King & Spalding announced today that Brendan Staley has joined the firm as a partner in the firm’s Corporate practice group. Staley is based in Washington, D.C. Staley joins King & Spalding from Hunton Andrews Kurth, where he was a partner.
Alok Choksi Joins Mintz’s Securities and Capital Markets Practice
Alok Choksi has joined as Member in Mintz’s Securities and Capital Markets Practice in the firm’s New York office. Alok is a corporate attorney with extensive experience representing investment banks and domestic and foreign private issuers in equity securities offerings and strategic investments. Prior to joining Mintz, Alok was a partner in the Capital Markets and Securities Practice Group at Haynes Boone and previously served as an Associate at White & Case.
Former DOT Deputy General Counsel Brian Stansbury Joins Hunton’s Environmental Team in Washington
Brian Stansbury, a highly-regarded environmental attorney and former Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in Washington.
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Alston & Bird Taps Corporate & Finance Partner Bijal Vira in New York
Alston & Bird’s Corporate & Finance Group continues to expand its market-leading private equity and private credit practices by adding partner Bijal Vira in New York. Vira arrives at the firm from Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP.
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Baker Botts Adds Depth to Market-Leading Environmental Team
Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international energy, technology, and life sciences law firm, is pleased to announce Chris Thiele has joined the Firm as a partner in the Litigation practice within its Environmental, Safety and Incident Response (ESIR) Section. Most recently, Thiele served as Senior Vice President and legal counsel for an independent midstream energy infrastructure development company. While in that role, Thiele led regulatory, environmental, and governmental affairs, including FERC and other permitting efforts for an interstate natural gas pipeline and related midstream infrastructure projects.
Sidley Bolsters New York Office With M&A and PE Partner Demetrius Warrick
Sidley is pleased to announce that Demetrius Warrick has joined the firm’s M&A and PE practice as a partner in Sidley’s office in New York. Mr. Warrick joins from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.
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Michael Best Strengthens Litigation Team with Addition of William R. Andrichik as Partner in Chicago Office
Michael Best is excited to announce the addition of William R. (Bill) Andrichik as a Partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, based in the Chicago Office. Bill brings with him a distinguished track record of navigating complex commercial challenges and a wealth of experience litigating in both federal and state courts across the country.
King & Spalding Welcomes E-Discovery Partner Chris Costello to Product Liability and Mass Torts Practice Group in Los Angeles
King & Spalding announced today that e-discovery lawyer Chris Costello has joined the firm’s Product Liability and Mass Torts practice group as a partner in its Los Angeles office.
Clifford Chance strengthens US Corporate M&A practice with addition of Robert Chung
Global law firm Clifford Chance has hired partner Robert Chung from White & Case, further expanding its Corporate M&A practice in the US.
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Akerman Welcomes Back Labor and Employment Partner Christopher Lepore in Chicago
Akerman is pleased to announce that Christopher Lepore has rejoined the firm as a partner in the Labor and Employment Practice Group in the Chicago office. Chris brings extensive experience advising employers nationwide on complex workplace challenges, including compliance counseling, employment litigation, and workplace policy development. Lepore arrives at the firm from Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC in Chicago.
