Dan Groman replaces Richard Lucas, who quit the firm earlier this year | 2d

Eight-strong group is led by partners Erick Robinson, Jayme Partridge and Jayne Piana | 4d

William McGinley, who served as assistant to the president during Trump’s first term, is named White House counsel | 4d

Despite challenges, deal environment is expected to improve next year as exit opportunities increase, Dechert says | 5d

Laurence Rabinowitz KC will succeed Michael Crane KC in May next year | 1w

Kelly Welsh is replacing Hope Mehlman, who is leaving at the end of this month | 1w

Women make up 50% of this year’s intake, up from 38% last year | 1w

Regulatory specialist Oliver Sweeney returns to firm where he started his legal career | 1w

Ellen Kaye Fleishhacker and Michael Daneker elected co-chairs, Sean Howell promoted to CEO | 2w

Lisa Avellini replaces Graeme Dickson, who departed in September to join Algorand Foundation | 2w

New Denver office will be led by trio of V&E partners, including office managing partner Sarah Morgan | 2w

Julian Chung will replace Nancy Sanborn, who is retiring at the end of December | 2w

Ex-DoJ lawyer and Quinn Emanuel partner Jenny Durkan will be based in Seattle and Washington DC | 2w

Deal is the second UK legaltech acquisition this year for the Chicago-based firm | 2w

Angel Shelton Willis replaces Rashida La Lande, who left for Estée Lauder Companies in August | 3w

Edward Smith resumes in-house career after three years in private practice at Shoosmiths and DLA Piper | 3w

New Freshfields report outlines key data law changes that companies must adapt to | 3w

Rob Beard leaves card giant after just under 15 months, with Americas GC Tiffany Hall promoted to GC | 3w

Alex Tolston comes in to replace Lauren Fisher, who exited the company in September | 3w

The number of new women partners also fell, accounting for 22% of the total compared to 36% last year | 1mo