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Attorney-Entrepreneur Benson Varghese Publishes Book on How He Built an 8-Figure Firm and the Legal Tech to Scale It

September 18, 2025

FORT WORTH, TX—Benson Varghese, the founder and CEO of Varghese Summersett and Lawft, has published a book that shares his blueprint for building a successful law firm and launching a law practice management platform to help attorneys grow and scale their practices. The book, ‘Tapped In: Lessons for Law Firm Growth,” is available now on Amazon. Varghese shares his journey from growing up in India to building an eight-figure law firm.

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Daniel J. Barraza Promoted to Senior Associate Attorney at Rafi Law Group

September 9, 2025

TUCSON, AZ—Daniel J. Barraza has been promoted to Senior Associate Attorney at Rafi Law Group. An efficient and aggressive advocate for his clients, Barraza will continue serving clients from the firm’s Tucson office. Daniel J. Barraza was born and raised in Tucson, Ariz. His family has been a part of the Tucson community for generations and has the honor of having their name as part of the Barraza-Aviation parkway that runs through the heart of Tucson.

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David M. Stephens Promoted to Senior Associate Attorney at Rafi Law Group

September 9, 2025

PHOENIX, AZ—David M. Stephens has been promoted to Senior Associate Attorney at Rafi Law Group. In this new role, Stephens will continue to support the firm’s mission of advocating for individuals and families affected by serious injuries, bringing a passion for justice and client-first representation. Stephens brings a strong background in workers’ compensation and takes great pride in helping clients navigate through their personal injury claims with compassion and empathy.

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Joshua Cook Joins Lowenstein Sandler as Partner in the Firm’s Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Practice in California

September 18, 2025

PALO ALTO, CA—Lowenstein Sandler  announced that Joshua Cook has joined the firm as a partner in its Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC) group. Cook has spent the past 25 years advising startups, growth companies, and venture funds in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, and he will continue this work with Lowenstein’s ECVC team, splitting his time between San Francisco and Palo Alto. His arrival further strengthens the firm’s presence in Northern California and deepens its ties to the broader San Francisco startup/venture ecosystem.

Greenberg Traurig’s Ben McGuire Named Banking and Finance Attorney of the Year Finalist

September 18, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Ben McGuire, co-chair of the Public Finance & Infrastructure Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP and a shareholder in the firm’s Boston office, was named a finalist for New England Legal Awards’ (NELA) 2025 Banking and Finance Attorney of the Year. NELA winners will be announced at an awards gala Oct. 23 at the Westin Copley Place. McGuire was shortlisted for leading some of the most complex and high-value finance transactions both in the New England region and across the United States.

Thomas A. Brewer Joins Family/Matrimonial Practice at Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno, PC

September 17, 2025

DENVILLE, NJ—Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno, PC announced that Thomas A. Brewer has joined the firm’s Family/Matrimonial and Appellate practice groups. He previously worked as an associate with a New Jersey based boutique family law firm. Brewer concentrates his practice on resolving matrimonial disputes, including high net worth divorce, equitable distribution, spousal support, child custody, non-dissolution, and post-judgment matters.

Morgan, Brown & Joy Adds Amy Silverman Ostiguy as Of Counsel

September 17, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Labor and employment law firm Morgan, Brown & Joy announces that Amy Silverman Ostiguy has rejoined the firm as of counsel. Ostiguy, who previously served as an associate at the firm for five years, counsels and defends employers in labor and employment matters, and advises management teams on important, and often difficult, issues arising in employer-employee relationships. As a litigator, Ostiguy defends clients against allegations of harassment, discrimination, misconduct, wrongful termination, retaliation, and a range of other disputes brought by employees. 

Fennemore Opens New Offices in Boise and Coeur d'Alene, Building Its Top Talent Base to Meet Client Needs

September 17, 2025

BOISE, ID—Fennemore is marking another milestone in its 140-year history with two new offices and expanded services in Idaho. Peter J. Smith IV, who joined Fennemore in May 2025, will now serve as the Idaho Managing Partner. He is joined by attorneys Lindsey Morgan, Katie Sheftic, and Catherine Renshaw. Alycia Moss joins Fennemore to lead the firm’s immigration practice.

VF Law Strengthens Litigation Practice with Experienced Litigation Attorney Andre Egle in Seattle

September 17, 2025

SEATTLE, WA—VF Law announced that seasoned litigator Andre Egle has joined the firm. Egle has over 20 years of experience in commercial litigation. In his practice, he has been primarily focused on breach of contract claims, insurance coverage and bad faith matters, defective construction and construction management disputes, as well as cases that arose out of disputes with various real estate issues, such as employment discrimination, wage and hour claims, personal injury, covenants not to compete, and trade secrets.

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Arlington Schade
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Foster Garvey Welcomes Class of 2025 in Seattle, Spokane and Tulsa

September 16, 2025

NATIONAL—Foster Garvey announced the arrival of Karly Fisher, Graham Fulton, Kenzie Kinsella, Jake Riggs and Arlington Schade as associates in the firm’s Seattle, Spokane and Tulsa offices. The arrival of this talented group across three of the firm’s offices reinforces its commitment to growth and development in a variety of practice areas to further bolster its commitment to client services.

John J. Kappel Joins Goranson Bain Ausley as a Partner in Plano Office

September 16, 2025

PLANO, TX—Goranson Bain Ausley welcomed John J. Kappel, who is board certified in both family law and civil appellate law, as a new partner in its Plano office. Kappel brings a rare combination of trial and appellate expertise to high-stakes family law cases, representing high-net-worth individuals in complex property division, business valuations, and sensitive custody matters, often with international or multijurisdictional issues.

Holland & Hart Adds Former USPTO Regional Director Molly Kocialski to Intellectual Property Practice

September 16, 2025

DENVER, CO—Holland & Hart LLP announced that Molly Kocialski has joined the firm as of counsel in the Denver office. Kocialski brings a rare combination of senior federal government leadership and extensive in-house intellectual property experience, having served as director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Rocky Mountain Regional Outreach Office for nearly a decade while previously managing mission-critical IP portfolios for major technology and financial services corporations.

Coffey Modica Opens Florida Office with Veteran Litigator Richard Jarolem as Managing Partner

September 16, 2025

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL—Coffey Modica LLP, a leading defense litigation firm representing businesses and insurance companies in liability claims, excess property and casualty, medical malpractice, nursing, and other professional industries, announced the opening of a new office in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida led by veteran litigator Richard Jarolem, who is joining the firm as its Florida Managing Partner.

Leading White Collar and Global Investigations Lawyer Joins Womble in Washington, D.C.

September 16, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC—Womble Bond Dickinson announced that David D. DiBari, a trusted advisor in cross-border investigations, white collar defense, and financial crime compliance, has joined the firm as a partner in its Washington, D.C. office. He joins the Business Litigation group as part of the White-Collar practice team. DiBari brings more than 35 years of experience advising multinational corporations and financial institutions in complex, multi-jurisdictional matters involving economic sanctions, export controls, anti-money laundering, and anti-corruption enforcement. 

Panitch Schwarze Named Among Top Law Firms in 2025 ANDA Litigation Intelligence Report

September 16, 2025

PHILADELPHIA, PA—The intellectual property law firm of Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP announced that it has been named among the top law firms in Patexia’s 2025 ANDA Litigation Intelligence Report. The guide identifies the most successful and active attorneys and firms involved in litigation related to Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDA), a process for U.S. generic drug approval under the Hatch-Waxman Act. 

Sherin and Lodgen Partner Christopher R. Blazejewski Presents at the ABA Fall 2025 National Legal Malpractice Conference

September 16, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Sherin and Lodgen LLP announced that partner Christopher R. Blazejewski presented at the American Bar Association’s Fall 2025 National Legal Malpractice Conference on September 11. His panel, “Don’t Judge Me: Asserting Judgmental Immunity and Similar Defenses,” covered the current state of professional liability law and strategies for assessing, developing, and deploying a defense of judgmental immunity or its corollary.

Sherin and Lodgen’s Carla M. Moynihan Named a Finalist for New England Legal Awards’ 2025 Real Estate Attorney of the Year

September 15, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Sherin and Lodgen LLP announced that Carla M. Moynihan, chair of the firm’s real estate department, was named a finalist for New England Legal Awards’ (NELA) 2025 Real Estate Attorney of the Year. Moynihan was recognized for her deep expertise, proven skill, and unwavering dedication to shaping the evolving landscape of commercial real estate law. NELA winners and finalists will be honored at an awards gala on October 23 at the Westin Copley Place in Boston.

Judicate West Welcomes Judge Christine A. Carringer as Neutral

September 15, 2025

SACRAMENTO, CA—Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added retired Solano County Superior Court Judge Christine A. Carringer to its roster of neutrals. She is now available statewide as a mediator, arbitrator and private judge. First appointed to the Solano County Superior Court bench by Gov. Jerry Brown in 2013, Judge Carringer presided over complex civil litigation, including two years as Supervising Judge of the Civil Division. 

Hon. Anil C. Singh (Ret.) Joins JAMS in New York

September 15, 2025

NEW YORK, NY—JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, announced that Hon. Anil C. Singh (Ret.) has joined its panel in New York. Justice Singh joins JAMS after serving many years as a jurist on both the New York state and New York City benches.

Cozen O’Connor Continues its Labor & Employment Buildout, Adding Two More Labor Lawyers to its Philadelphia Office

September 15, 2025

PHILADELPHIA, PA—International law firm Cozen O’Connor welcomed two highly regarded Pennsylvania-based labor lawyers, Daniel L. Blanchard and Daniel F. Thornton, to its fast-growing labor & employment department. Both come to the firm from Jackson Lewis P.C.—rejoining former colleague and shareholder Marla N. Presley, who moved to Cozen O’Connor and its Pittsburgh office in July. Blanchard and Thornton will reside in the firm’s Philadelphia office. Both are licensed to practice in New Jersey.

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Blank Rome Expands Business Litigation Team with Addition of Partner Francesco Di Pietro

September 15, 2025

NEW YORK, NY—Blank Rome LLP announced that Francesco Di Pietro has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Business Litigation group. Di Pietro’s practice focuses on commercial and corporate litigation, representing clients in business-related disputes across state and federal courts, as well as various arbitration forums, with a particular emphasis on cross-border and international matters. He joins Blank Rome from Moses & Singer LLP.

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Spencer Kuvin, Esq. Named Shareholder at GOLDLAW

September 12, 2025

WEST PALM BEACH, FL—GOLDLAW announced that Chief Legal Officer and Litigation Attorney Spencer Kuvin, Esq. has become a shareholder. Kuvin has been Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Civil Trial since 2012. GOLDLAW has represented victims of negligence since 2002. Kuvin proudly serves GOLDLAW’s mission of “Holding accountable those who hurt others.”

