Wake Up Call: Quinn Emanuel Ups the Federal Clerkship Ante

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• Quinn Emanuel increased its signing bonus to $175,000 for all federal district and appellate court clerks. Those completing a second qualifying clerkship receive an additional $25,000, bringing a clerk’s potential signing bonus total to $200,000. The firm still trails behind market leader Hueston Hennigan, which offers a market-leading $180,000 to federal clerks. (Above the Law)
• Applications to law schools in Washington soared this admissions cycle, with Georgetown Law Center receiving a record-breaking 14,000 applications—up 25% from last year—the most applications any law school has ever received. American University’s Washington College of Law reported a 15% to 17% increase in applicants, while Howard University School of Law has seen a massive 38.4% rise. (Axios)
• The former US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia was found dead at her home at the age of 43. Jessica Aber served under the Biden administration from 2021 until January. She began her career in the office in 2009. A family friend said police believe her death was the result of a longstanding medical issue. (ABC News)

Laterals, Moves, In-House

• John Decker joined Kirkland & Ellis as a partner in its energy regulatory practice group in Washington. He joins from Vinson & Elkins.
• Alex Jupp joined McDermott Will & Emery as head of its UK tax practice. He joins from Skadden.
• Eugenie Rogers joined Reed Smith as a partner in its global commercial disputes group and international arbitration team in Dallas. She joins from Baker McKenzie.
• Andrew Jacobs joined Winston & Strawn as a partner in its finance practice in New York.
• Siran Faulders and Stephen Cobb joined Foley & Lardner as partners in its state attorneys general practice in Washington. They join from Cozen O’Connor.
• Molly James joined ArentFox Schiff as a partner in its private clients, trusts, and estates practice in Washington. She joins from Troutman Pepper Locke.
• Sarah Humble joined Ogletree Deakins as a shareholder in Phoenix. She joins from Womble Bond Dickinson.
• Aliza Malouf joined Greenspoon Marder as a partner in its regulatory compliance practice group in Washington.
• Hannah Ji-Otto joined Quarles & Brady as a partner in its intellectual property practice group in St. Louis.
• Craig Menden joined O’Melveny & Myers as a partner in its mergers and acquisitions practice group and emerging technologies industry group. He joins from Willkie Farr & Gallagher.
• Justin Beyer joined Saul Ewing as a disputes partner in Chicago.