Akin Featured in The American Lawyer’s 2025 Laterals Report
The American Lawyer has highlighted investment management partner Wendy Gallegos and mergers & acquisitions partner Jason Wagenmaker in its 2025 Laterals Report, which showcases 25 moves that reflect the year’s most significant trends in partner hiring, growth strategies, and market positioning across the legal industry.
In Akin’s profile, the publication spotlights Wendy and Jason’s move to lead the firm’s new Chicago office. Wendy notes: “We’re expanding the reach of Akin’s premier integrated platform while delivering bespoke solutions for clients.”
Read the lateral report here.
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