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Charlie Lightfoot Joins as Partner in the International Arbitration Practice

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:33:00 Z

Charlie Lightfoot has joined WilmerHale as a partner in the firm’s International Arbitration Practice in London, bringing more than 25 years of experience advising companies and governments in complex, high-value international disputes.

Jeremy Kosky Heads London Disputes Practice

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:32:00 Z

Industry-leading litigator Jeremy Kosky has joined WilmerHale as head of the firm’s Disputes Practice in London, deepening the firm's bench on complex cross-border disputes counsel.

WilmerHale Expands London Disputes Capabilities with Addition of Two Leading Partners

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:30:00 Z

WilmerHale is pleased to announce that industry-leading litigator Jeremy Kosky and renowned international arbitrator Charlie Lightfoot have joined the firm as partners in London.

Former SEC Acting Director of Enforcement Sam Waldon Joins WilmerHale

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:00 Z

WilmerHale welcomes former SEC senior enforcement official Sam Waldon to the firm as a partner in its industry leading Securities Litigation and Enforcement Group within its Securities and Financial Services Department.

Capitolis to Acquire eSecLending in $200 Million All-Cash Transaction

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:30:00 Z

WilmerHale advised Capitolis, the financial technology company, in an agreement to acquire eSecLending, a leading independent securities lending business, for $200 million in an all-cash transaction.

WilmerHale Lawyers and Practice Areas Recognized in The Legal 500 UK 2027

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:26:00 Z

Once again, WilmerHale has been recognized in six practice areas in The Legal 500 UK 2027. The guide names four London-based lawyers, including one on the “Leading Partners” list, two as “Next Generation Partners” and one on the “Leading Associates” list.

Jamie Gorelick Named to Washingtonian's 2026 Most Powerful Women in Washington List

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 Z

Jamie Gorelick has been named to Washingtonian's 2026 list of the Most Powerful Women in Washington, in the Legal Powers category. The list recognizes 300 of the most influential women in Washington who are shaping government, business, the arts, law, media, education and nonprofits.

Colorado Super Lawyers Recognizes Two WilmerHale Lawyers in Its 2027 List

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:32:00 Z

Super Lawyers has selected two WilmerHale partners for inclusion in its 2027 Colorado Super Lawyers list, which will be published in March 2027.

Seth Waxman Delivers Keynote at ABA Death Penalty Representation Project's 40th Anniversary Event

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:50:00 Z

Partner Seth Waxman delivered the keynote speech at the American Bar Association Death Penalty Representation Project's 2026 Volunteer Recognition & Awards Event, held September 17th in Washington, DC. The program marked the project's 40th anniversary.

WilmerHale Named a Law360 2026 Massachusetts Powerhouse

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:17:00 Z

WilmerHale has been named a Law360 2026 Massachusetts Powerhouse, a recognition honoring firms for the strength and impact of their work across the state.

PTC Completes Acquisition of ST-920 Fabry Disease Gene Therapy

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 Z

PTC Therapeutics, Inc. announced that it has completed the previously announced transaction with Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. to acquire ST-920, a BLA-stage, one-time administered AAV gene therapy product candidate for Fabry disease.

Cindy Vreeland Honored with BBA's Mary K. Ryan Achievement in Pro Bono Award

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:44:00 Z

The Boston Bar Association has recognized WilmerHale retired partner Cindy Vreeland with its 2026 Mary K. Ryan Achievement in Pro Bono Award, honoring a career in which she paired a demanding intellectual property practice with sustained advocacy for human trafficking survivors.

Former CIA Deputy Director and Treasury Undersecretary David S. Cohen, Returns to WilmerHale

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:00:00 Z

David S. Cohen, who served as deputy director of the CIA from 2015 to 2017 and again from 2021 to 2025, as well as under secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence at the Department of the Treasury, has returned to WilmerHale as senior counsel.

Confluence Financial Partners Announces Strategic Partnership with Constellation Wealth Capital

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 Z

Confluence Financial Partners, an independent wealth management firm with approximately $7.6 billion in assets under management and additional 401(k) plan assets as of August 2026 that has experienced significant growth in recent years, announced a new strategic partnership with Constellation Wealth Capital.

Mayo Clinic and Thermo Fisher Scientific Launch Precure, LLC

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:00 Z

WilmerHale advised Thermo Fisher Scientific in the founding of its partnership with the Mayo Clinic to launch Precure, LLC, which aims to help transform how the life sciences community understands the biological changes that occur as people move from health toward disease.

Forbes Names Five WilmerHale Partners Among America's Top Lawyers

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 Z

Forbes has named five WilmerHale partners to its 2026 list of America's Top Lawyers, which highlights "the finest in the profession" — lawyers with impressive track records in their specialties and reputations for excellence among peers and clients.

WilmerHale Lawyers Recognized in the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, Four Named to Hall of Fame

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:30:00 Z

Lawdragon has selected 52 WilmerHale lawyers for inclusion in The 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America list.

