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Join the Securities Litigation and Enforcement Group on LinkedInK&L Gates Adds Pair of Justice Department Lawyers in Washington, D.C., Office
Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes US Department of Justice (DOJ) lawyers Varu Chilakamarri and Michael Culhane Harper as partners in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office. Chilakamarri joins K&L Gates’ Environment, Land, and Natural Resources practice, while Harper becomes a member of the White Collar Defense and Investigations practice. Source: K&L Gates Adds Pair […]
What’s Really Driving the Business of White-Collar Defense? | National Law Journal
Large law firms are earning millions of dollars in their white-collar defense and government investigation practices—but it’s not only because of federal agencies pursuing more enforcement actions. Increasingly, law firms are seeing demand from proactive clients before litigation or enforcement begins. *** While the number of SEC enforcement actions in recent years hasn’t been record-breaking, […]
Willkie Adds Litigation Partner Michael Rome in California
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP today announced that Michael Rome, a leading investigations attorney and former regulatory and litigation counsel at Google, has joined the Firm as a partner in the Litigation Department and member of the Investigations & Enforcement practice. Michael is based in Willkie’s Los Angeles and San Francisco offices. His practice is […]
Edward Jones Hires Broadridge’s Gumbs as New General Counsel
Jones Financial Cos., owner of investment management giant Edward D. Jones & Co. LP, has hired Keir Gumbs as its new general counsel. Gumbs leads the company’s legal and compliance divisions, reporting to Edward Jones managing partner and chief executive Penny Pennington, according to an Edward Jones spokeswoman. The former chief legal officer at Broadridge […]
White Collar Defense Partner Joins Growing Dallas Office | Blank Rome LLP
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Barrett R. Howell has joined the firm’s Dallas office as a partner in the White Collar Defense & Investigations group. Barrett has been defending companies and individuals in high-stakes white collar criminal fraud investigations, prosecutions, and civil enforcement actions for over two decades. Barrett is a strategic […]
Crypto Sector Seeks Lawyers, Compliance Officers After Reputational Hits – WSJ
To attract talent, some crypto firms are trying hard to distinguish themselves from the bad actors in the sector by promoting their approach to compliance. But it isn’t easy. “There’s such a stigma to the industry right now,” said Jorge Pesok, who is hiring people for the legal team at the nonprofit HBAR Foundation, which […]
Litigation Team Returns to Greenberg Traurig Fueling Phoenix Office Growth | Greenberg Traurig LLP
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues expanding its Phoenix office with Litigation Practice Shareholders Laura Sixkiller and Kate L. Benveniste rejoining the firm. Sixkiller and Benveniste often collaborate as a trial team. They join the firm from DLA Piper, reuniting with Craig Waugh, who recently joined the Phoenix office as a shareholder. Sixkiller focuses […]
Duane Morris Welcomes Trial Partners Terry R. Weiss and Stefanie M. Wayco in Atlanta
Terry R. Weiss and Stefanie Wayco have joined Duane Morris LLP as partners in the firm’s Trial Practice Group in its Atlanta office. Prior to joining Duane Morris, Weiss and Wayco were both shareholders at Maynard Nexsen PC. Source: Duane Morris LLP – Duane Morris Welcomes Trial Partners Terry R. Weiss and Stefanie M. Wayco in […]
Securities litigation partner joins Los Angeles office | Norton Rose Fulbright
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that trial lawyer Helen B. Kim, who focuses on securities and other complex commercial litigation, has joined its Los Angeles office as a partner. Source: Securities litigation partner joins Los Angeles office | United States | Global law firm | Norton Rose Fulbright
Paul R. Eckert Joins William & Mary Law School as Professor of the Practice | William & Mary Law School
Securities expert Paul R. Eckert J.D. ’96 will join the William & Mary Law School faculty as a Professor of the Practice beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year. Since 2022, he has taught securities regulation classes as an adjunct at the Law School. Eckert was most recently a partner at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and […]