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Shane-Scadden

Rafi Law Group Welcomes Shane Scadden as a Junior Associate Attorney

September 8, 2026

DENVER, CO—Shane Scadden has joined Rafi Law Group as a Junior Associate Attorney. Licensed to practice law in Colorado and Texas, Scadden brings experience in personal injury, commercial trucking litigation and public defense to the firm. As a Denver personal injury attorney, Scadden is committed to achieving the best possible result for every client. He takes a thorough approach to each case, learning its details and circumstances so he can advocate effectively for his clients and negotiate for the best possible outcome.

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Petrelli Previtera Welcomes William Gentry as Partner

September 8, 2026

MARIETTA, GA—William C. “Bill” Gentry has joined Petrelli Previtera as a partner and will lead the firm’s new Marietta office. Gentry, the current president of the State Bar of Georgia, brings more than 40 years of Georgia practice in high-asset divorce, complex property division, child custody and family law. Gentry Law Firm combined with Petrelli Previtera in July. Attorneys Bradley Weidemann and Colleen Warley joined the firm along with Gentry, and the team continues to serve families in Marietta, Cobb County and across Metro Atlanta from the same office near Marietta Square and the Cobb County Courthouse.

Rafi Law Group Promotes Chance Strawderman to Supervising Attorney

August 25, 2026

DENVER, CO—Rafi Law Group promoted Chance Strawderman from Associate Attorney to Supervising Attorney, recognizing his leadership, commitment to clients and track record of achieving meaningful results for those who have been wrongfully injured. In this role, Strawderman will supervise a team of associate attorneys and case managers, helping ensure clients receive proactive, honest communication and determined advocacy throughout their cases.

Petrelli Previtera Opens Asheville Office

August 24, 2026

ASHEVILLE, NC—Petrelli Previtera, LLC has opened a new family law office in Asheville, expanding access to the firm’s divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, property division, and related family law services in Western North Carolina. The Asheville office, located at 1200 Ridgefield Blvd, Suite 120, Asheville, NC 28806, includes family law attorney Mark Upright, who has practiced family law in North Carolina since 2006. Upright brings extensive experience helping families navigate custody, divorce, property division, mediation, and other complex family law matters.

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McCarter & English Continues Strategic Growth of Environment & Energy Team, Adding Anree Little in Washington, DC

September 9, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.—McCarter & English today announced that Anree G. Little has joined the firm as special counsel in its Environment & Energy Practice Group, based in the firm’s Washington, DC, office. Little strengthens the firm’s energy capabilities and continues the firm’s focus on growing the team to meet the evolving needs of its clients. Little advises clients on electric transmission and distribution, organized electricity markets, wholesale power transactions, interstate natural gas regulation, utility mergers and acquisitions, administrative litigation and related appeals.

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Honigman Welcomes Government Contracts Attorney Adam Bartolanzo to Washington DC Office

September 9, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Honigman LLP announced today that Adam Bartolanzo joined the firm as a partner in the Regulated Industries Practice Group of the Regulatory Department. He comes to Honigman’s Washington DC office from Miles & Stockbridge. Bartolanzo advises government contractors on the full range of federal procurement matters, helping clients navigate complex regulatory requirements, contract performance issues, compliance obligations, disputes, and strategic business decisions. 

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Pillsbury Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Expansion Continues

September 9, 2026

AUSTIN, TX—The latest notable partner to Pillsbury’s premier Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) practice, tech-focused startup lawyer Valeska Pederson Hintz has joined the firm’s Austin office as partner. She joins the firm from Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP. Pederson Hintz’s arrival continues the significant, ongoing expansion of Pillsbury’s broad Tech and Life Sciences sector capabilities, particularly in connection with ECVC work. She is the tenth startup-focused lateral partner to join the team in just the past 24 months.

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Hon. Mary E. Wiss (Ret.) Joins JAMS in San Francisco

September 9, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—JAMS today announced that Hon. Mary E. Wiss (Ret.) has joined JAMS as a neutral based in Northern California. During a distinguished judicial career spanning 24 years, Mary E. Wiss served on the San Francisco Superior Court, presiding over matters in the Complex, Civil, Criminal and Probate divisions. Judge Wiss was the first woman assigned to the court’s Complex Litigation Department. Based in the San Francisco Resolution Center, Judge Wiss will serve as an arbitrator and mediator, handling business/commercial, class action, construction, employment, estate/probate/trust, insurance, personal injury and professional liability matters.

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Trial Attorney Mario Giommoni Promoted to Partner at Ratzan Weissman & Boldt

September 9, 2026

MIAMI, FL—Ratzan Weissman & Boldt (RWB) has announced the promotion of Mario R. Giommoni to Partner. Mario has been with RWB for more than seven years and has built a robust trial practice representing individuals and families whose lives have been forever changed by catastrophic injuries and losses. His practice focuses on catastrophic negligence, medical malpractice, products liability, and wrongful death. 

Littler Accelerates Growth in Puerto Rico

September 9, 2026

SAN JUAN, PR—Littler is strengthening its market-leading presence in Puerto Rico with the addition of eight attorneys. The group, which joins from Jackson Lewis, combines with Littler’s existing team in San Juan to significantly expand the office and further enhance the firm’s ability to serve employers across Puerto Rico and beyond. With this addition, Littler Puerto Rico is now comprised of 23 attorneys and 13 professional staff.

Lowenstein Sandler Continues Expansion of Its Investment Management & Private Funds Group

September 9, 2026

NEW YORK, NY—Lowenstein Sandler has announced the continued expansion of its Investment Management & Private Funds Group with the addition of Brendan R. Kalb as partner and Nachman “Nathan” Calko as counsel. Kalb joins Lowenstein from ExodusPoint Capital Management, where he served as Global General Counsel, while Calko joins from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett.

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Ellen C. Bodenmiller Joins Marshall Dennehey’s Tampa Office as Special Counsel in the Casualty Department

September 8, 2026

TAMPA, FL—Marshall Dennehey announced today that Ellen C. Bodenmiller has joined the firm’s Tampa office as Special Counsel in the Casualty Department. Formerly Counsel at a regional law firm and a Managing Attorney for a Fortune 200 insurance company, Bodenmiller is experienced in overseeing complex claims and litigation strategy. Bodenmiller focuses her practice on defending clients in a broad range of civil litigation matters, including automobile and transportation liability, premises liability, retail liability, general liability claims, and pre-suit matters.

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Matthias Kamber Joins Growing San Francisco IP Team

September 8, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Munger, Tolles & Olson announced that intellectual property litigator and trial lawyer Matthias Kamber has joined the firm as a partner in San Francisco. Matthias brings nearly 25 years of experience advising clients in high-stakes intellectual property disputes throughout the country, with a particular focus on patent cases involving internet advertising, smartphones and microprocessors.

Anjali M. Deodat Joins Rogers Joseph O’Donnell’s Government Contracts Practice as an Associate

September 8, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rogers Joseph O’Donnell, PC welcomed Anjali M. Deodat as an associate in the firm’s Government Contracts practice. Based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, Deodat represents government contractors in bid protests and claims and disputes litigation before agencies, the Government Accountability Office, the Court of Federal Claims and the Boards of Contract Appeals, with particular focus on matters involving defense and technology procurements.