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Jones Foster Shareholder Travis J. Foels Elected to Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County’s Board of Directors

September 12, 2025

WEST PALM BEACH, FL—Jones Foster announces that litigation shareholder Travis J. Foels has been elected to the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County’s Board of Directors. As a director for the nonprofit, Mr. Foels will help shape initiatives that expand literacy opportunities for children and adults in Palm Beach County. Mr. Foels represents businesses, individuals, and municipalities in civil litigation with an emphasis on commercial litigation, real estate litigation, governmental litigation, product liability, and personal injury matters.

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Moore & Van Allen Welcomes Reginald Sainvil to Bankruptcy & Restructuring Team

September 12, 2025

CHARLOTTE, NC—Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) announced that Reginald Sainvil has joined the firm as counsel and will practice in the Bankruptcy & Restructuring group.* Sainvil joins MVA from the Miami office of Baker & McKenzie LLP. Sainvil helps domestic and international companies, fiduciaries, investors, creditors, and other financial stakeholders navigate complex financial challenges and leverage strategic business opportunities.

Real Estate, Finance Law Veteran Alexander C. Schulz Joins Gottlieb Law

September 11, 2025

PHOENIX, AZ—Gottlieb Law, PLC announced the hiring of attorney Alexander C. Schulz. Schulz brings 16 years of experience to his new position as Senior Counsel in the real estate department of Gottlieb Law. Schulz joins Gottlieb from the Phoenix office of a boutique law firm, where he represented national mortgage lenders, servicers, and investors in complex litigation matters since 2014. His work there focused on real estate title and lien disputes, landlord-tenant issues, real estate litigation, bankruptcy, and foreclosure-related matters.

Moore & Van Allen to Expand and Relocate to Charlotte’s South End

September 11, 2025

CHARLOTTE, NC—Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) announces it has signed a lease and will be moving to Tower Two at Queensbridge Collective (QBC), a new mixed-use building to be constructed at 1111 South Tryon Street in Charlotte, the high-profile corridor linking the city’s South End and Uptown districts.

Morgan, Brown & Joy Partner Jeffrey S. Siegel Presents Startup Boston Week Program

September 11, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Morgan, Brown & Joy partner Jeffrey S. Siegel presented at the Startup Boston Week program, “DEI in the Crosshairs: Navigating Challenges and Driving Impact Through Inclusive Strategies,” on September 11, 2025 at Suffolk University. Along with fellow panelists, Siegel explored how startups can continue prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in a way that is both impactful and legally sound.

Greenberg Traurig’s Robert A. Sherman Moderates Conversation With Former U.S. Ambassadors

September 11, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Robert A. Sherman, senior counsel at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP and former U.S. ambassador to Portugal, moderated a conversation with former U.S. ambassadors at a breakfast program hosted by the New England Council Sept. 4. The discussion explored key issues in current U.S. foreign relations. The program opened with remarks by Claire Cronin, former U.S. ambassador to Ireland. Sherman then led a conversation with Nicholas Burns, former U.S. ambassador to China; Victoria Reggie Kennedy, former U.S. ambassador to Austria; and John Sullivan, former U.S. ambassador to Russia.

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Lawrence “Larry” H. Kunin, Esq., Joins JAMS in Atlanta

September 10, 2025

ATLANTA, GA—JAMS announced that Lawrence “Larry” H. Kunin, Esq., has joined its panel in Atlanta. Mr. Kunin joins JAMS following three decades of experience in programming and resolving business and technology-related disputes. Mr. Kunin spent over two decades at Atlanta-based Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP, where he was chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Group and the Technology Litigation Practice. 

Bradley Adds Former Federal Prosecutor Alexis D. Gregorian to Government Enforcement Team in Atlanta

September 10, 2025

ATLANTA, GA—Bradley has added former federal prosecutor Alexis D. Gregorian as a partner in the Atlanta office and a member of the Government Enforcement & Investigations Practice Group, continuing the firm’s growth in Georgia. Ms. Gregorian was previously counsel to the chief for the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division, Fraud Section in the Health Care Fraud Unit.

Alexander Rudolph Joins Rafi Law Group as Junior Associate Attorney

September 9, 2025

PHOENIX, AZ—Alexander Rudolph has joined Rafi Law Group as a Junior Associate Attorney. Prior to joining Rafi Law Group, Rudolph worked in the finance industry at Northern Trust and practiced election law at the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office. Rudolph is a dedicated personal injury advocate who actively listens to his clients and always prioritizes their needs. In addition to his client-first approach, Rudolph dedicates long hours to each case to maximize recover and deliver strong outcomes.

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Maslon Welcomes Litigation Attorney Joe Ceronsky Back to the Firm

September 10, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS. MN—Maslon LLP announced the return of attorney Joe Ceronsky to the firm’s Litigation Group as counsel. Ceronsky focuses his practice on product liability litigation, successfully defending manufacturers in all stages of dispute resolution and litigation. He has significant experience with federal preemption of claims involving drugs and medical devices and testing and analysis of products subject to litigation. 

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Adams & Reese Adds Seasoned Construction Litigator Ric Asfar as Partner in Tampa

September 10, 2025

TAMPA, FL—Adams & Reese continues to grow its nationally ranked construction practice with the addition of Richard “Ric” Asfar as a Partner in the Tampa office. Asfar is a civil litigator and appellate advocate with nearly two decades of experience representing individuals, government entities, interest groups, and businesses in construction litigation, insurance coverage, employment litigation, appellate advocacy, and commercial disputes.

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Rachel Alpert Returns to Jenner & Block to Co-Chair the National Security and Human Rights Practices

September 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Jenner & Block announced that Rachel Alpert has rejoined the firm as a partner in its Washington, DC office. Rachel will serve as co-chair of the National Security and Crisis Practice alongside Shoba Pillay and Shreve Ariail. She will also serve as co-chair of the Human Rights and Global Strategy Practice and play a key role in the Investigations, Compliance, and Defense Practice. Rachel returns after serving as Chief Counsel to the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), where she led the legal team advising on the development, implementation, enforcement, and removal of US sanctions.

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Frost Brown Todd Strengthens Insurance Coverage Practice With Addition of Erica Mecler Caron in Columbus

September 10, 2025

COLUMBUS, OH—Frost Brown Todd (FBT) has added Erica Mecler Caron as a Partner in the Product, Tort & Insurance Litigation practice group in Columbus, Ohio. She joins the firm from Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, where she served as Senior Litigation Counsel. At Liberty Mutual, Caron managed an active case load of insurance coverage and excess exposure matters spanning from commercial to professional liability lines. She led litigation strategy for cases both initiated by and brought against Liberty Mutual, navigating a range of jurisdictions — including high-exposure venues such as California, Washington, Missouri and New York.

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Womble Strengthens Energy Team With Dual Hires from Government and Utility Industry

September 10, 2025

LAS VEGAS, NV—Womble Bond Dickinson announced today the continued expansion of its Energy and Natural Resources sector with the addition of Deborah Bone in Las Vegas and Jason Marshall in Boston. Both join the Business Litigation group, further strengthening the firm’s national energy litigation and regulatory capabilities across key markets. Bone is a seasoned advisor to energy companies and other highly regulated industries, with significant in-house and private practice experience. Marshall brings fifteen years of experience advising on regional transmission, market design, and multistate energy strategy. 

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Coffey Modica Opens Florida Office

September 10, 2025

PALM BEACH, FL—Coffey Modica LLP announced the opening of a new office in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida led by veteran litigator Richard Jarolem, who is joining the firm as its Florida Managing Partner. Jarolem began his career as an assistant public defender for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, West Palm Beach, Florida before spending more than two decades as a commercial litigator representing individual clients, as well as governmental, corporate and insurance entities.

Littler Strengthens OSHA Bench With High-Profile Addition of Former DOL Attorney Peter Vassalo to Washington, D.C. Office

September 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Littler announced a major addition to its Occupational Safety and Health practice group with the arrival of Peter Vassalo, a nationally recognized authority on Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) enforcement, as senior counsel in its Washington, D.C. office. Vassalo brings nearly three decades of distinguished service from the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of the Solicitor in the Division of Occupational Safety and Health where he played a pivotal role in shaping federal occupational safety and health enforcement.

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Shartsis Friese Welcomes Dana Kennedy as Partner

September 10, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Shartsis Friese LLP announced that Dana Kennedy has joined the firm as a Partner in its Real Estate Practice. Kennedy advises real estate developers, investors, and other clients on a wide range of land use matters and real estate transactions, including zoning, planning, and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

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Rafi Law Group Promotes Andrew M. Mui to Supervising Attorney

September 9, 2025

PHOENIX, AZ—Rafi Law Group has promoted Andrew M. Mui to Supervising Attorney. Prior to joining Rafi Law Group, Mui worked at a prominent law firm in Arizona and another large, nationwide personal injury law firm based in Arizona. He has now successfully transitioned his detail-oriented focus background fully to representing victims who have been injured.

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Keith Knight Joins Rafi Law Group as Junior Associate Attorney

September 9, 2025

PHOENIX, AZ—Keith Knight has joined Rafi Law Group as a Junior Associate Attorney. Knight will support case preparation, client communication, and legal research to help secure justice for individuals and families impacted by serious injuries. A recent graduate of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, Knight brings a passion for advocacy and a strong commitment to serving others. While in law school, he gained practical legal experience through coursework and hands-on learning, building a strong foundation for client advocacy in personal injury law.

Veteran Kansas City Deal Lawyer Joins Lathrop GPM

September 9, 2025

KANSAS CITY, MO—Lathrop GPM LLP announced that David J. Kim has joined the firm as a partner in its nationally recognized Business Transactions Practice Group, based in the Kansas City office. Kim brings more than two decades of experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, venture capital and private equity transactions.

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Ursula Ungaro, Retired U.S. District Judge, Southern District of Florida Joins JAMS in Miami

September 9, 2025

MIAMI, FL—JAMS announced that Ursula Ungaro, Retired U.S. District Judge, Southern District of Florida, has joined its panel. Ms. Ungaro joins JAMS with several decades of experience as a celebrated jurist and accomplished attorney. Based in the Miami Resolution Center, Ms. Ungaro will serve as an arbitrator, mediator, court-appointed neutral (special magistrate/referee) and neutral evaluator, handling antitrust and competition, business and commercial, class action and mass torts, health care, insurance, intellectual property, real estate and real property, and securities matters.

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Lightfoot Grows Trial Support Team With Addition of Michael Bagdon as Litigation Technology Specialist

September 9, 2025

BIRMINGHAM, AL—Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC welcomes Michael Bagdon to the firm as Litigation Technology Specialist. He has more than 20 years of experience supporting trial teams in all phases of complex litigation, with a focus on developing compelling trial exhibits and managing courtroom IT and audiovisual systems. Bagdon joins the Lightfoot team of technology and design professionals dedicated to using the latest innovations to create presentations, exhibits and other courtroom tools that powerfully convey evidence and narratives at trial.

