Jill Louis took over the managing partner position in Perkins Coie’s Dallas office Feb. 10. Louis is a partner in Perkins Coie’s corporate and securities practice and will succeed Dean Harvey in the role of office managing partner.

Louis is a recent addition to Perkins Coie. She joined the firm in May of last year after about four years at K&L Gates. Previously, she served in senior legal positions at FleetPride, FedEx Office HQ Global Workspaces.