Global law firm Goodwin today announced that Jon Olsen joined the firm’s Technology M&A practice as a partner in Southern California, working remotely in San Diego. Olsen arrives at Goodwin from DLA Piper.
Holland & Knight Strengthens Corporate Practice in Chicago with Additions of Matthew Petersen and Morley Fortier
Matthew Petersen and Morley Fortier III, two highly regarded mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity attorneys in Chicago, have joined Holland & Knight as partners. Mr. Petersen will serve as head of the Chicago Corporate, M&A and Private Equity practice. He and Mr. Fortier join the firm from Reed Smith, where Mr. Petersen served as managing partner of the Chicago office and in 2019-2020 served as the vice chair of the Business & Finance Department. Prior to acting as vice chair, Mr. Petersen served as practice group leader for the U.S. Corporate practice group.
Akerman Strengthens CFS+ in Dallas with Partner Adam Ragan
Top 100 U.S. law firm Akerman LLP today announced the growth of its consumer financial services team with partner Adam Ragan in Dallas. He rejoins the firm’s national Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology Practice Group (CFS+). Ragan arrives at Akerman from Fox Rothschild LLP in Dallas.
Vinson & Elkins Adds Leading Tax Controversy Lawyers
Partners Kathleen Pakenham and Adriana Wirtz Strengthen Firm’s Tax Controversy and Litigation Practice. They were previously with Cooley, where Pakenham served in numerous leadership roles, including as chair of the firm’s Business department, partner in charge of the New York office, and co-chair of the Tax practice.
Goodwin Expands Antitrust & Competition Practice in Washington, D.C. with Partner John Goheen
Global law firm Goodwin today announced that John Goheen joined the firm’s Antitrust & Competition practice as a partner, resident in the Washington, D.C. office. Prior to joining the firm, Goheen practiced in the DC office of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.
Sidley Strengthens Growing Global Restructuring Group With the Return of Kieran Sharma
Sidley is pleased to announce that Kieran Sharma has rejoined the global Restructuring group as a partner in London. The addition of Mr. Sharma follows the recent arrival of Stephen E. Hessler as the firm’s new global practice leader for the Restructuring group. Mr. Sharma joins Sidley from the global investment firm Strategic Value Partners (SVP) where he was a Director in its European investment team, focusing on credit, distressed debt and private equity opportunities. Prior to joining SVP, Mr. Sharma worked for three years in Sidley’s Restructuring group in London as a senior associate.
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Andrea Kirshenbaum Joins Littler as Shareholder in Philadelphia
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Andrea M. Kirshenbaum as a shareholder in its Philadelphia office. Kirshenbaum was previously a principal at Post & Schell, where she chaired the firm’s Employment and Labor Practice Group.
Mayer Brown Adds Intellectual Property and Technology Transactions Lawyer in Salt Lake City
Mayer Brown announced today that Spencer Glende has joined the firm’s Salt Lake City office as a partner and a member of the firm’s Technology & IP Transactions practice and Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (EC & VC) practice. Glende arrives at Mayer Brown from the SLC office of Dorsey & Whitney LLP.
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Dechert Bolsters its European Intellectual Property Capabilities with Partner Olivia Bernardeau-Paupe in Paris
Dechert LLP announced today that Olivia Bernardeau-Paupe has joined the firm as an intellectual property partner based in Paris. Continuing the firm’s global growth, the addition of Ms. Bernardeau-Paupe strengthens the firm’s intellectual property capabilities in France and internationally. Bernardeau-Paupe joins the firm from Hogan Lovells.
Gibson Dunn Adds Bankruptcy Litigation Partner Lee Wilson in New York
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that C. Lee Wilson has joined the firm as a partner in the New York office. Wilson will continue to focus his practice on bankruptcy, M&A, and shareholder-related litigation. Wilson arrives at the firm from Jones Day LLP in New York.
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