Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Sep 28, 2025 Steven Emme joins Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld Steven Emme, previously Chief Strategy Officer at the U.S. Department of Commerce, has joined Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld as Partner in the firm's International Trade Practice. Steve’s practice focuses on international trade and national security, with an emphasis on compliance with U.S. export control regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). 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 Jul 28, 2026 Garrison quoted in Law360 Amy Savage was quoted in " DC Lateral Market Stabilizes After Surge In Gov't Hires ," (Law360, 7/28/26). 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 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 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 28, 2024 Norman Armstrong joins Kirkland & Ellis Norman Armstrong, previously Partner at King & Spalding, has joined Kirkland & Ellis as Partner in the firm's Antitrust and Competition Practice. Norman focuses on antitrust and competition matters involving complex transactions, government investigations and litigation, including matters before the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, Department of Justice, and federal and state courts. 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 13, 2024 Sandra Hanna joins Steptoe Sandra Hanna, previously Partner at Miller & Chevalier, has joined Steptoe as Partner in the firm's Investigations and White-Collar Defense Practice. Sandra represents public companies, regulated entities, audit firms and senior executives in regulatory enforcement matters before the SEC, DOJ, PCAOB, FINRA, and other domestic and international law enforcement agencies. 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 17, 2023 Ronald Klain rejoins O'Melveny & Myers Ronald Klain, former Biden White House Chief of Staff, has rejoined O’Melveny & Myers as Partner in the firm’s Litigation Department. 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 Oct 17, 2025 Garrison's Amy Savage to Lead ABA SEER Panel on Career Transitions On Friday, October 24th, Garrison recruiter Amy Savage will be moderating a panel on career transitions for energy and environmental attorneys for the ABA SEER Conference. Read more here . 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 Aug 5, 2026 Jennifer Breen joins Jones Day Jennifer Breen, previously Partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, has joined Jones Day as Partner in the firm's Tax Practice. Jennifer represents domestic and multinational businesses, large partnerships, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices in tax controversy and IRS administrative 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 Feb 2, 2026 Cedric Powell joins Squire Patton Boggs Cedric Powell, previously Partner at Sheppard Mullin, has joined Squire Patton Boggs as Partner in the firm's Global Corporate Practice. Cedric will focus on corporate transactional issues, like those surrounding private equity and middle-market mergers and acquisitions. 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 Mar 20, 2023 Knicole Emanuel joins Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough Knicole Emanuel, previously Partner at PractUS, has joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough as Partner. Ms. Emanuel has devoted more than 23 years to a healthcare litigation practice, with a focus on Medicare and Medicaid litigation, health care regulatory compliance, administrative law, and regulatory law. 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 12, 2026 Garrison quoted in National Law Journal Amy Savage was quoted in " Lateral Activity From 'Perfect Storm' of Market Factors Expected to Surge in 2026 ," ( National Law Journal, 1/12/26). 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 Aug 9, 2023 Michael Kaufman joins Reed Smith Michael Kaufman, previously Senior Federal Regulation Manager at Direct Energy, has joined Reed Smith as Counsel in the firm's Energy and Natural Resources Group. 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.