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Ogletree Deakins Expands Complex Litigation Capabilities in Seattle

September 9, 2025

SEATTLE, WA—Ogletree Deakins welcomes Ashley Paynter to the firm’s Seattle office as a shareholder. Ashley joins the firm from Riley, Safer, Holmes & Cancila LLP. As an experienced and accomplished litigator and trial attorney, Ashley’s practice focuses largely on complex litigation, including representative actions under federal and state law. Ashley also performs workplace investigations and provides advice and counsel in all areas of employment law.

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Frost Brown Todd Expands Litigation Bench With Arrival of Amanda Mulroony in Indianapolis

September 9, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, IN—Amanda Mulroony has joined Frost Brown Todd’s (FBT) Indianapolis office as a Partner in the firm’s Business & Commercial Litigation practice group. With a broad range of dispute resolution capabilities, Mulroony bolsters the firm’s service offerings across the Midwest and nationally. Mulroony joins FBT from Hoover Hull Turner, where she built a distinguished career helping clients navigate complex business disputes in Indiana state and federal courts. 

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Jones Day Welcomes Former Health Care Fraud Prosecutor to Health Care & Life Sciences Practice in San Francisco

September 9, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Jones Day announced today that David DeVito has joined the Firm as of counsel in its Health Care & Life Sciences Practice, based in Jones Day’s San Francisco Office. Mr. DeVito has experience working in both private practice and as a government attorney on a wide range of commercial litigation disputes.

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In Memory of James B. Hiers, Jr., Founding Partner of Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers

September 8, 2025

ATLANTA, GA—Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers announced the passing of James B. Hiers, Jr., the last surviving founding member of the firm, now in its 60th year. Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Hiers embodied civility and professionalism, leaving a lasting impact on generations of lawyers through his trial work, public speaking, published articles and books, leadership in professional organizations, and service as a trusted and experienced mediator.

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Former DOJ Trial Attorney Michael Sawers Joins Jones Day in Minneapolis

September 8, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Jones Day announced today that Michael Sawers has joined the Firm as a partner in its Business & Tort Litigation Practice, based in Jones Day’s Minneapolis Office. At Jones Day, Mr. Sawers joins an acclaimed worldwide team of more than 400 experienced trial lawyers who serve clients in business and government disputes, torts and civil litigation, from pre-suit counseling through trial and appeal. 

Kenneth A. Manning, Esq., Joins JAMS in New York

September 8, 2025

NEW YORK, NY—JAMS announced that Kenneth A. Manning, Esq., has joined its panel. He joins JAMS following more than four decades working as an advocate and mediator. Mr. Manning will serve as an arbitrator, mediator, court-appointed neutral (special master/referee) and neutral evaluator, handling disputes in a variety of practice areas, including business and commercial, civil rights, class action and mass torts, construction, employment, energy and utilities, estate/probate/trust and product liability.

Perkins Coie Bolsters M&A Practice With Return of Jeff Beuche in Denver

September 8, 2025

DENVER, CO—Perkins Coie announced that Jeff Beuche, a veteran mergers and acquisitions partner, has returned to the firm’s Denver office. Jeff was previously instrumental in leading the firm’s M&A practice and is known for his practical, straight-forward counsel while guiding clients through successful transactions. Jeff is highly regarded by clients for advising on complex M&A deals and has decades of experience counseling public and private companies, investors, management teams, and founders in connection with transformative opportunities.

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Meagher + Geer Welcomes Attorney Arthur A. Severance

September 8, 2025

PHOENIX, AZ—Meagher + Geer welcomes Arthur A. Severance as Of Counsel to the firm. Arthur brings nearly two decades of experience in transportation law, with expertise as a litigator, corporate counsel, manager, and educator. Arthur’s professional background includes litigation, contract drafting, risk management, and leadership roles within both private law firms and nonprofit organizations. 

Family Law Attorney Bethany L. Maski Joins Moss & Barnett

September 8, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Moss & Barnett announced that attorney Bethany L. Maski has joined the firm’s family law team. Bethany provides skilled and compassionate representation in matters involving divorce, custody and parenting time, complex asset division, child and spousal support, and post-decree litigation.

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Ogletree Deakins Strengthens Litigation Bench With Addition of Shareholder Joseph Pelochino in San Diego

September 8, 2025

SAN DIEGO, CA—Ogletree Deakins welcomed Joseph Pelochino to the firm’s San Diego office as a shareholder. Joseph joins the firm from Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, where he has been a partner since 2020. With a legal career spanning two decades, Joseph is a first-chair trial attorney with deep experience leading all facets of employment litigation for employers across diverse industries. He handles complex litigation involving claims of wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, retaliation, the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), and class and representative wage and hour actions

Greenberg Traurig Adds Latin America Leader Matt Squires

September 8, 2025

SALT LAKE CITY, UT—Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to strengthen its robust and award-winning Latin America Practice with the addition of Matt Squires, former head of the Latin America practice at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Squires, who will be based in the firm’s Salt Lake City office and continue to focus his practice on Latin America, has represented clients in connection with over $30 billion in cross-border transactions in the Latin American region. 

Heather McFarlane, Esq., Joins JAMS in Houston

September 5, 2025

HOUSTON, TX—JAMS announced that Heather McFarlane, Esq., has joined its panel. Ms. McFarlane brings more than 15 years of mediation experience and over two decades of litigation practice to her new role, supported by more than 500 hours of focused mediation training. Ms. McFarlane’s mediation practice encompasses a wide range of matters, including complex commercial disputes, corporate governance and dissolution, negligence, insurance coverage, professional liability, trade secrets and intellectual property.

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Rob Mecklenborg Returns to Foster Garvey as Counsel in Business & Corporate Finance Practice

September 4, 2025

PORTLAND, OR—Foster Garvey announced Rob Mecklenborg has joined the firm as Counsel in its Business & Corporate Finance practice. Based in the Portland office, Rob advises clients on a wide range of corporate and real estate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, corporate governance, public-private partnerships and financing matters.

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Weil Private Equity Expansion Continues as Nate Christensen Returns in Dallas

September 4, 2025

DALLAS, TX—International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that private equity dealmaker Nate Christensen has rejoined the Firm as a partner in the U.S. Private Equity Group, based in the Dallas office. Nate brings extensive experience both as a law firm partner and as the former general counsel of an international energy, infrastructure, real estate and alternative investment firm. 

Lightfoot Welcomes Three New Associates

September 4, 2025

BIRMINGHAM, AL—Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC has welcomed three new associate attorneys to its Birmingham office. Anne C. Hughes joins as a lateral associate, while Rachel S. Bragg and Mary Clark Logan join as first-year associates. Hughes joins Lightfoot from a Birmingham-based Am Law 200 firm, where she focused her practice on real estate litigation, leasing issues, large landlord-tenant disputes and land use projects. 

Burr & Forman LLP Welcomes Douglas Selph in Atlanta Office

September 4, 2025

ATLANTA, GA—Burr & Forman LLP announced that Douglas (Doug) D. Selph has joined the firm’s Atlanta, GA office as a Partner in the Real Estate practice group. Doug has extensive expertise in structuring, documenting, negotiating, and closing secured loan transactions for financial institutions, including complex syndicated credit facilities involving multi-state collateral. 

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BCLP Appoints New Office Managing Partner in Seattle

September 4, 2025

SEATTLE, WA—International law firm BCLP has appointed Erin Ehlert as the new Office Managing Partner (OMP) of its Seattle office. Erin succeeds Jennifer Campbell, who will continue her product liability and commercial litigation practice with the firm. Erin joined BCLP in April 2024 after serving as a prosecutor in King County, Washington for more than 20 years. She transitioned to private practice in 2020, focusing on medical malpractice, product liability and tort law. Erin is recognized for her strategic approach to complex litigation cases coupled with her extensive trial experience in the Pacific Northwest.

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Buchalter Celebrates its One Year Anniversary in Atlanta

September 4, 2025

ATLANTA, GA—Buchalter celebrated its first full year in Atlanta and announce that Amanda Hyland has been named Managing Shareholder of the firm’s Atlanta Office. In addition to her new role, Hyland serves as Administrative Chair of the Intellectual Property Practice Group. Hyland’s areas of focus include trademarks and copyrights enforcement and litigation, trademark clearance, and portfolio management.

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Segal McCambridge Expands West Coast Presence

September 4, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA—Segal McCambridge announced its continued expansion on the West Coast with the addition of 36 attorneys from Chapman Glucksman, who will join the firm’s Los Angeles office. The joinder of Chapman Glucksman attorneys will expand Segal McCambridge’s high-stakes litigation experience, enabling the firm to continue serving its growing base of clients on the West Coast. This move reflects Segal McCambridge’s long-term commitment to building a national platform with strong local roots to provide clients with creative, strategic advice and battle-tested trial experience. 

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RumbergerKirk Hires Experienced Litigation Partner in Miami

September 4, 2025

MIAMI, FL—RumbergerKirk announces that Crystal Valencia, an experienced litigator, has joined the firm as a partner in Miami. Her addition will strengthen the firm’s casualty litigation and product liability practices. Valencia has more than 12 years of experience helping clients and in-house counsel plan and implement defense strategies in both trial and appellate courts. She has served as outside counsel to leading technology and rideshare companies, as well as major insurance carriers. 

Former Commerce Dept. Deputy GC Joins Eversheds Sutherland

September 4, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Eversheds Sutherland announced that Blake Roberts has joined the firm as a partner and will co-lead the Congressional Investigations practice. Based in our Washington, DC, office, Mr. Roberts brings nearly two decades of experience representing clients in congressional investigations and high-profile Washington controversies.

Sherin and Lodgen Adds Two Associates to Employment and Litigation Departments

September 3, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Sherin and Lodgen LLP announces the addition of two associates to the firm’s award-winning litigation and employment practice groups. Luke E. Colomey, a former Sherin and Lodgen law clerk, joins the firm’s Litigation Department, and Addison F. Doherty, a former paralegal at the firm, joins the Employment Department. Colomey represents clients in complex civil and commercial litigation matters. Doherty’s practice focuses on all areas of employment law and related litigation.

Littler Welcomes New Talent to Honolulu With the Addition of Shareholder Christine Belcaid

September 3, 2025

HONOLULU, HI—Littler announced the addition of Christine (Kiki) Belcaid as a shareholder in its Honolulu office. Joining from Dentons, where she was a partner in the firm, Belcaid guides employers through the full lifecycle of employment litigation, from investigations and discovery to motion strategy, trial preparation, and appeals.

Houston Appellate and Trial Law Firm is Now Wright Close Barger & Guzman

September 3, 2025

HOUSTON, TX—The Houston-based civil appellate and trial law firm Wright Close & Barger, LLP announced it has changed its name to Wright Close Barger & Guzman, LLP, adding the name of partner and former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman. With a focus on litigating civil cases in state and federal trial and appellate courts, Guzman uses her years of experience as a trial court and appeals court judge to provide unique and valuable insights regarding pending court cases, arbitration and mediation.