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Former Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Caroline Crenshaw Joins Venable as a Partner in Washington, DC

September 8, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Venable LLP announced today that Caroline A. Crenshaw, a former commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has joined the firm as a partner in the Washington, DC office. At Venable, Crenshaw will draw on her widely recognized industry leadership and more than 15 years of experience at the SEC and in private practice, including almost six years as a commissioner, to help clients anticipate and respond to regulatory developments and navigate novel or complex securities issues.

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Blank Rome Welcomes New Corporate Associate Connor McRory in Philadelphia

September 8, 2026

PHILADELPHIA, PA—Blank Rome LLP announced that W. Connor McRory has joined the firm’s Philadelphia office as an associate in the Corporate, M&A, and Securities group. Connor joins Blank Rome from WilmerHale LLP. Connor advises public and private companies and institutional investors on a wide range of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, corporate governance, and securities law.

Judicate West Adds Mediator Daren H. Lipinksy in Southern California

September 8, 2026

SANTA ANA, CA—Judicate West has added Daren H. Lipinksy, Esq., to its roster of neutrals. Based in Santa Ana, Lipinsky is available statewide as a mediator, arbitrator and private judge. With nearly three decades of litigation experience, Lipinsky is well-versed in employment issues, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination and wage-and-hour matters, and business disputes, including corporate matters and breach of contract.

Baker Donelson's Baltimore Office Moves to New Space Atop 100 Light Street

September 8, 2026

BALTIMORE, MD—Baker Donelson has relocated its Baltimore office to the top four floors of 100 Light Street, reaffirming the Firm’s long-term commitment to downtown Baltimore and creating a modern workspace designed to support collaboration, growth, and client service. The Firm signed a 15-year lease for floors 32 through 35 of the city’s tallest office tower and will continue to maintain its Light of Baltimore incubator on the building’s 23rd floor. The new office was designed to reflect the way attorneys and professional staff work today, with an emphasis on collaboration, technology, flexibility, and connectivity. 

Hon. Alan S. Trust (Ret.), Former Chief Bankruptcy Judge, Joins JAMS in New York

September 8, 2026

NEW YORK, NY—JAMS announced that Hon. Alan S. Trust (Ret.) has joined its panel as a mediator, arbitrator and neutral evaluator, bringing more than 40 years of legal experience. Judge Trust served for more than 18 years on the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York, including as chief bankruptcy judge from 2020 until his retirement in 2026. During his tenure, he presided over more than 40,000 bankruptcy cases and 2,500 adversary proceedings, issued more than 110,000 orders and authored more than 120 published opinions.

Becker Celebrates Launch of Resilience

September 8, 2026

FT LAUDERDALE, FL—Becker announces the release of Resilience: Essays by Women in Law, a collection of personal essays authored by women attorneys and professionals across the firm. Conceptualized and edited by Becker shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger, the book brings together stories of perseverance, leadership, mentorship and personal growth from women whose experiences have shaped their careers and enriched the firm’s culture. Through candid reflections on overcoming obstacles, balancing professional and personal responsibilities, and forging paths in the legal profession, the authors offer readers a look at the resilience that defines women in law.

Leading Boutiques Combine to Form SDV Fenchurch

September 8, 2026

TRUMBULL, CT—Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. (SDV), Fenchurch Law, Wesolowski Abogados, and CLIR & Fenchurch and their partner members in Asia, Europe and North America combined today to launch SDV Fenchurch, a global law firm built exclusively to represent policyholders and the brokers who advise them.
Structured as a Swiss verein, SDV Fenchurch unites dedicated insurance-recovery practices across eight jurisdictions in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Turkey, and Singapore. With over 90 lawyers devoted to insurance coverage matters, the firm is among the largest policyholder-side practices in the world and, by number of jurisdictions with full-time policyholder counsel capabilities, the most geographically extensive.

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Farah & Farah Supports Local Families with $18,500 Contribution and Surprise Gift During Child Cancer Fund Care-A-Thon

September 4, 2026

JACKSONVILLE, FL—Chuck Farah of Farah & Farah leveraged his platform on Legal Live to drive significant support for the Child Cancer Fund Care-A-Thon, contributing $18,500 in total donations and surprising a local family with concert tickets to provide a moment of joy for those facing childhood cancer. Broadcast from the Farah & Farah Performance Studio in Jacksonville, this special edition of Legal Live was dedicated entirely to the Care-A-Thon’s mission. In addition to a personal donation of $15,000, Farah matched community donations up to $3,500, further amplifying the fundraising success. Beyond the financial impact, Farah highlighted his commitment to the personal well-being of the families served by the Fund by surprising a young patient and her family with tickets to see Olivia Rodrigo in Orlando. 100% of the proceeds from the effort go to benefit Child Cancer Fund services.

First-Chair Trial Lawyer Phil Bowman Joins King & Spalding in New York

September 3, 2026

NEW YORK, NY—King & Spalding announced today that Phil Bowman has joined the firm as a partner in its Business Litigation practice group. He is based in the firm’s New York office. Bowman is a first-chair trial lawyer and commercial litigator who handles complex business disputes in federal and state courts throughout the United States, as well as in domestic and international arbitrations. His practice focuses on high-stakes commercial litigation.

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Hon. Michael A. Hammer (Ret.) Joins Lowenstein Sandler as Partner in its Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice

September 3, 2026

ROSELAND, NJ—Lowenstein Sandler announced that the Honorable Michael A. Hammer (ret.) has joined the firm after presiding for 15 years as U.S. Magistrate Judge in the District of New Jersey. Judge Hammer will be a partner in the firm’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practice and will be based in its Roseland, NJ office. The Judge’s arrival reflects the firm’s continued success in attracting respected former judges, prosecutors, public servants, and experienced trial lawyers.

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Brad Drake
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Kyle Pine

Foley Strengthens Corporate Platform with Partner Additions in Chicago and Boston

September 3, 2026

CHICAGO, IL—Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that corporate partners Brad Drake and Kyle Pine have joined the firm, bringing Foley to more than 20 lateral partner hires this year and advancing the firm’s strategic expansion across key markets, practices, and sectors. Drake joins Foley’s Insurance Practice Group in Chicago, and Pine joins the Tax Practice Group in Boston. Together, they strengthen the firm’s national Corporate Department and expand its capabilities related to insurance and reinsurance transactions, structured finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and complex transactional tax matters.

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Ogletree Deakins Bolsters Cybersecurity Practice With Addition of Logan Booth as Chicago Shareholder

September 3, 2026

CHICAGO, IL—Ogletree Deakins welcomed Logan Booth to the firm’s Chicago office as a shareholder. Booth joins the firm from Fisher Phillips. Booth’s arrival further expands the firm’s cybersecurity and data privacy capabilities at a time when employers face increasing regulatory scrutiny, sophisticated cyber threats, and rapidly evolving technology risks. With more than a decade of legal and information security experience, he counsels organizations on cybersecurity preparedness, incident response, data privacy compliance, artificial intelligence, and complex technology transactions.

Blank Rome Welcomes New Litigation Associate Alexander J. Halaska in Chicago

September 2, 2026

CHICAGO, IL—Blank Rome LLP announced that Alexander J. Halaska has joined the firm’s Chicago office as an associate in the General Litigation group. Alex is the third associate to join the group this year, following Wesley A. Mann and Ashley F. Calcagno. He joins Blank Rome after clerking for the Honorable Beth W. Jantz of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Alex focuses on complex civil litigation, particularly federal court proceedings, dispositive motions, discovery disputes, and appellate advocacy. 

