Susan Seabrook, 53, has joined Bingham McCutchen as a partner in the tax group. She was previously of counsel to Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. Seabrook focuses her practice on federal tax controversy. She earned her J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law.

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Naveen Rao, 39, has joined Patton Boggs as of counsel to the ­aviation practice group. He was previously a senior associate at Jones Day. Rao focuses his practice on U.S. and foreign aviation regulation and policy. Rao earned his J.D. from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law.

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