Carrie H. Cohen, Lead Lawyer in the Sheldon Silver Prosecution, Joins Morrison & Foerster as a Partner

Morrison & Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce that Carrie H. Cohen, former Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has joined the firm as a partner in New York. Ms. Cohen joins the firm’s Securities Litigation, Enforcement and White-Collar Criminal Defense (SLEW) and Commercial Litigation and Trials Practice Groups. Ms. Cohen has been recognized as a top trial attorney and most recently was the lead prosecutor in United States v. Sheldon Silver, securing the conviction of the long-time Speaker of the New York State Assembly on corruption and money-laundering charges. More >>

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Zhong Lun Law Firm Completes Major U.S. Expansion to Los Angeles and San Francisco

Zhong Lun Law Firm, one of the top law firms based in China, has completed in May 2016 a major U.S. expansion, by expanding its New York Office, and opening new offices in Los Angeles and in San Francisco. These three offices spanning the U.S. represent another important step in Zhong Lun’s “Going Global” strategy, and will make Zhong Lun the Chinese law firm with the most extensive presence in the U.S. More >>

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Dentons adds Nick S. Pujji as Partner

Dentons, the global law firm, today named Nick S. Pujji as partner in both the Firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution and Venture Technology practices. With an international client base spanning Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, Canada and the United States, Pujji strengthens Dentons’, litigation, employment, class actions, securities, and venture technology and emerging growth companies capabilities. More >>

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Cozen O’Connor Welcomes Christian Bruno to the Firm’s Real Estate Practice in Miami

Cozen O’Connor expanded its Real Estate Department in South Florida with the hiring of Christian Bruno as a member in the firm’s Miami office. Bruno is a transactional attorney who handles all aspects of commercial real estate and finance transactions, including acquisitions, leasing, development, joint ventures, loan issuances and restructurings, note purchases, workouts, and fund formations in Florida and throughout the United States. More >>

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