” Rejda-Ponce to the firm’s Omaha office as a principal. She has more than 15 years of experience in employment litigation, while also advising employers on employee leave and accommodation, workplace investigations, discipline and termination, policy development and employment-related agreements.
Tags: Jackson Lewis P.C. | OmahaElyse G. Crawford Joins Stevens & Lee
Stevens & Lee announced today that Elyse G. Crawford has joined the firm as a Shareholder in its Higher Education Group and Real Estate Department. Ms. Crawford joins the firm’s Princeton office, and most recently served as Associate General Counsel for Villanova University.
Sullivan & Cromwell Adds Christopher Lacaria to Preeminent Estates & Personal Group
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP announced today that Christopher B. Lacaria has joined the Firm as a partner in its Estates & Personal Group, based in New York. Mr. Lacaria arrives from the New York office of White & Case LLP.
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