Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Real Estate capabilities with the addition of Daniel J. Elrod as a shareholder in its Chicago office. Elrod joins the firm from Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP.

Goodwin announced that Alexandra (“Alex”) Russell has joined the firm’s Antitrust practice as a partner in its Washington, D.C. office.

“Alex brings a wealth of expertise and a client-centered approach to our Antitrust practice,” states Arman Oruc, co-chair of Goodwin’s Antitrust and Competition practice. “Her arrival will further deepen our bench strength in antitrust and will be instrumental in the growth of our antitrust litigation practice. We are excited to have Alex on board and look forward to the success she will bring to our clients.”

Gibson Dunn is pleased to announce that Katie Townsend has rejoined the firm’s Litigation and Media, Entertainment, and Technology Practice Groups as a partner in the Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. offices. Katie’s practice will focus on representing clients on a wide range of First Amendment, media, and technology-focused litigation and advisory matters.

Cadwalader is pleased to announce the return of Dan Meade, a highly respected bank regulatory lawyer with over two decades of experience, as partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, effective today.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dan back to Cadwalader,” said Managing Partner Pat Quinn. “Dan’s expertise and deep familiarity with the bank regulatory landscape further solidify our ability to deliver the high-caliber guidance our clients rely on, especially as we continue to enhance our leadership in financial services.”

Brown Rudnick announce the appointment of Matthew Edwards as a Transactions partner based in London in the firm’s Global Life Sciences Practice Group.

The move further enhances Brown Rudnick’s reputation as a go-to firm for life sciences and follows the recent arrival of Vince Shier and Ryan Smith in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.

Leading international law firm Baker McKenzie announced that trade and customs lawyer Jon Cowley has rejoined the Firm as a Partner in the North America International Commercial & Trade Practice Group. Jon returns to Baker McKenzie after serving as Principal Counsel at a leading multinational technology company, where he was the lead legal advisor on global trade matters. He was previously a partner in Baker McKenzie’s Hong Kong and Chicago offices, and before that, in-house Customs and International counsel for a major apparel company.

Chiomenti welcomes Pina Lombardi, who will join the Firm as a new Partner together with a team of four professionals.

Pina Lombardi specializes in administrative law with a particular focus on the energy sector and will enrich the Public Law and Energy and Infrastructure practice areas with high-level specialist skills.

BonelliErede announces the arrival of Ferdinando Emanuele as a partner based at the firm’s Rome office. With a successful international career spanning over 30 years in the arbitration and litigation arena, Emanuele will become co-head of the firm’s international arbitration practice alongside partners Andrea Carlevaris and Paolo Di Giovanni.

Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs has added Karyn Schmidt to its Public Policy practice. She joins as principal after spending nearly 25 years at the American Chemistry Council (“ACC”) where she most recently served as Senior Director, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs and International Team Leader.

International law firm Simmons & Simmons has hired Sara Barin as a partner in its energy, natural resources and infrastructure (ENRI) practice in London.