Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Jun 5, 2025 Garrison quoted in Law.com Dan Binstock and Amy Savage were quoted in " The 2025 NLJ 500: After Head Count Growth Exploded Last Year, Law Firms Pull in the Reins , " ( Law.com , 6/5/25). Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Nov 16, 2025 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. Nov 16, 2025 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. Nov 16, 2025 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.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Oct 6, 2023 New Dan Binstock article in American Lawyer on lateral partner interviews and integration Certain law firms beat others in lateral partner recruiting by using client-related integration discussions earlier in the interview process. Garrison partner Dan Binstock touches on some of those strategies and provides specific examples for law firms to implement. Click here to read the full article on The American Lawyer/Law.com. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Nov 16, 2025 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. Nov 16, 2025 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. Nov 16, 2025 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.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Mar 20, 2023 Todd Canni joins Baker & Hostetler Todd Canni, previously Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, has joined Baker & Hostetler as Partner in the firm’s Business Practice Group. Mr. Canni is one of the nation’s preeminent government contracts lawyers, with deep experience helping his clients resolve their most important and complex matters with the U.S. government, including counseling, litigation, investigations and debarment proceedings. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Nov 16, 2025 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. Nov 16, 2025 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. Nov 16, 2025 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.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters May 9, 2023 Shagufa Hossain joins Kirkland & Ellis Shagufa Hossain, previously Partner at Latham & Watkins, has joined Kirkland & Ellis as Partner. Ms. Hossain represents private equity firms and their portfolio companies, investment banks, and public and private companies in debt and equity financing and other transactions. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Nov 16, 2025 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. Nov 16, 2025 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. Nov 16, 2025 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.

Our lateral associate recruiters in Washington, DC bring years of experience helping you navigate the law firm market, from large firms to boutiques. Representative placements Garrison places associates in all practice areas. Below are some examples. Antitrust associate from a California-based firm into the Washington, DC office of a specialized antitrust and intellectual property litigation boutique. Antitrust attorney from the United States Department of Justice into an AmLaw 25 firm. Antitrust litigation associate from an AmLaw 100 firm into the Washington, DCD.C. office of a NYC-based litigation boutique. Antitrust litigation associate from an AmLaw 50 firm into a leading plaintiff’s firm. Appellate & white-collar associate from a New York-based firm at an AmLaw 100 firm. Banking/lending associate from an AmLaw 100 firm to an AmLaw 50 firm. Banking/lending associate from an AmLaw 50 firm to another AmLaw 50 firm. Commodities and derivatives associate from SEC to an AmLaw 100 firm. Communications associate from a Los Angeles-based international law firm at an AmLaw 100 firm. Consumer finance associate from a consumer finance boutique to an AmLaw 50 firm. Consumer finance associate from an AmLaw 50 firm to another AmLaw 50 firm. Corporate, privacy equity associate from the Washington, DC office of an international AmLaw 100 firm at an AmLaw 25 firm. Corporate/M&A associate from an AmLaw 100 firm at an AmLaw 50 firm. Corporate associate from a Fortune 100 information technology company to an AmLaw 25 firm. Corporate associate from an AmLaw 100 firm into position as a permanent staff attorney for an AmLaw 50 firm. Corporate associate from an AmLaw 100 firm to an AmLaw 50 firm. Corporate associate from an AmLaw 50 firm into the banking group of another AmLaw 50 firm. Corporate associate from an AmLaw 50 firm into the Life Sciences, Transactions Group at another AmLaw 50 firm. Corporate associate from an AmLaw 50 firm to another AmLaw 50 firm. Cyber security associate from the Washington, DC office of a global firm at an AmLaw 25 firm. Economic sanctions associate from the Office of Foreign Assets Control at an AmLaw 50 firm. Energy associate from an AmLaw 200 firm to an AmLaw 100 firm. Energy associate from an AmLaw 50 firm to leading energy boutique. Energy regulatory associate from a national firm at a Washington, DC energy regulatory boutique. Environmental associate from an AmLaw 50 firm to an AmLaw 200 firm. Environmental associate from a Seattle-based national law firm at an AmLaw 50 firm. FERC attorney from the Office of Energy Market Regulation into an energy regulatory boutique. Finance associate from an AmLaw 100 firm at an AmLaw 50 firm. Food & drug associate from an AmLaw 50 firm into an FDA boutique. Food & drug associate from an AmLaw 50 firm to another AmLaw 50 firm. Food & drug associate from well-regarded regulatory boutique into an AmLaw 50 firm. Government contracts associate from a corporate legal department into an AmLaw 50 firm. Government contracts associate from an AmLaw 100 firm to an AmLaw 50 firm. Government contracts associate from a Washington, DC-based boutique at an AmLaw 50 firm. Healthcare associate from an AmLaw 100 firm to another AmLaw 100 firm. Healthcare associate from an AmLaw 200 firm at an AmLaw 25 firm. Healthcare associate from a regional firm to another regional firm. Insurance litigation associate from a regional firm into a litigation boutique. International Trade/customs associate from an international trade boutique into an AmLaw 50 firm. International trade associate from an AmLaw 100 firm to an AmLaw 50 firm. Investment management attorney from the SEC into an AmLaw 100.Junior tax transactions associate from an AmLaw 50 firm into the project finance group of a Magic Circle firm. Labor & employment associate from an AmLaw 100 firm to another AmLaw 100 firm. Labor & employment associate from a regional firm at a North Virginia-based employment law and government contracts boutique. Litigation/investigations