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Employment Litigator Benjamin A. Mains Joins Eversheds Sutherland as Counsel

September 2, 2026

SILICON VALLEY, CA—Eversheds Sutherland has added Counsel Benjamin A. Mains to its Litigation Practice Group in Silicon Valley, deepening the firm’s capabilities in complex, high‑stakes employment litigation. Mr. Mains is an employment litigator who represents public and private employers in all aspects of employment law

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Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Adeyemi Adenrele Returns to Barnes & Thornburg in Washington, D.C.

September 2, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Adeyemi (Adey) Adenrele is returning to Barnes & Thornburg as a partner in the White Collar, Compliance and Investigations practice in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Adenrele joins the firm from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland, where he served as an assistant U.S. attorney for nearly four years. 

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Mark Eckard Joins Womble Bond Dickinson's Finance, Bankruptcy and Restructuring Group in Wilmington

September 2, 2026

WILMINGTON, DE—Mark Eckard has joined Womble Bond Dickinson‘s Finance, Bankruptcy and Restructuring Group as a partner in the firm’s Wilmington office. Eckard represents debtors, creditors’ committees, secured lenders, directors and officers, landlords, and unsecured creditors in the full range of matters that arise around distressed companies.

Parker Poe Adds Benjamin Baldwin

September 2, 2026

CHARLOTTE, NC—Ben Baldwin recently joined Parker Poe‘s office in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he will advise financial institutions, investment funds, developers, and other businesses on financing transactions, joint ventures, acquisitions, and strategic corporate objectives. Ben’s practice spans a broad range of corporate finance and commercial transactions, with particular experience in lending, private credit, mezzanine finance, subscription credit facilities, and equity investments.

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Cozen O’Connor Hires Wealth Management Attorney David C. Joyslin

September 2, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Cozen O’Connor today added veteran wealth management attorney David C. Joyslin to its award-winning Private Client, Trusts and Estates practice. Joyslin brings to the firm some two decades of experience advising high net worth individuals and families on a wide range of critical estate-related matters, including complex business succession measures involving tax-efficient trust structures.

Daniel Schnapp Joins Ashurst Perkins Coie's Intellectual Property Division in New York

September 2, 2026

NEW YORK, NY—Ashurst Perkins Coie announced Daniel (Dan) Schnapp joined the firm’s Trademark, Copyright, Internet & Advertising practice within the Intellectual Property division in New York. Dan brings more than two decades of experience advising clients in high-stakes IP disputes and complex commercial litigation to the firm. His practice spans a wide range of industries including advertising, media, art, music, technology, financial services, and real estate.

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Transactional Tax Partner Michael Farrell Joins Holland & Hart in Salt Lake City

September 1, 2026

SALT LAKE CITY, UT—Holland & Hart LLP announced today that Michael Farrell has joined the firm as a partner in its Salt Lake City office, deepening the firm’s Tax practice with significant experience in mergers and acquisitions, investment funds, and private equity transactions. Michael represents clients in all facets of corporate and partnership tax matters, advising on the tax aspects of private equity transactions, public and private mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, real estate transactions, fund formations, continuation funds, and GP-led secondary transactions. 

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David Inabinett Celebrates 30 Years with Brinkley Walser Stoner

September 1, 2026

LEXINGTON, NC—Brinkley Walser Stoner, PLLC, celebrates Managing Member David E. Inabinett on his 30 years with the firm. Inabinett joined what was then Brinkley Walser immediately after earning his law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1996 and has built his entire legal career at the firm ever since.

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Holtzman Vogel Expands Tennessee Regulatory and Litigation Practice With Former Deputy Attorney General Kevin Kreutz

September 1, 2026

NASHVILLE, TN—Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak PLLC (“Holtzman Vogel”) today announced that Kevin Kreutz has joined the firm as a Partner in its Nashville, Tennessee office. Kreutz’s practice will focus on complex civil litigation, constitutional challenges, government investigations, and regulatory enforcement, with particular emphasis on clients in the healthcare and financial services industries. His work spans state healthcare oversight, securities and insurance regulation, digital assets, and pension fund fiduciary matters.

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Maron Marvel Strengthens New York Presence With New Long Island Office

September 1, 2026

LONG ISLAND, NY—Maron Marvel today announced the opening of its new Long Island office, further strengthening the firm’s established presence in the New York metropolitan area. The office will be led by Partner Brian Bergin. The Long Island office builds upon Maron Marvel’s longstanding experience representing clients in complex litigation throughout New York and the Northeast. The new location enhances the firm’s ability to serve clients across Long Island, New York City and the surrounding region while providing a platform for continued growth in one of the country’s most significant litigation markets.

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Theodora T. McCormick Named Managing Shareholder of Baker Donelson's Princeton, New Jersey, Office

September 1, 2026

PRINCETON, NJ—Theodora T. “Teddy” McCormick has been named managing shareholder of Baker Donelson’s Princeton, New Jersey, office. She succeeds Anjana D. Patel, who has served as office managing shareholder of both the Princeton and Metropark offices since the Firm established its New Jersey presence in 2025. While serving as office managing shareholder, Ms. McCormick will continue her practice representing companies across the health care, life sciences, dietary supplement, and wellness industries in complex litigation, regulatory matters, and business disputes. 

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Kari Lutringer
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Jon Hyland

Kane Russell Coleman Logan Continues Strategic Expansion With 12 Attorney Additions

September 1, 2026

DALLAS, TX—Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC (KRCL) continues its strategic expansion with the addition of four directors, one senior attorney and seven associates across its Dallas, Houston, and Austin offices, strengthening the firm’s capabilities across key practice areas, including transactional, intellectual property, bankruptcy, corporate, litigation, and labor and employment. Kari Lutringer returns to KRCL as a director in the Houston office. She focuses on corporate and commercial transactions. Jon Hyland joins the Dallas office as a director, focusing on intellectual property litigation. A director in the Austin office, Trevor Coddington, Ph.D., brings decades of experience in intellectual property law. Jameson Watts also joins the Austin office as a director. Joining as a senior attorney in the Houston office, Lee Winkelman is a labor and employment attorney who brings more than 20 years of experience advising employers on a wide range of workplace and business matters to the firm. KRCL also welcomed seven associates: Jade Jackson, Connall McCormack, Emily Meraia, Nicholas “Nick” Perez, Ashley Tycher, Shaylen Braggs and Alexia Nicoloulias.

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Stuart Armstrong
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Barrett Morris

Moore & Van Allen Expands Derivatives Practice, Unveils New Derivatives & Trading Team

September 1, 2026

CHARLOTTE, NC—Moore & Van Allen PLLC announced today that its Swaps & Derivatives practice has been renamed the Derivatives & Trading practice, recognizing the continued expansion of the team’s work across commodities, digital assets, foreign exchange, prediction markets, and securities. The firm also announced that Stuart Armstrong will serve as co-head of the practice alongside Barrett Morris. The new name underscores the team’s broad capabilities and experience in capital markets and traded products, as well as the changing market landscape. 

