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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has appointed corporate partner Beau Stark as the Partner in Charge of the firm’s Denver office. He replaces Richard Russo who has retired from the firm.“We welcome Beau to his new leadership role for the Denver office,” said Ken Doran, Chairman and Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn. “He has a strong corporate and energy practice and close ties to the community, including most recently serving as Chairman of the Board for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado. He serves both clients and the Foundation with dedication and enthusiasm, and will bring both qualities to his new role.”“I would like to thank Richard for all he’s done for the firm – he was a mentor, and I hope to continue to follow in his footsteps in reinforcing the
February 12, 2013
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Richard Ernest has joined the firm’s Dubai office as a partner. Previously a partner in the Abu Dhabi office of Clifford Chance, Ernest will continue his banking and finance practice.“Richard is one of the most talented young finance partners in the Gulf region,” said Ken Doran, Chairman and Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn. “His addition will help us continue to expand our global finance practice and to help our clients with their most important and complex financings.”“Richard is highly regarded by the banking and business communities throughout the Middle East and is well-known for his superb technical skills, superior intellect and an unmatched ability to get the job done” said Paul Harter, Partner in
February 4, 2013
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Arthur Long has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner. Previously a partner with Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, Long will continue his law practice focusing on the regulation of banks and other financial institutions.“We are delighted to welcome Arthur to the firm,” said Ken Doran, Chairman and Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn. “The Dodd-Frank Act and its implementing regulations, such as the Volcker Rule, go well beyond the traditional boundaries of banking regulation and affect a broad segment of our clients. His addition will enhance our ability to advise our clients in these important and evolving areas.”“Arthur is a terrific addition to the firm,” said Steven Shoemate, Co-Partner in Cha
February 1, 2013
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce the winners of the firm’s annual team and individual Frank Wheat Memorial Awards. The Frank Wheat Award is given every year to lawyers in the firm who obtain significant results for their pro bono clients and demonstrate leadership and initiative that serve as inspiration to others.
January 15, 2013
Late Friday evening, lawyers for the Urban Justice Center’s Mental Health Project and the international law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher reached a major settlement of a class action lawsuit brought against the Social Security Administration based on systematic bias against disabled claimants. Under the settlement, approximately 4,000 New Yorkers denied Social Security disability benefits in Queens will be entitled to receive new hearings. It also includes measures to protect due process rights and ensure the provision of fair and full hearings in future claims. The settlement is the largest of its kind and provides unprecedented relief.On April 12, 2011, these lawyers filed the lawsuit on behalf of thousands of disabled New Yorkers, who had been systematically denie
January 14, 2013
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Daniel Chung has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as of counsel. Chung joins the firm from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, Criminal Division, where he was most recently a member of the Organized Crime unit. For more than four years as an Assistant United States Attorney, he investigated and prosecuted a wide range of complex federal criminal cases, involving securities fraud, Ponzi schemes, bank fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, health care fraud, insurance fraud, money laundering, complex racketeering, and terrorism/international cartel issues. He has tried eight jury trials to verdict, and briefed and argued numerous appeals before the United States Court of
January 14, 2013
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has elected 11 new partners, effective January 1, 2013. “We are proud of the accomplishments of our new partnership class,” said Ken Doran, Chairman and Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn. “Each of them exemplifies the firm’s core values of excellence, professionalism and collegiality. They will be the future leaders of the firm, and we are confident they will uphold the highest traditions of Gibson Dunn.”The new partners are:Adam Di Vincenzo (Antitrust - Washington, D.C.) – Di Vincenzo’s experience encompasses a wide range of antitrust and regulatory enforcement matters and litigation, including civil antitrust litigation. His practice focuses on complex antitrust matters, particularly
November 28, 2012
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Michael Valek has joined the firm’s Dallas office as of counsel. Previously at Vinson & Elkins, he will continue to focus his law practice on patent litigation.Valek has represented companies in patent litigation at all phases of discovery, trial, and appeal.
October 16, 2012
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Tracey Davies has joined the firm’s Dallas office as a partner. Previously at Vinson & Elkins, she will continue to focus on patent litigation, primarily in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries.“Tracey is a bright and innovative intellectual property lawyer with substantial experience in the life sciences, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors,” said Ken Doran, Chairman and Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn. “Our IP practice is extremely busy, and Tracey’s experience and expertise in handling complex patent litigation matters and counselling on strategic IP issues will enable us to further raise our profile, grow market share and better serve our clients. We are very exci
September 19, 2012
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Krause has joined the firm’s Los Angeles office. Previously at Stutman, Treister & Glatt, he will join the Business Restructuring and Reorganization Practice as a partner.“Jeff has a fantastic reputation as a smart and creative bankruptcy and restructuring lawyer with deep experience across the spectrum – representing debtors, creditors, distressed companies and purchasers of distressed debt and assets,” said Ken Doran, Chairman and Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn. “We have been looking to expand our bankruptcy team, and Jeff is an experienced and highly regarded restructuring lawyer who will enhance the depth of our national group.”“We are delighted that Jeff is joining the firm,” said Kare
May 23, 2012
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Avi Weitzman has joined the firm’s New York office as of counsel. Weitzman joins the firm from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York where he was most recently a member of the Securities and Commodities Fraud Unit.