Schrödinger Announces Licensing and Collaboration Agreement with Tectora Therapeutics

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 Z

Schrödinger, Inc. announced the formation of Tectora, a new biotechnology company it co-founded with New Enterprise Associates and RA Capital Management, focused on developing innovative therapies for immunology and inflammation.

Lexology Index Recognizes 13 WilmerHale Lawyers in its Thought Leaders – USA 2027 Guide

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 Z

Thirteen WilmerHale lawyers have been highlighted in this year's Lexology Index: Thought Leaders – USA guide.

Envestnet to Acquire Vestmark, Expanding WealthTech Capabilities

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:00:00 Z

WilmerHale advised Vestmark, a premier provider of portfolio management technology, institutional-grade trading, and outsourced investment management services for some of the industry's largest wealth firms, in its acquisition by Envestnet, a leading Adaptive WealthTech company.

WilmerHale Further Strengthens Transactional Capabilities with Tax Partner Jeffrey Tolin

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:21:00 Z

WilmerHale is pleased to announce that leading tax lawyer Jeffrey Tolin has joined the firm as a partner in its Tax Practice, deepening the firm’s tax capabilities and further enhancing the strategic counsel it provides on complex transactions.

WilmerHale Honored for Outstanding Pro Bono Service by the DC Circuit Judicial Conference

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:04:00 Z

The Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services of the Judicial Conference of the District of Columbia Circuit has honored WilmerHale for its outstanding pro bono legal service in 2025.

WilmerHale Team Recognized by Litigation Daily for Patent Trial Victory

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:30:00 Z

A WilmerHale trial team led by partners Bob Gunther, Omar Khan and Laura Macro received a shout-out in Litigation Daily's August 28, 2026, "Litigator of the Week Runners-Up and Shout-Outs" column for securing a $56 million jury verdict on behalf of Beckman Coulter in a patent infringement dispute against Cytek Biosciences.

Former FTC Official and Consumer Protection Leader Rebecca Unruh Joins WilmerHale

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 Z

WilmerHale is pleased to announce that former Federal Trade Commission official Rebecca M. Unruh has joined the firm as a partner as part of its industry-leading team that assists clients with a broad range of FTC and consumer-protection related issues.

WilmerHale Recognized in Eight Categories at the 2026 DC Legal Awards

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:40:00 Z

WilmerHale has been recognized in eight categories at the 2026 DC Legal Awards. Formerly known as The National Law Journal's awards, the DC Legal Awards celebrate excellence across the capital's legal profession, spotlighting the top litigation and appellate work of the past year.

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Announces Pricing of an Upsized $500 Million Underwritten Public Offering of Common Stock

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 Z

WilmerHale advised the underwriters in the public offering of 16,203,500 shares of common stock of Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMLX), at a public offering price of $35.50 per share, including the full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase an additional 2,113,500 shares of common stock.

Washington Post Highlights WilmerHale's Role in California Death Penalty Challenge

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:20:00 Z

A recent Washington Post article highlighted a lawsuit challenging California's death penalty statute based on allegations that its application results in significant racial disparities. The litigation was brought by a coalition represented by WilmerHale that includes the Legal Defense Fund, the ACLU Capital Punishment Project, the ACLU of Northern California and the California Office of the State Public Defender.

Ryan Chabot Named a 2026 Law360 Rising Star

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:00 Z

Partner Ryan Chabot has been recognized as a Law360 Rising Star in the Class Action category for 2026. The annual series honors attorneys under the age of 40 whose accomplishments distinguish them as emerging leaders in their fields.

WilmerHale Leads Law360 Pulse's 2026 Pro Bono Ranking

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:35:00 Z

WilmerHale ranked first in the nation on Law360 Pulse's 2026 Pro Bono ranking, placing first among the largest law firms (601 or more attorneys). The ranking is based on the percentage of attorneys spending the American Bar Association's yearly recommendation of 50 hours or more on pro bono cases.

WilmerHale Lawyers Recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2027 List

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:26:00 Z

Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 179 attorneys from WilmerHale in its 2027 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list. This accolade highlights attorneys whose noteworthy contributions are gaining significant attention within the legal community.

WilmerHale Lawyers Named Among the 2027 Best Lawyers in America®, Four Recognized as Lawyers of the Year

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 Z

Best Lawyers in America® has recognized four WilmerHale partners with five 2027 Lawyer of the Year awards, and the publication recognized a total of 101 attorneys from the firm.

Taylor Gooch Named to the Daily Journal's 2026 Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers List

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:45:00 Z

The Daily Journal has named Partner Taylor Gooch to its 2026 Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers list, which recognizes California attorneys under the age of 40 for their achievements, leadership and contributions to the legal profession.

State Street Issues $500 Million of Series L Preferred Stock

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:00 Z

WilmerHale advised State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) in its public offering of 500,000 depositary shares, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of its 6.350% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series L, with a liquidation preference of $100,000 per share.

WilmerHale and Swiss Arbitration Association Examine England and Switzerland as Arbitration Seats

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:19:00 Z

On May 14, 2026, WilmerHale's London office co-hosted an evening event with the Swiss Arbitration Association examining the comparative advantages of England and Switzerland as seats for investment treaty arbitration.

