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Arnold & Porter Announces the Election of 16 New Partners, Four New Counsel, Three Managing Directors

January 31, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC, January 31, 2019 — Arnold & Porter is pleased to announce the election of 16 new partners and four new counsel, effective February 1, 2019. In addition, the firm announced the elevation of three managing directors in its Legislative and Public Policy practice.

Arnold & Porter Chair Richard M. Alexander said: "We are proud to announce this important investment in the future of our Firm through the promotion of these talented lawyers. This diverse group reflects the breadth of expertise across the Firm and its practices; the group also shares a common trait—they have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to client service."

Partners

Tracy A. Belton   Tracy Belton is a member of the Corporate and Finance practice, resident in the New York office. She earned her JD from St. John's University School of Law, cum laude, and received her BA from George Washington University, cum laude, with honors.
Zachary Fayne
  Zachary Fayne, a member of the Environmental practice, is resident in the San Francisco office. He earned his JD from Harvard Law School, cum laude, and received his BA from Washington University in St. Louis, summa cum laude.
Murad Hussain
  Murad Hussain is a member of the White Collar Defense practice, based in the Washington, DC office. He earned his JD from Yale Law School and received his AB from Harvard College, magna cum laude.
Seth Kleinman
  Seth Kleinman, a member of the Bankruptcy and Restructuring practice, is resident in the Chicago office. He earned his JD from Northwestern University School of Law, cum laude, and received his BA from the University of Pennsylvania, summa cum laude.
Nicholas Lee
  Nicholas Lee is a member of the Intellectual Property practice, resident in the Los Angeles office. He earned his JD from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, cum laude, and received his BS from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Colleen Holcomb McDuffie
  Colleen McDuffie is a member of the Corporate and Finance practice, based in the Washington, DC office. She earned her JD from the University of Virginia School of Law, where she was a Hardy Cross Dillard Scholar. She received her BSEE and BS from George Mason University.
David Menchel
  David Menchel, a member of the Corporate and Finance practice, is based in the New York office. He earned his JD from New York University School of Law, and received his BA from the University of Pennsylvania, magna cum laude.
Aaron Miner
  Aaron Miner is a member of the Securities Enforcement and Litigation practice, resident in the New York office. He earned his JD from New York Law School, magna cum laude, and received his BA from the University of Rochester.
Jacqueline Mulryne
  Jacqueline Mulryne, a member of the Life Sciences and Healthcare Regulatory practice, is resident in the London office. A Solicitor Advocate, Ms. Mulryne received her MA from Cambridge University, Graduate Diploma in Law from the Nottingham Law School, and BA from Cambridge University.
Christine O'Connell
  Christine O'Connell is a member of the Real Estate practice, based in the New York office. She earned her JD from New York Law School, cum laude, and received her BA from College of the Holy Cross.
Raqiyyah Pippins
  Raqiyyah Pippins, a member of the Life Sciences and Healthcare Regulatory practice, is resident in the Washington, DC office. She earned her JD from the University of Virginia School of Law, and received her BA from Stanford University.
Kathleen Reilly
  Kathleen Reilly is a member of the Securities Enforcement and Litigation practice, resident in the New York office. She earned her JD from Villanova University Law School, magna cum laude, where she was elected Order of the Coif. She received her BA from Boston College, cum laude.
Diana E. Reiter
  Diana Reiter, a member of the Product Liability Litigation practice, is resident in the New York office.  She earned her JD from Yale Law School and received her BA from Yale College, magna cum laude.
Kristen O. Riemenschneider
  Kristen Riemenschneider is a member of the Corporate and Finance practice in the Washington, DC office. She earned her JD from the University of Virginia School of Law and received her BSEE from the University of Virginia.
Margaret Rodgers
  Margaret Rogers, a member of the Complex Litigation practice, is based in New York.  She earned her JD from Georgetown University Law Center, cum laude. She received her BA from Wellesley College, cum laude.

  Elisabeth Theodore is a member of the Appellate and Supreme Court practice, based in the Washington, DC office. She earned her JD from Harvard Law School, magna cum laude, and received her AB from Harvard College, cum laude.

Counsel

Nicolas M. Dumont Nicolas Dumont is a member of the Intellectual Property practice, resident in the Frankfurt office. He earned his LLM from Johannes Gutenberg-University at Mainz, where he also completed the Studies of Law, First State Examination.
Eric Levine
Eric Levine, a member of the Corporate and Finance practice, is based in the New York office. He earned his JD from Georgetown University Law Center and received his BA from Tufts University.
Charlotte Mallorie
Charlotte Mallorie is a member of the Complex Litigation practice, resident in the London office. She completed her Legal Practice Course from The College of Law, London and earned her LLB from the University of Southampton.
Roxanne J. Mintz
Roxanne Mintz is a member of the Corporate and Finance practice, based in the New York office. She earned her JD from Northwestern University School of Law and received her BA from the University of California, Berkeley.

Managing Directors

Paul A. Howard Paul Howard is a member of the Legislative and Public Policy practice, resident in the Washington, DC office. He earned his JD from Georgetown University Law Center, cum laude, and received his BA from Bates College, magna cum laude.
Gregory M. Louer
Greg Louer is a member of the Legislative and Public Policy practice, based in the Washington, DC office. He earned his JD from Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, cum laude, and received his BA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, cum laude.
Dana Weekes
Dana Weekes is a member of the Legislative and Public Policy practice, resident in the Washington, DC office. She earned her JD from University of Virginia School of Law and received her BA from Wellesley College.

About Arnold & Porter

With more than 1,000 lawyers practicing in 14 offices around the globe, Arnold & Porter serves clients across 40 distinct practice areas.  The firm offers 100 years of renowned regulatory expertise, sophisticated litigation and transactional practices, and leading multidisciplinary offerings in the life sciences and financial services industries.