Demand for law firm partners focused on national security, CFIUS and export control continues to be strong, with both Jenner & Block and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld bringing on lateral partners in Washington, D.C., this week with those practice areas.

Jenner hired Alexis Early as a partner in its national security and crisis practice in D.C. from King & Spalding, the firm said Wednesday. Early helps clients navigate business challenges related to the cross-border flow of goods, software, technology, funds, and investment capital, Jenner said.