Dechert Expands IP Practice with Addition of Partner Dr. John P. Rearick

Dechert LLP announced today the addition of John P. Rearick, Ph. D., as a partner in the intellectual property practice in the Boston office. A Harvard-educated chemist with deep experience in strategic IP protection, particularly patent prosecution, Dr. Rearick bolsters the firm’s fast-growing IP practice, specifically its chemistry IP bench. Dr. Rearick is the second addition to the practice this year, following the return of patent litigator Nisha Patel Gupta to Dechert’s Silicon Valley office in May. Dr. Rearick arrives from Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP.

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McDermott Strengthens Employment Bench with New Partner in Boston

International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce the addition of James (Jim) Nicholas to its Employment Practice Group in Boston. Jim is a seasoned high-stakes employment litigator with a focus on defending clients in wage and hour class actions in state and federal courts. Nicholas joins McDermott from Foley & Lardner LLP in Boston.

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Hogan Lovells Continues to Grow U.S. Private Equity Team With Addition of partner Matt McTygue in Boston

Global law firm Hogan Lovells is pleased to announce that Matt McTygue has joined the firm’s Corporate & Finance practice group as a partner in its Private Equity practice, based in Boston. McTygue joins the firm from Locke Lord and has extensive experience representing private equity and venture capital firms, investors, and private companies in a broad range of acquisition, financing, and other business transactions.

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Womble Adds Leading Regulatory and Energy Lawyer in Boston

Womble Bond Dickinson announced today that Paul G. Afonso has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate & Securities Group. Afonso brings over 30 years of experience to the Boston office and the firm’s global energy practice with the intersection of policy, politics, and the law. Afonso will also serve as Chairman of Womble Bond Dickinson Government and Public Affairs (WBD Strategies), the firm’s Boston lobbying affiliate. Afonso joins Womble after serving as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary at the American Petroleum Institute (API).

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Orrick Adds Rising Star Venture Lawyer in Boston

Orrick is pleased to announce Benjamin Howe has joined the firm as a partner focused on advising startup companies and venture capital investors. He joins Orrick’s global venture capital practice, which ranks top 3 globally for Q3 2022 (Pitchbook). Howe is the 16th tech-focused partner to join Orrick this year. Prior to Orrick, Ben was a partner at Holland & Knight.

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Mintz Further Boosts Litigation Capabilities with Natashia Tidwell

Mintz is pleased to announce that Natashia Tidwell, a former federal prosecutor and police officer, has joined the firm’s Boston office as a Member of the Litigation Group. Ms. Tidwell’s practice focuses on white collar defense and government investigations with a special emphasis on assisting educational institutions in identifying and managing internal and external challenges. Ms. Tidwell previously practiced at Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr, LLP.

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