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Foster Garvey Expands Alcoholic Beverages Capabilities With Addition of Counsel Kristina Dickens

September 3, 2025

NATIONAL—Foster Garvey announced the addition of Kristina D. Dickens as Counsel in the firm’s Commercial & IP Transactions practice. With Kristina’s arrival, Foster Garvey’s Alcoholic Beverages practice moves forward with even greater depth and industry knowledge. She advises on licensing portfolios, trade practice matters and compliance strategies, often in projects requiring coordination across multiple jurisdictions.

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Honigman Welcomes Corporate Attorney Tricia Collins to Grand Rapids Office

September 3, 2025

GRAND RAPIDS, MI—Honigman LLP announced today that Tricia Collins has joined the firm as a partner in its Grand Rapids office. Collins, who joins Honigman after nearly a decade at Kirkland & Ellis, is the most recent addition to the firm’s Corporate Department and Commercial Transactions group. A trusted advisor, at Honigman, Collins will focus her practice on commercial transactions.

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The Gori Law Firm Welcomes New Attorney Alyssa Reinhardt

September 3, 2025

EDWARDSVILLE, IL—The Gori Law Firm welcomed attorney Alyssa Reinhardt to its legal team. In her role, Reinhardt focuses on pharmaceutical liability and product liability, bringing valuable experience and insight to the firm’s growing practice areas. Reinhardt, who previously served as a law clerk at The Gori Law Firm from 2019 to 2021, returns to The Gori Law Firm with a strong background in complex litigation. 

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Mathis, Marifian & Richter Ltd. Welcomes Taylor Fehrenz as New Attorney

September 3, 2025

BELLEVILLE, IL—Mathis, Marifian & Richter Ltd., a litigation firm serving the Metropolitan area welcomed new associate attorney Taylor Fehrenz as the newest associate attorney to its team. Fehrenz brings valuable experience to the firm, having worked for two years as an employee and labor relations specialist, where he managed complex personnel issues in a federal setting. Prior to that, he spent six years practicing law, focusing on personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. 

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Perkins Coie Expands Regulatory Depth With Addition of Former Acting OCC Chief Counsel Ted Dowd

September 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Perkins Coie has strengthened its regulatory depth by adding Ted Dowd, former Acting Senior Deputy Comptroller and Chief Counsel of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), as a partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office. Ted brings more than a decade of leadership at the OCC, where he directed legal strategy, licensing, and high-profile regulatory matters that shaped the trillion-dollar U.S. banking system.

Hahn Loeser Adds the Walters Levine & DeGrave Law Firm in Tampa and Sarasota

September 3, 2025

TAMPA, FL—Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP announced that the Walters Levine & DeGrave law firm, with its eight attorneys and 11 staff members, has joined the Firm as of August 15. Walters Levine & DeGrave with offices in Tampa and Sarasota focuses on civil litigation, construction and real estate and estate planning law. With this addition, Hahn Loeser now has four offices in Florida, including its existing offices in Fort Myers and Naples. The Firm also has offices in Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, and San Diego. Walters Levine’s Managing Shareholders Stuart Jay Levine, Joel W. Walters and Heather A. DeGrave have joined Hahn Loeser as Partners. Mr. Levine concentrates his practice in the areas of business litigation with an emphasis in construction and commercial litigation, and consumer debt collections. He will serve as Partner-in-Charge of the Tampa office. Mr. Walters is Board Certified in Business Litigation in Florida and focuses his practice in the areas of business litigation, including health care, construction, insurance, real property disputes and construction defects. He will serve as Partner-in-Charge of the Sarasota office. Ms. DeGrave focuses her practice in the areas of construction, commercial collections and business litigation. Also joining Hahn Loeser are Attorneys Paul Fischel, Alan Gonzalez, Robert Pretschner, Warren R. Ross and Mishka Garcia. Mr. Fischel practices in the areas of construction litigation, business law and commercial collections. Mr. Gonzalez practices in the areas of estate planning, taxation and probate. Mr. Pretschner concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial and residential real estate. Mr. Ross practices in the areas of marital law, construction and litigation. Ms. Garcia concentrates her practice on construction, commercial collections and business litigation.

Ice Miller Expands Employee Benefits Capabilities on East Coast

September 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Ice Miller announced the addition of veteran employee benefits and executive compensation legal leader Vanessa Scott to its nationally recognized Workplace Solutions Group. Highly respected in the industry and with a pedigree that crosses both the public and private spheres, Scott touts extensive experience from multiple perspectives and different sides of the table as both in-house and outside counsel, including policy development and proficiency navigating legal issues on behalf of her clients.

Gallagher & Kennedy Welcomes 2025 Incoming Associates

September 3, 2025

PHOENIX, AZ—Gallagher & Kennedy welcomed three talented first-year attorneys to the firm: Sarah LeFevre, Kyle James, and Angela Sheppard. All three previously worked at the firm as summer associates and return to Gallagher & Kennedy after graduating from law school in May. Their admission to the Bar is pending admittance this October. Sarah R. LeFevre will focus on various types of litigation, including employment law, estate planning and probate, and commercial disputes. Kyle B. James will primarily focus on various types of litigation, including commercial
disputes and employment law. Angela L. Sheppard will practice primarily in various areas of litigation, including
commercial disputes, employment law, and catastrophic personal injury. 

Former Federal Judge Barbara Lynn Joins Dallas Litigation Firm

September 2, 2025

DALLAS, TX—Barbara M.G. Lynn, a trailblazing federal judge who served as the first female Chief Judge for the Northern District of Texas, has announced a strategic transition from the federal bench to private practice. After stepping down as Senior Judge for the Northern District in June, effective Sept. 1, she is joining the Dallas-based litigation firm of Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann LLP. The firm of more than 40 attorneys was founded in 2003 by Judge Lynn’s husband, Mike Lynn, and has built an impressive record of success in a wide range of high-profile commercial litigation. In her new role, Judge Lynn will apply her experience on the bench, willingness to innovate, and commitment to mentoring young attorneys to support the firm and its clients. That work will include corporate and governmental investigations, trial consulting, as well as mediations and arbitrations.

Jones Day Welcomes Back Veronica Dragalin

September 2, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Jones Day announced today that Veronica Dragalin will join Jones Day’s Washington Office as a partner in the Investigations & White Collar Defense Practice. Previously an associate at the Firm from 2011-2016, and an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles from 2016-2022, she served as the Chief Prosecutor of the Anti-Corruption Prosecution Office for the Republic of Moldova from 2022-2025. Ms. Dragalin has 15 years of experience as both a defense attorney and prosecutor in white-collar criminal litigation and investigations involving allegations of bribery, bank fraud, money laundering, mail and wire fraud, obstruction of justice, RICO violations, and FCPA non-compliance.

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Ogletree Deakins Adds Esteemed Litigator Gouri Sashital as Shareholder in Detroit

September 2, 2025

DETROIT, MI—Ogletree Deakins welcomed Gouri Sashital to the firm’s Detroit office as a shareholder. Gouri joins from Keller Thoma, where she has practiced since 2008, most recently serving as co-managing partner. With more than two decades of legal experience, Gouri is a highly regarded employment litigator with a stellar record. She represents and advises private and public employers on a broad range of state and federal employment laws and regulations, appearing before administrative agencies and in state and federal courts.

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Healthcare Partner Tara Ravi Joins Bradley’s Atlanta Office

August 28, 2025

ATLANTA, GA—Bradley has added partner Tara Ravi to its Healthcare Practice Group, continuing recent growth in its Atlanta office, now the third largest location in the firm’s footprint. Ms. Ravi advises healthcare organizations navigating transformation growth by providing a rare combination of clinical insight, regulatory depth, and business acumen.

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Signature Resolution Welcomes Proven Judicial Leader, Hon. Jonathan E. Karesh

August 27, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Signature Resolution announced that Hon. Jonathan E. Karesh (Ret.) has joined its panel of neutrals. With nearly four decades of legal experience, including 24 years on the San Mateo County Superior Court bench. Judge Karesh is known for his inclusive, empathetic approach when resolving civil matters. Appointed to the bench in 2001 by Governor Gray Davis, Judge Karesh presided over a wide range of civil cases, including personal injury, construction defect and conservatorship matters.

Fenwick’s Boston Office Growth Continues With Addition of Startup and Venture Capital Partner David Horne

August 27, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Fenwick today announced the continued expansion of its Boston office with the addition of corporate partner David Horne. His arrival reflects the firm’s ongoing investment in the region and commitment to supporting clients at every stage of growth. Horne advises high-growth companies and investors on corporate legal strategy, including venture financings, M&A, and public offerings.

Real Estate Lawyer Jeffrey Ruskin Joins Jones Day as Partner in New York

August 27, 2025

NEW YORK, NY—The global law firm Jones Day announced today that Jeffrey Ruskin has joined the Firm as a Partner in its Real Estate Practice. He is based in the Firm’s New York Office. Mr. Ruskin represents private equity real estate funds, financial institutions, real estate investment trusts, family offices and real estate developers in a broad spectrum of real estate and real estate finance transactions. 

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Foster Garvey Welcomes Counsel Christopher Beaver to the Business & Corporate Finance Practice in New York

August 27, 2025

NEW YORK, NY—Foster Garvey announced the addition of Christopher Beaver as Counsel in the firm’s Business & Corporate Finance practice. He joins the firm from gunnercooke LLP, where he was a partner in the global corporate practice, advising on fund structuring, cross-border M&A and regulatory matters for clients in the U.S., UK and Europe. Christopher brings more than 25 years of experience as a U.S. corporate attorney and UK solicitor. His background includes advising private investment funds, venture capital firms, family offices, registered investment advisors and operating companies on complex transactions, fund formation, corporate structuring and governance. 

Katten Announces New Partner Class of 2025

August 26, 2025

CHICAGO, IL—Katten announced today that the firm is promoting 11 attorneys to join the partnership, effective September 1, following unanimous approval by its Executive Committee. The new partners are Ava R. Alim (Real Estate Investment and Finance, Charlotte), Christopher Collins (Financial Markets and Regulation, London), Christopher T. Cook (Insurance and Health Care Fraud Litigation, New York), Fabiola Fox (Capital Markets, Dallas), Michaela C. Holcombe (Commercial Litigation, Charlotte), Kelly N. Hutchinson (Government and Public Finance, Chicago), Matthew R. Jennings (Structured Finance and Securitization, New York), Elise W. Michael (Investment Management and Trading, New York), Michelle R. Poncetta (Real Estate Investment and Finance, Los Angeles), Zachary M. Schmitz (Financial Markets Litigation and Enforcement, Chicago), and Karolen S. Younan (Health Care, Chicago).

