McDermott Supercharges Energy Transactions Market with Texas-Based Private Equity and M&A-Focused Duo

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

International law firm McDermott Will & Emery announced that Jack Langlois and Jibin Luke have joined the Transactions Practice Group as partners based in the Houston office. These hires diversify our robust energy practice and add strength in a geographically critical area as clients weigh business opportunities with potential federal energy regulations on the horizon. Jack and Jibin both join from DLA Piper where Jack served as US co-chair of the firm’s energy sector and managing partner in Houston.

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Tax Attorney Joshua Odintz Joins Holland & Knight’s Public Policy & Regulation Team in Washington

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Tax attorney Joshua Odintz has joined Holland & Knight’s Washington, D.C., office as a partner in the Public Policy & Regulation Practice Group. Mr. Odintz focuses on tax policy and tax controversy. Most recently, he was a partner at Baker McKenzie, where he served on the management committee of the North American Tax Practice Group.

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Greenberg Traurig Expands its Corporate Practice, Adds Seasoned Shareholder Jeffrey A.D. Cohen in Northern Virginia

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its powerhouse Corporate Practice with the addition of Jeffrey A. D. Cohen as a shareholder in the firm’s Northern Virginia office. Cohen focuses his practice on leading complex domestic and cross-border transactions for private equity funds, technology companies, and government contractors. He joins the firm from Womble Bond Dickinson, where he was a partner.

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Jones Day adds former DOJ Criminal Division Head Brian C. Rabbitt as partner in Washington

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

The global law firm Jones Day announces that Brian C. Rabbitt, who previously served in senior roles at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), has joined the Firm’s Government Regulation; Investigations & White Collar Defense; and State Attorney General Enforcement, Investigations & Litigation practices as a partner. Mr. Rabbitt will be based in the Firm’s Washington Office.

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Orrick Adds Third Capital Markets Partner in 2021

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Orrick announced today that Marsha Mogilevich has joined the firm’s Capital Markets practice as a partner in New York. She is the 3rd capital markets rising star to join the firm this year, following Mark Mushkin from Cravath in New York and Edward Dyson from Cooley in London. Marsha joins the firm from Kirkland & Ellis. PE advisor Leah Recht also joined the firm from Kirkland & Ellis this year in San Francisco.

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Phelps Dunbar Adds Cabaniss Johnston, Strengthening Regional Law Powerhouse

Monday, March 1, 2021

NEW ORLEANS and BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 1, 2021 – As the Gulf South region looks toward business renewal and post-COVID issues, two leading law firms have joined forces to provide increased legal services to their clients. Cabaniss, Johnston, Gardner, Dumas & O’Neal is now part of Phelps Dunbar, giving Phelps offices in 13 cities throughout the Gulf South and in London.

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