With its latest lateral move, Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads has also added a practice area and a head of diversity and inclusion efforts.

The firm has brought on four lawyers from Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney’s Philadelphia office. Partners Alfred Zaher and Shawn Li will oversee the firm’s new IP department, with Zaher as department chair. Also joining Montgomery McCracken are of counsel Maryellen Madden and associate John Powell, who focus on complex litigation and commercial disputes.