Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that Jonathan Levine has joined its New York office as a partner in the firm’s Transactions Department and a member of the Restructuring Practice.
Cooley Expands Its Commercial Litigation Practice in DC
Cooley continues to expand its commercial litigation practice on the East Coast with the addition of Raymond P. Tolentino as partner in Washington, DC.
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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.
Energy-focused M&A lawyer joins Norton Rose Fulbright in Houston
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright continues its strategic investment in the world’s energy capital with the addition of Thomas Verity, a Houston-based, energy-focused corporate, M&A and securities partner joining from Latham & Watkins.
Dechert Enhances Financial Services Group with Strategic Hire Robert Shapiro
Dechert LLP announced today the addition of Robert Shapiro as a partner in its financial services practice group, complementing the firm’s deep U.S. regulatory practice. Mr. Shapiro will be based in Dechert’s Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Shapiro joins Dechert from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where he served as Assistant Chief Counsel in the Division of Investment Management.
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Private Capital Practice Expansion Continues at Squire Patton Boggs with Group Hire
Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs continued the expansion of its private capital and cross border financing capabilities with the addition of a three-lawyer team in its Private Credit and Direct Lending practice group. Partner Cynthia Weiss, Principal Stephanie F. Lipscomb (both in Washington DC) and Associate Majer Ma (New York) join the firm from Polsinelli. Their arrival follows that of partner Gabriel Yomi Dabiri who recently joined the firm in New York from Polsinelli to serve as Global Head of Private Credit and Direct Lending.
Norton Rose Fulbright Gains Tax Insurance Underwriting Partner in Washington, DC
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has sharpened its competitive edge in tax and corporate transactions with the arrival of Washington, DC partner Jeff Korenblatt, a seasoned leader in the growing world of tax insurance underwriting. Joining from Holland & Knight, Jeff focuses on the high-demand intersection of tax law, insurance and transactional risk mitigation.
Baker McKenzie Adds Former US Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein in Washington, DC
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Akin Adds Leading Lawyers in M&A and Real Estate Funds in Chicago
Akin announced today that M&A partner Joshua La Vigne and investment management partner Jessica Pan have joined the firm from Mayer Brown in Chicago. Following the recent additions of investment management partner Wendy Dodson Gallegos and infrastructure M&A partner Jason Wagenmaker, Joshua and Jessica further expand Akin’s growing presence in Chicago and add depth to the firm’s market-leading real estate fund formation and M&A practices.
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce Jenny Lee has joined its Litigation Practice Group as a partner based in New York. Jenny brings a wealth of experience in high-stakes commercial litigation, including in healthcare-related disputes, further enhancing McDermott’s power alley health and life sciences footprint. Jenny joins from Kirkland & Ellis.
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