Leason Ellis announced that Robert Isackson has joined the firm as a partner. He was previously at Venable where he was also a partner in that firm's IP litigation practice.

Iliana Kirova has joined Mayer Brown in the firm's corporate & securities practice as a partner. She was formerly at Ropes & Gray.

Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck has elevated Eric Stern as a partner in the firm's Woodbury headquarters. He joined the firm in 2010 as counsel.

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips has elected healthcare counsel Randi Seigel to partner. The firm has also elevated litigation associate Samantha Katze to counsel.