Global law firm White & Case LLP has promoted 45 lawyers to its partnership. The new partner class includes representatives of 12 of the Firm’s practices across 20 of its offices in 14 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions.
The promotions are effective on January 1, 2026.
White & Case Chair Heather McDevitt said, “Our new partner class underscores the strength of our global practices and reflects the growing demand for legal services in the critical industries in which we lead.
“Individually, each new partner has shown a steadfast commitment to collaboration across borders and practices – the defining characteristic of our Firm – to help our clients succeed in their most challenging moments. We are proud to welcome these 45 exceptional lawyers to our partnership. We look forward to their many contributions as partners, and to continuing our development of talented lawyers around the world.”
In 2024, White & Case reported $3.32 billion in revenues with 2,598 lawyers and 698 partners.
Below are the 12 new partners in the U.S.:
- Andrea Amulic has been named a partner in the Financial Restructuring and Insolvency Practice. Based in New York, Andrea advises corporations, secured and unsecured creditors, equity investors and other parties in out-of-court and in-court liability management and restructuring matters.
- Isabella Bellera Landa has been named a partner in the International Arbitration Practice. Based in Washington, DC, Isabella represents clients in international investment and commercial litigation and arbitration disputes globally.
- Patrick Conlon has been named a partner in the Litigation Practice. Based in Chicago, Patrick represents clients in high-stakes, complex commercial, business tort and class action litigations across the US.
- Amy Conners has been named a partner in the Office of General Counsel. Based in New York, Amy is Deputy General Counsel, Head of Claims and Investigations, advising the Firm and its lawyers and professionals on claims and investigations, information requests, insurance matters and professional responsibility issues.
- Russell Gould has been named a partner in the Litigation Practice. Based in Los Angeles, Russell represents clients in high-stakes litigation and complex business disputes in federal and state courts and arbitrations.
- Jane Kim has been named a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions Practice. Based in New York, Jane advises corporations and private equity funds on mergers, acquisitions and equity investments, with experience advising companies and debt holders in distressed M&A transactions.
- Ben Ludewig has been named a partner in the Debt Finance Practice. Based in New York, Ben advises investment banks, commercial banks, private credit funds and other alternative credit providers on US and cross-border corporate finance transactions.
- Jessica Lynd has been named a partner in the Trade Practice. Based in Washington, DC, Jessica advises on trade law with a focus on US customs law compliance and customs dispute resolution.
- Luisa Muskus has been named a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions Practice. Based in Houston, Luisa advises clients on complex cross-border mergers and acquisitions in the energy and infrastructure sectors, with a particular focus on joint ventures and private equity investments.
- Kelly Newman has been named a partner in the Antitrust Practice. Based in Boston, Kelly represents clients in federal and state courts in complex criminal and civil antitrust litigation, as well as before regulatory agencies.
- Evan Rahn has been named a partner in the Debt Finance Practice. Based in Chicago, Evan advises private credit providers, major commercial and investment banks, private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers on leveraged corporate finance and M&A transactions.
- Samantha Rozell has been named a partner in the Employment, Compensation & Benefits Practice. Based in Chicago, Samantha focuses on employment, compensation and benefits issues in private equity and M&A transactions, as well as advisory work for private company management teams and private equity sponsors.
