Nossaman LLP announced today that Linda J. Morgan has joined the Firm as a partner in the Infrastructure and Public Policy Practice Groups.  Ms. Morgan has extensive legislative and regulatory experience in the transportation sector, including her roles as chair of the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) and its successor the Surface Transportation Board (STB) and general counsel for the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.  Her practice focuses on a broad range of rail and other transportation matters, as well as general legislative, regulatory, and policy issues. She is based in Nossaman’s Washington, DC, office and will work on projects across the country.

Sidley Austin LLP is pleased to announce that James A. Brigagliano is joining the firm as a partner in the securities and futures regulatory practice. Mr. Brigagliano comes to Sidley after serving as the Deputy Director of the Division of Trading and Markets at the Securities and Exchange Commission, where he held a series of senior policymaking and management positions.

DLA Piper announced today that Matthew Murphy has joined the Bankruptcy and Restructuring group as a partner in the Chicago office. Prior to joining DLA Piper, Murphy was counsel with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meager & Flom LLP.

Perkins Coie announced today that James F. (Jim) Jensen has joined the Firm in Palo Alto as a Partner in the Emerging Companies practice group. He joins the Firm from VantagePoint Capital Partners where he recently served as General Counsel, Emerging Markets & Assistant General Counsel.

Shearman & Sterling has advised 20/10 Perfect Vision AG on the structuring of the exit from Technolas Perfect Vision GmbH. The global leader in eye-health, Bausch & Lomb has acquired an option from 20/10 Perfect Vision AG to purchase the shares in Technolas Perfect Vision GmbH for a total company value of up to € 450 million.