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Snell & Wilmer Welcomes Julie Peng to the Washington, D.C. Office

August 31, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC—Snell & Wilmer announced that Julie Peng has joined the firm as counsel in the Natural Resources Practice Group. She advises clients on environmental, health, and safety compliance, sustainability initiatives, regulatory matters, transactional due diligence, and environmental risk. Prior to joining the firm, Julie served as Assistant General Counsel of Environmental and Sustainability at Lucid Motors where she led environmental and battery regulatory affairs and compliance. 

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Foley Expands Raleigh Office With Addition of Commercial Litigation Partner Dustin Greene

August 31, 2026

RALEIGH, NC—Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Dustin Greene has joined the firm’s Raleigh office as a partner in its Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Greene brings extensive trial experience across a broad range of high-stakes business disputes, further bolstering Foley’s litigation platform in North Carolina and supporting the firm’s continued growth in the region. Greene, who joins the firm from Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, represents plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial, securities, construction, real estate and land use, and other litigation matters. 

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Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. Member Ahmed J. Kassim Joins International Association of Defense Counsel

August 31, 2026

NEW YORK, NY—The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) has announced that Ahmed J. Kassim, a Member at Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. in Newark, New Jersey, and New York City, has accepted an invitation to join the IADC, the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests. Mr. Kassim, a former chemical engineer, focuses his practice on products liability defense, toxic tort, and complex commercial litigation at both trial and appellate levels. 

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Delaware Litigator Lisa Zwally Joins Ballard Spahr

August 31, 2026

WILMINGTON, DE—Lisa M. Zwally—a litigator with more than two decades of experience in Delaware courts, including the Court of Chancery—has joined Ballard Spahr’s Litigation Department, Securities Enforcement and Corporate Governance Litigation Group, and Delaware office as partner, firm Chair Peter Michaud announced today. In her practice, Lisa focuses on corporate and commercial litigation, representing business entities, officers, directors, and investors in the Delaware Court of Chancery, as well as other Delaware state and federal courts.

Womble Expands Corporate & Securities Bench in Phoenix

August 31, 2026

PHOENIX, AZ—Womble Bond Dickinson announced today that Joshua Becker has joined the firm’s Corporate & Securities Group as a partner in the Phoenix office. Becker advises franchisors, technology companies, and other businesses across the full life of a commercial enterprise, from formation and growth through the sale or protection of what they have built. Franchising sits at the center of Becker’s practice. He develops and revamps franchise corporate structures, franchise disclosure documents, franchise programs, drafts franchise, license, and development agreements, and guides new and established franchisors through the sales process and the requirements of federal and state franchise law. 

ArentFox Schiff Welcomes International Private Clients Partner Cynthia Brittain to LA

August 31, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA—ArentFox Schiff announced the addition of partner Cynthia Brittain to its premier Private Clients, Trusts & Estates practice in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Cindy brings more than 25 years advising high-net-worth multinational families, individuals, and global companies with complex cross-border tax and estate planning matters. Cindy’s work includes pre-immigration planning, international corporate tax and international and domestic wealth and asset transfer and is particularly adept at advising on the interplay of tax regimes for international high net worth clients.

Buchalter Welcomes Litigation Partner Drew Greene to Atlanta Office

August 28, 2026

ATLANTA, GA—Buchalter announced that Drew Greene has joined the firm as a Partner in the Litigation Practice Group in the Atlanta office. Greene has extensive experience representing businesses in a wide range of Commercial Litigation and creditor rights matters. Her practice focuses on state and federal business disputes, where she handles all stages of litigation including discovery, dispositive motions, trial work and appeals. She advises clients across a variety of industries, while maintaining a focus on achieving the best results.

Womble Expands Corporate & Securities Bench in Phoenix

August 28, 2026

PHOENIX, AZ—Womble Bond Dickinson announced today that Joshua Becker has joined the firm’s Corporate & Securities Group as a partner in the Phoenix office. Becker advises franchisors, technology companies, and other businesses across the full life of a commercial enterprise, from formation and growth through the sale or protection of what they have built. Franchising sits at the center of Becker’s practice. He develops and revamps franchise corporate structures, franchise disclosure documents, franchise programs, drafts franchise, license, and development agreements, and guides new and established franchisors through the sales process and the requirements of federal and state franchise law. 

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Shari S. Laskowitz Has Been Appointed Co-Chair of Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Landlord & Tenant Practice

August 28, 2026

NEW YORK, NY—Tarter Krinsky & Drogin has appointed Shari S. Laskowitz as Co-Chair of the firm’s Landlord & Tenant Practice, effective immediately. A seasoned litigator with more than 25 years of experience, Laskowitz represents commercial and residential landlords, owners, co-op and condominium boards, and other real estate stakeholders in landlord-tenant, co-op/condo, business, and partnership disputes. 

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Sherin and Lodgen Appoints Partner Joshua M. Bowman Co-Chair of Real Estate Department

August 28, 2026

BOSTON, MA—Sherin and Lodgen LLP has appointed Partner Joshua M. Bowman Co-Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Bowman will serve alongside longtime Department Chair, Carla M. Moynihan. Together, they will oversee the department’s strategic direction, support attorney development, and identify opportunities to expand the firm’s commercial real estate capabilities. Bowman is also Chair of the firm’s Hospitality Practice Group and a member of the Corporate Department. 

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Chad Davis Joins RumbergerKirk as Director of Business Development and Marketing

August 28, 2026

ORLANDO, FL—RumbergerKirk has welcomed Chad Davis as Director of Business Development and Marketing, where he will lead the firm’s business development, marketing, communications, and client growth initiatives across its five offices. Davis brings extensive experience in business development, marketing strategy, communications, and organizational growth. In his new role, he will work closely with firm leadership and attorneys to strengthen client relationships, identify new business opportunities, enhance the firm’s market presence, and develop strategies that support attorneys and practice groups across the firm.

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Alexis Buese
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Erin Illman

Bradley Launches Retail, Digital Commerce & Consumer Brands Team

August 28, 2026

BIRMINGHAM, AL—Bradley has launched a Retail, Digital Commerce & Consumer Brands team dedicated to serving world-class retailers, brands, and digital commerce companies across industries and helping create, protect, and elevate the brands that shape today’s global retail markets. Partners Erin Jane Illman and Alexis M. Buese will co-lead the team, bringing complementary experience in cybersecurity and privacy, complex commercial litigation, and contractual and regulatory work involving consumer-facing industries and retail brands.

Attorney O'Toole Secures $1.1M Jury Verdict for Client Who Fell in Hotel Lobby

August 27, 2026

FT LAUDERDALE, FL—The jury took 1 hour to deliberate and came back with a verdict of $1,108,000.00 for a woman who slipped and fell on water in a hotel lobby. The injury was a torn meniscus. The hotel’s insurance carrier previously denied the claim. Attorney Christopher O’Toole from the law firm 411 Justice LLC based in Fort Lauderdale, FL was lead counsel. The trial was held in Broward County Circuit Court on 8/25/26.

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Buchalter Welcomes J. Wallace “Wally” Irvin to Nashville Litigation Practice Group

August 27, 2026

NASHVILLE, TN—Buchalter announced that J. Wallace Irvin has joined the firm as Partner in its Nashville office as a member of the Litigation Practice Group. Irvin represents contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and surveyors in a broad range of construction-related matters, including contract negotiations, project administration, construction defect claims, and lien and bond disputes.

