Recently, there has been a significant personnel shift between two major law firms. A strong six-partner team from Dinsmore & Shohl has moved to join Taft Stettinius & Hollister. With five people based in Detroit, Michigan, and one stationed in Chicago, Illinois, this move is being closely watched in the legal industry. The majority of the new Taft recruits, including Ian Larkin and Evonne Xu, specialize in mergers and acquisitions. On the other hand, Thomas Walters, the sixth member of the team, is a commercial litigator. More details on this development can be found in this report.
Furthermore, an update in the field of litigation has emerged. Alicia Washington, previously a partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, has left her position after over two years at the firm. Washington will now be joining the US attorney’s office for the District of Maryland as a special counsel. An interesting fact to note is that this move represents a return to federal prosecution for Washington, as she previously served as an Assistant US attorney in the Eastern District of New York. You can read more about this move in this online article.
Regarding changes in entertainment media law, it has come to light that Gibson Dunn & Crutcher and DLA Piper have taken the lead in a potential deal in the entertainment industry. Investment company RedBird IMI has enlisted the services of Gibson Dunn in their pursuit of a £1.15 billion acquisition of London-based production company All3Media. Currently, All3Media is represented by DLA Piper. The company is well-known as the force behind popular shows like “The Traitors” and “Squid Game: The Challenge”. More about this high-profile transaction can be read in this news report.
As the legal landscape continues to change and evolve, key personnel and structural movements as such are crucial for legal professionals, both individuals and firms, to keep an eye on.