Michael Songer has joined White & Case as partner in Washington, D.C., from Crowell & Moring’s intellectual property group.

Songer said Thursday he was having a “whirlwind” first day at White & Case after 15 years at Crowell, where he previously held leadership roles in the firm’s litigation department and IP group. He said his decision to move was motivated by the opportunity at his new firm and not part of a search that included considering other firms.