Gary Veron, 44, has joined Hogan Lovells’ Washington office as partner in the government regulatory practice. He focuses on food and drug law with an emphasis on regulatory law and intellectual property. Previously, he was counsel to Sidley Austin. He earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.

OBER, KALER, GRIMES & SHRIVER

Diane Shapiro Richer, 53, has joined Ober, Kaler, Grimes & Shriver’s Washington office as principal in the real estate and finance group. She represents clients in a wide range of real estate matters. Previously, she was a partner in the real estate group at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman. She earned her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.

PALEY ROTHMAN