Law Firm Hiring

Breaking news and analysis of law firm partner moves, lateral hiring trends and law school graduate employment.

International Edition

Orrick Hires Greenberg Traurig Energy Renewables Shareholder With Latin America Experience

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | February 5, 2024

Greenberg Traurig shareholder Alejandra Garcia Earley, who focuses on project finance and energy tax equity financings and has experience in Latin America and Spain, has joined Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe's energy and infrastructure team as a partner in Chicago.

3 minute read

International Edition

Clifford Chance Lures 2 Partners From Kirkland & Ellis

By Abigail Adcox | February 5, 2024

As Clifford Chance continues expanding its energy and infrastructure capabilities in the U.S., the firm has hired partners in Houston and Washington, D.C.

3 minute read
International Edition

Freshfields Hires Global Chief Innovation Officer From Deutsche Bank

By Charlotte Johnstone | February 5, 2024

Gil Perez will bring more than 25 years of innovation experience to the role, and will work both with clients and internally across the firm.

2 minute read

International Edition

Two More Technology Partners Leave Norton Rose Fulbright for A&O

By Christopher Niesche | February 4, 2024

Four technology partners have left for the magic circle firm in recent months.

2 minute read
International Edition

Montreal Moves: KPMG Acquires 10-Lawyer Firm in Montreal, DLA Piper Hires Real Estate Litigation Partner

By Gail J. Cohen | February 2, 2024

Sweibel Novek Rabbat brings tax, estates and trust services expertise to the Big Four's legal presence in Canada's French-speaking province.

2 minute read
International Edition

NRF Hires Regulatory and Disputes Partner in Melbourne

By Christopher Niesche | February 2, 2024

Kimberley MacKay is the second partner hire for Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia this week.

2 minute read
International Edition

Cohen & Gresser Adds Venture Capital Team in Paris

By Anne Bagamery | February 2, 2024

The addition of a three-lawyer, partner-led team from a French boutique helps the litigation-focused firm rebuild and expand after several recent losses in the French capital.

3 minute read
International Edition

Reed Smith, Cozen O'Connor Strengthen Capabilities in Latin America

By Amy Guthrie | February 1, 2024

The partners bring expertise in litigation, international disputes and government affairs to offices in New York and Washington, D.C.

2 minute read
International Edition

Bird & Bird Hires Partner From Defunct Hong Kong Office of Winston & Strawn

By Jessica Seah | February 1, 2024

Winston & Strawn announced last year that it would cease operations in Hong Kong in February.

2 minute read
International Edition

Singapore Movements: More Partners Leave Big Law for Own Venture; TSMP, HSF Make New Appointments

By Jessica Seah | February 1, 2024

Justin Choo has left Bird & Bird to set up his own shop in Singapore, while HSF and TSMP are making appointments in the city-state.

3 minute read
New York Law Journal

2024 Layoffs: How to Navigate the Downsizing Trend

By Leslie A. Firtell | February 21, 2024

A look at the benefits of using contract staffing when faced with downsizing.

4 minute read
National Law Journal

Jenner and Akin Recruit Partners Focused on National Security, Export Control

By Abigail Adcox | February 21, 2024

Alexis Early joins Jenner from King & Spalding, while Akin hired Opher Shweiki, who was a chief counsel for the Bureau of Industry and Security within the U.S. Commerce Department.

3 minute read
Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Movers: Experienced Attorneys Join Pullman & Comley, Flood Law

By Michael Marciano | February 20, 2024

Longtime residential real estate attorney W. Glenn Major joins Pullman & Comley, and Sabrina Copp returns to The Flood Law Firm.

2 minute read
Daily Report Online

Tucker Ellis Opens in Atlanta, North Jersey With Laterals From Local Offices

By Justin Henry | February 20, 2024

The Cleveland-based Am Law 200 firm plans to open an office in Atlanta in the spring and one in Morristown in the coming days.

6 minute read
Texas Lawyer

Seeking Less Rate Pressure, Baker Botts Labor and Employment Head Moves to Bradley

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | February 20, 2024

Jennifer Trulock, a Baker Botts partner in Dallas who was chair of Baker Botts' labor and employment practice, said Bradley Arant Boult Cummings gives her opportunity to lower her rates.

2 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

Weber Gallagher Snags Vaughan Baio Leader in Bid to Broaden Litigation Portfolio

By Amanda O'Brien | February 20, 2024

Madeline Baio's current work in commercial litigation on behalf of transportation companies sits outside of the firm's primary focus on general liability.

4 minute read
The American Lawyer

Latham, 'Laser Focused' on Tech and Life Sciences, Snags 2 Partners From Cooley

By Andrew Maloney | February 20, 2024

Despite the downturn in tech deals in the last year, Latham said it's a strategic priority to continue to expand its emerging companies capability on the West Coast.

3 minute read
The American Lawyer

Simpson Thacher Hires 5-Lawyer Bank M&A, Regulatory Team From Skadden

By Patrick Smith | February 20, 2024

Sven Mickisch, who was co-head of the financial institutions group at Skadden, will now serve as managing partner of Simpson's financial institutions practice.

3 minute read
New York Law Journal

Hiring Paul Weiss Bankruptcy Partner, Selendy Gay Targets Bankruptcy-Related Litigation

By Dan Roe | February 20, 2024

Kelley Cornish, a member of Paul Weiss' management committee, will join the firm next week.

3 minute read
The American Lawyer

Reed Smith Adds Fourth McDermott Private Equity Lawyer in Last Nine Months

By Jack Womack | February 20, 2024

The McDermott partner was previously the global head of private equity at Hogan Lovells.

2 minute read

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