Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP partner Kenneth Bell’s role as a federal prosecutor in obtaining convictions against a Hezbollah cell in Charlotte in 2002 is highlighted in the February issue of Reader’s Digest. In an article entitled “Blood Money,” the magazine details Mr. Bell’s prosecution of members of the Hezbollah cell, obtaining convictions for […]

O’Melveny & Myers LLP announced that Michael T. Masin, one of Wall Street’s most experienced executives, has rejoined the firm as Senior Partner in the New York office where his practice will focus on representing large corporations and major businesses. Masin returns after an eleven year absence from the law firm, most recently serving as

Steptoe & Johnson LLP has named Kevin L. Olson as the new managing partner of its Phoenix office. He assumed management responsibilities from former managing partner David J. Bodney on January 1. “It’s an honor to be selected for this position of leadership and responsibility,” said Mr. Olson. “David, our management team, and our partners

STATEMENT BY ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR CIVIL RIGHTS R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA AND U.S. ATTORNEY FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA DEBRA W. YANG REGARDING THE INGLEWOOD CASE “Since this incident occurred, the Justice Department has been following the progress of the state investigation and prosecution of this case. In light of today’s announcement by the

Kilpatrick Stockton LLP today announced the addition of A. Elizabeth “Lizz” Patrick as partner in the firm’s Atlanta office. Ms. Patrick will join Kilpatrick Stockton’s Construction Law and Public Contracts Practice Group, where she will continue her practice in assisting owners, developers, construction companies and others with planning and managing complex development and construction projects,

After a 23-year career in law enforcement and another four years as a Special Agent/Forensic Examiner and Internet investigator with the High Tech Crime Unit of the Michigan Attorney General’s Office, electronic evidence analysis expert Ives R. Potrafka is leaving the public sector. White-collar criminals beware, though: Potrafka isn’t exactly retiring. Instead, the Certified Forensics

Baker & McKenzie announced today that its Paris office has been strengthened with the arrival of a team of five real estate lawyers, headed by Olivier Mesmin. The team joins the Firm from EY Law. Prior to joining Baker & McKenzie, Olivier Mesmin was a partner of EY Law where he headed the Real Estate

International law firm, Dewey Ballantine LLP, today announced the launch of its new Web site, http://www.deweyballantine.com. The site features enriched content, enhanced functionality, improved navigation, a new visual design and the firm’s tagline, “One Voice, One Vision, One Firm.” The Web site highlights Dewey Ballantine’s attorneys, practice areas, client work, industry accomplishments and recruiting program.

Steptoe & Johnson LLP has added Harold H. Fox as a partner in its Technology, Internet and Media practice, effective immediately. He will provide counseling and patent prosecution across all sectors of the chemical industry, as well as in the areas of pharmaceuticals; mechanical, medical and optical devices; materials sciences; nanotechnology; and biotechnology, as a

James P. Lewis Jr., who ran Financial Advisory Consultants, claimed to have nearly $814 million under management – but had only $2 million in bank The man who ran Financial Advisory Consultants (FAC), allegedly bilking several thousand victims out of millions of dollars, was indicted today on federal mail fraud and money laundering charges for