Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP added construction litigator Mark E. Shaffer as a shareholder in its Northern Virginia office. Shaffer arrives at the firm from Offit Kurman.
Nossaman Adds Renowned Benefits and Tax Attorney Michelle McCarthy to Launch Pensions, Benefits & Investments Group
We are pleased to announce that Michelle McCarthy has joined our newly formed Pensions, Benefits & Investments Group. The Group – formerly known as the Public Pensions & Investments Group – has rebranded itself to reflect the new line of services it offers clients with Michelle’s addition. She serves as a partner in the Los Angeles office and joins from McDermott Will & Emery.
Steptoe Expands International Arbitration Practice with New Hire Focused on International and UK Disputes, Jonathon Egerton-Peters
Steptoe & Johnson today announced the expansion of its international arbitration practice with the addition in its London office of Jonathon Egerton-Peters. Jonathon’s arrival continues the steady growth of the Steptoe’s London international arbitration team, which added Christophe Bondy and Juliya Arbisman in recent years and promoted Tom Innes to partner last year. Egerton-Peters arrives from the London office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Blank Rome Expands Chicago Office with Addition of Commercial Litigation Partner Bill Katris
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Basileios “Bill” Katris has joined the firm’s Chicago office as a partner in the Commercial Litigation group. A Certified Information Privacy Professional in the United States (“CIPP/US”), Bill handles a wide range of litigation including data privacy, restrictive covenants, and labor and employment matters, as well as shareholder disputes, and acts as outside general counsel for technology companies of all types. Before joining Blank Rome, Bill was a partner at HMB Legal Counsel where he chaired the litigation group.
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Dykema’s Dallas Office Adds Corporate Oil and Gas Attorney Megan R. Knell
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Megan Knell as a Member in the firm’s Corporate Finance practice and Energy industry groups resident in its Dallas office. She joins Dykema after practicing at Harris, Finley & Bogle, P.C.
Arnold & Porter’s Corporate & Finance Practice Grows with Partner Marina Richter
Arnold & Porter announced today the continued growth of its Corporate & Finance practice with the arrival of partner Marina Richter. She will be resident in New York. Richter arrives from O’Melveny & Myers LLP.
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O’Melveny Welcomes Leading New York Corporate Finance Partner Robert Wann Jr.
O’Melveny announced today that Robert Wann Jr. has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in its Corporate Finance Practice Group, strengthening O’Melveny’s complex finance capabilities in the world’s most active deal market. He comes to O’Melveny from the New York office of Baker Botts.
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Deal Finance Lawyer Kevin Whittam Joins Baker McKenzie in New York
Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie announced today that Kevin Whittam, a skilled leveraged finance and specialty lending lawyer, has joined the Firm’s Transactional Practice in New York. He brings extensive deal experience and has been involved in numerous multimillion and multibillion dollar transactions over the past several years. Kevin joined Baker McKenzie from Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, where he served as Counsel.
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Top REIT Capital Markets Partner Joins Latham & Watkins in Washington, D.C.
Latham & Watkins LLP is pleased to announce that Abigail Smith has joined the firm as a partner in the Washington, D.C. office and as a member of the Capital Markets and Public Company Representation Practices. Smith represents issuers, underwriters, and other parties across an array of capital markets transactions, with a primary focus on the real estate investment trust (REIT), financial services, and hospitality industries. She also advises clients on ongoing disclosure, reporting, and broader corporate governance matters. Smith arrives at Latham from Hogan Lovells.
Latham Adds Preeminent Music Licensing Lawyer to Growing Copyright Practice
Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that Gabe Fleet has joined the firm as a partner in the Connectivity, Privacy & Information Practice. Fleet is a leading deal lawyer in the music space, representing entertainment, digital media, and technology companies in connection with large-scale licensing transactions and related strategic guidance. Fleet joins Latham from iHeartMedia, where he served as Executive Vice President of Business Affairs and Chief Music Licensing Counsel.