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Thompson Burton PLLC Partner Phillip Young Appointed Receiver in Uncle Nearest Case

August 26, 2025

SHELBYVILLE, TN—Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey today announced that Phillip Young, a partner at the Nashville-based law firm of Thompson Burton PLLC, has been appointed as the receiver for the company. This appointment, made by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, is in connection with a loan default case. The company wants to reassure its customers, suppliers, and all interested parties that operations will continue uninterrupted

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Hon. Chad W. Firetag (Ret.) Joins JAMS in Inland Empire

August 26, 2025

RIVERSIDE, CA—JAMS announced that Hon. Chad W. Firetag (Ret.) has joined its panel. Judge Firetag joins with nearly 24 years of combined legal and judicial experience. He will serve as a mediator, arbitrator, referee and neutral evaluator, handling automotive, business and commercial, cannabis, civil rights, elder abuse and fraud, employment, environmental, family law, governmental and public agency, insurance, personal injury, professional liability, real property, and sexual abuse and assault matters.

Michelle Devitt Named President of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Labor and Employment Relations Association

August 25, 2025

PHILADELPHIA, PA—Willig, Williams & Davidson announced that partner Michelle “Micky” Devitt has been chosen to serve as president of the Philadelphia chapter of the Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA), an organization for professionals in industrial relations and human resources. Having previously served as a LERA board member, Devitt will lead the chapter through summer 2026. Devitt has deep experience in labor law, gained during years of work advocating on behalf of workers’ rights, voting rights and poverty relief, as well as serving as an attorney for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for more than a decade.

Rothkoff Law Group to Host 8th Annual Elder Care Symposium

August 25, 2025

PHILADELPHIA, PA—Rothkoff Law Group will host its 8th Annual Elder Care Symposium on Thursday, October 9, at Live! Philadelphia Casino and Hotel Event Center, featuring the theme “Trailblazers of the Industry.” Through speaker discussions, presentations, and the Caregiver Award, the firm hopes to spotlight how the true innovators in elder care are those who are dedicated to making impacts in the lives of elders every day.

Littler Strengthens Labor Practice With the Addition of Veteran Labor Relations Attorney Dan Mueller

August 25, 2025

SEATTLE, WA—Littler today announced the addition of veteran labor attorney Dan Mueller as a shareholder in its Seattle office. Mueller, who joins the firm’s Labor Practice Group, most recently served as corporate labor counsel at an international retailer and previously worked at the National Labor Relations Board as a field attorney. Mueller brings more than 25 years of experience representing employers in complex labor matters, such as high-stakes collective bargaining, unfair labor practice litigation, labor arbitration, and union organizing matters.

Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies Continues its Expansion With the Addition of Julia Donnelly

August 25, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, the bipartisan government relations and communications affiliate of international law firm Cozen O’Connor, today welcomed veteran political strategist Julia Donnelly to its fast-growing Minnesota lobbying team. A long-time adviser to key Minnesota politicians, including current Governor Tim Walz, Donnelly has also successfully represented corporate clients and nonprofits before Minnesota’s state legislature and regulatory bodies. She joins the firm as a principal and will work out of its Minneapolis/St. Paul office.

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Greenberg Traurig Strengthens Health Care Practice With Tallahassee Shareholder Amy Schrader

August 25, 2025

TALLAHASSEE, FL—Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. strengthens its Health Care & FDA Practice with the addition of Amy W. Schrader as a shareholder in the firm’s Tallahassee office. She joins the firm from Baker Donelson. Schrader focuses her practice on representing clients on health care regulatory and transactional issues. 

Former California Deputy Solicitor General, Joins Perkins Coie’s Litigation and Appellate Practices

August 25, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA—Perkins Coie announced that former California Deputy Solicitor General Josh Patashnik has joined the firm’s Litigation practice as a partner in the San Diego office focused on appeals, issues, and strategy. Josh’s experience spans a broad range of subject matter areas, including constitutional and administrative law, federal preemption, antitrust and unfair competition, environmental law, and healthcare regulation.

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Veteran Federal Prosecutor Rachael Jones Joins McKool Smith

August 25, 2025

DALLAS, TX—McKool Smith announced that Rachael Jones has joined the firm as a Principal in its Dallas office. Rachael previously served as Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas. She has more than two decades of experience handling high-stakes criminal matters. Rachael served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Texas from 2015 to 2025 and was named Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division in 2024. In that role, she supervised federal prosecutors, helped manage the division’s hiring and budget, and maintained an active caseload involving complex federal criminal matters.

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Anne Pollack Named Co-chair of the Insurance and Surety Committee of The Florida Bar’s Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section

August 25, 2025

TAMPA, FL—Trenam Law Senior Counsel Anne Pollack has once again been named co-chair of the Insurance and Surety Committee (ISC) of the Florida Bar’s Real Property Probate and Trust Law (RPPTL) Section for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Pollack has contributed to the RPPTL Section for over a decade, serving as co-chair of the ISC Committee since 2023, a member of the executive council since 2015, chair of the Real Property Problems Committee from 2021-2023 and chair of the Development and Green Building Committee from 2011-2014.

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Barnes & Thornburg Welcomes M&A, Securities and Private Funds Partners in Nashville and Dallas

August 25, 2025

NASVILLE, TN—Businesses that navigate high-stakes transactions gained two new allies at Barnes & Thornburg. Both Tim Van Hal and Jeff Connor have deep experience advising sophisticated clients on complex transactions and fund matters. Based in the Nashville office and fluent in German, Van Hal focuses on M&A, private equity, venture capital, joint ventures and governance issues, with an emphasis on cross-border and healthcare work. Dallas-based Connor concentrates on private equity and hedge funds, joint ventures, secondary transactions, and mergers and acquisitions, leveraging his prior experience as former in-house counsel for a global private equity advisory firm.

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Honigman Welcomes Two Labor Attorneys to Chicago Office

August 25, 2025

CHICAGO, IL—Honigman LLP announced today that Mary Kathryn Curry and Jennifer “Ginger” Partee have joined the firm as partners in the Labor and Employment Department in Chicago. Their arrival marks the ninth and tenth partner additions to Honigman’s Chicago office this year, underscoring the firm’s continued growth in the market. An experienced labor and employment attorney, Curry’s practice focuses on labor and employment counseling and compliance. Partee advises companies on employment-based immigration matters.

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Buchalter Welcomes Brad Markoff and Mark Levinson to Los Angeles Office

August 25, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA—Buchalter announced that Brad Markoff and William “Mark” Levinson have joined the firm as Corporate Shareholders in its Los Angeles office. A former Shareholder at the firm, Levinson is returning to Buchalter after nearly 30 years. Markoff will serve as Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Capital Markets practice. Markoff focuses his practice on capital markets and complex financing transactions. Levinson returns to Buchalter with more than four decades of experience advising clients on corporate, real estate, capital markets, securities, and municipal finance matters.

Cooper Levenson to Exhibit at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2025 in Las Vegas

August 22, 2025

LAS VEGAS, NV—Cooper Levenson announced its participation in the 2025 Global Gaming Expo (G2E), taking place October 6 – 9, 2025, at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. The firm will be exhibiting at Booth #4303. Members of the firm’s cutting-edge Gaming Law Practice group—including Lloyd D. Levenson, CEO and Co-Chair of the firm’s Gaming Law Practice group; Lynne Kaufman, Co-Chair of the Gaming Law Practice group; and Lucas Levenson, Attorney in Gaming and Administrative Law—will be in attendance alongside other Cooper Levenson attorneys.

Simmons Hanly Conroy Champions Perrin’s National Asbestos Litigation Conference

August 21, 2025

ALTON, IL—Simmons Hanly Conroy announced that the firm has partnered with Perrin Conferences in support of this year’s National Asbestos Litigation Conference, which will take place September 16–17 at the Charleston Place Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. As a Platinum Sponsor, the firm is proud to sponsor the opening networking cocktail reception taking place on September 15. Simmons Hanly Conroy Senior Partner Perry J. Browder, a 2025 conference co-chair, will deliver opening remarks. 

Conn Maciel Carey Expands its Labor & Employment and Litigation Practices

August 21, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Conn Maciel Carey LLP (“CMC”) announced that Kimberly Cole has joined the firm as a Senior Counsel in its Los Angeles and San Francisco offices. Kimberly will support the firm’s national Labor & Employment and Litigation Practices. Kimberly has more than two decades of experience representing clients in various aspects of California employment law, in counseling and litigation. Her practice ranges from representing corporations in wage and hour disputes from audits to compliance to defense of individual and class action/PAGA claims.

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BBK Expands Environmental & Natural Resources and Water Practice Groups With Strategic Additions

August 21, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK) announced Michael Brain, Partner and Director of Government Affairs, and Gary Gold, Of Counsel, have joined the firm. These distinguished legal professionals bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to BBK’s Environmental & Natural Resources and Water practice groups. Michael Brain joins BBK as a partner with a strong background in legislative strategy, public policy, and regulatory affairs, particularly at the intersection of government and environmental law. Gary has extensive experience working at the intersection of water and energy.

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Ogletree Deakins Names New Co-Chair to its Higher Education Practice Group

August 20, 2025

PITTSBURGH, PA—Bethany Wagner, shareholder in the firm’s Pittsburgh office, has been selected to serve as co-chair of the firm’s Higher Education Practice Group. She will serve alongside Birmingham shareholder Lisa Karen Atkins, who co-founded the group in 2012 with Birmingham shareholder James Pennington. Bethany has extensive higher education experience as a former collegiate athletic department executive. Her practice focuses on counseling higher education clients on athletic-related matters.

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Buchalter Adds Intellectual Property Shareholder to Chair Medical Technology Group in San Diego

August 20, 2025

SAN DIEGO, CA—Buchalter announced that Noel Gillespie has joined the firm as an Intellectual Property Shareholder in San Diego. Gillespie also serves as Chair of the firm’s Medical Technology Practice Group. Gillespie advises start-up and emerging growth clients on strategic patent portfolio development and implementation to protect their technology and achieve their business objectives, the most important being market share and premium pricing.

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Amadou Diaw
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King & Spalding Continues Expansion of IP, Technology Litigation Capabilities

August 19, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—King & Spalding announced that intellectual property and technology litigators Andrew Ong and Amadou Kilkenny Diaw have joined the firm’s Business Litigation practice group as partners. Ong is based in San Francisco, and Diaw is based in Washington, D.C. Ong’s practice focuses on complex intellectual property issues, including patent disputes and trade secret litigation, as well as other commercial disputes involving high tech companies. Diaw represents defendants and plaintiffs in Federal courts, at the PTAB, and in arbitrations and mediations in complex intellectual property disputes.

Appellate Attorney Eric Kay Joins Carlton Fields

August 19, 2025

MIAMI, FL—Eric Kay has joined Carlton Fields’ Appellate and Trial Support Practice as senior counsel in the firm’s Miami office. He was most recently an associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Kay focuses his practice on complex litigation and appeals. He represents clients in matters spanning a wide variety of substantive areas, including business litigation, class actions, and government issues.

