Adam I. Cohen has joined Redgrave LLP as a partner in New York.

In a release, the firm said Cohen is certified as an Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), a Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), and an Ethical Hacker (CEH). He works with cybersecurity, digital forensics and eDiscovery, data privacy, information governance, and records management.

“We are thrilled to have Adam on our team at Redgrave,” said Victoria Redgrave, chair, Executive Committee. “Our clients can expect valuable guidance from Adam, who will be advising companies on information security program compliance and investigating cybersecurity compromises that threaten privacy or intellectual property value.”

Jonathan Redgrave, managing partner, added, “Adam is a recognized leader whose exceptional background combines his work as a cybersecurity advisor, where he consulted on critical technology issues, along with many years spent as a top litigator. A great addition to our firm, Adam will cover the full spectrum of disciplines that intertwine governance, compliance, security, and privacy.”

Cohen said, “I am excited about joining Redgrave and contributing to the successes of the firm’s clients in meeting challenges where law and technology intersect and where Redgrave has always focused. My hybrid background in technology and law is perfectly suited to this focus and these challenges.”

Cohen received his J.D. from Duke University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University.

Sara George will join Sidley Austin LLP in London as a partner in its Securities and Derivatives Enforcement and Regulatory practice. George was previously a partner at Stephenson Harwood LLP and prior to that, served as a prosecutor for the Financial Services Authority (FSA).

In a release, the firm said George has experience in international regulatory and criminal investigations, particularly in the financial services sector. She advises clients on a variety of matters, including accusations of involvement in regulatory contraventions, market abuse, insider trading, money laundering, fraud, corruption and bribery. The firm said she is recognized for having brought landmark cases, including the first criminal prosecution by the FSA against a director for misleading the market, and the first Listing Rule contravention.

As a criminal barrister, George advocated before the Financial Services Tribunal, the Regulatory Decisions Committee of the Financial Conduct Authority, and the Crown Court and the Court of Appeal. She also has led numerous criminal and regulatory investigations involving the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Department of Justice.

“Sara is well-known and respected for her vast experience and involvement in high-profile criminal and regulatory investigations,” said Tom Thesing, managing partner of Sidley’s London office and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. “She symbolizes the premier talent we’ve come to attract in the pursuit of our strategic plan. Sara’s arrival will strengthen our leading global Regulatory and Enforcement client offerings as part of our expanding Disputes team here in London.”

Robin O has joined Harrity & Harrity, LLP as an associate, the firm announced in a release.

O is a patent lawyer who focuses on electrical and computer technologies, including telecommunications, computer hardware and software, telematics, data analytics, networking devices, medical devices, and business methods.

“Robin has the unique experience of having worked both in law firms and in-house,” said Harrity & Harrity managing partner John Harrity. “Having been involved in software and business method related inventions for much of his career, I am certain that our clients will benefit from Robin’s experience.”

Prior to joining Harrity & Harrity, O practiced in-house at Allstate Insurance Company. He started his legal career as a patent agent at Miller, Matthias & Hull. He earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his J.D. from the Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

Chamberlain Hrdlicka announced that it has elevated four new shareholders. Atlanta-based attorneys Erica Opitz and Chris Steele, Houston-based attorney Justice David Medina and Philadelphia-based attorney Kevin Sweeney were named shareholders.

“Each of these attorneys have contributed significantly to the success of our firm through their hard work and dedication to providing great client service,” said Wayne Risoli, the firm’s managing shareholder. “The number of attorneys joining our shareholder ranks this year is a testament to our continued growth and commitment to achieving excellent results for our clients. We are confident that their leadership will bring continued success to Chamberlain Hrdlicka.”

Erica Opitz
Opitz focuses her practice on corporate, securities and finance and often serves as outside general counsel to her clients. She counsels start-ups and corporate clients on a variety of financial transactions including mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, capital raises, real estate transactions and loans. Opitz earned her undergraduate degree from Binghamton University and her law degree from Mercer University School of Law.

Christopher Steele
Steele’s practice focuses on trusts and estates, where he handles estate and asset protection planning as well as the administration of complex trusts and estates. He has experience in counseling clients on issues relating to complex wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, grantor trusts, life insurance planning and complex gifting techniques. He earned his undergraduate degree from Georgia State University, his law degree from Mercer University School of Law and a Master of Laws degree in taxation from the University of Florida.

