Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its Gaming Practice with the addition of Ali Bartlett and Rajat R. Shah as shareholders. Bartlett will be based in Chicago, arriving from Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. Shah will be based in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office, joining from Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC.
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Michael Best is excited to announce the addition of William R. (Bill) Andrichik as a Partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, based in the Chicago Office. Bill brings with him a distinguished track record of navigating complex commercial challenges and a wealth of experience litigating in both federal and state courts across the country.
Akerman is pleased to announce that Christopher Lepore has rejoined the firm as a partner in the Labor and Employment Practice Group in the Chicago office. Chris brings extensive experience advising employers nationwide on complex workplace challenges, including compliance counseling, employment litigation, and workplace policy development. Lepore arrives at the firm from Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC in Chicago.
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Allison N. Powers has joined the firm’s Chicago office as a partner in the Labor & Employment group and member of the Luxury Brands practice. She counsels management in addressing their workplace needs, including litigation, internal investigations, and providing strategic advice and counsel. Allison joins Blank Rome from Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP, where she was a partner and chair of the firm’s employment group.
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King & Spalding announced today that litigation and trial lawyer Eric White has joined the firm’s Product Liability and Mass Torts practice group as a partner in the firm’s Chicago office. White joins King & Spalding from Winston & Strawn, where he was a partner.
Aalok Virmani has joined Cooley’s Chicago office as a tax partner in the firm’s fund formation practice group.
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Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Richard Darke as a Member in its Litigation Department resident in the firm’s Chicago office. He joins Dykema after practicing at Duane Morris LLP for more than two decades.
Leading international law firm Baker McKenzie announced today that trade and customs lawyer Jon Cowley has rejoined the Firm as a Partner in the North America International Commercial & Trade Practice Group. Jon returns to Baker McKenzie after serving as Principal Counsel at Apple, where he was the lead legal advisor on global trade matters. He was previously a partner in Baker McKenzie’s Hong Kong and Chicago offices, and before that, in-house Customs and International counsel for a major apparel company.
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Sidley is pleased to announce that Evan Palenschat has joined as a partner in the firm’s Global Finance practice in Chicago. Mr. Palenschat joins Sidley from Proskauer Rose LLP, where he was a corporate partner in the Private Credit Group.
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National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce the continued growth of its Energy & Natural Resources industry team with the addition of Chicago-based partner Matt Bonovich. He joins the firm from Sheppard Mullin.
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