Skadden Adds Corporate/M&A Partner Michael Ringler in Palo Alto

Skadden is pleased to announce that Michael S. Ringler has joined the firm’s Palo Alto office as a partner in its Corporate/M&A practice. Most recently, Mr. Ringler practiced in the Palo Alto and San Francisco offices of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati P.C., where he advised boards, special committees and management teams on mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance matters. More >>

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Troutman Sanders Expands Employee Benefits Team, Adding Three Leading Benefits-Focused Partners in Charlotte

Three leading employee benefits-focused partners have joined Troutman Sanders LLP in Charlotte, North Carolina. The partners, Jim Earle, Lynne Wakefield, and Emily Zimmer, are known nationally for their work in the areas of executive compensation and employee benefits. The group previously practiced at K&L Gates. More >>

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Established Litigator Elizabeth Brandon Joins Reed Smith in Dallas, Continuing Firm’s Push in the Region

As it continues to build a full-service presence in Dallas and throughout Texas complementary of its international network, Reed Smith has expanded its 20-plus lawyer Dallas team with the appointment of Elizabeth Brandon as partner in its Global Commercial Disputes practice. Brandon was formerly with the Dallas office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. More >>

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