Former US Deputy Secretary of State and Ambassador to Russia John J. Sullivan Rejoins Mayer Brown

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Mayer Brown announced today that former Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan, who also served as the Acting Secretary of State and, most recently, as the US Ambassador to the Russian Federation, returned to the firm as a partner, resident in the Washington DC and New York offices. Ambassador Sullivan will advise clients on issues important to their business operations, including global risk, US sanctions and export controls, international trade disputes and regulation, and foreign investment.

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Eversheds Sutherland Welcomes Corporate Partner Joshua Shapiro

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Eversheds Sutherland is pleased to announce that Joshua L. Shapiro has joined as partner in the firm’s Corporate Practice Group in Washington DC. Mr. Shapiro’s practice is focused on counseling clients through the regulatory review of mergers and acquisitions, from deal inception and risk assessment to clearance by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ). Prior to joining Eversheds Sutherland, Mr. Shapiro was a partner in the Antitrust, Competition & Distribution practice group at Thompson Hine. 

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Lewis Brisbois Boosts SEC Regulatory Enforcement, Securities Litigation Capabilities with Addition of Accomplished Former SEC Litigator

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Lewis Brisbois is pleased to welcome accomplished former SEC litigator and trial attorney Paul W. Kisslinger to its Washington, D.C. office as chair of the firm’s newly established SEC Enforcement & Litigation Practice. Mr. Kisslinger’s other practice areas will include Complex Business & Commercial Litigation, Securities and Corporate Finance, Government Investigations and White Collar Defense, Government Relations, and Sustainability & Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).

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Frost Brown Todd’s Nashville Office Adds Partner Brian Masterson to Tax Practice Group

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Partner Brian Masterson has joined Frost Brown Todd’s (FBT) tax team. Based in FBT’s Nashville office, Masterson has nearly 25 years of tax experience, including advising clients on a variety of state and federal tax matters, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and resolving disputes related to post-closing adjustments. He also works with family offices regarding how to structure the acquisition and disposition of private investments. Masterson comes to the firm from Butler Snow LLP.

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Holland & Knight Welcomes Partner Bradley Seltzer to its Tax and Energy Practices

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Holland & Knight has expanded its tax and energy practices with the addition of partner Bradley Seltzer. Mr. Seltzer brings significant experience representing Fortune 100 utility, energy and telecommunications clients in complex tax matters, including tax planning, accounting and controversy. He will work in both the Washington D.C. and Orange County offices at Holland & Knight. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Seltzer was a partner with Eversheds Sutherland. 

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Akin Gump Reinforces Leading Energy Group with Addition of Regulatory Partner Emily Mallen

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Akin Gump today announced that energy regulatory partner Emily Mallen has joined the firm’s Washington D.C. office as a partner on its energy team. Ms. Mallen has experience advising natural gas, oil and products pipeline clients in U.S. federal regulatory and transactional matters, including matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. She joins from Sidley Austin.

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Latham & Watkins Adds Experienced Investment Funds Practitioner in Washington, D.C.

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Latham & Watkins LLP is pleased to announce that Aaron Gilbride has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as a partner in the Investment Funds Practice. Gilbride advises on the full range of regulatory matters impacting investment advisers and investment funds, with a particular focus on compliance, enforcement, and securities regulations relevant to fund formation and structuring, as well as the operation and management of investment advisers. Gilbride joins Latham from Davis Polk.

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Eversheds Sutherland Grows Capital Markets Practice with Partner Eric Simanek

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Eversheds Sutherland is pleased to announce that Eric D. Simanek has joined the firm’s Capital Markets & Investments Practice Group in Washington DC as partner. Mr. Simanek is an accomplished financial services attorney advising clients on regulatory compliance and product development, specifically as it relates to the Investment Company Act of 1940. Prior to joining Eversheds Sutherland, Eric was a partner at Sullivan & Worcester. 

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