Orrick announced today that antitrust adviser Lars Mesenbrink has joined the firm as a partner in Düsseldorf. Prior to joining Orrick, Mesenbrink spent over eight years with Hengeler Mueller.
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Powerhouse International Trade Team Joins McDermott in Washington
International law firm McDermott Will & Emery builds on its Washington-based international trade footprint with the addition of partners Joanne Osendarp and Eric Parnes. Together with their team, Joanne and Eric bring high-profile international trade, litigation and regulatory experience and resources, expanding McDermott’s already strong practice with substantial trade remedy experience. Dean Pinkert, former commissioner of the US International Trade Commission, joins the Firm as senior counsel. Tim Hruby, Lynn Kamarck and Alan Kashdan each join as counsel along with associate Conor Gilligan. Joanne will serve as co-head of the International Trade Group together with Carolyn Gleason. The group joins McDermott from Hughes Hubbard Reed.
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Experienced Regulatory Attorney Joins McGlinchey in D.C.
McGlinchey Stafford PLLC is pleased to announce the hire of Devin Leary-Hanebrink. Devin will join the firm’s national Consumer Financial Services Compliance practice group as Of Counsel in the Washington, D.C. office.
Highly Distinguished Restructuring and Bankruptcy Lawyer Omar J. Alaniz Joins Reed Smith in Dallas
Reed Smith today announced that restructuring and bankruptcy lawyer Omar J. Alaniz has joined the firm as a partner in its Financial Industry Group in Dallas, marking a significant addition to the firm’s bankruptcy capabilities throughout Texas. Alaniz, previously a partner at Baker Botts, will be joining a dynamic team of bankruptcy professionals representing debtors, creditors, lenders and other stakeholders in many of the most notable filings in the country, including those in sectors including energy, retail, and health and fitness. While based in Dallas, Alaniz will also be spending a considerable amount of time in the firm’s Houston office.
Goodwin Strengthens Global Life Sciences Platform with Partner Sabrina Poulos in San Francisco
Global law firm Goodwin announced today the addition of Sabrina Poulos as partner in the firm’s Life Sciences practice, resident in the San Francisco office. Poulos joins Goodwin from the San Francisco office of Wilson Sonsini.
Shannon Voll Poliziani Joins Gordon & Rees as Partner in the Pittsburgh office
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani welcomes Shannon Voll Poliziani, previously with Marshall Dennehey, as partner in the Pittsburgh office. She joins the firm’s Health Care and Professional Liability Defense practice groups. She concentrates her practice in the defense of professional liability and medical malpractice claims, representing physicians, hospitals and other health care personnel.
Farella Expands Insurance Recovery Practice With Addition of Litigation Partner Amy Briggs
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to welcome insurance recovery litigator Amy B. Briggs to the firm’s San Francisco office as a partner. Briggs comes to the firm from Manatt, Phelps & Phillips in San Francisco.
Cavenagh Law Announces Addition of Top Litigator Paul Tan
Cavenagh Law, the Formal Law Alliance partner of Clifford Chance in Singapore, has strengthened its Litigation and Dispute Resolution team with the appointment of commercial litigation and international arbitration expert Paul Tan as partner. Paul joins from Rajah & Tann.
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Employment and labor lawyer rejoins Norton Rose Fulbright in Los Angeles
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that employment and labor lawyer Ryan McCoy has rejoined its Los Angeles office as a partner. Part of Norton Rose Fulbright’s dispute resolution and litigation practice from 2005-13, McCoy split the last seven years between Alston & Bird and Baute Crochetiere Hartley & Velkei.
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Akerman Welcomes Mark Lichtenstein to Bankruptcy and Reorganization Practice Group in New York
Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, welcomes Mark Lichtenstein to the firm’s Bankruptcy and Reorganization Practice Group. Lichtenstein brings extensive experience working with corporate and distressed assets, particularly while resolving restructurings and bankruptcy matters on behalf of private equity firms, financial institutions, and hedge funds. Lichtenstein joins the firm from Crowell & Moring, LLP.
