Jun 9, 2024
Chris Marando joins Perkins Coie
Chris Marando, previously Counsel at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer, has joined Perkins Coie as Partner in the firm's Intellectual Property (IP) and Patent Litigation Practices. Chris advises high-tech clients on patent infringement and validity disputes across several forums, including the U.S. District Courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
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Mar 23, 2026
Marcus Childress joins Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
Marcus Childress, previously Senior Advisor & Special Counsel at the House Judiciary Committee has joined Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld as Partner and Co-Head of the Congressional Investigations Practice. Marcus helps clients navigate all aspects of congressional and other government investigations, public hearings, as well as related litigation.
Mar 23, 2026
Archis Parasharami, Daniel Jones and Kevin Ranlett join Skadden
Archis Parasharami, Daniel Jones and Kevin Ranlett, previously Partners at Mayer Brown, have joined Skadden as Partners. They will defend businesses in high-stakes class action litigation in federal and state courts nationwide.

