Robert Nissen, 54, has joined the intellectual property and technology practice of McKenna Long & Aldridge in Washington as a partner. He focuses his practice on patent litigation. Previously, he was managing partner at Nissen & Associates. He earned his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law.

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Jonathan Rosen, 47, has joined Polsinelli Shughart’s white collar-defense and government investigations practice in Washington as a shareholder. He focuses on matters involving corruption, fraud, export control, antitrust, money laundering, government contracts and privacy and information ­management. Previously, he was a partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon. He earned his J.D. from Boston University School of Law.