Justice David M. Medina
Medina works with clients in multiple industries on various trials, business transactions and appeals. Justice Medina previously served on the Texas Supreme Court and authored over 90 Supreme Court Opinions. He earned his undergraduate degree from Texas State University, his law degree from South Texas College of Law and his Master of Laws degree in global energy, international arbitration and environmental law from the University of Texas.

Kevin Sweeney
Sweeney works with clients involved in civil and criminal tax controversy and litigation matters. He focuses on high-stakes IRS audits, civil tax litigation, white-collar criminal defense matters and corporate investigations for high and ultra-high net worth individuals, business owners and public and private companies worldwide. He earned his undergraduate degree from Loyola University and his law degree from New York Law School.

Lauren G. Raines has joined Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP’s Tampa office as a partner in the Banking and Financial Services and Real Estate practice groups, the firm announced in a release.

“It is a pleasure to welcome Lauren to our Tampa office,” said Bradley Tampa office managing partner R. Craig Mayfield. “By combining her transactional practice in commercial lending with her track record and experience in litigation, Lauren is well positioned to help our clients maximize opportunities for business success in diverse financial and real estate matters. She is a great addition to our firm.”

The firm said Raines handles commercial lending transactional matters as well as financial services litigation. Her litigation work has involved commercial and consumer mortgage foreclosure trials for banks and mortgage servicers across Florida. She also has experience handling lender liability claims, usury actions, lien priority claims, fraudulent transfer claims, and violations of federal and Florida consumer protection statutes. In her commercial lending transactional practice, Raines handles construction loans; loans secured by retail centers, industrial facilities and multi-family housing; and asset-based loans. She also handles loan assumptions, defeasances, loan workouts, debt restructurings and forbearances, and she regularly advises clients on Florida documentary stamp tax issues related to complex lending transactions.

Prior to joining Bradley, Raines was a partner with Quarles & Brady LLP.

Raines received her J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law – Yeshiva University and her Master of Laws from New York University School of Law. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (with honors) from the University of Florida.

James (Jim) M. Davis has joined Perkins Coie’s Insurance Recovery practice as a partner in Chicago, the firm announced in a release.

“Insurance recovery litigation remains a challenging area requiring experience and skill, especially given the continuous evolution of risks and exposures facing businesses, regardless of industry,” said Robert Jacobs, chair of Perkins Coie’s Insurance Recovery practice. “Jim has years of experience and a record of success concerning a wide range of insurance issues and will deepen our bench of seasoned attorneys assisting policyholders in enforcing their rights to insurance coverage.”

The firm said Davis advises insurance policyholders on coverage matters, including a variety of product liability disputes, recalls and product contamination. He also works on liability cases related to cyber issues and directors’ and officers’ issues, and employment matters. Jim also represents manufacturing and service industry clients in matters related to unfair competition, indemnity, breach of contract and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.

Davis earned his J.D. from the Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he was awarded the Order of the Coif. He received his B.A. from the University of Washington. He joins the firm from Reed Smith, where he previously had served as the deputy practice group leader of the Insurance Recovery group.

“Illinois and the greater Chicago market are major hubs for insurance coverage litigation in the United States,” said Rick Sevcik, managing partner of Perkins Coie’s Chicago office. “Jim’s experience, reputation, and leadership will be assets to the firm, the Chicago office and our client relationships. In addition to his excellent local reputation in the Midwest, he will be able to leverage a strong national network, including in Seattle.”

Peter T. Tschanz has joined Littler as an associate in the Indianapolis office. He joins from Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP.

“Peter has an impressive background representing management in a variety of industries on their most pressing employment law issues,” said Alan L. McLaughlin, Indianapolis office managing shareholder. “His experience and skillset will add further depth to our service to regional and national clients and we are excited to welcome him to our team.”

In a release, the firm said Tschanz counsels companies on a wide-range of issues that arise out of the employer-employee relationship, including hiring, performance management and termination issues; wage and hour compliance; and development of noncompetition and trade secret agreements. He also represents employers in litigated disputes, arbitrations and before administrative agencies, and on compliance with federal and state employment laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Tschanz received his J.D., magna cum laude, from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and his B.A. from Loyola University Chicago. He has been recognized as a Rising Star for Employment & Labor by Indiana Super Lawyers each year from 2012 to 2019 and was selected for inclusion in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers in America for Employment Law – Management.

