Wake Up Call: Morgan Lewis Hires Nine Orrick Partners, Opens in Hong Kong

• Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is opening an office in Hong Kong after recruiting nine partners from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. ( The Lawyer )

• Former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson is returning today to Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, his fourth return to the firm after a stint in public service. ( New York Times DealBook )

• Jones Day counts 12 of its lawyers in key jobs in the new Trump administration, after playing a significant role in his transition.( National Law Journal ) The administration’s “beachhead” team at the Justice Department. ( Above the Law ...