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Eversheds Sutherland Welcomes Real Estate Counsel Amy Hughes

August 19, 2025

NATIONAL—Eversheds Sutherland welcomed Amy Hughes to the firm’s US Real Estate Practice Group as counsel. With extensive in-house legal experience focused on large and complex corporate real estate portfolios, Ms. Hughes will support clients in multiple areas of commercial real estate transactions, with a strong focus on data center development and leasing in the US.

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Jones Foster Attorney Rachel L. Sears Elected Treasurer of East Coast Estate Planning Council

August 18, 2025

WEST PALM BEACH, FL—Jones Foster announces that corporate and private wealth attorney Rachel L. Sears has been elected treasurer of the East Coast Estate Planning Council of Palm Beach County’s Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term. As treasurer, Ms. Sears will supervise the receipt, custody, and disbursement of the Council’s funds, oversee key financial activities, and ensure the accurate maintenance of its financial records.

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Jaburg Wilk Names New Partner

August 18, 2025

PHOENIX, AZ—The law firm of Jaburg Wilk announced that David G. Schmidt was named as a partner of the firm effective July 1, 2025. Schmidt is an attorney in the firm’s bad faith litigation and insurance law practice group. He has assisted insurance companies and business clients in litigation, insurance law, bad faith litigation, and construction defect litigation.

Hon. Shashi H. Kewalramani (Ret.), U.S. Magistrate Judge, Joins JAMS in Orange County

August 18, 2025

IRVINE, CA—JAMS announced Hon. Shashi H. Kewalramani (Ret.) has joined its panel. Judge Kewalramani brings nearly three decades of experience across the federal bench, public service and private practice, most recently serving as a U.S. magistrate judge for the Central District of California from 2017 to 2025. During his tenure on the bench, Judge Kewalramani managed a wide-ranging civil docket that included intellectual property, commercial litigation, employment, class action and civil rights matters.

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Lightfoot Welcomes New CFO Bill Wos

August 18, 2025

BIRMINGHAM, AL—Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC welcomed William “Bill” Wos as the firm’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will work closely with Executive Director Warren L. Nash to guide the firm’s financial operations, supporting its continued growth and long-term success. Wos will oversee strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.

Clausen Miller’s Strategic Texas Expansion Triples Firm’s Size in State

August 18, 2025

HOUSTON, TX—Clausen Miller today announced a significant expansion of its Texas presence with the addition of five attorneys and eight professional staff. This move follows Clausen Miller’s third anniversary of operating in Texas and reflects the firm’s long-term strategy to deepen its bench strength and enhance legal services throughout the Southwest. Joining Clausen Miller are Shareholder Scot Doyen, Partners Terence McCarthy and Angela Hahn, and Associates Tamara Crawford and Paul-Michael Dusek. Together, they bring extensive trial experience, complex insurance law knowledge and commercial litigation capabilities to the firm’s offices across Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio. They join from Houston-based boutique litigation firm Doyen Sebesta & Poelma.

Littler Welcomes Shareholder Daniel Johnson in Kansas City

August 18, 2025

KANSAS CITY, MO—Littler has added Daniel Johnson as a shareholder in its Kansas City office. Johnson joins the firm from Ogletree Deakins, bringing significant experience in all aspects of single plaintiff litigation, restrictive covenant issues, and traditional labor matters.

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Buchalter Welcomes Intellectual Property Shareholder to Los Angeles Office

August 18, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA—Buchalter announced that H. James Abe has joined the firm as an Intellectual Property Shareholder in Los Angeles and as a member of the firm’s Japan group. Abe counsels companies on a wide range of legal areas, with an emphasis on intellectual property matters, commercial disputes, licensing, and corporate transactions.

Leading High-Stakes Litigator Jeff Miles Joins Carlton Fields in Los Angeles

August 18, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA—Jeff Miles has joined Carlton Fields’ Business Litigation Practice as a shareholder in the firm’s Los Angeles office. He was most recently counsel at Frost LLP. His arrival, along with the recent addition of labor and employment lawyer Frank Olah, marks a strategic expansion of Carlton Fields’ Los Angeles office. Miles is a strategic trial lawyer with more than a decade of experience representing clients in high-stakes disputes before state and federal courts, as well as in mediation, arbitration, and other alternative dispute resolution forums.

Kiersten Murphy Rejoins G&K

August 15, 2025

PHOENIX, AZ—Gallagher & Kennedy announced the return of shareholder Kiersten A. Murphy to its litigation and public bidding and procurement practices. Kiersten originally joined the firm in 2004 after a post-law school judicial clerkship and returns after 10 years operating her own firm. Kiersten’s comprehensive legal counsel helps clients navigate the complex and specialized public bidding and procurement laws from start to finish.

Bradley’s Growth Trend in Texas Continues With Addition of Corporate Partner Jeff Harvey

August 14, 2025

DALLAS, TX—Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP has added Jeffrey M. Harvey as a partner in its Corporate & Securities Practice Group in Dallas. Having spent more than 20 years as in-house general counsel or outside general counsel to global organizations and private companies, Mr. Harvey will be leading the effort to form a new general counsel services team at Bradley. His experience includes providing guidance to key stakeholders regarding legal and compliance operations and best practices, as well as strategic counsel on corporate transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, and financing.

Morgan, Brown & Joy Partner Gregory A. Manousos Presents AISNE Webinar, “Pay Equity & Transparency Best Practices for Independent Schools”

August 14, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Morgan, Brown & Joy partner Gregory A. Manousos presented the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) program, “Pay Equity & Transparency Best Practices for Independent Schools,” on August 13, 2025. During the program, designed for senior school leadership and HR professionals, Manousos provided an overview of current and upcoming laws governing schools’ efforts to provide equitable pay and reviewed federal and state pay equity laws. He also discussed best practices for developing salary ranges, conducting pay equity audits, and identifying unlawful pay disparities based on legal requirements.

Trump Nominates Bradley Partner Hal Mooty to Serve as Federal Judge in Alabama

August 14, 2025

HUNTSVILLE, AL—Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP announced that President Donald J. Trump has nominated Harold D. Mooty III, a partner in the firm’s Huntsville office, to serve as a judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. If confirmed by the Senate, Mr. Mooty will be the 10th Bradley alum to become a federal judge in the last 15 years. Mr. Mooty is a commercial litigator focused on contract disputes and business tort matters across the Southeast.

Simmons Hanly Conroy Attorney John B. Wetmore Elevated to Partner

August 14, 2025

NEW YORK, NY—Simmons Hanly Conroy announced that firm attorney John B. Wetmore has been elevated to partner. Based in the New York City office since joining Simmons Hanly Conroy in 2020, Wetmore is a member of the firm’s Asbestos Litigation department, helping families affected by mesothelioma. He focuses his practice on all stages of litigation, with a particular emphasis on legal research, motions, and appellate practice.

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Simmons Hanly Conroy Attorney Mildred Conroy Elevated to Partner

August 14, 2025

NEW YORK, NY—Simmons Hanly Conroy announced that firm attorney Mildred Conroy has been elevated to partner. Based in the New York City office, Conroy is a member of the firm’s Complex Litigation department. She focuses her practice on representing clients who suffered injuries or harm by defective products and corporate negligence.

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Meagher + Geer welcomes Shaharyar Ansari to its Chicago Office

August 13, 2025

CHICAGO, IL—Meagher + Geer announced that Shaharyar A. Ansari has joined the firm’s Chicago office as an associate in our Commercial Litigation, Construction, Insurance, and Products Liability practice groups. Shaharyar has extensive experience defending clients in matters involving personal injury, warranty and product liability, premises liability, and motor vehicle collisions, as well as conducting and defending depositions.

Husband-and-Wife Team Opens Law Firm in Gilbert

August 13, 2025

GILBERT, AZ—Alan (AJ) and Alexus Mamood discovered a couple of things in law school that would shape the course of their lives: a shared passion for family law and their love for each other. Years later, the Gilbert, AZ, family lawyers and husband-and-wife legal team have launched a new law firm, M&M Law Group, PLLC. At M&M Law Group, the Mamoods counsel and represent clients dealing with family law matters, including legal separation, divorce, property division, child custody, support, and enforcement. They also provide family law mediation services and assist with concerns related to premarital and postmarital agreements.

WSHC+B Bolsters South Florida Presence Throughout Its Three Offices With Arrival of New Attorneys

August 13, 2025

MIAMI, FL—Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman (WSHC+B) welcomed three new attorneys to the law firm: Jaimie Mayer, Arielle Vanon and Christian Osorno Cortes. In WSHC+B’s Miami office, Mayer represents clients before local zoning boards, historic preservation boards, and city commissions throughout South Florida as part of the firm’s land use and zoning practice. In WSHC+B’s Fort Lauderdale office, Vanon practices complex commercial litigation and represents construction claimants and defendants. Based in WSHC+B’s Boca Raton office, Osorno Cortes focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, business transactions, and appellate matters.

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Holtzman Vogel Expands New Miami and DC Offices With Addition of Constitutional Law Expert

August 13, 2025

MIAMI, FL—Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky and Josefiak PLLC (“Holtzman Vogel”) announced today that Elizabeth Price Foley has joined the firm as Partner in its D.C. and Miami offices. Foley brings experience litigating a wide range of issues, including limits on government and administrative power, federalism-based limitations, and complex individual rights issues.

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Withey Morris Baugh Names Benjamin Tate as New Partner

August 13, 2025

PHOENIX, AZ—Withey Morris Baugh announced the promotion of Benjamin Tate to partner. A second-generation Phoenix native, Tate has been a cornerstone of the firm’s growth since joining as an associate, leveraging his political experience and his extensive knowledge of Arizona and the Valley to guide transformative development projects across the state.

Two Former Federal Prosecutors Join Dykema’s Dallas Office

August 12, 2025

DALLAS, TX—Dykema announced the addition of Tiffany H. Eggers and Sarah R. Douglas in Dallas as senior counsel of the firm’s Litigation Department and nationally renowned Government Investigations and Corporate Compliance group. They both join the firm from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas, bringing with them decades of experience and a formidable track record in federal trial work, white-collar prosecutions, cybercrime, and appellate advocacy.

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Trenam Law’s Bert McBride Graduates Leadership Tampa Class of 2025

August 12, 2025

TAMPA, FL—Trenam Law announced that William “Bert” McBride has graduated Leadership Tampa as a member of its Class of 2025. Leadership Tampa is a prestigious program, run by the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, that highlights and engages emerging leaders dedicated to making a difference in the Tampa Bay community.