Barnes & Thornburg has added Mark Keenan as a partner in the firm’s Labor and Employment Department in the Atlanta office.

In a release, the firm said Keenan advises management on complex workforce issues, with an emphasis on union avoidance campaigns and matters before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). His experience spans several industries, including financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and construction.

“Mark helps clients minimize the inherent risks of managing a workforce and provides comprehensive legal counsel in connection with discrimination matters, NLRB enforcement, and wage and hour issues,” said Kenneth J. Yerkes, chair of Barnes & Thornburg’s Labor and Employment Department. “Additionally, he has a proven track-record of engaging clients in union avoidance activities prior to the formation of an actual campaign.”

Keenan’s practice also encompasses non-compete and trade secrets litigation; issues related to the National Labor Relations Act; matters before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; ERISA litigation; and arbitration cases. He has guided employers through collective bargaining negotiations; traditional labor cases before federal courts of appeal; and the implementation of employee retention strategies, the release said.

Keenan is the latest addition to the firm’s Atlanta office, which also just added commercial and IP litigator Christina Baugh. Previously, Keenan was a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP.

“Over his 30-year career, Mark has earned the reputation as one of the top labor attorneys in the country,” said John T.L. Koenig, Atlanta managing partner and member of the Labor and Employment Department. “We’re excited to have him aboard and look forward to his contributions as we continue to grow our presence in the Southeast.”

Keenan earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Illinois College of Law, and his B.B.A from the University of Iowa.

Jackson Walker has added Jennifer Caughey as a partner in its Houston office. A civil litigator and former justice on the Texas First Court of Appeals, Caughey will co-chair the appellate section of Jackson Walker’s Trial & Appellate Litigation practice.

“We are honored to have Justice Caughey join the firm. She represents everything we look for in our attorneys—smart, energetic, and determined to get to the bottom of every case,” managing partner Wade Cooper said. “Her significant experience and capabilities are a natural fit for Jackson Walker.”

Houston litigation partner Chip Babcock said: “Justice Caughey was a highly respected judge on the Houston Court of Appeals and our clients will benefit tremendously from her insight gained from that experience now that she has reentered private practice.”

Litigation chair Ross Forbes Jr., added: “We are fortunate to have such an outstanding team of trial and appellate attorneys who offer a wealth of experience for our clients. Jennifer joins an ever-growing list of Jackson Walker attorneys who have served on the bench, including judges David Folsom and Len Wade.”

While serving on the First Court of Appeals, Caughey authored more than 125 opinions (half signed, half per curiam) and participated in approximately 450 decisions. She wrote decisions in cases involving high-profile commercial disputes; statutory, contractual, and common law claims; and constitutional challenges.

At Jackson Walker, Justice Caughey will focus on appellate matters and complex litigation, the firm said in a release.

“Serving on the First Court of Appeals was an extraordinary honor, and I will be forever grateful for the opportunity,” Caughey said. “Now, I’m excited to begin the next chapter of my career and join the strong team of attorneys at Jackson Walker.”

Jutice Caughey earned her law degree from Harvard Law School, where she was an executive editor of the Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy. She received her bachelor’s degree from Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. After law school, Caughey clerked for the Timothy M. Tymkovich, chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and for Justice Robert J. Cordy of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.

The Pettit Law Firm announced that former Texas Court of Appeals Justice Craig Stoddart has joined the commercial and real estate litigation boutique as senior counsel.

Stoddart served on the 5th District Court of Appeals in Dallas from 2014-2018. He presided over 1,300 cases and authored more than 400 opinions, many involving complex commercial cases.

He also represented the state of Texas in more than 140 appellate prosecutions before joining the Court of Appeals.

“Justice Stoddart’s unique combination of trial court success and appellate expertise will greatly benefit our clients,” said firm founding partner Julie Pettit. “He provides our trial team with a pragmatic appellate perspective as we prepare for the courtroom, and he has the experience and expertise to assist our clients on appeal. We are honored to have such a knowledgeable and well-respected lawyer become a part of our firm.”

“I am extremely excited to join the team of talented attorneys at The Pettit Law Firm,” said Stoddart. “It is unusual to find a boutique firm that is so client-focused and achieves such impressive trial results. I look forward to serving our clients in trial and appellate work here.”

Before his judicial career, Stoddart served as appellate prosecutor for the Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney’s Office for 22 years. He has argued before appellate courts across the state, including the state’s highest criminal court, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.