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Seasoned Commercial Litigator Seth Darmstadter Joins Honigman in Chicago

August 27, 2026

CHICAGO, IL—Honigman LLP announced today that Seth Darmstadter joined the firm as a partner in the Private Equity Litigation Practice Group of the Litigation Department. Seth comes to Honigman from Raines Feldman Littrell, where he was co-chair of its Litigation Department and managing partner of the firm’s Chicago office. Darmstadter delivers solutions-driven counsel that keeps clients focused on their commercial goals throughout complex litigation.

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Ogletree Deakins Adds Esteemed Employment Litigator Frank Olah as Los Angeles Shareholder

August 27, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA—Ogletree Deakins welcomed Frank Olah to the firm’s Los Angeles office as a shareholder. Olah joins the firm from Carlton Fields LLP, where he was a shareholder, following nearly six years as a principal at Jackson Lewis. Olah is a labor and employment litigator with more than 20 years of legal experience. His practice focuses on defending employers in single-plaintiff and multi-plaintiff lawsuits; class and representative actions, including Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) actions; and arbitration proceedings.

Ogletree Deakins Strengthens Los Angeles Bench, Welcoming Alexander Harwin as Shareholder

August 27, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA—Ogletree Deakins welcomed Alexander “A.J.” Harwin to the firm’s Los Angeles office as a shareholder. Harwin joins the firm from FordHarrison LLP, where he was a partner. Harwin focuses his practice on all aspects of labor and employment litigation. For more than 20 years, he has represented employers in matters involving discrimination, harassment, defamation, wage-and-hour disputes, contractual obligations, privacy, and more.

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Bradley Adds Corporate Attorney Joy Holloway to Nashville Office

August 27, 2026

NASHVILLE, TN—Bradley has added Taberah Joy Holloway as counsel in the firm’s Corporate & Securities Practice Group in the Nashville office. Ms. Holloway concentrates her practice on mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, finance, and securities. She regularly works with healthcare, technology, and growth-stage companies on a variety of corporate matters.

Barnes Trial Group Announcement: David J. Sales Secures Landmark Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Victory

August 26, 2026

HONOLULU, HI—Barnes Trial Group announced Attorney David J. Sales of our Tampa headquartered firm recently prevailed in a significant personal injury case before the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court. In Philip Morris USA Inc v. Ricapor-Hall, the Court affirmed the plaintiff’s product liability and fraud verdict against a major manufacturer of cigarettes. It also restored nearly three million dollars in damages that the trial court had deducted, based on a finding that the plaintiff was partially at fault for her injuries. The total award approved by the Court was $14,000,000.

The case was the first of its kind to be pursued to verdict in the courts of Hawaiʻi. The jury found that the plaintiff, Ramona Ricapor-Hall, was defrauded by misrepresentations concerning the health effects and addictiveness of cigarettes, which led her to smoke for decades and develop lung cancer. The Court not only affirmed the jury’s findings of fraud, but also ruled that a plaintiff’s comparative fault cannot be used to reduce an award of damages for personal injuries when the defendant is liable for an intentional tort like fraud.

Mr. Sales briefed and argued the case before the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court. His colleagues at the Alvarez Law Firm in Coral Gables Florida, Alex Alvarez and Nick Reyes, appeared as trial counsel in the case, together with Wayne Parsons and Sergio Rufo of Honolulu.

Mr. Sales recently joined Barnes Trial Group to handle the firm’s appeals, work in the firm’s growing mass tort practice, and assist the firm in trials of personal injury and wrongful death cases.

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Kaufman Dolowich Adds John Simon as Partner in Professional Liability Practice

August 26, 2026

WOODBURY, NY—Kaufman Dolowich LLP announced today that John Simon has joined the firm as a partner in its Woodbury, New York, office as a member of its Professional Liability Practice Group. Simon will focus his practice on professional liability defense, primarily representing attorneys and insurance brokers in matters involving legal malpractice, negligence, fraud, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty. He brings to the practice extensive defense litigation and trial experience.

Norton Rose Fulbright Adds Sports-focused Private Equity Partner in New York

August 26, 2026

NEW YORK, NY—Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that Steve Olenick has joined its New York office as US Head of Sports Capital and Transactions as well as New York Head of Private Equity. A partner in the corporate, M&A and securities practice, Steve advises private equity sponsors on complex transactions and is one of the market’s most active lawyers in sports deals. His arrival builds on the firm’s momentum in the fast-growing intersection of institutional capital and sports.

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Blank Rome Welcomes Two New Matrimonial & Family Law Associates in Los Angeles

August 26, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA—Blank Rome LLP announced that Erin M. Brown and Nicole You have joined the firm’s Los Angeles office as associates in the Matrimonial & Family Law group. They join from highly regarded boutique matrimonial firms and follow the group’s recent additions of counsel Jackielyn H. Abellada and associates J Ross Jurow and Robyn B. Straus. Erin focuses on all aspects of family law, including child custody, visitation, support, property division, and domestic violence restraining orders. Nicole focuses her practice on complex family law matters involving high-net-worth parties.

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Baker Donelson Continues Atlanta Growth With Commercial Litigator Kristin S. Tucker

August 25, 2026

ATLANTA, GA—Baker Donelson has added Kristin S. Tucker as of counsel in the Firm’s Atlanta office, where she joins the Commercial Litigation Group. An experienced commercial litigator. Ms. Tucker represents businesses and individuals in complex, high-stakes disputes, with particular experience in partnership and minority shareholder disputes, contract and business tort claims, real estate litigation, and intellectual property matters.

Much Hires Todd Golden as Chief Financial Officer

August 25, 2026

CHICAGO, IL—Much welcomes Todd Golden as Chief Financial Officer. Golden will call on 20+ years of legal industry experience to lead the optimization of the firm’s financial processes and systems to ensure they deliver maximum value to clients. At Much, Golden will focus on improving efficiency and building a financial infrastructure that gives the firm’s attorneys what they need to provide outstanding client service. 

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Venable Adds Leading Advertising Lawyers Stacy Marcus and Michael Isselin in New York

August 25, 2026

NEW YORK, NY—Venable LLP announced today that Stacy Marcus and Michael Isselin have joined the firm as partners in the Advertising Group in New York. Marcus and Isselin advise clients across the advertising, entertainment, media, sports, and consumer sectors on sophisticated commercial, talent, collective bargaining, and marketing matters.

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Foley Builds on California Momentum with Life Sciences Transactions Partner Jane Adams

August 24, 2026

SAN DIEGO, CA—Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that life sciences transactional partner Jane Adams has joined the firm’s Technology Transactions, Cybersecurity & Privacy Practice in San Diego. Her arrival marks the firm’s sixth partner addition in California this year and the fourth within its Intellectual Property Department, reflecting Foley’s continued growth and investment across the region. Adams joins the firm from Cooley LLP, where she spent three decades advising public and privately held life sciences companies on a broad range of commercial and corporate matters. Her practice focuses on complex life sciences
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Littler Strengthens Capabilities in the West With the Addition of Suzanne Martin

August 24, 2026

LAS VEGAS, NV—Littler has added Suzanne Martin as a shareholder in its Las Vegas office. Her addition further strengthens the firm’s capabilities in Nevada and California and reinforces its continued growth strategy in the West. Martin joins from Ogletree Deakins and brings more than two decades of experience representing employers on a broad range of workplace matters.

