Foley & Mansfield Expands National Asbestos Defense Team with Key New Hires

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Foley & Mansfield today announced key additions to the firm’s national asbestos defense team. Joining the firm’s Chicago office as a partner is Thomas J. Burns from the Chicago-based firm of O’Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns. Joining as Of Counsel is Robert H. Sands, former managing partner of the Chicago office of HeplerBroom, and Maura Yusof, formerly of Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen. All have extensive toxic tort experience, notably in asbestos litigation. More >>

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International Corporate Lawyer Robert Wieder Joins Faegre Baker Daniels in London

Monday, August 7, 2017

Robert Wieder has joined Faegre Baker Daniels in London as a partner in the firm’s corporate practice, where he will advise on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters throughout Europe, the Middle East and beyond. Prior to joining Faegre Baker Daniels, Wieder practiced as a partner with Bryan Cave and Field Fisher Waterhouse.  He holds a law degree from Victoria University of Manchester LL.B, with honours. More >>

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Cozen O’Connor Welcomes Devon Turner Riley to its Institutional Response Group

Monday, August 7, 2017

Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce Devon Turner Riley has joined the firm as a member of its new and expanding Institutional Response Group (IRG). Riley, who will be based in Philadelphia, comes to Cozen O’Connor from Nexsen Pruet, where she counseled colleges, universities, and other educational institutions on federal and state regulatory compliance issues related to child abuse, sexual violence, and interpersonal violence. Riley previously worked with Gina Maisto Smith, chair of the IRG, and Leslie M. Gomez, vice chair of the IRG, at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office in the Family Violence Sexual Assault Unit. More >>

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Clyde & Co Further Expands its Insurance Footprint in South Africa With Key Partner Hires

Monday, August 7, 2017

Global law firm Clyde & Co has today announced the appointment of Deon Francis and Reshana Pillay as Partners in its leading insurance practice in South Africa. They will be based in Johannesburg. Deon and Reshana both join from Hogan Lovells, where they have built successful self-standing practices in its insurance group, with Deon having headed up its insurance team in South Africa since 2014. More >>

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Littler Adds Renowned Global Employment Lawyer

Friday, August 4, 2017

Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has further expanded its global capabilities with the addition of Donald C. Dowling Jr. as a shareholder in the New York office. Previously a partner with K&L Gates and prior to that a partner with White & Case, Dowling joins Littler with extensive experience counseling U.S.-based multinational companies on cross-border employment issues. More >>

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