Wake Up Call: White & Case Ends On-the-Ground Work in Indonesia

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• White & Case is ending its exclusive association with Indonesian firm Witara Cakra Advocates, marking the end of its on-the-ground presence in Indonesia after nearly a decade. The decision follows recent departures from WCA, including key banking and mergers and acquisitions lawyers. White & Case said it will maintain its regional presence through its office in Singapore. (Global Legal Post)
• Cardinal Joseph Tobin of the Archdiocese of Newark retained Ropes & Gray to conduct a third-party review of a 2019 investigation into Seton Hall University, which sparked controversy over the appointment of its president, Monsignor Joseph Reilly. An initial report, conducted by Latham & Watkins, alleged Reilly failed to report sexual abuse allegations on campus. (NJ.com)
• A federal appeals court ruled that Vince McMahon’s former lawyer improperly withheld documents from a federal grand jury, determining they were not protected by attorney-client privilege due to their connection to fraud. The court found that McMahon’s lawyer attempted to hide employee claims and mislead WWE auditors. (Sports Illustrated)

Laterals, Moves, In-House

• Matthew Devine and Brienne Letourneau joined Sidley Austin as commercial litigation partners in Chicago. They join from White & Case.
• Brian Ashin and Alan Noskow joined Paul Hastings as partners in its real estate practice in Washington. They join from King & Spalding.
• Steven Porzio joined Skadden as a partner in its labor and employment law group in New York.
• Sage Revell joined Jones Day as a partner in its corporate practice in London.
• Evan Koster joined Baker Botts as a partner in its corporate practice and head of its derivatives practice in New York.
• Matt Jacobs joined Baker Botts as a partner in its white collar and litigation practices in San Francisco.
• Chris Buchanan joined Reed Smith as a partner in its global transportation industry group in Washington. He joins from King & Spalding.
• Kristie Gurley joined Covington as a partner in its health-care practice and life sciences industry groups in Washington. She joins from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of General Counsel.
• Melissa Palmisciano was promoted to vice president and general counsel at White Castle.
• Christopher Wyant joined Ballard Spahr as a partner in its litigation department and antitrust and competition group in Seattle. He joins from K&L Gates.
• Vejay Lalla joined Manatt, Phelps & Phillips as a partner in its digital and technology transactions team.