Clifford Chance strengthens US Corporate M&A practice with addition of Robert Chung Global law firm Clifford Chance has hired partner Robert Chung from White & Case, further expanding its Corporate M&A practice in the US. Chung brings 25 years of experience advising corporations, boards of directors, special committees, financial sponsors and other stakeholders on a […]
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Clifford Chance appoints Mark Currell as Managing Partner for Australia Global law firm Clifford Chance has today named Mark Currell as the new Managing Partner of the firm’s Perth and Sydney office, effective 1 May 2025. Mark succeeds Richard Gordon whose second term concludes in April 2025. Richard will continue to support the firm on
Atlanta, GA, April 14, 2025 – International law firm BCLP announced today the addition of Partner Joy Odom to the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, based out of the Atlanta office. Joy brings a wealth of experience in white collar enforcement, criminal litigation, and complex commercial disputes. She joins BCLP from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for
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April 14, 2025 – Mayer Brown continues to strengthen its Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice with the addition of Lei Shen, who rejoins the firm in its Chicago office. Lei rejoins from Cooley LLP. “Lei’s return is a testament to the strength of our firm’s culture and the strategic investments we have made in our privacy and cybersecurity capabilities,”
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San Francisco (April 14, 2025) – Frost Brown Todd (FBT) has added employment defense litigator Brandon Rainey as Partner to its Labor and Employment practice in San Francisco. “With over a decade’s experience in employment litigation, Brandon is viewed as the ‘go to’ attorney by his blue-chip clients in the software, technology, manufacturing, and transportation industries
When will the legal market truly transform due to the impact of generative AI? Have we overcome the challenges of AI accuracy yet? Will we see another Atrium-style launch? These and other key questions are explored with Annie Datesh, Chief Innovation Officer at Wilson Sonsini. The AL TV video interview, ahead of the Legal Innovators California conference, June
Being charged with a crime is a daunting experience that can leave you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about the road ahead. Whether the charges are minor or serious, it’s critical to act swiftly and wisely. Hiring an experienced lawyer is not just advisable—it’s essential. A skilled legal professional can be the difference between a fair
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The Strange Case of Auckland Lawyer Benjamin Wong Benjamin Wong has been struck off the rolls by the Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal for an extensive scheme of forgery and client deception spanning nearly two years – and yet there was no apparent benefit to Wong in any of the misdeeds. >> A new job?
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The US Attorney has issued a press release relating to the former Girardi Keese law firm headed by Tom Girardi regarding the firm’s former accountant, sentenced to over 10 years’ prison. Tom Girardi was a former celebrity lawyer in Los Angeles. The US Attorney media release is below – Former Accounting Chief at Now-Defunct Girardi
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Pro Bono Leader Exits Following $40M Trump Settlement Steven Banks has stepped down as Paul Weiss’s pro bono practice leader just weeks after the firm’s contentious deal with the Trump administration. Banks, 68, didn’t directly blame the Trump agreement but stated his “opportunity to make an impact as a lawyer is diminishing.” He expressed a
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