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Experienced Life Sciences Patent Attorney Strengthens Firm’s IP Capabilities ATLANTA—(May 12, 2026)—FisherBroyles, LLP, the world’s first and one of the largest distributed law firms, is pleased to announce that Xiaoban Xin, Ph.D., has joined the firm’s intellectual property practice in Washington, D.C. Xin brings extensive experience in patent prosecution, strategic IP counseling, portfolio development and due

DALLAS – Troutman Pepper Locke has added Kate Pennartz as a partner in its Real Estate Practice Group in Dallas, further strengthening the firm’s nationally recognized real estate platform and expanding its capabilities in one of the country’s most active development markets. Pennartz joins Troutman Pepper Locke from Holland & Knight and brings significant experience

Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Ashley F. Calcagno has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C., office as an associate in the General Litigation practice group. Ashley joins Blank Rome from Baker & McKenzie LLP, reuniting with partner Graham R. Cronogue, who joined the firm in December. Ashley focuses her practice on dispute resolutions, including commercial litigation and international arbitration. She

Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the addition of three partners, Mike Pierides, Will Holder, and Oliver Bell, adding significant strength and depth to the firm’s global, cross‑border technology transactions credentials. Collectively, they bring over 55 years of experience bolstering the firm’s capabilities in tech-focused M&A, complex technology transactions, outsourcing, and digital

Partner Ken Cutshaw to Join Koju in Nashville Office ATLANTA—(May 5, 2026)—FisherBroyles, LLP, the first and one of the largest distributed law firms in the world, has expanded its North American presence with the addition of corporate attorney Stacey Garrett Koju in Nashville, Tennessee. With its entry into Nashville, FisherBroyles now operates in 32 geographic markets across