Petrelli Previtera Opens Annapolis Office

August 24, 2026

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Petrelli Previtera, LLC has opened a new family law office in Annapolis, expanding access to the firm’s divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, property division, and Protection From Abuse representation in Maryland. The Annapolis location, located at 125 West Street, Suite 301, Annapolis, MD 21401, is the firm’s third office in Maryland and is supported by Petrelli Previtera’s Maryland family law team, including attorneys Julie Colin, Nicholas D. Santoni, and April M. Townsend.

Healthcare Litigation Partner Jonah Retzinger Joins King & Spalding in Los Angeles

August 20, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA—King & Spalding announced that Jonah Retzinger has joined the firm as a partner on the Healthcare team in its Government Matters and Regulation practice group. He is based in the Los Angeles office. Retzinger is a healthcare litigator who represents providers, physician organizations, hospitals, health systems, healthcare technology companies and other healthcare stakeholders in complex litigation, government investigations, regulatory enforcement matters and related advisory work. 

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Healthcare Litigation Partner Jonah Retzinger Joins King & Spalding in Los Angeles

August 20, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA—King & Spalding announced that Jonah Retzinger has joined the firm as a partner on the Healthcare team in its Government Matters and Regulation practice group. He is based in the Los Angeles office. Retzinger is a Chambers USA ranked healthcare litigator who represents providers, physician organizations, hospitals, health systems, healthcare technology companies and other healthcare stakeholders in complex litigation, government investigations, regulatory enforcement matters and related advisory work. 

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King & Spalding Expands Structured Finance Platform With Addition of Jonathan Ching and Andrew Kummer

August 20, 2026

NEW YORK, NY—King & Spalding announced that structured finance partners Jonathan Ching and Andrew Kummer have joined the firm’s Finance and Restructuring practice group. They are based in the New York office. Ching and Kummer join from McDermott Will & Schulte LLP and bring extensive experience advising financial institutions, investment managers, private credit funds, hedge funds, commodity companies and emerging technology businesses on sophisticated structured finance, derivatives, fund finance, commodities and digital asset transactions.

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Ashurst Perkins Coie Adds Former DOJ Attorney Prava Palacharla to Litigation Practice

August 19, 2026

CHICAGO, IL—Ashurst Perkins Coie announced today the addition of Prava Palacharla as a partner in the firm’s Complex Litigation practice within the Litigation, Investigations & Advisory division. Prava is joining the firm’s Chicago office. Prava will draw on her government experience in leading complex investigations and addressing emerging digital threats to advise clients on litigation and investigations involving cybersecurity, national security, and white-collar crime.

Adams & Reese Brings Multidisciplinary Practice Approach to Data Center Developments

August 19, 2026

NEW ORLEANS, LA—Adams & Reese is launching a firmwide Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure initiative to highlight the firm’s full-service legal capabilities, multidisciplinary team, and strategic presence in markets attracting significant industry investment. The firm advises clients across the data center and digital infrastructure ecosystem, including utilities, energy infrastructure platforms, developers, financiers, technology companies, landowners, hyperscalers, construction companies, local governments, economic development organizations, and other stakeholders making transformative multibillion-dollar commitments to digital infrastructure.

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Littler Announces Leadership Appointments in Long Island and San Jose to Drive Growth and Client Service

August 19, 2026

NEW YORK, NY—Littler has appointed William H. Ng and Marlene S. Muraco as office managing shareholders (OMS). Ng takes the reins from longtime OMS John T. Bauer in Long Island while Muraco succeeds Robert J. Wilger in San Jose, both of whom will continue to focus on their practices. In Long Island, Ng represents employers in a broad range of labor and employment law matters. Muraco is a seasoned employment litigator with more than three decades of experience handling complex workplace disputes. 

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Katten Expands Restructuring Practice With Addition of Genevieve Weiner

August 19, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA—Katten announced today that Genevieve Weiner has joined the firm’s Los Angeles office as a partner in its Restructuring practice, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities to guide clients through complex financial challenges. Weiner represents secured and unsecured creditors, lenders, debtors and other stakeholders in complex restructuring matters, distressed mergers and acquisitions, general assignments for the benefit of creditors, receiverships and out-of-court restructurings.

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Bradley Expands Atlanta Healthcare Team with Partner Gregory Bianchi

August 18, 2026

ATLANTA, GA—Bradley has added Gregory S. Bianchi as a partner in the Healthcare Practice Group, further expanding the firm’s healthcare and transactional capabilities in its growing Atlanta office. Prior to joining Bradley, Mr. Bianchi served as associate general counsel at a large healthcare staffing company after serving for 14 years at a large, publicly traded healthcare technology company, including serving as general counsel for the largest business unit. 

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Venable Expands Legislative and Public Policy Practice With Former Senior Treasury Department Official Derek Theurer as Partner

August 18, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Venable LLP announced today the addition of tax and economic policy expert Derek Theurer as a partner in the firm’s Legislative and Public Policy Group. He most recently served in the U.S. Department of Treasury, concurrently serving as acting deputy secretary, chief of staff, and Senate-confirmed deputy undersecretary for legislative affairs. He will be based in Washington, DC. While at Treasury, Mr. Theurer was one of the secretary’s lead policy advisors and played a central role in the administration’s tax and economic growth agenda.

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Jaburg Wilk Attorney Kopinski Named to Board of Gift of Adoption Fund

August 18, 2026

PHOENIX, AZ—Jaburg Wilk announced that Shareholder Micalann C. Pepe has been re-elected as a Senior Director on the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel’s (FDCC) Board of Directors and has taken on an expanded set of national leadership appointments within the organization. Pepe was appointed Chair of the FDCC’s Projects & Objectives Committee, which directs and oversees the work of the Federation’s 24 Substantive Law Sections. She was also named Vice Chair of both the Membership Recruitment Committee and the Membership Development Committee and will serve as a member of the Finance & Budget Committee.

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Jaburg Wilk Attorney Kopinski Named to Board of Gift of Adoption Fund

August 18, 2026

PHOENIX, AZ—Kyle J. Kopinski has been named to the Board of Directors of Gift of Adoption Fund, Arizona Chapter. Kopinski is an experienced litigation attorney at Jaburg Wilk, assisting clients with contractual disputes, business matters, real estate, employment contracts, and other commercial matters.

Norton Rose Fulbright Expands Global Insurance Practice With Addition of Leading New York Coverage Disputes Partner

August 18, 2026

NEW YORK, NY—Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that litigation and disputes partner Ned Kirk has joined its New York office, further advancing the firm’s global insurance offering and strategic focus on the industry. Ned represents domestic and international insurers and reinsurers in complex commercial disputes with a focus on matters involving representations-and-warranties insurance (R&W), specialty, bad faith, directors and officers liability (D&O) and financial institutions coverage.

