Former acting Solicitor General joins Hogan Lovells
Hogan Lovells has hired Neal Katyal, the former acting U.S. solicitor general, to join the firm’s appellate group in Washington DC. Katyal served as the acting solicitor…
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Sedgwick set to launch DC office after raiding local firm for legal talent
Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold is set to open an office in Washington DC after the hire of 14 lawyers from local firm Wallace Partners. The incoming group…
Indianapolis firm Ice Miller takes on 90 lawyers via merger
Indianapolis-based law firm Ice Miller has merged with Columbus firm Schottenstein Zox & Dunn, bringing 90 lawyers under the Ice Miller Banner from 1 January 2012. The newly…
Davis Polk boosts DC antitrust practice with hire from Federal Trade Commission
Davis Polk & Wardwell has bolstered its Washington DC antitrust practice with the hire of Howard A. Shelanski. Shelanski has a wealth of regulatory experience, joining the…
Mothers' Association addresses the challenges faced by lawyer-mothers
An interesting article here on the difficulties faced by mothers in the legal profession. The article profiles MAMA (Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association) which has exist in Austin, San Diego, Honolulu, Washington,…
US firm Dykema boosts litigation department with lateral hires
US law firm Dykema has boosted its litigation department with the hire of John M. Thomas and Terri S. Reiskin to firm's Ann Arbor and Washington, D.C. offices respectively. Thomas…
UK firms Allens and Linklaters zero in on Washington DC market
Two UK magic circle firms are focusing their attention upon Washington DC, with Allen & Overy announcing that it is set to launch a new office in the US capital, while
O'Melveny & Myers appoints Bradley Butwin as Chairman
O'Melveny & Myers has appointed New York-based litigation head Bradley Butwin as its new chair. Butwin was selected for the top job over two other candidates, Washington DC…
Ropes & Gray launches in Shanghai
US firm Ropes & Gray has launched its third office in Asia with a new office in Shanghai, which will focus on private equity, life sciences and investment funds work. The office…
US firms pay top dollar for rainmakers
Interesting article here in the New York Times about the demand at large law firms for lateral hires that bring in large books of business. According to industry experts, large US law firms are aggressively pursuing top…
Washington firm defends Bahraini government in labor rights dispute
Washington law firm Sorini, Samet & Associates is set to represent the Bahraini government as it fights a labor complaint associated with the firing of hundreds of…
Simpson Thacher hires top corporate corruption specialist from SEC
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has announced the hire of Cheryl Scarboro from the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Scarboro leaves her role fighting against corporate…
Cali firm Best Best & Krieger acquire Washington DC boutique
California law firm Best Best & Krieger has acquired boutique telecommunications law firm Miller & Van Eaton in Washington DC. This will be the first time that BB&K has had…
Fried Frank hires top Gibson Dunn partner in DC
Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson has hired top Gibson Dunn & Crutcher partner Christopher Bellini in…
Washington firm Sidley Austin hires former congressman
Top Washington DC firm Sidley Austin has announced the hire of former Democratic congressman from Virginia, Frederick “Rick” Boucher, who will lead the firm’s new government…