Mark Williams joins Clifford Chance

Mark Williams, previously Partner at Day Pitney, has joined Clifford Chance as Partner in the firm's Energy Regulatory and Markets Practice. Mark has experience advising investors and energy companies on corporate, financial, securities and related regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and state utility commissions.

Sara McLean joins Akin Gump

Sara McLean, previously Assistant Director, Commercial Litigation Branch at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Akin Gump as Partner in the firm's False Claims Act Practice. Sara represents clients facing False Claims Act and civil fraud investigations and litigation.

Kirsten Wilkerson joins Clyde & Co

Kirsten Wilkerson, previously Director, Torts Branch, Civil Division at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Clyde & Co as Partner in the firm's North American Trial & Defense Practice. Kirsten is a litigator with experience defending complex, high-stakes tort claims, including product liability, environmental contamination, toxic exposure, mass casualty events, and premises liability.