Michael Burshteyn joined global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s San Francisco office as a shareholder in the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice. Burshteyn arrives at the firm from Morrison & Foerster LLP.
Dechert Bolsters Fintech and Crypto Regulatory Expertise With Key Strategic Hire Neel Maitra
Dechert LLP announced today the addition of Neel Maitra as a partner in its financial services practice group, bolstering the firm’s capabilities in fintech, cryptocurrency, broker-dealer and securities regulatory compliance. Mr. Maitra will join the firm’s Washington D.C. office. Maitra arrives from Wilson Sonsini in Washington.
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Securities Regulation Partner Emily Gordy Joins King & Spalding in Washington, D.C.
King & Spalding announced today that securities regulation lawyer Emily Gordy has joined the firm as a partner in its Special Matters and Government Investigations practice group. Gordy is based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Gordy joins King & Spalding from McGuireWoods, where she was a partner.
Baker McKenzie Adds Elite Transactional Team in Los Angeles
Global law firm Baker McKenzie announced today that a leading transactional team will be joining the Firm in Los Angeles, augmenting its M&A, private equity, funds, finance, and transactional tax capabilities. The group comprises corporate and tax partners Jennifer Broder, Kimberly Chi, David Goldman, Michael Greaney, Tyler Hilton, Judith Kitano, Kelly Kriebs, David Lee, Brett Rodda, Matthew Schonholz and Nikole Zoumberakis and a group of associates from Munger, Tolles & Olson (MTO).
Tags: Baker McKenzie | Los AngelesGreenberg Traurig Adds Matt Whited; Strengthens Corporate, M&A, Private Equity Practices
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP added Matt Whited as a shareholder in the firm’s Chicago office, continuing to deepen the bench of its Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Private Equity Practices. He joins the firm from Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
Vinson & Elkins Expands National Security Reviews (CFIUS) Practice by Adding Partner Randall V. Johnston
Vinson & Elkins today announced the hire of Randall V. Johnston as a partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Johnston brings vital experience counseling clients on national security and investment law regulations. She joins Vinson & Elkins from Paul Hastings.
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Clyde & Co Expands US Insurance Defense Practice with Hire of Thomas Maroney in New York
Global law firm Clyde & Co announced today the appointment of Thomas Maroney as partner in its New York office. Tom joins the firm from Kennedys and his hire is the latest expansion of Clyde & Co’s global insurance and North American US defense practice.
Tags: Clyde & Co LLP | New YorkLabor and Employment Lawyer Sydney Jones Lampard Joins King & Spalding in Washington, D.C.
King & Spalding announced today that labor and employment lawyer Sydney Jones Lampard has joined the firm as a partner on its Global Human Capital and Compliance (GHCC) team. Lampard is based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Lampard joins King & Spalding from Kirkland & Ellis.
Shearman & Sterling Adds Real Estate Partner Carolyn Stoner in New York
Shearman & Sterling today announces it is bolstering its Real Estate practice in New York as Carolyn Stoner joins as a partner ahead of merger with Allen & Overy, to become A&O Shearman. Carolyn joins Shearman & Sterling from Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP.
Lewis Brisbois Expands Labor & Employment Capabilities in Colorado With New Partner Hire
Lewis Brisbois is pleased to welcome Jeffrey H. McClelland to its Denver office as a partner in the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice. Mr. McClelland, who has more than a decade of experience counseling employers on an array of legal issues and handling complex litigation, joins Lewis Brisbois from an international labor and employment firm. He regularly represents employers in state and federal court as well as before administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Colorado Civil Rights Division. In addition to litigating matters involving federal and state employment laws, Mr. McClelland advises employers of all sizes regarding employee pay and timekeeping practices, workplace policies, employee training, and employee discipline. McClelland arrives from Fisher & Phillips LLP.
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