Lateral Partner Watch for the Week of August 21st, 2026
Greenberg Traurig LLP has welcomed Joseph W. Creech, former real estate chair at Venable LLP, to strengthen its real estate practice in Washington, D.C., enhancing its regional capabilities.
Mayer Brown has strengthened its London finance practice by hiring James Clarke as a partner from Baker McKenzie, bringing his expertise in emerging markets, energy, and trade finance to the firm.
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has welcomed Joanna Suna as a Structured Finance partner in New York, strengthening its capabilities in collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) and structured products amid a rapidly evolving market.
DLA Piper has hired partners Joshua Fox and Alexander Civetta to its Boston corporate practice, strengthening its venture capital and emerging growth company advisory services.
Orrick has appointed Steven Lozner as a partner in its Structured Finance team, enhancing its focus on CLOs and growing its team to 102 lawyers, reflecting significant expansion in the sector.
Debevoise & Plimpton has welcomed Mari Grace and Kendall Howell from Davis Polk, strengthening its efforts to launch a software product designed to help clients manage artificial intelligence risks.
