Law Firm Hiring

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

International Edition

Freshfields Hits Cravath Again for Latest New York Partner Addition

By Charlotte Johnstone | January 23, 2024

Cravath has become a favourite target for Freshfields, which in recent years has turned to the prestigious New York firm for senior corporate hires.

2 minute read

International Edition

Second Executive Committee Member Exits Allen & Overy

By Jack Womack | January 23, 2024

The departure of the firm's derivatives and structured finance team head in London comes in the same period that CVC hired its Netherlands head—a fellow executive committee member.

2 minute read
International Edition

White & Case London Trade Partner Exits to Launch Solo Practice

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | January 23, 2024

The veteran partner previously headed up a number of trade practices across London.

3 minute read

International Edition

Ashurst Continues Run of European Corporate Hires, Adding Baker McKenzie Partner in Luxembourg

By Rick Mitchell | January 23, 2024

The firm hopes the latest hire will help meet rising client demand in Luxembourg, which is becoming a key jurisdiction in Europe.

2 minute read
International Edition

Davis Polk Lures Another Cravath Partner, Adding M&A Litigator

By Patrick Smith | January 22, 2024

Rory Leraris is at least the fourth Cravath partner who Davis Polk has hired in the last few years.

2 minute read
International Edition

K&L Gates Hires Away MoFo's Funds Partner in Singapore, Adds Another in Sydney

By Jessica Seah | Christopher Niesche | January 22, 2024

Jason Nelms joins from Morrison Foerster while Claudine Salameh joins from Norton Rose Fulbright.

3 minute read
International Edition

Latin America-Focused Lawyer Rejoins Greenberg Traurig in Washington

By Amy Guthrie | January 20, 2024

The return of Irwin Altschuler reinforces the practice's capabilities in Mexico, in particular, after a January hire in Mexico City.

2 minute read
International Edition

HKIAC Appoints New Secretary General, New Corporate Hires for Hong Kong, Indian Firms

By Jessica Seah | January 19, 2024

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and Eric Chow & Co have both appointed new corporate partners.

3 minute read
International Edition

Ashurst Expands Munich Presence With 2 Partner Hires

By Cian Muenster | January 19, 2024

The hires follow partner departures from the office late last year.

2 minute read
International Edition

Linklaters Snags Veteran HSF Partner to Co-Head Paris Corporate/M&A Practice

By Anne Bagamery | January 18, 2024

Hubert Segain joins after 18 years at HSF, where he rose to partner in 2008, headed the corporate practice in Paris, and served on the firm's global governing council.

2 minute read
National Law Journal

Skadden and Squire Build DC Partner Ranks With Government Hires

By Abigail Adcox | February 13, 2024

James Danly, who was FERC chair, has rejoined Skadden as head of its energy regulatory group, while Squire has added Bridget McGovern, who was an assistant secretary at the Homeland Security Department.

3 minute read
The American Lawyer

Hogan Lovells Rebounds in 2023 With Most Profitable Year in History

By Justin Henry | February 13, 2024

The global firm brought in $2.68 billion in revenue, which translated into $2.74 million in profits per equity partner.

6 minute read
Daily Business Review

Lawyer, Advocate, Strategist: A Miami Attorney Is Changing the Legal Landscape

By Lisa Willis | February 12, 2024

Perhaps one of his most notable accomplishments is the creation of a courtroom within a Miami middle school.

7 minute read
New Jersey Law Journal

Opening 2 New Offices, Vaughan Baio Prepares for Aggressive Growth in 2024

By Amanda O'Brien | February 12, 2024

The Philadelphia-based litigation defense firm has expanded its footprint into Cherry Hill and Long Island.

4 minute read
National Law Journal

As Associate Pay Raises Divide the Market, Several Law Firms Match, Others Hold Off

By Abigail Adcox | February 12, 2024

"Many do compete with the New York firms," said Wells Fargo's Owen Burman about D.C. firms. "But it's not universal."

5 minute read
Texas Lawyer

Retired Federal Judge Joins Houston Trial Firm

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | February 12, 2024

Vanessa Gilmore, who retired in 2022 as a U.S. District Judge in the Southern District of Texas, has joined Houston's Roberts Markland, where she wants to handle high-impact civil litigation.

2 minute read
Delaware Law Weekly

Morris Nichols' Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group Adds 2 Attorneys

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot | February 12, 2024

Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell announced the recent additions of Brenna Dolphin and Clint Carlisle to the firm's bankruptcy and restructuring practice.

2 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Feb. 12, 2024—Marshall Dennehey, McNees

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot | February 12, 2024

Medical malpractice litigator Alyson J. Kirleis has joined Marshall Dennehey's Pittsburgh office as a shareholder in the health care department.

2 minute read
Texas Lawyer

Paul Hastings, Seeking More Market Share in Texas, Lures Akin Trio

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | February 12, 2024

The hiring comes after an estimated 9% growth in revenue in 2023, according to the firm chair.

3 minute read
The American Lawyer

Hogan Lovells Hires 23 M&A Lawyers From Orrick in Italy

By Kasvi Sehgal | February 12, 2024

Orrick said the departures are part of the firm's strategy to provide sector-specific advice, and include another exit to BonelliErede.

4 minute read

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