Attracting

Kirkland & Ellis Strengthens Litigation Arsenal by Attracting 23 Lawyers from King & Spalding

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Kirkland, Washington — Kirkland & Ellis has significantly expanded its litigation capabilities by recruiting over 20 attorneys, including 12 partners, from rival firm King & Spalding. This strategic move aims to enhance the firm’s expertise in mass tort and product liability defense. The new arrivals, which include prominent attorneys like Kristen Fournier, Kim Bueno, Morty Dubin, and John Ewald, began their tenure last week, according to sources familiar with the situation. In total, 23 litigators from King & Spalding are set to join Kirkland, with plans to further increase the group to nearly 30 professionals … Read more

Otterbourg PC Establishes Innovative Mass Tort Bankruptcy Practice Group, Attracting Top Talent

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New York, NY – Otterbourg PC, a prominent law firm based in New York City, has recently established a new practice group dedicated to mass tort bankruptcy. The firm has recognized the growing demand for bankruptcy talent in the legal industry and aims to capitalize on this opportunity by assembling a team of experts in this area. The group will be led by a recently hired restructuring attorney, signaling Otterbourg PC’s commitment to expanding its capabilities in the field of bankruptcy law. The formation of the cross-departmental mass tort bankruptcy practice group is a strategic … Read more