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David Marcinkus, previously Counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, has joined Dechert as Partner in the firm's Financial Services Group. David advises asset managers, investment funds and financial institutions on regulatory and compliance matters under the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act, with a particular focus on innovative fund structures and complex affiliated transaction issues.

Amy Savage was quoted in "Lateral Activity From 'Perfect Storm' of Market Factors Expected to Surge in 2026," ( National Law Journal, 1/12/26).

Marian Fowler, previously General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Thrive Capital Management, has joined Gibson Dunn as Partner in the firm's Investment Funds Practice Group. Marian's practice focuses on the regulation of investment advisers and the funds they manage, including private equity, credit, venture, real estate, and registered funds.

Ryan Danks, former Director of Civil Enforcement for the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division, has joined WilmerHale as Partner in the firm's Antitrust and Competition Group. Ryan has experience in merger, civil non-merger, and criminal cartel matters to help solve antitrust problems for companies and their executives.

Stacy Fuller, previously Partner at K&L Gates, has joined Willkie Farr & Gallagher as Partner in the firm's Asset Management Department. Stacy advises investment company complexes and advisers on a spectrum of regulatory, compliance, transactional and operational issues.

Matthew Rizzolo, previously Partner at Ropes & Gray, has joined Morgan Lewis as Partner in the firm's IP litigation Practice. Matthew litigates intellectual property-related cases in a variety of jurisdictions, including Section 337 investigations before the US International Trade Commission(ITC), federal district courts throughout the United States, the Court of Federal Claims, and the Federal Circuit, as well as in international arbitrations and proceedings before the US Patent and...

Amy Savage was quoted in "What Will Shape The DC Legal Market In 2026," (Law360, 1/5/26).

Stacy Fuller, previously Partner at K&L Gates, has joined Willkie Farr & Gallagher as Partner in the firm's Asset Management Department. Stacy advises investment company complexes and advisers on a spectrum of regulatory, compliance, transactional and operational issues.

Lynn Mehler and Phil Katz, previously Partners at Hogan Lovells, have joined Paul Hastings as Partners in the firm's Life Sciences Regulatory Practice. The pair counsel pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients on FDA regulatory matters across the product life cycle.

Matthew Morrison, previously Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, has joined Baker Botts as Partner in the firm's Environmental Law Practice. Matthew's practice focuses on Clean Air Act issues, including those pertaining to criteria pollutants, hazardous air pollutants and greenhouse gases.

Martin Bruehs, previously Partner at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, has joined Baker Botts as Partner in the firm's Global Intellectual Property Group. Martin's practice focuses on U.S. and international patent matters involving a range of technologies, including chemistry, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical/cosmetic products/devices and nanotechnology.

Amy Savage was quoted in "DC Firm Hiring From Government Skyrocketed In 2025," (Law360, 12/19/25).

Graham Cronogue, previously Partner at Baker McKenzie, has joined Blank Rome as Partner in the firm's Business Litigation Group. Graham has experience in high-stakes litigation and arbitration, with a particular focus on the technology, life sciences, aerospace, government contracts, and energy industries.

Dan Binstock and Amy Savage were quoted in "Big Law Hires From Government—'Like Nothing We've Ever Seen'—Jumped 225% in the DC Region This Year," ( National Law Journal, 12/12/25).

Christopher Pinto, previously Trial Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Akerman as Partner in the firm's Healthcare Practice Group. Christopher's practice includes representing insurers in litigation against the U.S. government, as well as handling complex litigation involving all healthcare entities, including payors, providers, pharmacy benefit managers(PBMs), and pharmacies.

Read Dan Binstock's latest 'Dear Dan' column "Dear Dan: Demystifying Capital Contributions For Lateral Partners(Part Two)," (American Lawyer Online, 12/8/25).

Heather Feingold, previously Counsel at Day Pitney, has joined Clifford Chance as Counsel in the firm's Energy Regulatory and Markets Practice. Heather has experience advising clients on energy regulatory matters, focusing on transactional and compliance activities involving generating companies and investors before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

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, 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, 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.