Gibson Dunn Promotes 42 Lawyers to Partnership Amid Continued Global Growth
The global law firm, Gibson Dunn, has elected 42 lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2026, marking the largest partner class in the firm’s history. The promotions underscore Gibson Dunn’s sustained global expansion, driven by increasing client demand across key markets and high-growth practice areas. This milestone reflects the firm’s long-term investment in talent development and its strategic focus on strengthening leadership across jurisdictions.
Commenting on the milestone, Barbara Becker, Chair and Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn, said,
“Each member of this incredibly talented group of lawyers does remarkable work on behalf of our clients and makes extraordinary contributions to our firm’s community. We are thrilled to welcome them to our partnership.”
The newly promoted partners span 17 offices across Gibson Dunn’s integrated global platform. Notably, 26% of the partner class is based in London, representing the largest-ever promotion group in that office. Additionally, 40% of the new partners are located outside the United States, significantly exceeding prior years and underscoring the firm’s continued investment in international markets and cross-border capabilities.
Newly Elected Partners – Effective January 1, 2026
| S. No. | Partner Name | Office / Location | Country | Practice Area | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel R. Adler | Los Angeles | USA | Appellate & Constitutional Law | Americas |
| 2 | Michal Baum | New York | USA | Real Estate | Americas |
| 3 | Valeri Bozhikov | London | UK | Antitrust & Competition | EMEA |
| 4 | Tom Brower | Palo Alto | USA | Finance | Americas |
| 5 | David W. Casazza | Washington, D.C. | USA | Appellate & Constitutional Law | Americas |
| 6 | James Chandler | London | UK | Tax | EMEA |
| 7 | Andy Chen | Houston | USA | Finance | Americas |
| 8 | Tyler R. Cox | Houston | USA | Private Equity | Americas |
| 9 | Delyan M. Dimitrov | New York | USA | Transnational Litigation | Americas |
| 10 | Joseph Edmonds | Orange County | USA | Environmental Litigation & Mass Tort | Americas |
| 11 | Osvaldo A. Galeano | London | UK | Mergers & Acquisitions | EMEA |
| 12 | Dione Garlick | Los Angeles | USA | Litigation | Americas |
| 13 | Jonathan Griffin | London | UK | Litigation | EMEA |
| 14 | Graham Haselgrove | London | UK | Real Estate | EMEA |
| 15 | Tom Jackson | London | UK | Transportation & Space | EMEA |
| 16 | Claude Jiang | Singapore | Singapore | Projects | APAC |
| 17 | Melanie L. Katsur | Washington, D.C. | USA | Antitrust & Competition | Americas |
| 18 | Sameera Kimatrai | Dubai | UAE | Fintech & Digital Assets | Middle East |
| 19 | Derek K. Kraft | Washington, D.C. | USA | Litigation | Americas |
| 20 | David M. Kusnetz | New York | USA | Litigation | Americas |
| 21 | Eli M. Lazarus | San Francisco | USA | Antitrust & Competition | Americas |
| 22 | Mark Leverkus | London | UK | Transportation & Space | EMEA |
| 23 | Jeff Lombard | Palo Alto | USA | Securities Litigation | Americas |
| 24 | Shaun A. Mathur | Los Angeles | USA | Litigation | Americas |
| 25 | Anna M. McKenzie | Washington, D.C. | USA | Labor & Employment | Americas |
| 26 | Ning Ning | Hong Kong | China | White Collar Defense & Investigations | APAC |
| 27 | Katherine Nobbs | Brussels | Belgium | Antitrust & Competition | EMEA |
| 28 | Charles Peugnet | Paris | France | Business Restructuring & Reorganization | EMEA |
| 29 | Laura J. Plack | Denver | USA | White Collar Defense & Investigations | Americas |
| 30 | Brian Richman | Dallas | USA | Appellate & Constitutional Law | Americas |
| 31 | Ankita Ritwik | Washington, D.C. | USA | International Arbitration | Americas |
| 32 | Rachel W. Robertson | Dallas | USA | Litigation | Americas |
| 33 | Prerak Shah | Houston | USA | Litigation | Americas |
| 34 | Claire Shepherd | London | UK | Antitrust & Competition | EMEA |
| 35 | Michael S. Skouras | London | UK | Private Equity | EMEA |
| 36 | Matthew Squire | London | UK | Business Restructuring & Reorganization | EMEA |
| 37 | Alana Tinkler | London | UK | Antitrust & Competition | EMEA |
| 38 | Lauren Traina | Los Angeles | USA | Real Estate | Americas |
| 39 | Jennafer M. Tryck | Orange County | USA | Litigation | Americas |
| 40 | Trenton J. Van Oss | Washington, D.C. | USA | Appellate & Constitutional Law | Americas |
| 41 | Friedrich A. Wagner | Munich | Germany | Transnational Litigation | EMEA |
| 42 | Carissa H. Zidell | Century City | USA | Real Estate | Americas |
Conclusion
The election of Gibson Dunn’s largest-ever partner class represents a defining moment in the firm’s ongoing evolution. With strong representation across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas, the new partners reflect the firm’s commitment to excellence, collaboration, and global client service. As Gibson Dunn continues to expand its international footprint, this partner class is well-positioned to support clients on increasingly complex, high-value matters worldwide.
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