He earned his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law and is a graduate of the University of North Texas.

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP announced that Kim Bessiere Martin, a partner in the firm’s Huntsville office, has been named Litigation Practice group leader. Leigh Anne Hodge and Michael R. Pennington, both partners in Bradley’s Birmingham office, will serve as assistant practice group leaders.

“We are thrilled to introduce Kim as the new leader of our highly acclaimed Litigation Practice Group,” said Bradley Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner Jonathan M. Skeeters. “We are also pleased that Leigh Anne and Mike will be assisting in leading the expansive efforts of that team. They all bring years of experience as top litigators and are committed to continuing Bradley’s track record of success for our clients in courtrooms nationwide.”

In a release, the firm said the Litigation Practice Group is Bradley’s largest practice and includes nearly half of the firm’s more than 500 attorneys who represent clients in litigation and arbitration in every U.S. state and federal district court across the country, as well as internationally.

Martin previously served as co-chair of Bradley’s Life Sciences Litigation team and focuses her practice on general litigation with an emphasis on medical device and pharmaceutical products liability litigation, as well as white collar matters and False Claims Act litigation. She has experience representing media clients on First Amendment issues and defamation claims. Her trial experience includes defense of personal injury, products liability, commercial litigation, First Amendment, and labor and employment claims. She has tried cases in state and federal court.

Martin has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® and was named by Best Lawyers as the Commercial Litigation “Lawyer of the Year” in Huntsville for 2013. Also ranked as a Super Lawyer for Personal Injury – Products: Defense, Ms. Martin was named to Mid-South Super Lawyers’ list of “Top 50 Women” for 2018.

Hodge represents clients in the healthcare industry in regional and national engagements. She regularly represents and counsels clients in product liability litigation, medical malpractice litigation, peer review and staff privileges matters, ERISA litigation, Medicare Advantage plan litigation, managed care litigation, insurance disputes, and insurance fraud cases. She has tried cases in federal and state courts and has experience in arbitration venues.

Hodge has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Product Liability Litigation Defense, Healthcare Law, ERISA Litigation, Employee Benefits, and Insurance Law. In addition, she has been included in Benchmark Litigation in its Alabama litigation section and is listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers for Personal Injury-Products: Defense.

In addition to his new role, Pennington also leads the firm’s Class Actions team, which he helped establish more than 25 years ago. His practice includes class actions of every type, defense of insurers in sales practice, high-stakes litigation, and complex commercial litigation. He has defended class actions in state and federal courts. His practice also includes a variety of other financial services, insurance, and general commercial litigation in Alabama and throughout the country.

Pennington has spoken on class action litigation and other litigation topics for the American Council of Life Insurers and ALFA Corporation, as well as at numerous seminars across the country. He chairs the DRI’s Class Action Task Force and serves on the steering committees for DRI’s annual Class Actions Seminar and the American Law Firm Association’s biannual Insurance Roundtable. Pennington has consistently been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in defending commercial litigation, mass tort litigation, and bet-the-company litigation. He also has been recognized in the Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation and Super Lawyers listings of top U.S. lawyers.

Laurence S. Kirsch has joined Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, D.C., as a partner in its Environmental practice. He joins Sidley from Goodwin Procter LLP, where he chaired the firm’s Energy and Environment practice.

In a release, the firm said Kirsch, a litigator, focuses his practice on environmental matters involving contaminated sites, sediments, hazardous waste, toxic substances regulation, vapor intrusion, natural resource damages, environmental cost allocation proceedings, and environmental issues in bankruptcy proceedings. He has experience with federal statutes, particularly the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and related state laws. He also advises clients on the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and Toxic Substances Control Act.

On the transactional side, Kirsch regularly counsels businesses on the environmental implications of real estate and corporate organizations and transactions. He has also been involved with environmental due diligence and structuring and negotiating deal terms to allow M&A and lending transactions to proceed notwithstanding environmental complications, the firm said.
Mr. Kirsch will add to the firm’s depth of environmental litigation expertise and its ability to serve clients in multidisciplinary matters across a broad geographic region.

