Alexis Early of Jenner & Block, Opher Shweiki of Akin and Garen Marshall of McGuireWoods. Courtesy photos Jenner and Akin Recruit Partners Focused on National Security, Export Control
Alexis Early joins Jenner from King & Spalding, while Akin hired Opher Shweiki, who was a chief counsel for the Bureau of Industry and Security within the U.S. Commerce Department.
February 21, 2024 at 05:00 AM
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What You Need to Know
- Akin and Jenner are adding to their bench of attorneys with knowledge of national security and export controls matters, as seen through recent lateral hiring.
- McGuireWoods has hired Garen Marshall from the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Eastern District of New York.
- Big Law firms have reported robust demand in white-collar, national security and international trade practices.
Demand for law firm partners focused on national security, CFIUS and export control continues to be strong, with both Jenner & Block and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld bringing on lateral partners in Washington, D.C., this week with those practice areas.
Jenner hired Alexis Early as a partner in its national security and crisis practice in D.C. from King & Spalding, the firm said Wednesday. Early helps clients navigate business challenges related to the cross-border flow of goods, software, technology, funds, and investment capital, Jenner said.
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