Torys welcomes Guillaume Lavoie to the firm as a partner

Torys is pleased to announce that Guillaume Lavoie is joining the firm’s Montréal office as a partner. Guillaume is recognized as a leader in M&A, private equity and venture capital in Canada. His recognitions include being named one of Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers (Canadian Lawyer, young influencer category). More >>

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Former Treasury Assistant Secretary Eric Solomon Joins Steptoe

Steptoe & Johnson LLP is pleased to announce that Eric Solomon, who has more than 40 years of tax experience in private practice and government service, has joined the firm’s Tax Group as a partner in the Washington office. He joins the firm from Ernst & Young LLP, where he was co-director of the national tax department. More >>

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Chicago Litigator Charles Chejfec Returns to Seyfarth

Seyfarth Shaw LLP announced today the arrival of partner Charles “Chuck” Chejfec to the Litigation department in Chicago. He joins from Chicago-based Actuate Law LLC, where he was a founding partner. Chejfec returns to Seyfarth, where he started his private practice as a Litigation associate for six years in the Chicago office. More >>

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Perkins Coie Welcomes Mark Roellig as Senior Client Advisor

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Mark Roellig has joined the firm as Senior Client Advisor to support Perkins Coie’s client service efforts, including its Client Advantage program. Mark previously served as Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. More >>

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Locke Lord Strengthens IP Biotech and Pharma Capabilities With Addition of Complex Patent Litigator Steven Trybus as Chicago Partner

Steven Trybu‎s, a veteran litigator who focuses on complex patent disputes, has joined Locke Lord’s Chicago office as a Partner in the Firm’s IP Pharmaceutical Practice Group. Trybus brings to Locke Lord a wealth of litigation experience across a variety of cutting-edge technologies in the fields of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and life sciences. More >>

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