Leadership

Air Appoints Anuj Vohra As General Counsel Amid National Security Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Air has appointed Anuj Vohra as General Counsel as the company expands its artificial intelligence-powered Enterprise Readiness platform across the U.S. national security market.

Center for Disaster Philanthropy Board Elects Alandra Washington As Newest Director

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

The Center for Disaster Philanthropy's board of directors welcomed Dr. Alandra Washington, chief transformation and organizational effectiveness officer of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, as a newly elected board member during its quarterly meeting held last month.

Christopher Kercher Launches Kercher Law, A Litigation Practice Built For The AI Era

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Christopher Kercher announced the launch of Kercher Law PLLC, a litigation practice he describes as built from the ground up for the AI era, following 17 years at Quinn Emanuel, where he founded the firm's AI & Data Analytics litigation group.

Thompson Coburn Welcomes Amol Bargaje as Chief Information Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Thompson Coburn has named Amol V. Bargaje as its new Chief Information Officer. Bargaje will oversee information technology services for attorneys and business professionals across the firm's offices nationwide and will be based in Chicago.

Simpson Thacher Adds Derivatives Partner Netanya Clixby in London

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has added derivatives lawyer Netanya Clixby as a partner in its European Finance and Capital Markets group, based in the firm's London office. Clixby joins from Sidley Austin.

Clifford Chance Reports Record Financial Performance With Revenue Up To $3.5 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

Clifford Chance has announced record financial performance for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026, reporting revenue of $3.5 billion, up 9 percent, and partnership profit of $1.4 billion, up 11 percent. Profit per equity partner rose 9 percent to $3.1 million. The firm said the results reflect an integrated global platform and diverse client base, with revenue and profit growth reported in constant currency.

DarrowEverett Names Ashwini Jayaratnam And Gabriel Saade Co-Chairs Of Litigation Practice Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2026

DarrowEverett has appointed Ashwini Jayaratnam and Gabriel Saade as Co-Chairs of the firm's Business Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Group. They join existing Chair Michael Burke in leading the practice group, with the expanded leadership team based across the firm's Boston, New York, and Miami offices.

Meta: Assaf Keren Named As Next Chief Information Security Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 27, 2026

Assaf Keren announced he has joined Meta as its next Chief Information Security Officer, transitioning into the role following the departure of Guy Rosen later this year. Keren brings two decades of security leadership experience, having previously served as Chief Information Security Officer at PayPal and Qualtrics, along with prior work defending government networks.

UBS Hires $1.3 Billion Financial Advisor Team Of Four In Tampa, FL

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 27, 2026

UBS announced that Private Wealth Advisors Jesse Flatt, Lea Ann Drew, Brandon Burns, and Carlos Rodriguez will join the firm in Tampa, Florida, from Bank of America Private Bank. The team oversees approximately $1.3 billion in client assets, serving ultra-high net worth families and business owners.

Cetera Names Craig Bartlett Community Leader Of Cetera Financial Specialists

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 27, 2026

Cetera announced that Craig Bartlett, CFP, has been named Community Leader of Cetera Financial Specialists, a community of tax-focused financial professionals within Cetera's Tax & Accounting channel.

Paul, Weiss Adds Rachel Phillips As Capital Markets Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 27, 2026

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced that Rachel Phillips has joined the firm as a partner in its Capital Markets Group within the Corporate Department, resident in New York. Phillips advises public companies, private equity sponsors, and underwriters on a range of capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, and mergers and acquisitions.

Vanguard: Kenneth Jacobs Elected As Chairman Of Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 27, 2026

Vanguard announced that Mark Loughridge will retire from its board of directors and the board of trustees for each Vanguard fund effective December 31, 2026. Kenneth Jacobs has been elected by the boards to succeed Loughridge as nonexecutive Chairman, while John Murphy has been elected to serve as Lead Independent Director.

AXT: Jia-Bin Duh Appointed To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 25, 2026

AXT announced the appointment of Jia-Bin Duh to its Board of Directors, effective July 16, 2026, expanding the board from five to six directors. Duh brings more than 30 years of senior executive and investor experience across the technology and consumer sectors, with deep expertise in Greater China markets.

Prairie Operating Co. Announces Appointment Of Jennifer M. Grigsby To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 25, 2026

Prairie Operating Co. announced the appointment of Jennifer M. Grigsby to its Board of Directors, while Stephen Lee has stepped down from the board to focus on his growing responsibilities at Renewa.

Prequel Appoints Beauty Industry Leaders Nathalie Kristo As CEO And Toral Patel As CMO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 25, 2026

Prequel Skin, the dermatologist-developed skincare brand founded by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Samantha Ellis, announced the appointment of beauty industry veterans Nathalie Kristo as Chief Executive Officer and Toral Patel as Chief Marketing Officer, forming an all-female leadership team as the brand accelerates into its next phase of growth.