Former Fiduciary Trust International managing director and trust counsel Christine E. Brown is now special counsel at Withers. She will handle matters related to wealth, estate planning, succession and philanthropy on behalf of high-net-worth individuals. Brown will be based in the firm's San Francisco office.

Gary Ogden left his role as principal of the The Ogden Law Group to become a partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson. Ogden will work in the firm's real estate practice in Los Angeles. He advises a range of clients—including landlords, tenants, buyers, sellers, developers, startups, and investors—in commercial real estate transactions.