“Larry is a pre-eminent environmental practitioner, particularly highly regarded for his work on large and complex Superfund sites, including contaminated sediment sites and their allocation proceedings,” said David Buente, a Sidley partner and co-leader of the firm’s Environmental practice. “He is known for having won some important Superfund decisions that many thought unwinnable. Our clients will value Larry’s deep knowledge of federal and state agencies in today’s evolving regulatory landscape. Sidley is, and always has been, a destination for top talent and we’re pleased Larry is joining our team.”

Miller & Chevalier Chartered announced that Thomas M. Cryan, Jr. rejoined the firm as a member in the Employee Benefits Department. Cryan, who practiced at Miller & Chevalier from 2008 to 2012, joined the firm from Littler Mendelson P.C.

“I’m thrilled to be reunited with my former colleagues, who have unparalleled expertise when it comes to addressing the tax treatment of complex benefits issues,” Cryan said. “Miller & Chevalier has always had outstanding employee benefits and tax lawyers who complement each other extremely well. Returning to the firm is an incredible opportunity to enhance the services I provide to clients.”

In a release, the firm said Cryan focuses his practice on employee benefits and employment tax-related matters, including drafting executive compensation plans and amending fringe benefits policies. Cryan helps structure compensation arrangements and advises on golden parachute payments and their excise tax implications. He also represents clients involved in Internal Revenue Service (IRS) executive compensation and employment tax audits.

The firm said Cryan has experience in employee benefits and information reporting in connection with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), the income and employment and tax treatment of settlement payments, nonqualified deferred compensation, statutory fringe benefits, use of corporate aircraft, travel benefits, and wellness programs. Additionally, he works with the state tax implications of mobile and contingent workforces.

“Tom practices at the intersection of tax and benefits law, where he’s able to provide well-rounded counsel to large employers regarding important labor and employment provisions included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” said Theresa S. Gee, chair of Miller & Chevalier’s Employee Benefits Department. “Notably, Tom’s deep knowledge of reporting obligations will be critical as the IRS continues to intensify and expand its collection of pertinent company data.”

Cryan is a speaker who regularly presents at professional organizations, including the American Benefits Council, Tax Executives Institute, and American Bar Association. Cryan has spoken on various employment and tax-related topics with national business media such as CNN, Fox News, and The Wall Street Journal, and he currently serves on the Bloomberg BNA Compensation Planning Journal Advisory Board.

“Tom combines a thorough understanding of employee benefits issues with extensive experience with IRS administrative practice and procedure,” said Marc J. Gerson, chair of Miller & Chevalier. “He will provide immediate value to the firm’s clients across all industries. We are excited to welcome him back.”

Cryan earned a J.D., magna cum laude, from the George Mason University School of Law, a LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center, and a B.A., cum laude, from Washington and Lee University.

Jacqueline Vidmar has joined Quarles & Brady LLP‘s Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Practice Group as a partner in its Chicago office.

Vidmar has more than 30 years of experience representing companies in the manufacturing, gas, electric, transportation (rail and pipeline), and real estate industries.

In the environmental arena, Vidmar advises clients on a wide range of issues, including enforcement defense and litigation; rulemakings and administrative proceedings; redevelopment of contaminated properties; Superfund investigations, remediation, and cost-recovery; complex permitting; environmental aspects of corporate and real estate transactions; environmental inspections and audits; and hazardous substance and waste management. Vidmar handles matters before federal and state courts, as well as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, and the Illinois Pollution Control Board.

Vidmar’s energy practice is focused on regulatory issues before administrative agencies, including the representation of alternative retail electric suppliers in matters involving alleged non-conforming marketing practices.

“Jacquie is one of the top environmental and energy attorneys in the state of Illinois with an outstanding track record of representing companies in court and before regulators,” said Paul Langer, Chicago Office managing partner. “We are excited to have her join our deep, seasoned team that helps clients address and resolve their environmental and business challenges.”

Prior to Quarles & Brady, Vidmar was a partner at Rooney Rippie & Ratnaswamy LLP. She received her J.D. from Northwestern University, and her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania.

Robert Boresta and Thomas Reahl have joined FisherBroyles, LLP as partners in the firm’s New York City and Washington, D.C., offices, respectively.

Boresta focuses his practice on securities regulation and compliance counseling in the securities industry and Reahl concentrates in the area of employee benefits & executive compensation.

“It is a pleasure to welcome both Robert and Thomas to our team of highly experienced partners,” said FisherBroyles managing partner Michael Pierson. “For decades, Robert and Thomas have served as go-to resources for their clients on legal and business matters in the highly complex worlds of securities laws and regulations, and employee benefits and tax related issues. We are thrilled that FisherBroyles clients will now benefit from their knowledge and track records of success.”

