Lateral Partner Watch for the Week of July 14th, 2025

• Willkie Farr & Gallagher expanded their transactional team in Dallas with the addition of two Akin Gump partners, Jesse Betts and Jessica Hammons, and former A&O Shearman partner, Nathan Meredith.

• Former Paul Weiss attorney, Kristiina Leskinen, has joined Paul Hastings as an M&A and private equity partner in New York.

• Seth Ivey joins K&L Gates in their Charlotte Finance practice after his departure from Dechert.

• Paul Hastings has expanded their Global Finance platform in New York with the addition of two Latham & Watkins partners, Lisa Collier and Corey Wright.