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.
Tags: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP | ChicagoMcDermott Strengthens Healthcare Litigation Team in New York
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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Sidley Welcomes Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Partner Michael Rohr to Boston
Sidley is pleased to announce that Michael Rohr has joined as a partner in the Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) practice in Sidley’s office in Boston. Prior to joining Sidley, Mr. Rohr was a partner in the corporate practice at Cooley LLP.
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Husch Blackwell Strengthens Life Sciences Capabilities with Addition of Five-Person Team
Husch Blackwell is continuing its national expansion with the addition of three intellectual property attorneys, including partners Stephen Gardner and Kathy Lobel-Rice. They are supported by associate Trevor Foster, patent agent Kay Madison, and paralegal Karen Garcia. The group joins the firm’s Life Sciences industry team from Quarles & Brady, following more than 50 laterals who have joined Husch Blackwell this year.
Tags: Husch Blackwell LLP | Denver | MadisonSquire Patton Boggs Expands Labor and Employment Practice with Los Angeles Hires
Squire Patton Boggs has hired two experienced litigation attorneys into its global Labor & Employment Practice with the addition of partner Jon G. Daryanani and of counsel Jill L. Ripke. They join from Perkins Coie LLP where Mr. Daryanani served as Los Angeles Managing Partner until 2024.
Norton Rose Fulbright Boosts Corporate Finance Offering in Dallas and Chicago With New Partner
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced a move to enhance its corporate finance capabilities by bringing on Jonathan (Jon) Riley as a partner in both its Dallas and Chicago offices. Jon joins Norton Rose Fulbright from Holland & Knight, drawn by the firm’s commitment to excellence in private banking and family office advisory.
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