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Morgan Lewis bolsters deep bench of Litigation and labor & employment talent with partner trio. Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Morgan Lewis continues to strengthen its global litigation and labor and employment capabilities with the arrival of Shawn Regan, Torsten Kracht, and Christopher Pardo as partners in the firm's New York, Washington, DC, and Boston offices, respectively. The trio joins from Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP and brings a collaborative, trial-ready team with extensive experience representing businesses in complex commercial, employment, and regulatory matters across key industries. "Companies around the world and across industries are navigating increasingly multifaceted disputes and turn to Morgan Lewis for coordinated counsel and strategic advice on these high-stakes matters," said Firm Chair Jami McKeon. "Shawn, Torsten, and Chris bring a strong record advising companies in high-stakes litigation and investigations, along with a practical, business-focused approach to client counseling." Shawn, who most recently served as firmwide practice group leader for Hunton's Corporate and Securities Litigation and Government Investigations practices and is the current president of the Federal Bar Council, focuses on complex business disputes and torts, securities litigation, and government and regulatory investigations, often involving cross-border considerations and novel legal issues. He has served as lead trial and appellate counsel in state and federal courts and arbitral forums, including before the US Supreme Court. Torsten represents US and international clients in commercial litigation and arbitration, with experience serving as counsel in jury and bench trials and in major arbitral proceedings. He advises on litigation strategy and risk management, leads internal investigations related to threatened or ongoing matters, and counsels clients pursuing claims in antitrust, contract, and tariff-related opportunities. "Shawn and Torsten are highly accomplished litigators with diverse cross-practice and cross-border business disputes experience," said Troy Brown, leader of Morgan Lewis's global litigation practice. "Their trial and appellate expertise, especially in commercial and business disputes, adds meaningful depth to our litigation bench in New York, DC, and globally, and we are excited to welcome them." Chris focuses his practice on complex employment litigation matters and providing strategic counsel to companies navigating workplace-related risks. He represents corporate clients in federal and state courts, arbitration, and before administrative agencies, advising on a broad spectrum of employment and business matters including wage and hour; trade secret litigation and restrictive covenant agreements; and discrimination issues. He also advises clients on a variety of commercial lawsuits. "Chris is a highly regarded litigator who brings a practical and business-focused approach to workplace disputes," said Michael Puma, leader of Morgan Lewis's global labor and employment practice. "His successful trial record and dispute resolution experience related to high-stakes employment matters and trusted counsel on a wide range of workplace issues will be valuable assets to our clients and our team." The addition of Shawn, Torsten, and Chris reflects Morgan Lewis's ongoing commitment to building a deep bench of trial lawyers across key markets, sectors, and practice areas. Since the start of 2026, the firm has welcomed IP litigation partner Matthew Rizzolo in DC, class action litigation partners Brian Buckley and Melissa Lawton in Seattle and Los Angeles, respectively, financial services litigation partners Matthew Martel and Joseph Sconyers in Boston, and employment litigation partner Benjamin Davis in Miami. Analysis | Jobs | News

Morgan Lewis adds three-partner tax team in New York. Monday, March 30, 2026 Morgan Lewis is pleased to welcome a three-partner tax and transfer pricing team in New York - Julia Medynskaya, Daniel Rosen, and Brendan Sponheimer - along with Joshua Nixt, who joins as a Principal Economist. Arriving from Baker McKenzie, the group brings deep, multidisciplinary experience across tax controversy, transfer pricing, international tax planning, and cross-border M&A. Together, the team enhances the firm's ability to advise clients on domestic and cross-border tax disputes, transactions, and international tax matters. Their arrival follows that of tax partner Salim Rahim, who joined the Washington, DC office last month, also from Baker McKenzie. "As companies navigate a heightened enforcement landscape, evolving transfer pricing scrutiny, increased congressional oversight, and rapidly shifting international tax frameworks, our growing tax team is positioned to help them meet these challenges head on," said Firm Chair Jami McKeon. "The addition of this team reinforces our commitment to providing seamless, integrated tax counsel through the strength of our global platform." "Our clients increasingly face rigorous audits, demanding transfer pricing requirements, and complex cross-border restructuring rules," said Bart Bassett, leader of the firm's global tax practice. "This team brings a deep level of expertise and practical experience to manage those matters across the full spectrum of tax planning, controversy, and litigation, delivering integrated advice in a cohesive and coordinated way." Morgan Lewis's tax practice continues to experience significant strategic growth across key financial and regulatory centers globally. In the past 12 months, the firm has added nine tax partners across its US and UK offices, including the aforementioned partners and Daniel Hudson in Miami; Alexios Hadji in New York; Randall Thomas in Washington, DC; and Andrew Callaghan in London. About the Team Julia Medynskaya advises multinationals on US and cross-border tax matters, with a focus on international corporate tax planning, cross-border M&A and corporate reorganizations, supply chain optimization, and tax controversies. She regularly serves as lead tax counsel on high-profile public transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and spin-offs. Daniel Rosen focuses on large tax disputes before the US Tax Court and in related proceedings, including matters involving transfer pricing, cross-border transactions, and research and development tax credits. He also represents financial institutions, public companies, and government contractors in investigations conducted by the US Congress. Prior to private practice, Daniel spent more than 16 years with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Office of Chief Counsel. Brendan Sponheimer advises on cross-border tax matters, with an emphasis on transfer pricing, representing taxpayers at all levels of federal tax controversy, including IRS audits, administrative appeals, competent authority proceedings, and litigation before the US Tax Court, Federal District Courts, and the US Court of Federal Claims. He also has a deep range of experience advising on and litigating disputes involving research and development tax credits, cross-border structuring and supply chain optimization, and economic substance. Joshua Nixt is a principal economist who focuses on transfer pricing, economic analysis, and valuation, supporting clients with planning, audit defense, and dispute resolution. He has a range of experience including the valuation and transfer pricing aspects of intangible assets, licensing transactions, IP migration planning and implementation, and cost-sharing structures. Analysis | Jobs | News