Barnes & Thornburg Adds 12-Lawyer Healthcare Team in Raleigh

August 18, 2026

RALEIGH, NC—Barnes & Thornburg has added a 12-lawyer healthcare team to its Raleigh office. This is the fifth lateral group addition by the firm this year, and reinforces the firm’s commitment to serving healthcare providers, health systems, life science companies, and other industry stakeholders across the country. The team’s work spans across several key areas in healthcare – regulatory, compliance, data privacy, clinical research, transactional, and False Claims Act. The team joins from K&L Gates, where partners Kelsey Jernigan and John Lawrence led the practice. In their new roles at Barnes & Thornburg, Lawrence will serve as the managing partner of the Raleigh office and Jernigan as director of regulatory services. The other new partners include Jared Burtner, Nathan Huff, Carolyn Merritt, McNair Nichols and Rebecca Schaefer, along with associates Christian Flemming and Michael Phillips.

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LumaLex Law Names Bianca Lindau Senior Associate

August 17, 2026

MIAMI, FL—Dustin Robinson, Esq, CPA, founding partner of LumaLex Law, is proud to announce that Bianca Lindau has joined the firm as a Senior Associate. At LumaLex Law, Lindau’s practice focuses on corporate transactions, venture financings, and commercial agreements for technology, healthcare, and emerging-industry clients. She regularly advises founders and growth-stage companies on entity formation, governance, M&A, and the negotiation of complex commercial contracts.

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Littler Names Jenny Schwendemann as Firm’s First Pro Bono Counsel

August 17, 2026

ST. LOUIS, MO—Littler has appointed Jenny Schwendemann as its first Senior Associate General Counsel, Pro Bono. The newly created role underscores the firm’s longstanding commitment to pro bono service, access to justice and community impact, while supporting key strategic priorities and opportunities for growth. Schwendemann previously served as Senior Director and Associate General Counsel – Risk Management and co-chair of the firm’s Pro Bono Committee. In this role, Schwendemann will support the Pro Bono Committee in leading Littler’s nationally recognized pro bono program, partnering with firm leadership to further integrate pro bono service into the firm’s culture. The position also reflects growing opportunities to collaborate with corporate clients on meaningful pro bono initiatives.

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Shutts & Bowen Secures Jury Trial Victory for Marco Beach Ocean Resort Condominium Owner in Trademark Dispute

August 17, 2026

MARCO ISLAND, FL—Shutts & Bowen LLP  announced that a trial team led by Partner and Intellectual Property Practice Group Co-Chair Woodrow “Woody” Pollack secured a significant jury verdict on behalf of their client, Thomas A. Drummond, and affiliated entities, in a federal trademark dispute involving the Marco Beach Ocean Resort in Marco Island.

Following a weeklong trial in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida’s Fort Myers Division, the jury deliberated for approximately 95 minutes before finding that Drummond and the other Defendants did not infringe on the Plaintiff developer’s alleged trademark rights related to the name of the condominium development and its associated crest design.

In an additional significant victory for the Defendants, the jury also found, by clear and convincing evidence, that the developer had actually fraudulently maintained its federal trademark registration for the crest design before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), resulting in the registration being invalidated.

The dispute arose after the developer’s hotel program, which managed rentals of privately owned condominium units at the Marco Ocean Beach Resort, ended in 2022. Individual unit owners assumed responsibility for managing and marketing their own rentals, including through online platforms like VRBO and Airbnb.

The developer subsequently sued Drummond and entities related to his rental operation alleging that their use of the Marco Beach Ocean Resort name and related imagery in connection with their rental activities infringed its trademark rights. The lawsuit asserted claims of federal trademark infringement, unfair competition and cyberpiracy, among others.

The Defendants denied the allegations and counterclaimed that the developer had fraudulently maintained its federal trademark registration for the crest design by falsely representing to the USPTO that the mark remained in continuous use for all registered services. The Defendants sought cancellation of the registration based on this alleged fraud.

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Blank Rome Further Expands Adds Partner Tarek F. Abdalla

August 17, 2026

PITTSBURGH, PA—Blank Rome LLP announced that Tarek F. Abdalla has joined the firm as a partner in its Business Litigation group, Construction & Infrastructure practice, and Energy industry team. Tarek joins a growing Construction & Infrastructure team that recently added partners Patrick D. Harder and Brandon J. Davis in Los Angeles and Justin N. Leonelli in Pittsburgh. He and Patrick will co-chair the firm’s Construction & Infrastructure practice. Tarek comes to Blank Rome from Jones Day.

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Ogletree Deakins Deepens San Antonio Bench With Return of Mark McNitzky as Shareholder

August 17, 2026

SAN ANTONIO, TX—Ogletree Deakins welcomed Mark McNitzky to the firm’s San Antonio office as a shareholder. McNitzky returns to Ogletree Deakins from Langley & Banack, Inc., where he was a shareholder leading the firm’s Labor and Employment section for three years. He previously spent nearly eight years with Ogletree Deakins in the San Antonio office.
McNitzky continues to manage day-to-day labor and employment law issues with a focus on employment litigation. 

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Reed Smith Adds John Magruder

August 17, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.—John Magruder has joined Reed Smith as a partner in the firm’s Global Regulatory Enforcement practice in Washington, D.C. Magruder brings significant experience advising clients on antitrust issues in transactions, premerger notification compliance, competition filings, and competition approvals in the United States and worldwide. Magruder provides clear and practical guidance on premerger notification compliance and has extensive experience preparing competition filings and obtaining competition approvals across jurisdictions.

VF Law Welcomes Aaron Bell and Lyndsey Belliston

August 17, 2026

LAKE OSWEGO, OR—VF Law welcomed attorneys Aaron Bell and Lyndsey Belliston to the firm’s Oregon office. The addition of Bell and Belliston expands VF Law’s business, finance, commercial litigation and real estate capabilities. Their addition reflects the firm’s continued investment in serving businesses, financial institutions, and commercial clients throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Together, Bell and Belliston bring complementary experience across business law, finance, litigation, creditors’ rights and real estate matters, strengthening VF Law’s ability to provide coordinated counsel to clients with complex commercial needs.

Lathrop GPM Completes Move to New Washington, D.C. Office Space

August 17, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Lathrop GPM LLP today announced that the firm’s Washington, D.C. team has relocated to a new 7,000-square-foot office on the 10th floor of 1015 15th Street NW. The office features the firm’s hybrid workplace model, combining open seating with private, assigned workspaces designed to support teamwork, focus and responsiveness to client needs. 

Joshua Zeman Joins Honigman, Bringing New Depth to Firm’s Supply Chain and Commercial Transactions Practice

August 17, 2026

DETROIT, MI—Honigman LLP announced today that Joshua Zeman joined the firm as a partner in the Supply Chain and Commercial Transactions Practice Group of the Litigation Department. He joins Honigman from Brooks, Wilkins, Sharkey & Turco. Honigman LLP announced today that Joshua Zeman joined the firm as a partner in the Supply Chain and Commercial Transactions Practice Group of the Litigation Department. He joins Honigman from Brooks, Wilkins, Sharkey & Turco.

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Experienced Corporate M&A Partner Andrea F. Fisher Joins Shutts & Bowen LLP in Fort Lauderdale

August 14, 2026

MIAMI, FL—Shutts & Bowen LLP has added corporate partner Andrea F. Fisher to its Fort Lauderdale office, deepening the firm’s transactional bench with a lawyer who has guided businesses and stakeholders through acquisition, buyout, exit events and other business related transactions for approximately three decades. Andrea brings more than 28 years of experience to the firm, with significant work in negotiating and structuring complex transactions. 

