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Latham & Watkins Names 24 New Partners and 27 New Counsel

Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that 24 associates have been elected to the partnership and another 27 associates have been promoted to the role of counsel, effective January 1, 2025. The associate promotions announced today follow the election of 19 counsel to the partnership earlier this year.

“We celebrate the achievements of our newest partners and counsel and are excited to see their continued success and significant contributions to our global platform and clients. They embody our dedication to client service, culture of innovation and teamwork, and commitment to excellence. I am incredibly proud of each of them, as they play a crucial role in strengthening our firm and serving our clients,” said Rich Trobman, Chair and Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins.

“This is truly one of my favorite times of the year. We all look forward to this milestone when we recognize our new partners and counsel and acknowledge their accomplishments. Their promotions reflect their hard work, talent, dedication, and the qualities that exemplify our values as a firm. Their diverse expertise and leadership enhance our ability to serve our clients now and in the future,” added Nathan Ajiashvili, Chair of the firm’s Associates Committee. A signature Latham tradition, the Associates Committee consists of nearly equal numbers of partners and associates who collaborate on key responsibilities, including recommending promotions to partner and counsel each year.

The 24 associates elected to the partnership are:

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Nathan Beaton (Washington, D.C.) is a member of the Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice and Corporate Department. He advises clients in the healthcare and life sciences sector on regulatory, transactional, litigation, and legislative matters involving the US Food and Drug Administration and other regulatory authorities. He earned his JD from the University of Chicago Law School in 2016.

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Alex Grabowski (Chicago) is a member of the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice and Litigation & Trial Department. He represents clients in complex patent litigation, helping to both enforce and defend against pharmaceutical and other life sciences patents covering drug products, medical devices, and chemical technologies. He earned his JD from the University of Chicago Law School in 2015.

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The 27 associates promoted to counsel are:

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Bradley Baglien (Washington, D.C.) is a member of the Connectivity, Privacy & Information Practice and Litigation & Trial Department. He represents public and private technology companies in complex commercial and class action litigation involving data privacy, consumer protection, and commercial disputes, as well as in regulatory investigations and inquiries by US, EU, and global government regulators and agencies. He earned his JD from the University of Chicago Law School in 2007.

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