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Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Jan 3, 2023 Nancy Stade joins Foley Hoag Nancy Stade, previously Partner at Sidley Austin, has joined Foley Hoag as Partner in the firm’s FDA Practice Group. Ms. Stade will focus on counseling manufacturers of medical technologies, including diagnostic tests, combination products, and Software as a Medical Device; radiation-emitting products; and consumer and digital health products. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Aug 18, 2026 David Stute joins Pillsbury David Stute, previously Legal Adviser at the U.S. Department of State, has joined Pillsbury as Special Counsel in the firm's International Disputes Practice. David represents sovereigns, corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals in cross-border disputes spanning U.S. trial and appellate courts, investor–state tribunals, all major commercial arbitral institutions, the International Court of Justice and the Iran–U.S. Claims Tribunal. Aug 17, 2026 Kendall Howell joins Debevoise & Plimpton Kendall Howell, previously Counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell, has joined Debevoise & Plimpton as Counsel in the firm's Data Strategy & Security Practice. Kendall's practice focuses on advising banks, broker-dealers, money services businesses, fintech companies and other financial institutions on artificial intelligence governance, BSA/AML and sanctions compliance, bank regulatory matters, risk management and regulatory enforcement. Aug 17, 2026 Erica Bakies joins Debevoise & Plimpton Erica Bakies, previously Partner at Seyfarth Shaw, has joined Moore & Van Allen as Partner in the firm's Government Contracts Practice. Erica represents aerospace and defense companies, high-technology firms, private equity sponsors, and foreign investors navigating the intersection of government contracts, international trade, and national security.

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Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Apr 11, 2023 Robin Repass joins Fisher & Phillips Robin Repass, previously Senior Corporate Counsel - Workplace Health & Safety at Amazon, has joined Fisher & Phillips as Partner. Ms. Repass advises global businesses on labor and employment, workplace safety, litigation, compliance and public policy matters. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Aug 18, 2026 David Stute joins Pillsbury David Stute, previously Legal Adviser at the U.S. Department of State, has joined Pillsbury as Special Counsel in the firm's International Disputes Practice. David represents sovereigns, corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals in cross-border disputes spanning U.S. trial and appellate courts, investor–state tribunals, all major commercial arbitral institutions, the International Court of Justice and the Iran–U.S. Claims Tribunal. Aug 17, 2026 Kendall Howell joins Debevoise & Plimpton Kendall Howell, previously Counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell, has joined Debevoise & Plimpton as Counsel in the firm's Data Strategy & Security Practice. Kendall's practice focuses on advising banks, broker-dealers, money services businesses, fintech companies and other financial institutions on artificial intelligence governance, BSA/AML and sanctions compliance, bank regulatory matters, risk management and regulatory enforcement. Aug 17, 2026 Erica Bakies joins Debevoise & Plimpton Erica Bakies, previously Partner at Seyfarth Shaw, has joined Moore & Van Allen as Partner in the firm's Government Contracts Practice. Erica represents aerospace and defense companies, high-technology firms, private equity sponsors, and foreign investors navigating the intersection of government contracts, international trade, and national security.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters May 7, 2024 Ena Cefo joins McDermott Will & Emery Ena Cefo, previously Associate at White & Case, has joined McDermott Will & Emery as Counsel. Ena has experience representing private corporations and foreign sovereigns in international arbitrations, commercial litigations and investigations. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Aug 18, 2026 David Stute joins Pillsbury David Stute, previously Legal Adviser at the U.S. Department of State, has joined Pillsbury as Special Counsel in the firm's International Disputes Practice. David represents sovereigns, corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals in cross-border disputes spanning U.S. trial and appellate courts, investor–state tribunals, all major commercial arbitral institutions, the International Court of Justice and the Iran–U.S. Claims Tribunal. Aug 17, 2026 Kendall Howell joins Debevoise & Plimpton Kendall Howell, previously Counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell, has joined Debevoise & Plimpton as Counsel in the firm's Data Strategy & Security Practice. Kendall's practice focuses on advising banks, broker-dealers, money services businesses, fintech companies and other financial institutions on artificial intelligence governance, BSA/AML and sanctions compliance, bank regulatory matters, risk management and regulatory enforcement. Aug 17, 2026 Erica Bakies joins Debevoise & Plimpton Erica Bakies, previously Partner at Seyfarth Shaw, has joined Moore & Van Allen as Partner in the firm's Government Contracts Practice. Erica represents aerospace and defense companies, high-technology firms, private equity sponsors, and foreign investors navigating the intersection of government contracts, international trade, and national security.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Apr 6, 2026 Anne Murray joins Winston & Strawn Anne Murray, previously Partner at McDermott Will & Emery, has joined Winston & Strawn as Partner in the firm's White Collar & Government Investigations Practice. Anne guides companies, boards, and individuals through complex enforcement matters and internal investigations. