/>iThank you for reading The National Law Review’s legal news roundup, highlighting the latest law firm news! Please read below for the latest in law firm news and industry expansion, legal industry awards, recognition and women in the legal field.
Law Firm News
Barnes & Thornburg LLP announced that Seth Mailhot, a former compliance officer and investigator at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), joined the firm’s Washington, D.C., office as a partner.
Bringing over 20 years of expertise in navigating FDA regulations and leading regulatory practices, Mr. Malihot advises clients across the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food and consumer product sectors. His focus includes premarket approvals, labeling, quality system compliance and product recalls.
“Seth brings invaluable insight into FDA decision-making and how to manage regulatory risk in fast-moving markets,” said Healthcare Industry practice chair John Kelly. “His arrival enhances our ability to deliver practical guidance to healthcare and life sciences clients across the country."
Tristan A. Dollinger joined von Briesen & Roper, s.c., as a Shareholder in the firm’s Milwaukee office. Mr. Dollinger will practice in the Business and Corporate Law and Health Law Sections.
Having extensive experience in representing assisted living, long-term care, physical and occupational therapy and surgical practices, Mr. Dollinger assists clients with mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance and transactions.
Mr. Dollinger is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He has also been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in Corporate Governance and Compliance Law from 2022-2025.
Hogan Lovells announced the addition of Elizabeth Jungman as a partner in the firm’s Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology practice in the Washington, D.C., office.
Joining the firm from the FDA, Ms. Jungman brings deep experience after serving as Chief of Staff to the FDA Commissioner and Director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) Office of Regulatory Policy. Her roles included advising senior agency officials on drug policy development, as well as overseeing day-to–day management of the agency.
In addition, Ms. Jungman is a nationally recognized thought leader in drug regulatory policy, building a career focused on the application of pharmaceutical regulations and laws. This makes her uniquely qualified to assist clients with regulatory issues.
"Bringing on Elizabeth further strengthens our capabilities to provide strategic counsel on the most complex challenges facing pharmaceutical and biotech companies today," Lynn Mehler, Head of the firm's Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology practice, said. "Elizabeth has long been recognized as a go-to policy guru within the pharmaceutical regulatory space, with deep experience in the cutting edge regulatory issues that are top-of-mind for many of our clients. She will be an invaluable asset across the practice."
Legal Industry Awards and Recognition
Blank Rome LLP announced that nine attorneys from the firm’s Government Contracts group were appointed to leadership roles in the American Bar Association’s Public Contract Law Section for the 2025–2026 term.
The attorneys include:
- Robyn Burrows: Vice-Chair – Contract Claims & Disputes; Vice-Chair –Cybersecurity, Privacy and Emerging Technology
- Dominique Casimir: Vice-Chair – Debarment & Suspension
- Justin Chiarodo: Vice-Chair – Acquisition Reform & Emerging Issues; Vice-Chair – Contract Claims & Dispute
- Stephanie Harden: Co-Chair – Accounting, Cost & Pricing
- Elizabeth Jochum: Co-Chair – Bid Protest; Co-Chair – Annual Conferences (FPI)
- Luke Meier: Vice-Chair – Bid Protest; Vice-Chair – Procurement Fraud & False Claims
- Jennifer Short: Co-Chair – Procurement Fraud & False Claims; Vice-Chair – Debarment & Suspension
- Samarth Barot: Vice-Chair – Procurement Fraud & False Claims
- David Bodner: Co-Chair – Intellectual Property; Vice-Chair – Bid Protest; Vice-Chair – Contract Claims & Disputes
The section provides balanced recommendations on procurement policy, providing a forum for colleagues to engage and gain insights into federal and local public contract law.
Andy Monk, partner at Bracewell LLP, will be honored as a “On the Rise” lawyer at the 2025 Texas Legal Awards in September by Texas Lawyer. The awards highlight achievements across the state’s legal industry.
Mr. Monk is honored with a select group of lawyers under the age of 40 who are influential in their practice areas both in Texas and beyond. His practice focuses on representing public and private companies in securities and corporate transactions.
Goodwin Procter LLP announced that partner April Sun is one of California’s Top Labor & Employment Lawyers by the Daily Journal. The annual list honors lawyers in the state who have made significant contributions to labor and employment law through career achievements and wins.
Ms. Sun, a partner in the Employment practice and Trade Secrets, Employee Mobility & Non-Competes group in the firm’s San Francisco office, has obtained successful results for clients in various fields. Including venture capital and private equity, she focuses her practice on employment discrimination, harassment and employee mobility cases. She has represented clients at both the state and federal level.
Women in Law
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP announced that Lauren Smyth was named a finalist by the 2025 Texas Legal Awards in the Best Mentors category.
Ms. Smyth focuses her practice primarily on commercial real estate. She represents sellers, buyers, landlords and tenants in the operation and acquisition of commercial properties. Her experience ranges from the creation of large-scale condominium regimes to complex lease negotiations.
Amber Ahmed, Of Counsel at Beveridge & Diamond PC, was one of 43 legal professionals elected to the 8th Leadership Class of The Institute for Energy Law (IEL). The organization cultivates industry expertise and leadership by bringing together energy professionals to strengthen collaboration and communication skills.
Ms. Ahmed, a former Assistant Attorney General in the Environmental Protection Division for the Texas Office of the Attorney General, represents clients in regulatory compliance and environmental litigation. This includes enforcement actions under state and federal environmental laws.
“I’m honored to be recognized by IEL and excited to join the 8th Leadership Class,” Ahmed said. “I look forward to engaging with my fellow participants and gaining valuable perspectives to enhance how I support B&D clients.”
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP announced that Regina Readling is rejoining the firm as a partner in its New York office and Executive Compensation Group.
"S&C advises clients on the most complex and high profile deals of the day,” said Ms. Readling. “I’m excited to rejoin the firm where I started as a lawyer and look forward to continuing to work alongside an incredibly talented group of colleagues on market-leading transactions.”
Ms. Readling focuses her practice on mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, divestitures and other strategic transactions. In addition, she advises a wide range of well-known clients, from Amazon.com to The Kroger Company and The Home Depot.
“We’re delighted to welcome Regina back to our firm,” said Sullivan & Cromwell Co-Chairs Robert Giuffra and Scott Miller. “Our compensation practice is critical to the success of our unmatched public company transactional practice. The addition of Regina, who is a leading executive compensation partner and has worked with so many S&C teams throughout her career, is an exceptional opportunity to enhance our transactional practice.”
