Dorsey & Whitney LLP has named 16 new partners to the Firm, effective January 1, 2027.

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Dorsey & Whitney LLP has named 16 new partners to the Firm, effective January 1, 2027.

Representing multiple offices and practices, the new partners are:

• Chris Ainscough, Denver, Patent
• Maryann Bauhs, Salt Lake City, Healthcare Litigation
• Payton George, Washington, D.C., Intellectual Property Litigation
• Cort Hoge, Dallas, Finance & Restructuring
• Cale Johnson, Phoenix, Commercial Litigation
• AJ Kupstis, Phoenix, Real Estate
• James Lawrence, Phoenix, Mergers & Acquisitions
• Kristiana Meek, Boise, Mergers & Acquisitions
• Chris Paolino, New York, Commercial Litigation
• Austen Paulsen, Salt Lake City, Patent
• Jenna Steiner, Denver, Benefits & Compensation
• John Sutton, Dallas, Finance & Restructuring
• Joseph Thelen, Dallas, Finance & Restructuring
• James Ufland, London, Mergers & Acquisitions
• Kayla Weiser-Burton, Salt Lake City, Regulatory Affairs
• Bri Whiting, Minneapolis, Mergers & Acquisitions

“Congratulations to our newest partners,” said Peter Nelson, Dorsey’s Managing Partner. “This well-earned accomplishment reflects the outstanding skill, dedication, and leadership each of you has demonstrated throughout your careers. We are excited to recognize this milestone and look forward to the impact you will continue to make for our clients, colleagues, and firm.”

About Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Clients have relied on Dorsey as a valued business partner since 1912. With locations across the United States and in Canada, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, Dorsey provides results-oriented, grounded counsel for its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey represents a number of the world's most successful companies from a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.

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“This well-earned accomplishment reflects the outstanding skill, dedication, and leadership each of you has demonstrated throughout your careers." - Peter Nelson, Dorsey’s Managing Partner