The legal industry continues to evolve as leading firms and corporations strengthen their ranks with high-caliber attorneys across a range of practices and regions. Lateral movement and strategic hires remain a driving force behind growth, innovation, and client service expansion within the profession. This week, numerous firms made key additions aimed at broadening expertise in litigation, arbitration, real estate, finance, and intellectual property. These developments not only underscore the global demand for specialized legal talent but also reflect an industry that thrives on adaptability and collaboration. From New York to London, and from Washington, D.C. to Beijing, firms are making bold moves to position themselves for continued success in an increasingly competitive and interconnected legal marketplace.
1. April 15, 2019 – Leading in-house litigation and investigations lawyer to join the Global Financial Services Litigation practice at Hogan. FULL STORY
2. April 15, 2019 – Sidley adds International Arbitration lawyers in New York. FULL STORY
3. April 15, 2019 – Husch Blackwell adds to its Kansas City office. FULL STORY
4. April 15, 2019 – Thompson Coburn boosts its Real Estate group with its latest addition. FULL STORY
5. April 15, 2019 – Venable makes an addition to its Commercial Litigation practice in DC. FULL STORY
6. April 15, 2019 – Crescent Real Estate LLC announces the hiring of Vice President, Senior Counsel. FULL STORY
7. April 15, 2019 – Moore & Van Allen adds to its Financial Regulatory Advice and Response practice group. FULL STORY
8. April 15, 2019 – Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati expands its practice in China. FULL STORY
9. April 15, 2019 – MinterEllison improves on its Tier 1 Life Sciences practice with the addition of two IP Partners. FULL STORY
10. April 15, 2019 – Willkie Farr & Gallagher bolsters its Tax practice in London. FULL STORY
