Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, continues the national expansion of its corporate, finance and private equity practice with the addition of corporate finance partner Robert J. Stein in New York. Previously a partner in the debt finance group of an international law firm, Stein joins Akerman as the co-chair of its Corporate Finance and Lending Practice. His arrival strengthens the firm’s core corporate competencies, bolstering Akerman’s ability to represent clients in the structuring and negotiating of leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, secured and unsecured financings, fund-level and high yield financings, and loan workouts and restructurings. More >>

Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Devjani H. Mishra as a shareholder in the New York office. Mishra was previously Executive Director and Global Employment Law Counsel for Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Prior to joining Alexion, Mishra was a partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP. More >>

Alston & Bird has expanded its finance capabilities with the addition of three partners and two counsel in the firm’s New York office. Joining Alston & Bird are partners David Hoyt, Kenneth Rothenberg, and Russell Chiappetta, along with counsel Mathew Gray and Jason Cygielman. All arrive from Andrews Kurth Kenyon LLP. More >>

Schiff Hardin LLP today announced the addition of leading energy lawyer Sarah A. W. Fitts as a partner in the New York office. Fitts represents global and U.S. clients in mergers and acquisitions, project finance, and restructurings with a focus on the energy sector. She helps clients navigate the challenges presented by joint ventures and other complex governance arrangements. Prior to joining Schiff Hardin, she was a partner at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and co-chair of its Energy & Natural Resources Group. More >>

Dentons, the global law firm, today announces the arrival of Gerald Bender as partner in its Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy practice. More >>

David Luttinger has joined Covington as a partner in the firm’s Insurance Recovery practice in New York. More >>

Rimon is pleased to announce that Suzanne L’Hernault, a finance and restructuring attorney, has joined the firm as a Partner in its Finance Services group. Ms. L’Hernault will be located in the firm’s New York City and New Jersey offices. Prior to joining Rimon, Ms. L’Hernault was at Greenberg Traurig LLP, where she served as a shareholder in its Banking & Finance practices. More >>

Andrew Otis has joined Locke Lord’s New York office as a Partner in the Firm’s Environmental Section of the Real Estate and Real Estate Finance Practice Group. Otis’ extensive environmental experience and knowledge will provide greater depth to the Firm’s nationwide Environmental practice. More >>