Law Firm Hiring for November 2, 2026: Litigation, Regulatory, and Real Estate Partner Moves
Weekly Partner Lateral Report | November 2, 2026 | Caroline McInnis, Esq.
This week, law firm partner moves show investment in complex commercial litigation, financial services regulation, advertising and consumer protection, and commercial real estate.
New York
Morrison Foerster has added Joshua Hill and Ariane Rockoff-Kirk to its New York litigation practice. Hill joins as head of Business Litigation and Disputes, while Rockoff-Kirk joins the Complex Litigation Group. Their practices include commercial litigation, class actions, securities disputes, investigations and arbitration. The additions are part of a broader expansion of the firm's national litigation practice.
Haynes Boone has added Holly Melton as a partner in New York, expanding its trademark, advertising and consumer protection capabilities. Her practice includes advertising disputes, FTC investigations, regulatory compliance and privacy-related advertising issues.
FBT Gibbons has added Seth Liebenstein and Amir-Kia Waxman to its New York office. Liebenstein joins the real estate practice, with experience in acquisitions, financing and leasing. Waxman joins the tax practice, advising on M&A, capital markets and renewable energy transactions.
Skadden has added Andrew Dean to its New York White Collar Defense and Investigations Group. Dean previously held a senior enforcement position at the SEC and focuses on securities enforcement and asset management regulation.
Washington, D.C.
Skadden has also added Christopher Mulligan to its Washington, D.C., Investment Management Group. Mulligan brings extensive SEC experience advising on private funds, investment advisers and regulatory compliance.
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