May 21, 2012
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Tomer Pinkusiewicz has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner. Pinkusiewicz, formerly with White & Case LLP, will continue his capital markets practice, with a focus on project bonds and infrastructure. “Tomer is a great addition to the firm,” said Ken Doran, Chairman and Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn.
May 16, 2012
Washington, D.C. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Neil Whiteman has joined the Washington, D.C. office as Of Counsel, where he will focus his law practice on government contracts, including bid protests, contract claims and disputes, source selection competitions, alternate dispute resolution and cost accounting standards. Whiteman served as Corporate Counsel to Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company since June 2009. At Lockheed, he was legal counsel for the Global Communications Systems line of business, which has more than $10 billion in active contracts. He oversaw government contracts, subcontracts and intellectual property in major space and ground systems from the acquisition strategy phase through bid and proposal, performance and co
May 2, 2012
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Steven J.
May 1, 2012
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that employment partner Catherine Conway has joined the firm’s Los Angeles office. Previously at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, Conway will continue to focus on employment law, particularly wage and hour class actions.“We are delighted to welcome Cathy to the firm,” said Ken Doran, Chairman and Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn. “With her considerable trial experience, Cathy will bring additional capacity to Gibson Dunn’s thriving employment practice, which was recognized this year as Employment Practice of the Year by The American Lawyer.”“Cathy is highly regarded in the legal community,” said Chris Dusseault, Co-Partner in Charge of the Los Angeles office. “A seasoned trial lawyer, she will enha
April 9, 2012
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Fernando Almeida has joined the firm as Of Counsel. He will be based in the firm’s São Paulo office. Almeida is returning to Gibson Dunn where he worked from 2004 through 2006 in the firm’s New York office. In the interim, Almeida practiced with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in its New York and São Paulo offices. “We are pleased to welcome Fernando back to Gibson Dunn,” said Kevin Kelley, Co-Chair of Gibson Dunn’s Latin America Practice Group and its Capital Markets Group. “His extensive experience with Brazilian companies and banks, especially on equity and debt capital markets transactions, will be of significant value.” Lisa Alfaro, Co-Chair of Gibson Dunn’s Latin
March 14, 2012
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Blaise F. Brennan has joined the Washington, D.C. office as of counsel, where he will focus his practice on capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, acquisition finance, corporate governance and securities regulatory issues. Prior to joining Gibson Dunn, Brennan served on the executive staff at the U.S.
February 28, 2012
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Jeff Steiner has joined the Washington, D.C. office as counsel. A former special counsel at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Steiner will continue to focus his practice on derivatives and market regulation as a result of the Dodd-Frank Act.“We're glad to have Jeff join us,” said Andrew Tulumello, Co-Partner in Charge of the Washington, D.C. office. “His specialized government experience will serve our clients well.”“Jeff's first-hand experience writing the new derivatives framework will help clients navigate through an uncertain regulatory environment,” said Michael Bopp, Chair of the firm’s Financial Markets Crisis Group and Congressional Investigations Group, as well as Co-Chair of
February 22, 2012
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that real estate partner Andrew Dady has joined the firm’s New York office. Previously at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP in New York, Dady will continue his commercial real estate practice at Gibson Dunn.“Andrew is a very talented lawyer,” said Ken Doran, Chairman and Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn. “We have a top-tier global real estate practice, and Andrew’s experience with global private equity funds, lending institutions, and institutional developers complements our practice and will help the firm add to our real estate capability in New York and globally.”“Andrew is highly regarded in the New York real estate bar,” said Steve Shoemate, Co-Partner in Charge of the New York office. “His reputation
February 21, 2012
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Brandon Johnson has joined the Washington, D.C. office as of counsel. Formerly with King & Spalding’s Energy Practice, Johnson will continue to represent clients in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulatory proceedings and investigations, as well as Department of Justice merger and antitrust investigations.“Getting Brandon here is a real coup for the firm’s Energy group,” said William R.
February 16, 2012