Sheppard Mullin elects new chair as veteran lawyer Guy Halgren steps down after two decades
15 April 2021
Washington DC-based corporate partner Lucantonio Salvi will assume the role in October
Lucantonio Salvi Image courtesy of Sheppard Mullin AmLaw 100 firm Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton has elected corporate partner Lucantonio Salvi as its new chair, replacing Guy Halgren who is stepping down after two decades in the role. Washington DC-based Salvi will assume the job full-time in October, until then working alongside Halgren as chair-elect. Salvi is the firm’s fifth chair and the first to be located outside of California. Halgren said: “Luca will be an exceptional leader for our firm. He has served in numerous leadership positions so he is experienced and well-known around the firm and understands who we are. Among Luca’s greatest strengths are his authenticity and ability to connect. He knows how to build consensus, lead and succeed.”
Faegre Drinker ramps up US restructuring capabilities
Published by: Sandy Bhadare at 02 Mar 2021 The Minneapolis-headquartered law firm has expanded its restructuring capabilities on both US coasts.
The Minneapolis-headquartered law firm has expanded its restructuring capabilities on both US coasts.
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath has welcomed two partners into its finance and restructuring group on the east and west coasts, respectively.
Richard Bernard and
Scott Gautier have joined the firm in New York and Los Angeles, respectively. Bernard has made the move after a decade’s service at
Foley & Lardner, while Gautier most recently spent six years at
Robins Kaplan, leaving as chair of the corporate restructuring and bankruptcy division.
Faegre Drinker boosts restructuring group with twin US partner hires
19 February 2021
Richard Bernard and Scott Gautier join from Foley & Lardner and Robins Kaplan respectively
Los Angeles Shutterstock Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath has hired a pair of restructuring partners as it seeks to expand its US East and West Coast finance and restructuring practice group, part of a broader global push to grow its business in this area. Richard Bernard joins from Foley & Lardner in New York, while Scott Gautier joins form Robins Kaplan in Los Angeles where he was chair of its corporate restructuring and bankruptcy practice group. Mike Stewart, Faegre Drinker’s finance and restructuring practice group leader, said: “Because of the disruption across the global economy, we continue to see increased demand from clients seeking sophisticated restructuring guidance.”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C., Jan. 22, 2021
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced Melissa R. Hodgman, currently an Associate Director in the Commission s Division of Enforcement, has been named Acting Director of the Division of Enforcement. Melissa s dedication to investor protection, broad experience in the Division, and proven track record of collaboration and creative problem solving make her ideally suited to this role, said SEC Acting Chair Allison Herren Lee. As Associate Director, Melissa has overseen a wide range of complex and programmatically important matters, and has been a leading voice in the Division on critical issues of diversity, hiring, and labor-management relations. She is highly respected by her colleagues in the Division and across the agency for her intellect and dedication.
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