Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has hired Ron Hauben, most recently EY Americas vice chair and general counsel, as the law firm aims to build a practice advising accounting firms and their personnel.

Hauben served in the top legal role at EY from 2014 until the end of 2021, serving as a trusted legal and business adviser to the organization’s CEO, senior management and board. He started at Gibson Dunn on Jan. 1 as a senior counsel based in New York and serves as co-chair of Gibson Dunn’s new accounting firm advisory and defense practice.