Boresta said, “FisherBroyles offers the ideal platform for providing great service and value to my clients in the global financial markets space, and I look forward to working alongside my new colleagues who are leaders in so many diverse practice areas.”

Reahl said, “I am excited to join the FisherBroyles team with its cutting-edge approach to legal services. My clients will benefit from the wide range of talent the firm offers for addressing today’s complex business challenges.”

In a release, the firm said Boresta is a securities regulatory attorney with international experience counseling participants in global financial markets on complex securities laws and regulations. He has worked with regulatory matters relating to broker-dealers, investment advisors, indices and credit-rating agencies.

Prior to joining FisherBroyles, Boresta was a director at Gibbons P.C. His past experiences also include serving as vice president and associate general counsel for global regulatory affairs at S&P Global; and as a partner at Winston & Strawn LLP.

Boresta received his J.D. from Fordham Law School and his Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers College.

The firm said Reahl has more than three decades of experience in the design and administration of health and welfare, fringe benefit retirement, and compensation programs under ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code. Reahl also has represented clients in benefits-related matters pertaining to mergers, spin-offs and acquisitions.

Prior to joining FisherBroyles, Reahl spent over 25 years in practice at TDR Consulting. He also was an attorney at Warner Lambert and LeBoeuf, Lamb, Lieby & MaCrae.

Reahl received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and his Bachelor of Arts from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Jennifer Adams has joined Hogan Lovells‘ Houston office as a partner in its Environment and Natural Resource practice. Adams joins the firm from Koch Companies Public Sector, where she has served as chief counsel of litigation for the last eight years.

“We are delighted that Jennifer has agreed to join Hogan Lovells,” said Bruce Oakley, office managing partner in Hogan Lovells Houston Office. “We expect her arrival to create an immediate impact on our environmental practice in Texas.”

In a release, Adams has experience handling environmental litigation and commercial disputes. She has spent the last eight years focusing on complex environmental matters throughout the U.S., including in air, water, and soil disputes, indemnification issues, and other environmental events.

“Jennifer is well-known in her field, and we have known and worked with her for many years,” said Adam Kushner, co-head of Hogan Lovells’ Environmental and Natural Resource Practice. “We have witnessed first-hand Jennifer’s strong work ethic and attention to detail. Jennifer has a keen sense of what’s important to clients, and is a great asset to our global team.”

The firm said Adams has experience in leading large teams of lawyers focused on environmental matters that involve the complex interplay between legal, regulatory, commercial, governmental, and public stakeholders. Prior to her role at Koch, Adams spent the first nine years of her legal career at Baker Botts. She received her B.A. from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1999, and her J.D. from Baylor Law School in 2002.

Sidley Austin LLP announced the addition of Tara Higgins and Noreen Phelan as partners, and Chris Hutchison as a senior associate, to its global Energy and Infrastructure practice.

Higgins is based in Sidley’s New York office, and Phelan and Hutchison are based in Sidley’s Washington, D.C. office. They joined from Orrick, where Higgins was co-head of the global Power practice and Phelan was a partner in the Energy and Infrastructure practice.

“We are excited to add Tara, Noreen and Chris to the Sidley Energy and Infrastructure team,” said Cliff Vrielink, global leader of Sidley’s Energy and Infrastructure practice. “Their extensive experience and reputation in the renewable energy and conventional power industries further bolsters our ability to help clients in these complex, capital intensive industries. Tara, Noreen and Chris are well-known for helping clients execute market-leading transactions.”

In a release, the firm said this group of lawyers closed three of the largest M&A deals in the U.S. renewables market in 2018, as well as a number of other M&A transactions and financings for hydroelectric and conventional power assets.

Erin E. McAdams has joined Freeborn & Peters LLP’s Chicago office as a partner in the Litigation Practice Group, focusing on employment litigation and counseling.

“We are very pleased to have Erin join Freeborn and our highly regarded team of attorneys who help our clients in their day-to-day decisions on hiring, discipline, disability and leaves of absence, and terminations,” said Steven M. Hartmann, a partner and leader of the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group. “Erin’s deep litigation and counseling experience will further support our clients’ business interests as we continue to enhance and expand the firm’s labor and employment services.”