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Aug 18, 2026 David Stute joins Pillsbury David Stute, previously Legal Adviser at the U.S. Department of State, has joined Pillsbury as Special Counsel in the firm's International Disputes Practice. David represents sovereigns, corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals in cross-border disputes spanning U.S. trial and appellate courts, investor–state tribunals, all major commercial arbitral institutions, the International Court of Justice and the Iran–U.S. Claims Tribunal. Aug 17, 2026 Kendall Howell joins Debevoise & Plimpton Kendall Howell, previously Counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell, has joined Debevoise & Plimpton as Counsel in the firm's Data Strategy & Security Practice. Kendall's practice focuses on advising banks, broker-dealers, money services businesses, fintech companies and other financial institutions on artificial intelligence governance, BSA/AML and sanctions compliance, bank regulatory matters, risk management and regulatory enforcement. Aug 17, 2026 Erica Bakies joins Debevoise & Plimpton Erica Bakies, previously Partner at Seyfarth Shaw, has joined Moore & Van Allen as Partner in the firm's Government Contracts Practice. Erica represents aerospace and defense companies, high-technology firms, private equity sponsors, and foreign investors navigating the intersection of government contracts, international trade, and national security.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Jan 20, 2026 Peter Malyshev joins Sidley Austin Peter Malyshev, previously Partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, has joined Sidley Austin as Partner in the firm's Regulatory and Enforcement Practice. Peter's practice focuses on regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters relating to commodities, digital assets, derivatives, and securities products regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Aug 18, 2026 David Stute joins Pillsbury David Stute, previously Legal Adviser at the U.S. Department of State, has joined Pillsbury as Special Counsel in the firm's International Disputes Practice. David represents sovereigns, corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals in cross-border disputes spanning U.S. trial and appellate courts, investor–state tribunals, all major commercial arbitral institutions, the International Court of Justice and the Iran–U.S. Claims Tribunal. Aug 17, 2026 Kendall Howell joins Debevoise & Plimpton Kendall Howell, previously Counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell, has joined Debevoise & Plimpton as Counsel in the firm's Data Strategy & Security Practice. Kendall's practice focuses on advising banks, broker-dealers, money services businesses, fintech companies and other financial institutions on artificial intelligence governance, BSA/AML and sanctions compliance, bank regulatory matters, risk management and regulatory enforcement. Aug 17, 2026 Erica Bakies joins Debevoise & Plimpton Erica Bakies, previously Partner at Seyfarth Shaw, has joined Moore & Van Allen as Partner in the firm's Government Contracts Practice. Erica represents aerospace and defense companies, high-technology firms, private equity sponsors, and foreign investors navigating the intersection of government contracts, international trade, and national security.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Jun 15, 2026 Rachael Kent and Danielle Morris join Gibson Dunn Rachael Kent and Danielle Morris, previously Partners at WilmerHale, have joined Gibson Dunn as Partners in the firm's International Disputes Group. They bring extensive experience handling complex international disputes in common law and civil law jurisdictions worldwide across a variety of sectors including energy, financial services, pharmaceuticals, and technology, as well as disputes involving public international law and investment protections. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Aug 18, 2026 David Stute joins Pillsbury David Stute, previously Legal Adviser at the U.S. Department of State, has joined Pillsbury as Special Counsel in the firm's International Disputes Practice. David represents sovereigns, corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals in cross-border disputes spanning U.S. trial and appellate courts, investor–state tribunals, all major commercial arbitral institutions, the International Court of Justice and the Iran–U.S. Claims Tribunal. Aug 17, 2026 Kendall Howell joins Debevoise & Plimpton Kendall Howell, previously Counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell, has joined Debevoise & Plimpton as Counsel in the firm's Data Strategy & Security Practice. Kendall's practice focuses on advising banks, broker-dealers, money services businesses, fintech companies and other financial institutions on artificial intelligence governance, BSA/AML and sanctions compliance, bank regulatory matters, risk management and regulatory enforcement. Aug 17, 2026 Erica Bakies joins Debevoise & Plimpton Erica Bakies, previously Partner at Seyfarth Shaw, has joined Moore & Van Allen as Partner in the firm's Government Contracts Practice. Erica represents aerospace and defense companies, high-technology firms, private equity sponsors, and foreign investors navigating the intersection of government contracts, international trade, and national security.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Sep 30, 2025 Tom Sundlof joins Blank Rome Tom Sundlof, former senior attorney at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), has joined Blank Rome as Partner in the firm's Corporate, M&A, and Securities Practice Group. Tom counsels clients on regulatory, compliance, and enforcement matters for medical devices, combination products, and other FDA-regulated industries. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Aug 18, 2026 David Stute joins Pillsbury David Stute, previously Legal Adviser at the U.S. Department of State, has joined Pillsbury as Special Counsel in the firm's International Disputes Practice. David represents sovereigns, corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals in cross-border disputes spanning U.S. trial and appellate courts, investor–state tribunals, all major commercial arbitral institutions, the International Court of Justice and the Iran–U.S. Claims Tribunal. Aug 17, 2026 Kendall Howell joins Debevoise & Plimpton Kendall Howell, previously Counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell, has joined Debevoise & Plimpton as Counsel in the firm's Data Strategy & Security Practice. Kendall's practice focuses on advising banks, broker-dealers, money services businesses, fintech companies and other financial institutions on artificial intelligence governance, BSA/AML and sanctions compliance, bank regulatory matters, risk management and regulatory enforcement. Aug 17, 2026 Erica Bakies joins Debevoise & Plimpton Erica Bakies, previously Partner at Seyfarth Shaw, has joined Moore & Van Allen as Partner in the firm's Government Contracts Practice. Erica represents aerospace and defense companies, high-technology firms, private equity sponsors, and foreign investors navigating the intersection of government contracts, international trade, and national security.