Wrede Smith, a former U.S. Department of Justice antitrust lawyer who advises global companies in antitrust investigations and litigation, has joined McGuireWoods as a partner in Washington, D.C. Smith joins McGuireWoods from Arnold & Porter.
Former United States Attorney Brian Moran Rejoins Orrick
Orrick announced today that Brian Moran, United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington from 2019 to 2021, has rejoined our firm as a partner in our Seattle office. Most recently, Brian was asked to serve on the Western District of Washington’s federal judicial selection committee for the U.S. Department of Justice.
Former Solicitor General of Texas Kyle Hawkins Returns to Gibson Dunn
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Kyle D. Hawkins has rejoined the firm as a partner in the Houston office. Hawkins recently served as the Solicitor General of Texas and will focus on appellate and constitutional law, class actions and commercial litigation.
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Private Equity Partners Anthony Norris and Christopher Rile to Join Sidley in New York
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Crowell & Moring and Kibbe & Orbe Join Forces
Crowell & Moring and Kibbe & Orbe have joined forces effective today to provide expanded service offerings to clients in the financial services industry. Twenty-four lawyers from the storied financial law firm are now part of Crowell & Moring’s New York, London, and Washington, D.C. offices, including Jennifer Grady, managing partner and chair of the firm’s executive committee, who will co-chair Crowell & Moring’s Corporate practice; three founding partners, Jonathan Kibbe, William Orbe, and Michael D. Mann, and the managing partner of the London office, Andrew M. Martin.
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Locke Lord Further Solidifies Robust Texas Public Finance Presence With Addition of Carey Troell as Partner in Austin
Carey Troell, a highly experienced bond counsel attorney, has joined Locke Lord’s Public Finance Practice Group as a Partner in the Firm’s Austin office. With an extensive background in structuring all types of financing transactions and representing the full spectrum of issuers in Texas, Troell strengthens the Firm’s full-service public finance capabilities in the state. Troell joins Locke Lord from Bracewell.
K&L Gates Adds Second London Energy Partner Since Start of March
Global law firm K&L Gates LLP continues to strengthen its energy, infrastructure and resources practice with the addition of energy partner James Douglass. Douglass, who arrives at K&L Gates from Baker Botts LLP, is the second new energy partner – and fourth partner overall – to join K&L Gates’ London office since March 1.
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Greenberg Traurig Attracts Prominent White Collar Attorney Adam S. Hoffinger in Washington, D.C.
Distinguished white collar and investigations attorney Adam S. Hoffinger has joined the White Collar Defense & Special Investigations Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP as a shareholder. Hoffinger is based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office and continues to practice in New York, as he has for many years. He joins from Schulte Roth & Zabel, where he was co-chair of its White Collar Defense & Government Investigations Group.
Lewis Brisbois Boosts Litigation Capabilities in Atlanta with New Partner Hire
Lewis Brisbois is pleased to welcome Vonnetta Leatrice Benjamin to its Atlanta office as a partner in its General Liability, Products Liability, and Toxic Tort & Environmental Litigation Practices. Ms. Benjamin is an experienced litigator who focuses her practice on products liability litigation, complex business litigation, and healthcare and medical malpractice litigation. Throughout her career, Ms. Benjamin has consistently handled a diverse array of matters across various industries. Continually focused on clients’ objectives, she effectively advises organizations throughout all phases of litigation. Benjamin joins from Womble Bond Dickinson in Atlanta.
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Shearman & Sterling Continues to Grow London Financial Restructuring & Insolvency Practice
Global Law firm Shearman & Sterling today announces the appointment of Helena Potts as a Financial Restructuring & Insolvency partner in London. Helena’s arrival follows the recent recruitment of Sam Brodie and the hire of Alex Wood in September 2020. It is part of the ongoing expansion of the firm’s European restructuring practice. Prior to joining Shearman & Sterling Helena Potts was a partner at Latham & Watkins LLP.
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