Firm Wire
Announcements by law firms about themselves, summarized in the desk's words and labelled as announcements, each with the firm named as its source. RSS
Firm Wire items are announcements made by the firms themselves. The desk confirms that the announcement was published and reproduces its factual content. It does not verify the claims in it, and publication is not an endorsement.
Williams & Connolly said associate Haley Wasserman will speak at the 10th ICC YAAF Global Conference in London on October 16, 2026. The firm said the International Chamber of Commerce event brings together young practitioners to discuss international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution issues and trends.
Miller Johnson said it represented Optery in the September 2026 sale of a majority stake to Surfshark. The firm described Optery as a U.S. data removal company and Surfshark as a Netherlands-based cybersecurity business, and said its mergers and acquisitions lawyers advised on the transaction.
Sidley said it received 24 practice area rankings and 30 lawyer rankings in The Legal 500 United Kingdom 2027. The firm said the results included eight London lawyers named to the Hall of Fame and 11 lawyers recognized as Leading Partners.
BCLP said it published an article by Matthew Daffurn and Kenneth Addly examining Great British Grid and its proposed place in the United Kingdom’s electricity infrastructure reforms. The firm’s article considered how the initiative could fit alongside existing institutions, private investment and the work needed to expand grid capacity.
BCLP said it received 54 practice rankings and 83 individual recognitions in Legal 500 UK 2027. The firm said the results included eight Tier 1 practice rankings and recognition across its United Kingdom offices, with new rankings and changes in several practice and individual categories.
Cooley said Nicholas Caselli joined its New York office as a partner in its securities litigation and enforcement practice and global litigation department. The firm said he advises companies on securities disputes and corporate governance matters, with experience representing technology and life sciences businesses.
Crowell & Moring said it published an analysis of California’s new framework for registering AI auditors and designating independent verification organizations. The firm’s client alert compared the framework’s mandatory and voluntary components and discussed compliance preparation, auditor independence and the potential relevance of audits in litigation over AI-related harm.
Crowell & Moring said its partners elected Glen McGorty as the next chair of its Management Board, with a three-year term beginning March 1, 2027. The firm said McGorty will succeed Phil Inglima, who has held the position for nine years, and will be its first chair based outside Washington, D.C.
Crowell & Moring said it published an analysis of the SEC and FDA’s memorandum on sharing nonpublic information concerning FDA-regulated products and businesses. The firm’s client alert considered the implications for life sciences and healthcare companies preparing investor disclosures and coordinating their regulatory, securities and compliance functions.
Fisher Phillips said it published an employer FAQ on California AB 1883, addressing AI workplace tools that infer employees’ emotional states or collect neural data. The firm said the FAQ examines the law’s scope, exceptions and enforcement, and outlines questions for employers reviewing their monitoring tools before January 1, 2027.
Fisher Phillips said it published an analysis of California SB 951, which the firm said adds disclosures to WARN Act notices for workforce reductions caused wholly or substantially by AI or other automation. The firm said its article discussed the new information requirements, public reporting and preparation before January 1, 2027.
Fisher Phillips said it published a guide to California AB 1331, which the firm said restricts workplace surveillance tools in bathrooms beginning January 1, 2027. The firm’s article examined the definition of covered tools, employees’ ability to leave devices behind, exceptions and employer preparations.
Fisher Phillips said it launched a Miami office with four partners, two of counsel and an associate from Zumpano Castro, effective October 1, 2026. The firm said Carlos Zumpano will serve as regional managing partner and that the office adds employment litigation, counseling and professional employer organization capabilities.
Gibson Dunn said Nicholas “Nick” Mathews and Erik Fountain joined its Dallas office as partners in its intellectual property practice. The firm said the additions expand its patent litigation team and bring experience handling patent trials and disputes involving technology businesses and other corporate clients.
Gunster said 28 attorneys and other professionals from Icard Merrill joined the firm effective October 1, 2026. The firm said the move adds offices in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch, extends its presence into Sarasota and Manatee counties and builds on its existing offices in Naples and Tampa.
Holland & Knight said Jake Farquharson joined its New York office as a partner in its Corporate, M&A and Securities practice after serving as a partner at Clifford Chance. The firm said his work includes domestic and international capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate finance.
Ice Miller said Sam Raboy was named to M&A Source’s Board of Governors for a term running from 2027 through 2030. The firm said he will help guide the organization’s strategic direction and support industry initiatives, and that Raboy has been a member since 2024.
King & Spalding said Ted Dillman joined its New York office as a partner in its Finance & Restructuring practice. The firm said he advises debtors, creditors, sponsors, funds and buyers on restructurings, distressed acquisitions, out-of-court workouts and special situations, with experience across domestic and cross-border matters.
Larkin Hoffman said shareholder Craig Lervick presented at the Midwest IP Institute, a two-day intellectual property program in Minneapolis. The firm said his panel examined managing IP risk before a product launch, including how counsel assess the appropriate extent of clearance work during product development.
Morrison Foerster said 51 first-year associates joined its U.S. offices on October 1, 2026, representing graduates of 30 law schools. The firm said the incoming class will begin its development program through MoFo Activate, with training designed to support the transition into legal practice and build relationships across offices.
Morrison Foerster said it published a report on the National Association of Attorneys General’s Eastern Region meeting in Philadelphia on September 29–30, 2026. The firm’s report described sessions on collaboration among state and federal officials and reviewed policy and enforcement subjects discussed during the two-day gathering.
Morgan Lewis said it promoted 32 lawyers from 13 offices and 11 practices to partner, effective October 1, 2026. The firm’s announcement listed the new partners and their offices and practices, with Chair David McManus recognizing their legal work, client service and contributions to the firm’s culture.
Morgan Lewis said it announced a new global leadership team as David McManus began his five-year term as firm chair. The firm said the structure assigns responsibilities for strategy, talent, performance and operations and supports its priorities for client service, practice development, professional culture and innovation.
Paul Hastings said it published an article by Alex Morgan and Natalie Rae Coulton comparing proposals and rules concerning minors’ access to social media and other digital services. The firm’s analysis covered the European Union, Denmark, Australia and the United Kingdom, alongside compliance planning for affected businesses.
Porter Wright said McGrane Pledger joined its Naples office as an associate in the Litigation Department. The firm said he brings experience in legal research, discovery and case management, and drafting pleadings and motions, and that his arrival adds capacity to its Southwest Florida litigation team.
Porter Wright said Samantha Jacobsen joined its Tampa office as an associate in the Litigation Department. The firm said she previously served as an assistant state attorney in Florida’s Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, where she oversaw more than 600 misdemeanor matters from arraignment through trial.
Proskauer said Adam Blakemore joined its London office as a tax partner advising on United Kingdom and international corporate, financing and restructuring transactions. The firm said his work covers transaction structuring across acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, reorganizations, fund formations and private capital investments.
Squire Patton Boggs said it advised Arab Invest on acquiring a 15% stake in AKDITAL KSA for $37.5 million through a partnership with AKDITAL Group and Mediterrania Capital Partners. The firm said the investment supports the healthcare operator’s regional expansion and development of healthcare facilities in Arab countries.
Weil said David Jansen will join its Frankfurt office as a partner in its Private Equity practice in November 2026. The firm said he will advise financial sponsors, asset managers and financial institutions on transactions and regulatory matters, adding expertise in asset management, financial-sector acquisitions and complex secondary transactions.
White & Case said it advised E.ON SE on an issuance of notes with a nominal amount of 750 million renminbi. The firm said the notes have a six-year term and a 2.05% fixed coupon, and that a Frankfurt team led by partner Karsten Wöckener advised on the transaction.