Arnold & Porter Announces Election of 12 New Partners, 9 New Counsel, 2 Managing Directors

WASHINGTON, DC, December 16, 2022 — Arnold & Porter is pleased to announce the election of 12 new partners, nine new counsel and two managing directors, effective January 1, 2023.

Arnold & Porter Chairman Richard M. Alexander said, “I am proud to announce this year’s outstanding class of promotions. This exceptional group has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in their work on behalf of our clients and to the life of the firm. The class represents the diversity of our lawyers across key practices and industries. Our continuing investment in the next generation of talent is critical to our continuing success.”

Partners

Janice Bashford is a member of the Legislative & Public Policy practice, resident in the Washington, DC office. She earned her JD at Georgetown University Law Center and BA at American University, where she was an Arthur Shackler Scholar.

Sarah Constantine is a member of the Tax practice, resident in the New York office. She earned her JD at Fordham University School of Law and BA at the University of California, Berkeley, with honors.

Sarah Grey is a member of the Environmental practice, resident in the Denver, CO office. She earned her JD at Stanford Law School, MS at Stanford University and BA at the University of Virginia, with honors. She clerked for the Honorable Rebecca Beach Smith in the US District Court, Eastern District of Virginia.

Naomi Hartman is a member of the Corporate & Finance practice, resident in the Washington, DC office. She earned her JD at the American University Washington College of Law, summa cum laude, Order of the Coif and BA at New York University, summa cum laude, with departmental honors.

David Kerschner is a member of the Product Liability & Mass Tort practice, resident in the New York office. He earned his JD at the New York University School of Law and BA at Colgate University, cum laude.

Ali Krimmer is a member of the Real Estate practice, resident in the New York office. She earned her JD at Fordham University School of Law and BA at Columbia University.

Jennifer Kwapisz is a member of the Product Liability & Mass Tort practice, resident in the New York office. She earned her JD at St. John’s University, summa cum laude, and was the Valedictorian, and her BS at Fordham University summa cum laude, where she was also the Valedictorian. Kwapisz clerked for the Honorable Christopher F. Droney at the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the Honorable Paul G. Gardephe at the US District Court, Southern District of New York.

Sally Pei is a member of the Appellate and Supreme Court practice, resident in the Washington, DC office. She earned her JD at Yale Law School and BA at the University of Cambridge with First Class Honors. Pei clerked for the Honorable William A. Fletcher at the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the Honorable O. Thomas Johnson at the Iran-United States Claims Tribunal.

Patrick Reidy is a member of the Intellectual Property practice, resident in the Chicago office. He earned his JD at The George Washington University Law School and his BS at Quincy University.

Christian Sheehan is a member of the White Collar practice, resident in the Washington, DC, office. He earned his JD at Boston College Law School, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, and BA at American University, magna cum laude. Sheehan clerked for the Honorable D. Michael Fisher in the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Sonia Tabriz is a member of the Government Contracts and National Security practice, resident in the Washington, DC office. She earned her JD at The George Washington University Law School and BA at American University, summa cum laude, with University Honors.

Carlyn Williams is a member of the Corporate & Finance practice, resident in the Denver office. She earned her JD at the University of Michigan Law School, cum laude, and BA at the University of Colorado Boulder, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa.

Counsel

William Becker is a member of the Corporate & Finance practice, resident in the New York office. He earned his JD at Boston University School of Law, cum laude, and BBA at The George Washington University, summa cum laude.

Daniel Bernstein is a member of the White Collar practice, resident in the Washington, DC office. He earned his JD at Stanford Law School and BA at Yale University, magna cum laude. Bernstein clerked for the Honorable Sidney H. Stein at the US District Court, Southern District of New York.

Alastair Brown is a member of the Antitrust practice, resident in the London office. He earned his Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Glasgow School of Law and LLB at Glasgow University, with honors.

Patrick Hall is a member of the Intellectual Property practice, resident in the Denver office. He earned his JD at the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law, cum laude, and BA at Pomona College.

Tal Machnes is a member of the White Collar practice, resident in the New York office. She earned her JD at The George Washington University Law School, with honors, and BA at Barnard College, magna cum laude.

Jake Miller is a member of the Complex Litigation practice, resident in the Los Angeles office. He earned his JD at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law. He earned his BA at the University of Southern California.

Nicholas Nyemah is a member of the Intellectual Property practice, resident in the Washington, DC office. He earned his JD at Georgetown University Law Center and his BS at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Anthony Raglani is a member of the Financial Services practice, resident in the Washington, DC office. He earned his JD at The George Washington University School of Law and BBA at The George Washington University.

Melissa Weberman leads Arnold & Porter’s eDiscovery & Data Analytics group. She is resident in the Washington, DC office. She earned her JD at Emory University School of Law, with honors, and BA at the University of Virginia, with distinction. Weberman clerked for the Honorable Charles R. Wilson at the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

Managing Directors

Bobby McMillin is a member of the Legislative & Public Policy practice, resident in the Washington, DC office. He earned his JD at the University of Georgia School of Law and BA at the University of Georgia, cum laude.

Marne Marotta is a member of the Legislative & Public Policy practice, resident in the Washington, DC office. She earned her JD at the William and Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law and BA at the University of California, Irvine. Marotta clerked for the Honorable Thomas O'Brien at the Ocean Superior Court.

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