Julie McConnell joins Dechert

Julie McConnell, previously Partner at McDermott Will & Schulte, has joined Dechert as Partner. Julie focuses her practice on representing clients in complex litigation before federal, state and local agencies as well as courts and courts of appeals.

John Claud joins Nelson Mullins

John Claud, previously Counsel at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, has joined Nelson Mullins as Partner in the firm's Corporate Practice Group. John advises pharmaceutical, medical device, food, dietary supplement, cosmetics, and wellness clients on FDA litigation, enforcement, and compliance matters under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Alex Bond joins Baker Botts

Alex Bond, previously Executive Director, Legal & Clean Energy Policy at the Edison Electric Institute, has joined Baker Botts as Special Counsel in the firm's Environmental Regulatory Practice. Alex has experience in federal environmental regulation, legislative engagement, and energy policy.