associate from an AmLaw 50 firm to another AmLaw 50 firm. Litigation associate from a litigation and white-collar boutique at an AmLaw 200 firm. Litigation associate from an AmLaw 200 firm at an AmLaw 25 firm. Litigation associate from an AmLaw 50 firm into the ERISA litigation group of a prestigious boutique. Litigation associate from an AmLaw 50 firm to an AmLaw 200 firm. Litigation associate from an international-based firm in Chicago into a Washington, DCD.C. litigation boutique. Litigation associate from a regional firm into a labor & employment and government contracts boutique. Litigation associate from a regional firm into an AmLaw 50 firm. Litigation attorney from the United States Department of Justice at an AmLaw 25 firm. National security associate from the Washington, DC office of a global firm at an AmLaw 50 firm. Patent/IP (337) litigation associate from an AmLaw 100 firm to another AmLaw 100 firm. Patent/IP litigation associate from an AmLaw 100 firm to a leading IP boutique. Patent agent from a research university into the DC office of a West Coast-based firm with a leading IP practice. Patent litigation associate from an AmLaw 100 firm to an AmLaw 50 firm. Patent litigation associate from a regional firm into a leading intellectual property boutique. Patent prosecution associate from an AmLaw 100 firm into a Washington, DC intellectual property boutique. Political law associate from an AmLaw 50 firm into the Chambers-ranked political law practice of another AmLaw 50 firm. Privacy associate from a corporate legal department into the New York office of an international AmLaw 25 firm. Privacy associate from the Washington, DC office of a global firm at an AmLaw 25 firm. Project finance associate from an AmLaw 200 firm at a project finance boutique. Project finance associate from an AmLaw 50 firm into a project finance boutique. Real estate associate from a regional firm to an AmLaw 100 firm. Securities enforcement associate from an AmLaw 100 firm to newly formed enforcement group of a Magic Circle firm. Securities litigation associate from an AmLaw 200 firm at a Washington, DCD.C. securities enforcement boutique. Tax associate from an AmLaw 100 firm into a Washington, DC large boutique. Tax associate from an AmLaw 50 firm to a leading tax boutique. Tax associate from an AmLaw 50 firm to an AmLaw 100 firm. Tax transactional associate from a Big 4 accounting firm to an AmLaw 50 firm. Technology transactions associate from an AmLaw 100 firm at an AmLaw 25 firm. Technology transactions associate from an AmLaw 50 firm into a life sciences transactional group of another AmLaw 50 firm. Trademark litigation associate from leading intellectual property boutique into an AmLaw 25 firm as a patent litigation associate. White collar/investigations associate from an AmLaw 50 firm to IP litigation practice of another AmLaw 50 firm. 2. Market access and analysis We work across the legal industry from BigLaw to mid-sized firms to elite boutiques. With our decades of experience and a large team of recruiters, we are uniquely positioned to provide inside information about DC's legal market. When appropriate, we suggest considering "hidden gem" firms that may be unfamiliar to you but could be a fit. With our decades of trusted recruiting relationships with firms, we help create opportunities with firms that do not have active searches but might still be interested in considering you. For Candidates Associates Home < Back to For Candidates Associates Key Contacts: Matt Schwartz Bio Kaitlyn Hunter Bio The Highest Level of Guidance We have one aim: to assist you in making the most knowledgeable and informed career decisions, even if the best choice is to stay at your current firm. Our unrivaled command of the Washington, DC market and experience working with thousands of candidates just like you allows us to counsel you though every phase of this pivotal career decision with precision, sophistication, thoroughness and confidentiality. Kaitlyn Hunter Bio Matt Schwartz Bio Key Contacts: 1. Meeting and getting to know you We'll meet with you either via video conference or in-person in our downtown DC offices. By spending time discussing key elements of your practice, priorities and goals, we can provide guidance on whether a lateral move is right for you. Associates consistently tell us they gain invaluable insights and perspective from these conversations. 5. Effective and tactful negotiating Based on our extensive knowledge of the market, we will give you a fair assessment of your offer. When appropriate, we go to bat for you, serving as skilled liaisons during negotiations. We navigate these discussions on your behalf in a way that maximizes your chances of a successful outcome in a manner that remains mindful of the future working relationship. 3. Putting your best foot forward Given our many years of experience, we have a keen sense of what firms are looking for when they review your resume and other materials. We will work extensively with you to ensure each document is just right and best portrays your experience. Our candidates routinely comment that our involvement makes a significant improvement to their materials. In addition to your resume and other materials, we present a detailed cover letter that addresses key information firms want to know at the outset but can’t be found on a resume. This presents you in the best possible light and helps you stand out from other applicants. Lastly, we take your confidentiality seriously. We will never send your materials anywhere without your express approval. 6. Making the best decision We realize circumstances can differ greatly between people, and deciding can be difficult. We advise on the pros and cons of accepting a particular offer, deciding between multiple offers, or staying at your current employer. We play the long game and realize that giving you the best advice – even if it means not moving – has been the key to our success for multiple decades. 