Baker Botts Deepens Bench with Leading Dealmaker and Former Treasury Official in New York and D.C.

Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international energy, technology, and life sciences law firm, announced today that Ted Posner and Marisa White have joined the firm as partners. Ted joins the Global Projects group within the International Trade section and will serve as Head of National Security and Trade Risk Mitigation in the Washington, D.C. office. Marisa joins the Corporate Department in the New York office.

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Akerman Expands National Tax Practice With Addition of Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Partner Gary Blachman in Chicago

Akerman today announced the continued expansion of its national Tax Practice Group with the arrival of Gary Blachman as a partner in the firm’s Chicago office. Gary brings more than 25 years of experience advising on employee benefits, executive compensation, and tax compliance for public and private companies nationwide.

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U.S. Department of Justice Deputy Assistant Attorney General Matt Hanson Rejoins King & Spalding in Washington, D.C.

King & Spalding announced today that Matt Hanson has rejoined the firm as a partner in its Special Matters and Government Investigations practice group. He is based in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office. Hanson returns to the firm after nearly three years at the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Legislative Affairs, where he most recently served as a Deputy Assistant Attorney General. 

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