Orrick announced today that Franklin Monsour, a former federal prosecutor and experienced white collar and regulatory adviser to the life sciences sector, has joined us as a partner in New York. Franklin joins the firm’s White Collar and Government Investigations practice. Franklin joins Orrick from Squire Patton Boggs.
Prominent Federal Prosecutor Joins Cooley’s Global Litigation Department in Boston
Cooley’s litigation department continues to expand its East Coast presence with the addition of former federal prosecutor and US Department of Justice leader Zachary Hafer, who joins the firm as a partner in Boston. He arrives from the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts, where he served as chief of the criminal division. Hafer’s significant trial experience complements several recent additions who have joined the firm’s elite, next-generation litigation practice. He will focus his practice on complex litigation, white collar defense and investigations, and trial work.
Tags: Cooley LLP | BostonWomble Bond Dickinson Continues to Build Global Business Team with Addition of Government Contracts Lawyer Josh Mullen
After recently adding Alan Enslen and John Scannapieco to the firm, Womble Bond Dickinson has added a third new Global Business partner in Josh Mullen, who focuses his practice on government contracts. Mullen joins Womble Bond Dickinson from Baker Donelson, where he was a shareholder.
Bond Opens Westchester Office
Bond, Schoeneck & King is pleased to announce the opening of an office in Westchester County, making this the firm’s 13th office overall, and ninth in New York State. The addition of a Westchester office was part of the firm’s strategic plan to have a presence in all major metropolitan areas across the state. The office will be located at 10 Bank Street in downtown White Plains’ newest office building.
Tags: Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC | White PlainsSteptoe Expands International Trade and Regulatory Compliance Practice in Brussels with Four-Lawyer Team
Steptoe & Johnson LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of a four-lawyer international trade team in the firm’s Brussels office, led by Renato Antonini and Eva Monard, who join the firm as partners. The team is rounded out by Byron Maniatis and Elli Zachari, who join as associates. Together, the team will expand Steptoe’s top-ranked International Trade and Regulatory Compliance Group, with its cross-border capabilities in the US, UK, EU and Asia, and work closely with Brussels colleagues David O’Sullivan and Yongqing Bao. The team arrives from Jones Day LLP.
Bryan Cave Boosts Antitrust Practice with Well-Known Litigator
International law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) today announced that noted litigator Charles Tompkins has joined the firm as a partner in the Washington office. Charles joins from Williams Montgomery & John, where he was a member of the Executive Committee and chair of that firm’s Antitrust & Unfair Competition Practice.
Tags: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | WashingtonManatt Expands National Health Care Capabilities With Arrival of Prominent Litigator in Chicago
Senior litigator Megan Thibert-Ind further enhances firm’s industry-leading, integrated legal and consulting model, bringing significant experience to Midwest and national health care and other clients Thibert-Ind joins the firm from McDermott, Will & Emery.
Tags: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP | ChicagoBaker Donelson Continues Growth of Corporate Practice with Addition of Robert H. Laird Jr.
Paul Hastings Advances Corporate Growth in London with Addition of Leading Leveraged Finance Partner
Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that experienced leveraged finance lawyer Adrian Chiodo has joined the firm’s London office as a partner in the Finance & Restructuring practice. He joins from Latham & Watkins. His arrival continues the strong growth of Paul Hastings’ London office and adds further depth to the firm’s global leveraged finance offering.
Former Florida Solicitor General Amit Agarwal Joins Holland & Knight
Amit Agarwal, Florida’s solicitor general from 2016 to 2021, has joined Holland & Knight as a partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C., and Tallahassee, Fla. offices. At Holland & Knight, Mr. Agarwal will focus on federal and state appellate litigation, complex and high-stakes issues, and government and internal investigations.










