In a move that further strengthens the firm’s market-leading Structured & Warehouse Finance platform, Alston & Bird announced today the addition of Andi Mandell as a partner in its Federal & International Tax Group in New York. Mandell arrives at the firm from McDermott Will & Emery LLP.
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Global law firm Reed Smith announced the expansion of its capital markets capabilities with the addition of Liz Graffeo in Denver as a partner in the Global Corporate Group of the firm’s Business & Finance Department. Graffeo joins Reed Smith from WilmerHale.
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte announced that Teresa Kosmidis has joined as a partner in its Transactions Practice Group, based in Washington, DC. Having most recently served as Senior Counsel at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Teresa brings extensive experience in consumer financial services regulation, compliance, enforcement, and litigation.
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Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Nicole Islinger has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C., office as a partner in the Corporate, M&A, and Securities group and as a member of the Aerospace, Defense & Government Services (“ADG”) and Technology industry teams. She brings deep transactional experience centered on mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”), with substantial experience in government contracting, technology, and private equity. Nicole, who began her career as an associate at Blank Rome, rejoins the firm from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP.
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King & Spalding announced today that alumnus Corey Amundson has joined the firm as a partner in the firm’s Special Matters and Government Investigations practice group. He is based in Washington, D.C.
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Mark L. Johansen has joined the firm as a partner in the Business Litigation group and the Financial Services industry team in the Dallas office. A seasoned commercial litigator with more than 35 years of experience, Mark represents Texas‑based and national clients in high‑stakes disputes involving financial services, energy, healthcare, real estate, private equity, technology, and early‑stage companies. He joins Blank Rome from Egan Nelson LLP.
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Husch Blackwell announced today the continued growth of its national Consumer Financial Services practice with the addition of a three-attorney litigation team led by partner Matt Manning. Based in Houston, the group joins from McGlinchey Stafford.
Tags: Husch Blackwell LLP | HoustonKing & Spalding announced today that nine litigation partners have joined the firm, expanding its trial bench and deepening its capabilities in complex commercial and intellectual property litigation. The group joins King & Spalding from Winston & Strawn. Led by preeminent Texas trial lawyer Tom Melsheimer, group includes Steven Stodghill, Natalie Arbaugh, and four other partners in Dallas – a major build-out of the firm’s presence there – one in Charlotte, one in Washington.
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Winston & Strawn LLP announced today the addition of David Love to the firm’s Chicago office. He joins the firm’s Transactions Department as a partner in the Finance Practice. Love comes to the firm from Kirkland & Ellis.
