Kate Barton (’90) Is Profiled for Her Incoming Role as CEO of Dentons
When former EY global vice chair Kate Barton takes over as global CEO of 6,000-lawyer Dentons this fall, she’ll join a very small club: outsiders brought in to lead large law firms. No one thinks twice if a corporation hires a CEO from another company — Starbucks, for example, just poached the head of Chipotle Mexican Grill — but […]
Jessica N. Meyers (’15) Joins Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP as Partner
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that a five-lawyer trial team, which successfully represented actor Johnny Depp in his defamation trial against his former wife, has joined the firm’s Business Trial practice group. The group includes partners Camille M. Vasquez, Leo Presiado, Andrew C. Crawford, Jessica N. Meyers and Samuel A. Moniz. […]
Lee Davis (’86) Is Profiled
It’s normal for an American citizen to tune in to a high-profile case to learn “what this scoundrel has done,” but Lee Davis, who is the Walden mayor and a prominent criminal defense lawyer, said he urges jurors to throw out preconceptions. “You can see the transformation with the jurors, one by one,” he said, […]
Caroline Dotolo (’12) Is Names a Law360 Rising Star Under 40
WilmerHale partner Caroline Dotolo has guided life science research firms and others through major capital offerings, including as lead partner for a $350 million private investment in public equity offering for pharmaceutical developer Arvinas in 2023, earning her a top spot as one of the capital markets attorneys under 40 honored by Law360 as Rising Stars. Read more.
Amy Weston (’07) Joins Miller Nash as Parter
Leading Pacific Northwest law firm, Miller Nash LLP, is pleased to announce the addition of three new attorneys to its growing business & corporate practice team in its Seattle office. Jonathan Shallow, Shauna Vernal, and Amy Weston bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the firm, further strengthening Miller Nash’s commitment to providing businesses […]
Amanda Ford (’19) Joins Hinckley Allen as an Associate
Amanda J. Ford has joined Hinckley Allen as an associate in the Litigation & Investigations Group. Amanda advises clients on complex commercial litigation matters across a variety of business sectors, including healthcare and energy. Amanda earned her J.D. from Boston University School of Law and her B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh. While at Boston University School of […]
Amy Weston (’07) Elected as 2024–2025 Cochair of WSBA Business Law Section Privacy & Data Protection Security Law Committee
Amy Weston has been elected to serve as cochair of the Washington State Bar Association’s (WSBA) Privacy & Data Protection Security Law Committee. The committee, which is part of the WSBA’s Business Law Section, provides members interested in privacy & data security with education and networking opportunities. Amy is a CIPP/US-certified privacy professional with 17 […]
Avon N. Williams, Jr (’48) Is Profiled
Avon N. Williams Jr., a towering figure in the legal and civil rights arenas, left an indelible mark on Tennessee and the nation through his unwavering commitment to justice and equality. Born in Knoxville on December 22, 1921, Williams emerged as a prominent attorney and a passionate advocate for civil rights, influencing significant legal and […]
Rachael Jeck (’94) Is Profiled for Her Work with RegisterHer
By then, with both daughters headed to college, Jeck had left her career in law to pursue this second act. “How could I see the world falling apart and not play some role in trying to make things a little bit better?” she says. With the 2020 results in mind, Jeck spun off a new […]
Leah Segal (’14) Named “New Leader in the Law” in the 2024 New England Legal Awards
Goulston & Storrs, an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that Leah Segal has been named a “New Leader in the Law” by Law.com in its 2024 New England Legal Awards for her professional excellence, outstanding leadership in client service, and dedication to the community. A tax lawyer who counsels clients in a wide range of domestic and cross-border […]