WilmerHale Partners Recognized in IAM Strategy 300: The World's Leading IP Strategists 2027

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:18:00 Z

WilmerHale partners David Cavanaugh, Jeffrey Johnson, Joshua Stern and Annsley Ward have been recognized in the IAM Strategy 300: The World's Leading IP Strategists 2027 guide.

Ron Machen Receives National Bar Association's Sankofa Award

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:38:00 Z

Partner Ron Machen was honored with the National Bar Association's prestigious Sankofa Award during the Closing Gala of the organization's 101st Annual Convention, held July 25–31, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Hallie Levin Named to Benchmark Litigation’s Top 10 Women in Litigation for Third Consecutive Year

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:51:00 Z

Benchmark Litigation has named Hallie Levin to its 2026 list of the Top 10 Women in Litigation, marking her third consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor.

Neros Raises $250M Series C at $2.5B Valuation to Scale Autonomous and Interceptor Drone Programs

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:34:00 Z

Neros Technologies announced a $250M Series C at a post money valuation of $2.5B co-led by Sequoia Capital and American Strategic Technology Fund with participation by Interlagos, Valor Equity Partners, Allen & Company, Thiel Capital, Spark Capital, and Dylan Field.

WilmerHale and Its Lawyers Recognized in 2026 New England Legal Awards

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:30:00 Z

WilmerHale and its lawyers have been recognized across 11 categories in the 2026 New England Legal Awards, earning honors for both individual lawyers and firmwide litigation practices.

WilmerHale Earns Its Place on The American Lawyer's 2026 A-List

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:30:00 Z

WilmerHale has once again been named to The American Lawyer's A-List, the publication's annual ranking of the nation's most esteemed law firms. This year, WilmerHale ranked 6 out of 20 firms, marking its twenty-third year on the A-List and its eleventh consecutive year in the top 10.

WilmerHale Partners Recognized on Benchmark Litigation's 2026 40 & Under List

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:14:00 Z

WilmerHale is pleased to announce that Molly Jennings, Taylor Gooch and Paul Vanderslice have been selected to appear in the 11th edition of Benchmark Litigation, 40 & Under, the guide to the nation's most notable up-and-coming litigation attorneys in the US.

Michael Mongan and Kevin Gallagher Unpack the Rising Influence of State Solicitors General

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:52:00 Z

As state attorneys general take on a growing role in shaping national legal fights, former state solicitors general Michael Mongan and Kevin Gallagher are helping clients understand how those offices actually operate and how states coordinate across party lines.

Hilary A. Hurd and Nicholas C. Lancaster Elected Term Members of the Council on Foreign Relations

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:30:00 Z

WilmerHale is pleased to announce that Hilary A. Hurd and Nicholas C. Lancaster have been elected as Stephen M. Kellen Term Members of the Council on Foreign Relations ("CFR") for a five-year term.

WilmerHale Recognized for Veterans Pro Bono Service in NVLSP’s 2025 Annual Report

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:00 Z

WilmerHale has long been committed to pro bono representation of military veterans, from combat-related special compensation (CRSC) applications to discharge upgrades. We are proud to see this commitment recognized by our partners at the National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP).

Alex and Zach Nemtzow Share Insights on Career Growth and Partnership in Law.com

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:45:00 Z

WilmerHale Partners Alexander Nemtzow and Zachary Nemtzow are featured in Law.com's “How We Made Partner” series, where they discuss their path to partnership, the mentors who shaped their careers and the lessons they have learned along the way.

HappyRobot Raises $150 Million Series C to Build Enterprise Superintelligence

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:00:00 Z

WilmerHale advised HappyRobot, the company putting AI agents to work across complex enterprise operations, in the fundraising of $150 million in Series C funding co-led by Prysm Capital and Eurazeo.

Ratio Therapeutics Closes $70 Million Series C Financing to Advance Clinical Development

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:00:00 Z

Ratio Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing best-in-class radiopharmaceuticals for cancer treatment, announced the closing of a $70 million Series C financing.

2026 IP STARS Guide Recognizes WilmerHale Lawyers

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:30:00 Z

Managing Intellectual Property has recognized 23 WilmerHale lawyers in its 2026 edition of IP STARS, including 19 lawyers in the United States and four in the United Kingdom. The annual rankings recognize leading intellectual property practitioners across a range of disciplines and jurisdictions.

Dyne Therapeutics Announces Closing of Upsized Public Offering of Common Stock and Full Exercise by Underwriters of Option to Purchase Additional Shares

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:30:00 Z

WilmerHale advised Dyne Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage company focused on delivering functional improvement for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases, announced the closing of its previously announced upsized underwritten public offering of common stock.

State Street Bank and Trust Company Issues $1.25 Billion in Senior Notes Across Two Tranches

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:00:00 Z

State Street Corporation announced that its subsidiary, State Street Bank and Trust Company, issued $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.701% Senior Notes due 2029 and $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.217% Senior Notes due 2034 in an offering exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933.