Latham Completes Makeover After Chair’s Scandalous Exit

Brad Kotler, a banking and finance partner, has been elected vice chair of Latham & Watkins, completing its leadership makeover following the abrupt departure of chairman William Voge over questionable contacts with a woman outside the firm.

Kotler’s selection comes about a month after the firm chose Richard Trobman, another firm veteran, to replace Voge, who resigned earlier this year. Kotler will serve as vice chair along with Ora Fisher, a partner in Silicon Valley.

All three lawyers are long-time firm partners, who have experience in its leadership ranks.

“We have all been on the executive committee together and have ...