Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, a prominent law firm, has announced the election of several new partners who will officially join the firm on January 1, 2027. This latest round of promotions reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to recognizing and advancing legal talent within its ranks.
Among the newly elected partners is Virginia M. Anderson, who holds a Juris Doctor degree from Fordham University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Anderson is a member of the Corporate Department and is based in the firm’s New York office, where her practice focuses primarily on general corporate matters, as well as venture capital and growth equity transactions.
Lucas Edward Beirne, another new partner, has a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the same institution. Based in the Washington, D.C. office, Beirne specializes in matters concerning financial institutions.
Kathryn Kennedy Bleday, holding a Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School and an A.B. from Dartmouth College, also joins the Corporate Department as a partner. She operates from the New York office, concentrating on credit and banking issues.
Katherine A. DuBois has garnered recognition within the Litigation Department at Cravath. She earned her Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law and her A.B. from Georgetown University. DuBois, stationed in the New York office, navigates cases related to antitrust law, general commercial, and securities matters.
Other notable promotions include Lisa M. Kohl, Jonathan D. Mooney, Daniel L. Ottaunick, Scott B. Reents, Madalyn Vaughn, Lawrence J. Verhelst, and Kathleen E. Young, each bringing distinct areas of expertise to the firm. Their backgrounds range from antitrust and intellectual property to corporate governance and the application of artificial intelligence in legal practices.
Alongside the new partnerships, the firm has designated Scott B. Cohen, Kelly N. King, Ori Oren, Evan D. Siegel, Courtney Seager Walsh, and Nicole A. Walsh as of counsel, effective January 1, 2027. This strategic elevation within Cravath reflects its focus on assembling a robust team of experienced legal professionals prepared to meet the evolving needs of clients across various sectors.
As Cravath continues to grow its leadership team, these appointments signify a commitment to cultivating a diverse and innovative legal practice dedicated to excellence in service delivery.