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Trenam Law Welcomes Three Attorneys in Key Practice Areas for Continued Growth in Tampa

August 12, 2025

TAMPA, FL—Trenam Law announced the addition of three attorneys in Tampa, including Kelsey Burgess in the Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights practice, Hayes Rule in the Business Transactions practice, and Carter Pfost in the Business Transactions and Private Client Services practices. These attorneys are key talent acquisitions for continuing to grow the firm and expand the capacity to service clients based on market need. Burgess is an associate in the firm’s Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group. Rule is an associate in the firm’s Business Transactions Practice Group.

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Stephanie Lieb Installed as Chair of the Business Law Section of The Florida Bar

August 12, 2025

TAMPA, FL—Trenam Law shareholder Stephanie Lieb was installed as Chair of the Business Law Section of The Florida Bar at The Florida Bar’s 75th Annual Convention in Boca Raton. The Business Law Section is comprised of legal professionals whose practices focus on corporate, securities, banking, business litigation, bankruptcy, computer and technology law, intellectual property, and related areas of law.

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Alicia Koepke Named “Volunteer of the Year” by The Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Section

August 12, 2025

TAMPA, FL—Trenam Law shareholder Alicia Koepke has been named Volunteer of the Year by The Florida Bar Labor and Employment Section for the second consecutive year. Koepke is heavily involved with the Employment Law Section as a member of the executive council, legal education director, editor of section articles for The Florida Bar Journal and co-chair of the local Voluntary Bar Committee and Communications Committee.

Swift Currie Once Again Sponsors State Bar of Georgia’s High School Pipeline Program

August 12, 2025

ATLANTA, GA—Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers LLP announced that it once again served as a sponsoring firm of the High School Pipeline Program. As a Steering Committee Member, the firm has regularly sponsored this event either by hosting them for a day, volunteering to coach or volunteering to Judge the oral competition. The program is presented by the State Bar of Georgia Diversity Program, the Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys and Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, where the event was held from the week of June 17, 2025. Students are involved in a week of immersive experiences — including mock trials, writing and oral competitions, professional development workshops and mentorship from legal professionals.

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Rafi Law Group Promotes Andrew M. Mui to Supervising Attorney

August 15, 2025

PHOENIX, AZ—Rafi Law Group, Arizona’s leading personal injury law firm, has promoted Andrew M. Mui to Supervising Attorney. Prior to joining Rafi Law Group, Mui worked at a prominent law firm in Arizona and another large, nationwide personal injury law firm based in Arizona. He has now successfully transitioned his detail-oriented focus background fully to representing victims who have been injured.

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Daniel J. Barraza Promoted to Senior Associate Attorney at Rafi Law Group

August 15, 2025

TUCSON, AZ—Daniel J. Barraza has been promoted to Senior Associate Attorney at Rafi Law Group, Arizona’s leading personal injury law firm. An efficient and aggressive advocate for his clients, Barraza will continue serving clients from the firm’s Tucson office. Daniel J. Barraza was born and raised in Tucson, Ariz. His family has been a part of the Tucson community for generations and has the honor of having their name as part of the Barraza-Aviation parkway that runs through the heart of Tucson.

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Merryl Haber of Breakthrough Mediation Installed as President of St JAWL

August 15, 2025

ST JOHNS COUNTY, FL—Merryl Haber was sworn-in as the President of the St. Johns Association for Women Lawyers (St. JAWL) by Circuit Judge Howard M. Maltz. As an official Florida Association for Women Lawyers (“FAWL”) chapter, St. JAWL members gain the opportunity to connect with an already established community of women lawyers all dedicated to each other’s success and attend local events and seminars that provide networking and career development opportunities.

Driver Defense Team Ranked on Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Companies for Third Consecutive Year

August 15, 2025

CHICAGO, IL—Driver Defense Team has been recognized for the third consecutive year on Inc. Magazine’s prestigious Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. The 2025 ranking places the firm at position 2,445 nationally, 106th in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, and 56th among legal services companies. To qualify for inclusion on the list, businesses must meet strict criteria; notably, $2 million in revenue in 2024.

Varghese Summersett Makes Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Companies for Third Time

August 12, 2025

FORT WORTH, TX—Varghese Summersett has again earned a spot on the prestigious list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, marking the third time the law firm has earned this recognition for its continued growth and success. Overall, the firm ranks No. 1306 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, with a three-year revenue growth of 335 percent. It also placed 28th in the legal category and 55th in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The rankings, released on August 12, highlight the nation’s most dynamic and successful independent entrepreneurial businesses across a wide range of industries.

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Katie Lammers Named a Notable Partner in Law by Twin Cities Business

August 11, 2025

MINNETONKA, MN—Heimerl & Lammers announced that firm partner Katie Lammers has been named a Notable Partner in Law by Twin Cities Business magazine. This prestigious honor recognizes senior-level attorneys across Minnesota who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, firm-wide impact, and service to the broader legal community. Over the past year, Lammers has led the firm’s family law division through a period of strategic expansion. She continues to oversee a team of attorneys and legal professionals while maintaining a full caseload involving complex custody, financial, and appellate matters.

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In Memory of James B. Hiers, Jr., Founding Partner of Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers

September 8, 2025

ATLANTA, GA—Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers announced the passing of James B. Hiers, Jr., the last surviving founding member of the firm, now in its 60th year. Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Hiers embodied civility and professionalism, leaving a lasting impact on generations of lawyers through his trial work, public speaking, published articles and books, leadership in professional organizations, and service as a trusted and experienced mediator.

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Former DOJ Trial Attorney Michael Sawers Joins Jones Day in Minneapolis

September 8, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Jones Day announced today that Michael Sawers has joined the Firm as a partner in its Business & Tort Litigation Practice, based in Jones Day’s Minneapolis Office. At Jones Day, Mr. Sawers joins an acclaimed worldwide team of more than 400 experienced trial lawyers who serve clients in business and government disputes, torts and civil litigation, from pre-suit counseling through trial and appeal. 

Kenneth A. Manning, Esq., Joins JAMS in New York

September 8, 2025

NEW YORK, NY—JAMS announced that Kenneth A. Manning, Esq., has joined its panel. He joins JAMS following more than four decades working as an advocate and mediator. Mr. Manning will serve as an arbitrator, mediator, court-appointed neutral (special master/referee) and neutral evaluator, handling disputes in a variety of practice areas, including business and commercial, civil rights, class action and mass torts, construction, employment, energy and utilities, estate/probate/trust and product liability.

Perkins Coie Bolsters M&A Practice With Return of Jeff Beuche in Denver

September 8, 2025

DENVER, CO—Perkins Coie announced that Jeff Beuche, a veteran mergers and acquisitions partner, has returned to the firm’s Denver office. Jeff was previously instrumental in leading the firm’s M&A practice and is known for his practical, straight-forward counsel while guiding clients through successful transactions. Jeff is highly regarded by clients for advising on complex M&A deals and has decades of experience counseling public and private companies, investors, management teams, and founders in connection with transformative opportunities.

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Meagher + Geer Welcomes Attorney Arthur A. Severance

September 8, 2025

PHOENIX, AZ—Meagher + Geer welcomes Arthur A. Severance as Of Counsel to the firm. Arthur brings nearly two decades of experience in transportation law, with expertise as a litigator, corporate counsel, manager, and educator. Arthur’s professional background includes litigation, contract drafting, risk management, and leadership roles within both private law firms and nonprofit organizations. 

Family Law Attorney Bethany L. Maski Joins Moss & Barnett

September 8, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Moss & Barnett announced that attorney Bethany L. Maski has joined the firm’s family law team. Bethany provides skilled and compassionate representation in matters involving divorce, custody and parenting time, complex asset division, child and spousal support, and post-decree litigation.

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Ogletree Deakins Strengthens Litigation Bench With Addition of Shareholder Joseph Pelochino in San Diego

September 8, 2025

SAN DIEGO, CA—Ogletree Deakins welcomed Joseph Pelochino to the firm’s San Diego office as a shareholder. Joseph joins the firm from Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, where he has been a partner since 2020. With a legal career spanning two decades, Joseph is a first-chair trial attorney with deep experience leading all facets of employment litigation for employers across diverse industries. He handles complex litigation involving claims of wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, retaliation, the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), and class and representative wage and hour actions

Greenberg Traurig Adds Latin America Leader Matt Squires

September 8, 2025

SALT LAKE CITY, UT—Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to strengthen its robust and award-winning Latin America Practice with the addition of Matt Squires, former head of the Latin America practice at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Squires, who will be based in the firm’s Salt Lake City office and continue to focus his practice on Latin America, has represented clients in connection with over $30 billion in cross-border transactions in the Latin American region. 

Heather McFarlane, Esq., Joins JAMS in Houston

September 5, 2025

HOUSTON, TX—JAMS announced that Heather McFarlane, Esq., has joined its panel. Ms. McFarlane brings more than 15 years of mediation experience and over two decades of litigation practice to her new role, supported by more than 500 hours of focused mediation training. Ms. McFarlane’s mediation practice encompasses a wide range of matters, including complex commercial disputes, corporate governance and dissolution, negligence, insurance coverage, professional liability, trade secrets and intellectual property.

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Rob Mecklenborg Returns to Foster Garvey as Counsel in Business & Corporate Finance Practice

September 4, 2025

PORTLAND, OR—Foster Garvey announced Rob Mecklenborg has joined the firm as Counsel in its Business & Corporate Finance practice. Based in the Portland office, Rob advises clients on a wide range of corporate and real estate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, corporate governance, public-private partnerships and financing matters.

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Weil Private Equity Expansion Continues as Nate Christensen Returns in Dallas

September 4, 2025

DALLAS, TX—International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that private equity dealmaker Nate Christensen has rejoined the Firm as a partner in the U.S. Private Equity Group, based in the Dallas office. Nate brings extensive experience both as a law firm partner and as the former general counsel of an international energy, infrastructure, real estate and alternative investment firm. 

Lightfoot Welcomes Three New Associates

September 4, 2025

BIRMINGHAM, AL—Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC has welcomed three new associate attorneys to its Birmingham office. Anne C. Hughes joins as a lateral associate, while Rachel S. Bragg and Mary Clark Logan join as first-year associates. Hughes joins Lightfoot from a Birmingham-based Am Law 200 firm, where she focused her practice on real estate litigation, leasing issues, large landlord-tenant disputes and land use projects. 

Burr & Forman LLP Welcomes Douglas Selph in Atlanta Office

September 4, 2025

ATLANTA, GA—Burr & Forman LLP announced that Douglas (Doug) D. Selph has joined the firm’s Atlanta, GA office as a Partner in the Real Estate practice group. Doug has extensive expertise in structuring, documenting, negotiating, and closing secured loan transactions for financial institutions, including complex syndicated credit facilities involving multi-state collateral. 

