Leadership

Dentons: Amy Nooning Named As Counsel In Real Estate Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 6, 2025

Dentons announced the addition of Amy Nooning as of counsel in its Real Estate practice in Indianapolis, marking a notable expansion of the firm’s capabilities in real estate, municipal law, and commercial transactions.

Cetera Adds $115 Million Veteran Advisor David Bashaw After

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 6, 2025

Cetera has recruited longtime Commonwealth Financial Network advisor David Bashaw, a veteran financial professional who joins the firm after nearly four decades with his previous broker-dealer. Bashaw, who oversees approximately $115 million in assets for clients across New England and Florida, selected Cetera Wealth Partners following interviews with nearly a dozen firms. His transition comes shortly after LPL Financial acquired Commonwealth, prompting Bashaw to evaluate new platforms for his practice.

Dentons Expands African Footprint With Strategic Launch In Senegal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 5, 2025

Dentons has expanded its African footprint by launching an office in Senegal through a combination with leading local firm Legalix. The move strengthens Dentons’ growing pan-African platform and follows recent office openings in Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Establishing a presence in Dakar reflects the firm’s strategy to scale its capabilities in key growth markets across the continent.

Ropes & Gray: Gretchen Greene Named As Chief Of Artificial Intelligence Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 5, 2025

Ropes & Gray has appointed Gretchen Greene as its first Chief of Artificial Intelligence Strategy, a newly created executive role that places the firm among the earliest AmLaw 25 firms to formalize AI leadership at the senior level. Greene, a veteran AI strategist who most recently led Meta’s AI adoption initiatives for policy and legal teams, will guide the firm’s global AI strategy as it continues to expand investment in advanced technologies that enhance legal practice and client service.

UpTerra: New CEO Appointed And Investment Secured From Generation Food Rural Partners Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 4, 2025

UpTerra has appointed Stephen Birch as its new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and has also secured a strategic investment from Big Idea Ventures’ Generation Food Rural Partners (GFRP) Fund. The announcement marks a significant step for the agricultural water-innovation company as it scales its technology across the United States.

Hogan Lovells: Partner Walid Salib Added To Its Corporate & Finance Practice In Riyadh

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 3, 2025

Global law firm Hogan Lovells has hired Walid Salib as a partner in its Corporate & Finance practice in Riyadh. Salib joins from Eversheds Sutherland, where he served as Head of M&A for Saudi Arabia. He previously held the same role at Freshfields.

SolomonEdwards: Michelle Chen Added As Managing Partner To Expand National Search Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 2, 2025

SolomonEdwards has named industry veteran Michelle Chen as managing partner, accelerating the firm’s strategy to scale its Professional Search practice and expand its national footprint across key markets.