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Littler Names Melissa Shingles Co-Chair of the firm's Hospitality Industry Group

August 13, 2026

PHOENIX, AZ—Littler has named Phoenix-based shareholder Melissa Shingles as Co-Chair of the firm’s Hospitality Industry Group. Based in Phoenix, Melissa has extensive experience counseling employers on workplace issues and has worked with hospitality clients on a wide range of employment law challenges.

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Hilgers Adds Veteran IP Litigator Erin Kelly to Growing National Litigation Team

August 13, 2026

DENVER, CO—Hilgers continues its strategic national expansion with the addition of veteran intellectual property litigator Erin Kelly, who joins the firm’s Denver office after more than 15 years with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner and its predecessor firm. A registered patent attorney with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in aerospace engineering, Ms. Kelly brings extensive experience helping innovative companies protect and maximize the value of their intellectual property through high-stakes litigation and strategic counseling.

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Jaburg Wilk Managing Partner Gary Jaburg Named to Board of The Foster Alliance

August 13, 2026

PHOENIX, AZ—Jaburg Wilk announced that Gary Jaburg has been named to the Board of Directors of The Foster Alliance. The Foster Alliance is a nonprofit organization and the largest provider of essential services for children in foster care in Arizona and New Mexico. 

Holland & Hart Adds Patent Team, Deepening High-Stakes Patent Litigation and Strategy Bench

August 13, 2026

DENVER, CO—Holland & Hart LLP announced the addition of a patent team from Ashurst Perkins Coie, led by partners Amanda Tessar, David St. John-Larkin, and Daniel Keese, deepening the firm’s ability to represent technology companies in high-stakes, business-critical patent matters nationwide. They will be joined in the next few weeks by Matt Pierce (Of Counsel) and Trevor Bervik (Associate), with a Paralegal anticipated to join by the end of the month. The team expands the firm’s patent litigation capabilities across federal district court litigation, International Trade Commission (ITC) investigations, Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings, and standards-related disputes, along with strategic counseling on licensing, transactions, and portfolio development.

Morgan, Brown & Joy Adds Melanie Stallone as an Associate

August 13, 2026

BOSTON, MA—Morgan, Brown & Joy announces that Melanie Stallone has joined the firm as an associate. Stallone defends employers in disputes arising from the employer-employee relationship. In her practice, Stallone helps company management respond to and resolve allegations of wrongdoing involving discrimination, retaliation, wage violations, leave compliance, and wrongful termination. 

Partridge Snow & Hahn’s Elizabeth O. Manchester Appointed to San Miguel School of Providence Board of Directors

August 13, 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI—Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH) announces that partner Elizabeth O. Manchester has been appointed to the San Miguel School of Providence Board of Directors for a three-year term effective July 1, 2026. In this role, Manchester will collaborate with fellow board members to support the school’s mission to provide a high quality, holistic education for young men from diverse and challenging backgrounds in a caring, safe, and structured environment. As Chair of PSH’s Nonprofit & Tax-Exempt Practice Group, Manchester represents tax-exempt entities, centered on compliance, formation, charitable gift planning issues, and best practices.

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Blank Rome Expands Houston Office With Addition of Business Litigation and Energy Industry Partner Daniel S. Mayerfeld

August 12, 2026

HOUSTON, TX—Blank Rome LLP announced that Daniel S. Mayerfeld has joined the firm as a partner in the Business Litigation group and the Energy industry team in the Houston office. A seasoned litigator, Daniel represents public and private companies and individuals across a broad range of complex commercial litigation matters, with particular emphasis on high-stakes energy and commercial disputes. He joins Blank Rome from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.

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Snell & Wilmer Adds Private Client Partner Lisa Paine in Phoenix

August 12, 2026

PHOENIX, AZ—Snell & Wilmer announced that Lisa M. Paine has joined the firm’s Phoenix office as partner in the Private Client Services Practice Group. Paine brings more than 15 years of experience advising high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and multi-generational families on estate planning, complex wealth transfer, and business succession matters. 

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Eversheds Sutherland Adds Fmr. IAA Policy Leader William Nelson DC to Investment Services Group

August 12, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Eversheds Sutherland has added Senior Counsel William A. Nelson to its Investment Services & Products Practice Group in Washington, DC, strengthening the firm’s ability to counsel investment advisers, asset managers and other financial services organizations on securities regulation, public policy, legislative affairs and emerging issues, such as AI governance.

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Ballard Spahr Names Scott Humphreys Los Angeles Office Managing Partner

August 12, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA—Ballard Spahr Litigation Partner Scott S. Humphreys has been named Ballard Spahr’s Los Angeles Office Managing Partner, firm Chair Peter Michaud announced this week. Scott represents clients in a variety of complex business, product liability, and intellectual property disputes in high-stakes litigation throughout California and on a national scale.

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Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Expands Real Estate Practice With Arrival of Partners Nahum Palefski and Melissa Bassin

August 12, 2026

NEW YORK, NY—Tarter Krinsky & Drogin today announced the continued expansion of its Real Estate Practice with the arrival of partners Nahum Palefski and Melissa Bassin in the firm’s New York office. Joining from Moses & Singer, Palefski and Bassin bring more than three decades of combined experience representing institutional investors, developers, financial institutions, corporate occupiers and high-net-worth individuals in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, including significant acquisitions, dispositions, financings and leasing matters.

Hon. Richard S. Whitney (Ret.) Joins JAMS in San Diego

August 12, 2026

SAN DIEGO, CA—JAMS announced that Hon. Richard S. Whitney (Ret.) has joined its panel. Judge Whitney joins JAMS following more than four decades of combined judicial, litigation and ADR experience. Based in the San Diego Resolution Center, Judge Whitney will serve as an arbitrator, mediator and neutral evaluator (special master/referee).

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Davis Malm Adds Experienced Real Estate Attorney Jake E. Marcus as Of Counsel

August 12, 2026

BOSTON, MA—Davis Malm announcedf that Jake E. Marcus has joined the firm as Of Counsel. An experienced real estate attorney with a focus on condominium law, Mr. Marcus represents condominium and homeowners’ associations, developers, property managers, and other real estate stakeholders in a broad range of governance, litigation, construction defect, collections, risk management, and operational matters.

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Jimmy Morales Returns to Private Practice With Bilzin Sumberg

August 12, 2026

MIAMI, FL—Bilzin Sumberg has expanded its capabilities with the addition of accomplished attorney and respected public leader, Jimmy Morales, as Special Counsel. Bringing broad experience across complex development, governmental, corporate, regulatory and strategic matters, Morales joins the firm’s widely recognized Land Development & Government Relations Group. Morales brings more than three decades of experience spanning senior government leadership and sophisticated private practice, having served as Chief Operating Officer for Miami-Dade County, City Manager for Miami Beach, and City Attorney for Doral and Marathon in Monroe County. 

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Ivan K. Blumenthal Joins Lowenstein Sandler as Capital Markets & Securities Partner

August 12, 2026

NEW YORK, NY—Lowenstein Sandler LLP continues its strategic growth with the hiring of Ivan K. Blumenthal as partner in its Capital Markets & Securities practice. Blumenthal will be based in the firm’s New York City office.
Blumenthal represents underwriters, public and private companies, and investors in a wide range of critical business transactions.

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