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BCLP Appoints New Office Managing Partner in Seattle

September 4, 2025

SEATTLE, WA—International law firm BCLP has appointed Erin Ehlert as the new Office Managing Partner (OMP) of its Seattle office. Erin succeeds Jennifer Campbell, who will continue her product liability and commercial litigation practice with the firm. Erin joined BCLP in April 2024 after serving as a prosecutor in King County, Washington for more than 20 years. She transitioned to private practice in 2020, focusing on medical malpractice, product liability and tort law. Erin is recognized for her strategic approach to complex litigation cases coupled with her extensive trial experience in the Pacific Northwest.

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Buchalter Celebrates its One Year Anniversary in Atlanta

September 4, 2025

ATLANTA, GA—Buchalter celebrated its first full year in Atlanta and announce that Amanda Hyland has been named Managing Shareholder of the firm’s Atlanta Office. In addition to her new role, Hyland serves as Administrative Chair of the Intellectual Property Practice Group. Hyland’s areas of focus include trademarks and copyrights enforcement and litigation, trademark clearance, and portfolio management.

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Segal McCambridge Expands West Coast Presence

September 4, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA—Segal McCambridge announced its continued expansion on the West Coast with the addition of 36 attorneys from Chapman Glucksman, who will join the firm’s Los Angeles office. The joinder of Chapman Glucksman attorneys will expand Segal McCambridge’s high-stakes litigation experience, enabling the firm to continue serving its growing base of clients on the West Coast. This move reflects Segal McCambridge’s long-term commitment to building a national platform with strong local roots to provide clients with creative, strategic advice and battle-tested trial experience. 

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RumbergerKirk Hires Experienced Litigation Partner in Miami

September 4, 2025

MIAMI, FL—RumbergerKirk announces that Crystal Valencia, an experienced litigator, has joined the firm as a partner in Miami. Her addition will strengthen the firm’s casualty litigation and product liability practices. Valencia has more than 12 years of experience helping clients and in-house counsel plan and implement defense strategies in both trial and appellate courts. She has served as outside counsel to leading technology and rideshare companies, as well as major insurance carriers. 

Former Commerce Dept. Deputy GC Joins Eversheds Sutherland

September 4, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Eversheds Sutherland announced that Blake Roberts has joined the firm as a partner and will co-lead the Congressional Investigations practice. Based in our Washington, DC, office, Mr. Roberts brings nearly two decades of experience representing clients in congressional investigations and high-profile Washington controversies.

Sherin and Lodgen Adds Two Associates to Employment and Litigation Departments

September 3, 2025

BOSTON, MA—Sherin and Lodgen LLP announces the addition of two associates to the firm’s award-winning litigation and employment practice groups. Luke E. Colomey, a former Sherin and Lodgen law clerk, joins the firm’s Litigation Department, and Addison F. Doherty, a former paralegal at the firm, joins the Employment Department. Colomey represents clients in complex civil and commercial litigation matters. Doherty’s practice focuses on all areas of employment law and related litigation.

Littler Welcomes New Talent to Honolulu With the Addition of Shareholder Christine Belcaid

September 3, 2025

HONOLULU, HI—Littler announced the addition of Christine (Kiki) Belcaid as a shareholder in its Honolulu office. Joining from Dentons, where she was a partner in the firm, Belcaid guides employers through the full lifecycle of employment litigation, from investigations and discovery to motion strategy, trial preparation, and appeals.

Houston Appellate and Trial Law Firm is Now Wright Close Barger & Guzman

September 3, 2025

HOUSTON, TX—The Houston-based civil appellate and trial law firm Wright Close & Barger, LLP announced it has changed its name to Wright Close Barger & Guzman, LLP, adding the name of partner and former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman. With a focus on litigating civil cases in state and federal trial and appellate courts, Guzman uses her years of experience as a trial court and appeals court judge to provide unique and valuable insights regarding pending court cases, arbitration and mediation.

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Foster Garvey Expands Alcoholic Beverages Capabilities With Addition of Counsel Kristina Dickens

September 3, 2025

NATIONAL—Foster Garvey announced the addition of Kristina D. Dickens as Counsel in the firm’s Commercial & IP Transactions practice. With Kristina’s arrival, Foster Garvey’s Alcoholic Beverages practice moves forward with even greater depth and industry knowledge. She advises on licensing portfolios, trade practice matters and compliance strategies, often in projects requiring coordination across multiple jurisdictions.

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Honigman Welcomes Corporate Attorney Tricia Collins to Grand Rapids Office

September 3, 2025

GRAND RAPIDS, MI—Honigman LLP announced today that Tricia Collins has joined the firm as a partner in its Grand Rapids office. Collins, who joins Honigman after nearly a decade at Kirkland & Ellis, is the most recent addition to the firm’s Corporate Department and Commercial Transactions group. A trusted advisor, at Honigman, Collins will focus her practice on commercial transactions.

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The Gori Law Firm Welcomes New Attorney Alyssa Reinhardt

September 3, 2025

EDWARDSVILLE, IL—The Gori Law Firm welcomed attorney Alyssa Reinhardt to its legal team. In her role, Reinhardt focuses on pharmaceutical liability and product liability, bringing valuable experience and insight to the firm’s growing practice areas. Reinhardt, who previously served as a law clerk at The Gori Law Firm from 2019 to 2021, returns to The Gori Law Firm with a strong background in complex litigation. 

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Mathis, Marifian & Richter Ltd. Welcomes Taylor Fehrenz as New Attorney

September 3, 2025

BELLEVILLE, IL—Mathis, Marifian & Richter Ltd., a litigation firm serving the Metropolitan area welcomed new associate attorney Taylor Fehrenz as the newest associate attorney to its team. Fehrenz brings valuable experience to the firm, having worked for two years as an employee and labor relations specialist, where he managed complex personnel issues in a federal setting. Prior to that, he spent six years practicing law, focusing on personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. 

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Perkins Coie Expands Regulatory Depth With Addition of Former Acting OCC Chief Counsel Ted Dowd

September 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Perkins Coie has strengthened its regulatory depth by adding Ted Dowd, former Acting Senior Deputy Comptroller and Chief Counsel of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), as a partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office. Ted brings more than a decade of leadership at the OCC, where he directed legal strategy, licensing, and high-profile regulatory matters that shaped the trillion-dollar U.S. banking system.

Hahn Loeser Adds the Walters Levine & DeGrave Law Firm in Tampa and Sarasota

September 3, 2025

TAMPA, FL—Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP announced that the Walters Levine & DeGrave law firm, with its eight attorneys and 11 staff members, has joined the Firm as of August 15. Walters Levine & DeGrave with offices in Tampa and Sarasota focuses on civil litigation, construction and real estate and estate planning law. With this addition, Hahn Loeser now has four offices in Florida, including its existing offices in Fort Myers and Naples. The Firm also has offices in Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, and San Diego. Walters Levine’s Managing Shareholders Stuart Jay Levine, Joel W. Walters and Heather A. DeGrave have joined Hahn Loeser as Partners. Mr. Levine concentrates his practice in the areas of business litigation with an emphasis in construction and commercial litigation, and consumer debt collections. He will serve as Partner-in-Charge of the Tampa office. Mr. Walters is Board Certified in Business Litigation in Florida and focuses his practice in the areas of business litigation, including health care, construction, insurance, real property disputes and construction defects. He will serve as Partner-in-Charge of the Sarasota office. Ms. DeGrave focuses her practice in the areas of construction, commercial collections and business litigation. Also joining Hahn Loeser are Attorneys Paul Fischel, Alan Gonzalez, Robert Pretschner, Warren R. Ross and Mishka Garcia. Mr. Fischel practices in the areas of construction litigation, business law and commercial collections. Mr. Gonzalez practices in the areas of estate planning, taxation and probate. Mr. Pretschner concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial and residential real estate. Mr. Ross practices in the areas of marital law, construction and litigation. Ms. Garcia concentrates her practice on construction, commercial collections and business litigation.

Ice Miller Expands Employee Benefits Capabilities on East Coast

September 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Ice Miller announced the addition of veteran employee benefits and executive compensation legal leader Vanessa Scott to its nationally recognized Workplace Solutions Group. Highly respected in the industry and with a pedigree that crosses both the public and private spheres, Scott touts extensive experience from multiple perspectives and different sides of the table as both in-house and outside counsel, including policy development and proficiency navigating legal issues on behalf of her clients.

Gallagher & Kennedy Welcomes 2025 Incoming Associates

September 3, 2025

PHOENIX, AZ—Gallagher & Kennedy welcomed three talented first-year attorneys to the firm: Sarah LeFevre, Kyle James, and Angela Sheppard. All three previously worked at the firm as summer associates and return to Gallagher & Kennedy after graduating from law school in May. Their admission to the Bar is pending admittance this October. Sarah R. LeFevre will focus on various types of litigation, including employment law, estate planning and probate, and commercial disputes. Kyle B. James will primarily focus on various types of litigation, including commercial
disputes and employment law. Angela L. Sheppard will practice primarily in various areas of litigation, including
commercial disputes, employment law, and catastrophic personal injury. 

Former Federal Judge Barbara Lynn Joins Dallas Litigation Firm

September 2, 2025

DALLAS, TX—Barbara M.G. Lynn, a trailblazing federal judge who served as the first female Chief Judge for the Northern District of Texas, has announced a strategic transition from the federal bench to private practice. After stepping down as Senior Judge for the Northern District in June, effective Sept. 1, she is joining the Dallas-based litigation firm of Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann LLP. The firm of more than 40 attorneys was founded in 2003 by Judge Lynn’s husband, Mike Lynn, and has built an impressive record of success in a wide range of high-profile commercial litigation. In her new role, Judge Lynn will apply her experience on the bench, willingness to innovate, and commitment to mentoring young attorneys to support the firm and its clients. That work will include corporate and governmental investigations, trial consulting, as well as mediations and arbitrations.

Jones Day Welcomes Back Veronica Dragalin

September 2, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Jones Day announced today that Veronica Dragalin will join Jones Day’s Washington Office as a partner in the Investigations & White Collar Defense Practice. Previously an associate at the Firm from 2011-2016, and an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles from 2016-2022, she served as the Chief Prosecutor of the Anti-Corruption Prosecution Office for the Republic of Moldova from 2022-2025. Ms. Dragalin has 15 years of experience as both a defense attorney and prosecutor in white-collar criminal litigation and investigations involving allegations of bribery, bank fraud, money laundering, mail and wire fraud, obstruction of justice, RICO violations, and FCPA non-compliance.

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Ogletree Deakins Adds Esteemed Litigator Gouri Sashital as Shareholder in Detroit

September 2, 2025

DETROIT, MI—Ogletree Deakins welcomed Gouri Sashital to the firm’s Detroit office as a shareholder. Gouri joins from Keller Thoma, where she has practiced since 2008, most recently serving as co-managing partner. With more than two decades of legal experience, Gouri is a highly regarded employment litigator with a stellar record. She represents and advises private and public employers on a broad range of state and federal employment laws and regulations, appearing before administrative agencies and in state and federal courts.

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