Here are the latest law-firm news highlights I could gather from recent public reporting:
- Blank Rome expands its restructuring and energy practice with partner hires in Dallas and Pittsburgh, signaling continued growth in advisory services for complex sectors (news items dated mid-May 2026).[1]
- Large firms are continuing to move senior talent across jurisdictions, including LatAm leadership changes at Paul Hastings and London-based expansions at Willkie Farr & Gallagher, as part of broader globalization of dispute and transactional platforms (mid-May 2026 reports).[1]
- In regional and specialty markets, firms are adding expertise in real estate, finance, and environmental practice areas, with several hires announced across North America and Asia-Pacific in May 2026 (various sources).[2][3][1]
- Law firm press coverage remains prominent in industry outlets such as Attorney at Law Magazine’s Talk of the Town, which highlights hires and platform expansions (May 2026).[2]
- Major trade and legal-news outlets continue to track ongoing growth through partner additions and practice-area expansions at firms like Greenberg Traurig, Simpson Thacher, Morrison Foerster, and several others in 2025–2026.[5][1]
If you want, I can tailor a brief digest focused on a specific geography (e.g., Los Angeles or California-based firms), practice area (e.g., restructuring, energy, intellectual property), or firm type (global vs. regional) and pull the most relevant items with source links. I can also compile a short table comparing notable hires by date, firm, and practice area.
Would you like me to focus on Los Angeles-area law firms or a particular practice area?
Sources
Ward and Smith announced the addition of five attorneys to enhance the firm’s ability to serve clients. Jacob Britt joined the Raleigh office, focusing on intellectual property and privacy and data security issues. He will help clients manage compliance with laws and advise on data breach responses. Also joining the Raleigh office is Marley Peterson, who will assist clients with assist clients with state and federal government relations.
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