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Amarchand Recruits Delhi Partner

The Asian Lawyer

Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A. Shroff & Co. has hired a new partner for its corporate practice in New Delhi. Nikhil Narayanan moves to India's largest law firm from the London office of White & Case, where he was senior associate. He advises on cross-border mergers and acquisitions and equity capital markets transactions.
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Singapore's Virtus Law Adds Partner

The Asian Lawyer

Virtus Law, Stephenson Harwood's associated Singapore firm, has hired a new partner. Colin Jarraw, who was a director at Duane Morris & Selvam, the Singapore joint law venture between Philadelphia's Duane Morris and local firm Selvam, will develop an offshore finance and shipping practice at Virtus.
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New EEOC Commissioner Marks a First for Agency

New Jersey Law Journal

Jenny Yang, a New Jersey civil rights and employment lawyer, was sworn in last week to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She is the first female Asian-American commissioner of the agency, which is tasked with enforcing federal workplace anti-discrimination laws through investigations, litigation and outreach.
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Career Public Defender a Rarity for Federal Appeals Courts

The Associated Press

Jane Kelly, the newest judge on the Eighth Circuit, has an unusual background that supporters say makes her a perfect fit for her new role, as well as a potential candidate for the U.S. Supreme Court someday.
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Quinn Emanuel to Open in Hong Kong

The Asian Lawyer

Quinn Emanuel has announced plans to open a Hong Kong office with a partner recruited from Korean law firm Kim & Chang. John Rhie will relocate to Hong Kong to become head of the firm's Asia international arbitration practice, pending approval by the Hong Kong Law Society. The firm said it would also relocate New York partner Carey Ramos.
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Sheppard Mullin Adds to Silicon Valley Office

The Recorder

Sheppard Mullin has added a corporate partner to its Silicon Valley office. Jung Son joins from Technology Crossover Ventures, where she was an associate general counsel. Sheppard, which lost three Palo Alto corporate partners this year, has plans to hire additional attorneys for the office, said corporate partner David Lee.
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Manatt Investment Fund Lands on 'Silicon Beach'

The National Law Journal

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips has launched a division to counsel clients on business opportunities associated with digital media based in Los Angeles' "Silicon Beach." Moreover, the firm has hired an entrepreneur to run its own venture capital fund, which will invest in emerging technology companies.
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University of San Francisco Finds Next Law Dean at HUD

The National Law Journal

Yet another law school has looked outside of academia for its next dean. The University of San Francisco School of Law has tapped John Trasvina to be its next top administrator, effective June 17. Trasvina is assistant secretary for fair housing and equal opportunity in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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White & Case Counsel Moves to Stamford as Partner

The Asian Lawyer

Singapore law firm Stamford Law Corp. has hired Lim Sin Teck, previously a counsel at White & Case, as a new partner for its corporate practice. Lim advises on debt and equity capital market deals. He also acts on debt restructurings and liability management matters. Lim is the second new partner hire Stamford has announced this week.
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Pa. Natural Gas Industry Fuels a Surge in Legal Work

The Legal Intelligencer

While it hasn't always been the case, attorneys and legal recruiters generally agree that, at the moment, the natural gas industry in Pennsylvania is creating a steady demand for oil and gas lawyers. The demand has shifted from attorneys being hired to do pure title work to include those with experience in oil and gas transactional work, says one recruiter.
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