Simpson Thacher Commits to Boston Buildout With Two New Partners

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett brings two new partners to its recently opened Boston outpost.

Zachary Hafer has joined the government and internal investigations practice. “To be the firm’s first litigation partner in Boston is exciting on its own, but it also means joining a remarkably collaborative team with an incredible platform,” he said.

Hafer was a Boston-based partner at Cooley LLP for more than three years, before which he was Assistant US Attorney at the US Attorneys’ Office in Massachusetts. His practice includes issues related to the False Claims Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, anti-kickback statute, the CARES Act and ...