In a release, the firm said McAdams helps companies navigate employment laws, and defends employers in a wide range of class, collective, and single-plaintiff disputes before federal and state courts. She counsels and litigates matters brought under state and federal antidiscrimination laws, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). She helps guide employers through sensitive internal investigations involving claims of harassment and discrimination and claims by whistleblowers. In addition, she has an active Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) practice, representing clients in the trucking, locomotive and retail industries in investigations, emergency responses, and litigation against state and federal agencies.

Prior to joining Freeborn, McAdams was an associate at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. She received her J.D. (cum laude) from Indiana University Maurer School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts (magna cum laude) from the University of Notre Dame.

R. Craig Mayfield has been named managing partner of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP’s Tampa office.

He succeeds Robert B. Glenn, who had served as the Tampa managing partner since his firm Glenn Rasmussen joined with Bradley in 2015 to establish the firm’s Tampa office. Glenn is retiring and will serve the firm in a retired partner capacity, the firm said in a release.

“I am truly honored and grateful for the opportunity to lead our Tampa office and attorneys as we enhance and expand our services, as well as continue to provide support for community initiatives in the Tampa area,” Mayfield said. “I also am very grateful for the exemplary leadership that Bob provided from the time that Bradley was first introduced to the Tampa market four years ago.”

Bradley Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner Jonathan M. Skeeters said, “Craig brings experience, talent and enthusiasm to the position, and we are excited about the leadership and guidance he will provide in our growing Tampa office.”

A member of the Litigation Practice Group, Mayfield focuses his practice on the defense of products liability and high-exposure personal injury claims on behalf of manufacturers and businesses. He has represented and served as national trial and litigation management counsel for global medical device companies, a major tobacco company, international hotel brands, asbestos manufacturers and numerous other Fortune 500 industrial, commercial and consumer manufacturers headquartered in the United States and overseas. Mayfield has been ranked by The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Litigation.

Mayfield also is a leader in professional and bar-related activities through the Defense Research Institute (DRI), for which he currently serves as the first-ever U.S. chair to DRI International. He previously was the national chair for DRI’s Young Lawyers and served on DRI’s Law Institute and Product Liability Steering Committee.

Mayfield received his J.D. (cum laude) from Stetson University College of Law. He also holds Master of Business Administration (cum laude) from Stetson University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Jackson Walker announced the addition of Jonathan M. Bull as a partner in the Dallas office.

In a release, the firm said Bull brings to the Chambers USA-ranked Environment & Natural Resources practice substantial experience handling environmental issues encountered in land development and construction, manufacturing, and commercial operating sectors, including transactional due diligence and counseling in corporate or asset purchases and sales, operations regulatory compliance counseling and management systems, property assessment, cleanup and redevelopment under state and federal regulatory programs, and government enforcement defense and litigation.

In his practice, Bull regularly counsels land development and construction clients on state and federal requirements regulating stormwater discharges, wetlands and jurisdictional waters, dust emissions, and protected species and resources. Jon has also counseled and represented industrial, commercial, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and aerospace clients in environmental cleanup, cost recovery, and contribution litigation under CERCLA, RCRA, the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act, and other state analogues and in coverage disputes under environmental insurance policies.

“We are thrilled to have Jon join our team. Jon’s depth of environmental law experience and broad network of relationships make him a great fit at Jackson Walker. He will be vital in helping our clients navigate Clean Water Act regulatory compliance and permitting matters,” said Leonard H. Dougal, who chairs the Firm’s Environment & Natural Resources practice.

Bull previously served as enforcement counsel in the Hazardous Waste Enforcement Branch of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), prosecuting matters related to hazardous waste and the Chemical Accident Prevention Program. He started his environmental career working as a hydrogeologist with a national engineering and environmental consulting company.

“Jackson Walker’s collegial culture, resources, and Texas home base were all major factors in my decision to relocate my practice,” Bull said. “I am really excited about this move, as I will be able to extend to my clients the flexibility, responsiveness, and environment that Jackson Walker offers me.”

Outside his practice, Bull offers pro bono counseling to Connemara Conservancy, a North Texas Conservation Land Trust, and previously completed leadership positions on volunteer boards of Preservation Dallas and T. Boone Pickens YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas.

Prior to receiving his J.D. from SMU Dedman School of Law, Jon studied Geology at Washington & Lee University and the University of Massachusetts.