Adriana Cara Joins Dinsmore’s San Diego Office

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP expands in California, welcoming Adriana Cara as a partner to the firm. Cara brings extensive employment law experience to the San Diego office. Her addition provides enhanced services to our clients and broadens the experience in the San Diego office.

Cara advises her clients on compliance with all federal and California employment laws. She also defends claims brought against employers including wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour disputes. Cara assists clients in developing clear policies and educates clients’ employees through training seminars.

“We are thrilled to strengthen our employment law capabilities with the addition of Adriana to our office,” said Joe Leventhal, San Diego Office Managing Partner. “It can be challenging to stay compliant with evolving employment regulations and requirements in California, and our clients can now turn to Dinsmore for guidance. Adriana has many years of experience in this area.”

Cara also serves as an instructor at the University of San Diego Paralegal Program and frequently writes on employment issues. She earned her J.D. from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles.

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Schiff Hardin Adds Seasoned Financial Markets Partner in New York

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce that Domenick Pugliese has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Financial Markets and Products Group. With more than 25 years of experience, Dom focuses on the investment management business. He advises investment companies, investment advisers, and independent directors of investment companies. Dom joins the firm from Paul Hastings LLP, where he was a partner. More >>

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Orrick Continues Growth in Germany with M&A and Private Equity Partner in Munich

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Orrick announced today that Fabian von Samson-Himmelstjerna has joined the firm’s M&A and Private Equity Group in Munich. Fabian is the second addition to Orrick’s Munich office in the last few weeks following Thomas Schmid, who joined the firm as head of Orrick’s German M&A and Private Equity team from Weil, Gotshal in November 2015. More >>

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Morgan Lewis Adds Prominent Litigator Beth Herrington in Chicago

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Elizabeth “Beth” Herrington, a prominent litigator who handles a broad range of complex cases and dispute resolution matters throughout the United States, has joined Morgan Lewis as a partner, resident in the firm’s Chicago office. Before joining Morgan Lewis, Ms. Herrington served in a key leadership capacity at another international law firm. More >>

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HFW Cements Middle East Presence With Launch of Three New Associations

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

International law firm Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) today announced the expansion of its specialist Middle East legal offering with the launch of three new Associations in Riyadh, Beirut and Kuwait City. The move significantly extends the firm’s geographical footprint across the Middle East region, now with offices in Dubai, Riyadh, Beirut, Kuwait and Abu Dhabi, and further strengthens and diversifies the capabilities of the existing team, taking the total number of lawyers working across the region to 40. More >>

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Notable White Collar Litigator Joins Cooley in London

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Cooley’s UK growth continues with the arrival of litigation partner Louise Delahunty, a highly-regarded litigator specializing in white collar criminal defense and internal investigations. Delahunty brings 30+ years of experience navigating global investigations, joining from Sullivan & Cromwell where she was European Counsel. Prior to that, she was a partner at Simmons & Simmons and a member of its crime, fraud & investigations group. More >>

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Squire Patton Boggs Adds Energy & Projects Expert Luke C. McCosker

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce that Luke C. McCosker has joined the firm as a foreign legal consultant in the Energy & Natural Resources Practice. He arrives in London and will transition his practice to the firm’s Houston office in February. Most recently, Mr. McCosker served as in-house counsel for projects and procurement at BNP Paribas Corporate and Investment Bank. More >>

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