Law

Dentons: Founding Global Chairman Joe Andrew To Retire At End Of March

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Dentons announced that Partner and former Global Chairman Joe Andrew will retire at the end of March, marking the conclusion of a tenure that helped shape the firm into the world’s largest global law firm.

Latham & Watkins: Healthcare Partner Jennifer Yoo Rejoins From Fenwick In Los Angeles

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Latham & Watkins announced that Jennifer Yoo has rejoined the firm as a partner in its Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice in Los Angeles, marking a return to the firm as demand for regulatory counsel in digital health and AI-driven healthcare continues to grow.

Northern Illinois University College Of Law: ABA Approval For Part-Time J.D. Program In Naperville

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

The Northern Illinois University College of Law has received approval from the American Bar Association Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar to launch a part-time Juris Doctor program at a new location in Naperville, Illinois, marking a significant expansion of the school’s academic offerings and geographic reach.

HHP Law Firm: Indonesia IP Partner Nidya Kalangie Joins To Bolster Tech Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

HHP Law Firm, the Indonesia member firm of the global law firm network Baker McKenzie, announced that intellectual property and technology lawyer Nidya Kalangie has joined the firm as a partner in its commercial practice. Kalangie joined the firm on January 12, 2026, strengthening HHP’s intellectual property and technology capabilities in Indonesia.

Baker McKenzie: Frankie Tam Joins As Hong Kong Partner To Expand Data And Cybersecurity Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Baker McKenzie announced that Frankie Tam has joined the firm’s Hong Kong office as a partner in its Data, Technology, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice. The appointment is aimed at strengthening the firm’s capabilities advising clients on technology transactions, outsourcing, data privacy, information management, and cybersecurity as companies navigate the challenges of digital transformation.

Leah: Agentic AI Platform Integrated Into Ulster University Legal Education Program

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2026

Ulster University announced a strategic partnership with enterprise AI company Leah to integrate the Leah Legal platform into the university’s Legal Innovation and Technology Law master’s program, giving students hands-on experience with AI tools used in modern legal workflows.

DLA Piper: Brendan Oviedo Joins Energy And Infrastructure Practice In Peru

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 15, 2026

DLA Piper announced that Brendan Oviedo has joined the firm as a partner in its Energy and Infrastructure practices, based in the firm’s Lima office. The appointment is part of the firm’s continued effort to strengthen its capabilities in the energy and infrastructure sectors across Latin America.

Sidley Austin: Steven Przesmicki Joins As Corporate And Securities Partner In San Diego

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2026

Sidley Austin announced that corporate and securities partner Steven Przesmicki has joined the firm’s San Diego office, bringing more than two decades of experience advising companies on corporate transactions, governance matters, and capital markets activity.

Walmart: Erin Nealy Cox Named Chief Legal Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2026

Walmart has named Erin Nealy Cox as its next Executive Vice President of Global Governance, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary, strengthening the retail giant’s leadership team as it navigates an increasingly complex global regulatory and legal environment.

Skadden: Partners Scott Heard And Matthew Murphy Join To Strengthen Private Credit And Restructuring Practices

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2026

Skadden has added two partners from Paul Hastings to strengthen its private credit and restructuring capabilities, bringing Scott Heard to New York and welcoming Matthew Murphy back to the firm in Chicago.

Sidley Austin: Greg Featherman Joins As New York Tax Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2026

Sidley Austin announced that Greg Featherman has joined the firm as a partner in its tax practice in New York, strengthening the firm’s capabilities in cross-border tax planning and complex transactions.

Legora Acquires Walter AI To Expand Agentic Workflow Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2026

Legora, a collaborative AI platform for lawyers, announced it has acquired Canadian agent-native legal AI company Walter AI as it expands its vision for a fully integrated, agent-driven legal workflow platform.

McGuireWoods: Former SEC Regional Director And Sidley Austin Partner Join Securities Enforcement Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

McGuireWoods announced that it has added two partners to its Los Angeles office, strengthening the firm’s securities enforcement and regulatory counseling capabilities as part of its broader West Coast expansion. The firm hired Gary Leung, the former regional director of the Los Angeles office of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, along with Jodi Lopez, a nationally recognized attorney focused on accountant and auditor defense. Both attorneys joined McGuireWoods’ Securities Enforcement & Regulatory Counseling Practice Group.

Baker McKenzie: Technology And Cybersecurity Lawyer Frankie Tam Joins As Hong Kong Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2026

Global law firm Baker McKenzie announced that technology and cybersecurity lawyer Frankie Tam has joined its Hong Kong office as a partner in the firm’s Data, Technology, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice. Tam advises multinational companies on a broad range of technology transactions, including outsourcing, cloud infrastructure, commercial contracts and digital transformation initiatives. Her work also spans data privacy compliance and cybersecurity matters, as well as strategic transactions involving digital currencies, central bank digital currencies and stablecoins. She has supported financial institutions and technology companies on projects related to cross-border payment systems and other fintech innovations.