Ogletree Deakins has announced the promotion of 30 attorneys to shareholder for 2025, marking its largest class in decades. This announcement was made on January 6, 2025, and was reported by Tom Spigolon. Additionally, several other law firms have also made notable promotions. Fish & Richardson recognized 18 attorneys as principals, celebrating their technical skills and client-focused approach. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld has elected a record number of new partners, while Clark Hill's latest promotion class includes 29 lawyers, with nearly half in the litigation practice. Burr & Forman and Smith Gambrell & Russell have also promoted more attorneys to partner this year. Ogletree Deakins further appointed five new office managing shareholders across four U.S. cities and Montreal.