7. Guidance through the final steps As we get close to the finish line, we help you navigate the background check, conflicts process, and securing references. When everything is cleared and you’ve made your decision to accept, it’s time to give notice, which we know is challenging and emotional. Together, we strategize how to address your reason for leaving and maximize the likelihood that you remain on good terms. If things get more complex with potential counteroffers, disappointed colleagues or other unanticipated speedbumps, we help you navigate them. We assist you in drafting emails, preparing for conversations, and striking the right balance during this crucial time. 4. Impactful interview guidance Our candidates benefit from our advising throughout the interview process. In addition to providing information on the interviewing law firm, we help you prepare for the interview itself. We’ll discuss questions you can anticipate and any issues specific to your candidacy and how to best navigate them. Candidates frequently tell us that our interview preparation made all the difference in securing an offer. We will continue to be by your side at each stage of the interview process, providing you with ongoing feedback and guidance. You can rely on us to handle all of the scheduling and logistics and to navigate all of moving pieces such as timing and balancing interest from multiple firms. Representative Placements 2. Market access and analysis 1. Meeting and getting to know you 5. Effective and tactful negotiating 3. Putting your best foot forward 6. Making the best decision 7. Guidance through the final steps 4. Impactful interview guidance What clients are saying: Always available and responsive when I had questions, and proved an invaluable source of information and feedback. Associate Top-tier Global Firm A rock through the lateralling process. Associate Top-Tier National Firm Associate Top-Tier Global Firm After meeting with so many recruiters and feeling pressured to consider firms that weren’t good fits, finding Garrison was a breath of fresh air. High touch. High truth. High trust. 2000+ Attorneys placed 175 Law firms have hired our candidates 98.3% Of our candidates stay with their new employer for at least one year 75% Retention rate of partners after five years (industry average is 50%) Our Recruiters Reach out to our team:

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Sep 18, 2023 John Eliason joins Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe John Eliason, previously Global Co-Head of Energy Project Finance at Greenberg Traurig, has joined Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe as Partner. John continues to provide leadership by guiding clients on the implications of the IRA, helping them navigate new rules in order to maximize federal and state tax benefits Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Nov 16, 2025 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. Nov 16, 2025 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. Nov 16, 2025 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.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Sep 13, 2023 Martin “Marty” Mackowski joins Squire Patton Boggs Martin “Marty” Mackowski, previously Associate General Counsel, Competition and Regulatory at Meta, has joined Squire Patton Boggs as Partner in the firm's Competition – Antitrust Practice. Martin provides strategic legal guidance across a range of antitrust and competition matters, including litigation, merger reviews, government and internal investigations, and counseling regarding compliance with existing and emerging regulatory requirements. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Nov 16, 2025 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. Nov 16, 2025 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. Nov 16, 2025 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.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Aug 14, 2024 Amanda Smith joins K&L Gates Amanda Smith, previously Legal Counsel at 340B Health, has joined K&L Gates as Counsel in the firm's Health Care and FDA Practice. Amanda focuses on the federal 340B drug pricing program, advising clients on regulatory, legislative, and litigation matters related to the program. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Nov 16, 2025 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. Nov 16, 2025 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. Nov 16, 2025 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.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Jun 13, 2023 Chantel Febus joins Dykema Gossett Chantel Febus, previously Partner at Proskauer Rose, has joined Dykema Gossett as Member of the firm's Appellate and Critical Motions, Business Litigation, and Government Investigations and Corporate Compliance Practices. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Nov 16, 2025 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. Nov 16, 2025 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. Nov 16, 2025 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.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Sep 8, 2024 Roy Goldberg joins Clark Hill Roy Goldberg, previously Partner at Stinson, has joined Clark Hill as Member in the firm's Litigation Team. Roy represents airlines, airports, fixed-base operators, charter companies, helicopter companies, and other aviation industry entities in regulatory and litigation matters. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Nov 16, 2025 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. Nov 16, 2025 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. Nov 16, 2025 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.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Apr 20, 2025 Brian Stansbury joins Hunton Andrews Kurth Brian Stansbury, previously Partner at King & Spalding, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth as Partner in the firm's Environmental Team. Brian advises on environmental matters, including Congressional and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) engagement strategies, EPA and California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliance programs, and Clean Air Act litigation. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Nov 16, 2025 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. Nov 16, 2025 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. Nov 16, 2025 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.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters May 18, 2023 Christine Lane joins Crowell & Moring Christine Lane, previously Partner at Hogan Lovells, has joined Crowell & Moring as Partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s Tax Group. Ms. Lane brings in-depth experience guiding clients on all aspects of tax planning for corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and reorganizations, as well as advising on structuring, both in the context of IPOs and private equity/private placements, for established and early-stage growth companies. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Nov 16, 2025 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. Nov 16, 2025 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. Nov 16, 2025 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.