Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Sep 21, 2025 Seth Barsky joins Bracewell Seth Barsky, previously Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Bracewell as Partner in the firm's Environment, Lands and Resources Department. Seth will advise clients on federal environmental and natural resources law, including permitting, regulatory counseling and litigation, and interagency policy coordination. 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 Jan 27, 2023 Karl Racine joins Hogan Lovells Karl Racine, former and first-elected Attorney General of Washington, D.C., has joined Hogan Lovells as Partner. Mr. Racine will represent clients in a wide range of bet-the-company civil and white collar litigation and investigations. 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 24, 2023 Wayne Helge joins Nossaman Wayne Helge, previously Partner at Davidson Berquist Jackson & Gowdey, has joined Nossaman as Partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property Group. Mr. Helge focuses his practice on developing and executing strategies for patent litigation, patent and trademark prosecution and commercial disputes. 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 17, 2023 Joshua Goodman joins Morgan, Lewis & Bockius Joshua Goodman, previously Deputy Assistant Director of the Mergers II Division of the Federal Trade Commission, has joined Morgan, Lewis & Bockius as Partner. Joshua will focus on merger review and government investigations, antitrust litigation, and counseling. 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 2, 2023 Rachel Saltzman joins Hunton Andrews Kurth Rachel Saltzman, previously Sr. Director, Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability at Volkswagen Group of America, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth as Partner. Rachel focuses her practice on environmental law and sustainability. 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 19, 2023 Paul Luehr joins Manatt, Phelps & Phillips Paul Luehr, previously Partner at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, has joined Manatt, Phelps & Phillips as Partner in the firm’s National Privacy and Data Security Team. Mr. Luehr is a respected technology leader who has handled some of the largest data security and privacy incidents in history. 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 26, 2023 Dalia Blass joins Sullivan & Cromwell Dalia Blass, previously Global Head of External Affairs at BlackRock, has joined Sullivan & Cromwell as Partner. Ms. Blass has extensive experience with complex regulatory and compliance issues facing investment companies and their boards, as well as investment advisers managing both registered and private funds. 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 Feb 26, 2023 Lindsey Collins joins Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton Lindsey Collins, previously Associate at BakerHostetler, has joined Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton as Special Counsel in the firm’s Antitrust and Competition Practice Group. 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 Jul 23, 2024 Garrison Promotes Erin Sears to Partner WASHINGTON, D.C., July 23, 2024 – Garrison today announced the promotion of Erin Sears from Vice President to Partner. “We are very excited to elevate Erin to Partner,” said Garrison partner Dan Binstock . “Since joining Garrison in 2018, Erin has demonstrated the skills and tenacity to succeed at the highest level. We have always been proud to have Erin on our team, and this recognition is much deserved.” Erin’s practice focuses on law firm placements, spanning regulatory, transactional and litigation practices. She brings particular knowledge of practices with regulatory components, especially financial services and banking. “Erin receives more referrals than any recruiter with whom I have worked,” said Garrison partner Matt Schwartz . “Her referrals are a testament to her extensive knowledge, creative thinking, hard work, and most importantly, results.” “Erin is an exceptional recruiter,” said Garrison partner Nancy Palermo . “She is respected by our clients and a wonderful advocate for her candidates. In addition, her professionalism, excellent writing ability, and great sense of humor are appreciated by everyone on our team. I look forward to having her as my colleague and friend for years to come.” “I am so appreciative of the confidence that Garrison has in me,” said Erin. “I am thankful every day to work alongside likeminded colleagues who are so dedicated to our candidates and clients.” Erin added, “We have such a collaborative approach and genuinely enjoy working together, which is so important in this business.” Prior to joining Garrison, Erin practiced for twelve years at Paul Hastings in Washington, D.C., as well as at Three Crowns, an elite international arbitration boutique. Her law firm experience has proved an invaluable asset in understanding the DC market. Before practicing, Erin earned her J.D. from Washington University in St. Louis (2004) and her B.S. from the University of Maryland (2001), with double degrees in International Business and Logistics/Transportation, along with double minors in Portuguese and Spanish. About Garrison Since 1986, elite attorneys, law firms, and corporations have entrusted Garrison with their most important lateral searches due to a unique blend of market expertise, connections, and candor. Over the years, Garrison recruiters have placed well over 2000 attorneys in all types of law firms and in-house legal departments, with an emphasis on the Washington, D.C. market. For more information on Garrison, visit https://www.g-s.com/ . Press Release - Erin Sears - 7-23-24 .pdf Download PDF • 54KB 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 7, 2023 Kenneth Polite joins Sidley Austin Kenneth Polite, former Senate-confirmed Assistant Attorney General for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Division, will join Sidley Austin on October 1,2023, as Partner and global co-leader of the firm’s White Collar: Government Litigation and Investigations Practice. Kenneth will focus on white collar criminal defense, investigation, and compliance 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 14, 2023 Brian Johnson joins Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider Brian Johnson, previously Partner at Steptoe & Johnson, has joined Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider as Partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property Group. Mr. Johnson is a skilled patent litigation attorney representing clients before the International Trade Commission (ITC) and district courts. 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 Jul 17, 2023 Michael Franzinger joins Dentons Michael Franzinger, previously Partner at Sidley Austin, has joined Dentons as Partner in the firm's Intellectual Property and Technology Practice. Mr. Franzinger offers clients extensive experience in patent, trade secret and IP litigation, with a focus on the administrative law aspects of intellectual property protection, particularly Section 337 investigations before the International Trade Commission (ITC) and inter partes reviews before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. 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.