Alston & Bird Added Two Litigation Partners in California
The firm expanded its litigation and trial practice with new partners in Century City and San Francisco.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in People
Alston & Bird has hired Devin Donohue and Andy Hutchison as partners in its litigation and trial practice group. The firm announced the additions of these two lawyers on September 24, 2026.
Why it matters
Law firms often add partners in key regional hubs like Century City and San Francisco to bolster their trial presence in competitive legal markets. Expanding specialized litigation talent allows firms to handle more complex cases across the state.
Alston & Bird added 2 litigation partners to its California footprint. The hires were distributed across the Century City and San Francisco offices.
The players
Alston & Bird
An international law firm known for a broad practice including corporate, intellectual property, and litigation services.
Devin Donohue
A litigation partner who joined the firm's Century City office.
Andy Hutchison
A litigation partner who joined the firm's San Francisco office.
The details
Devin Donohue will operate out of the firm's Century City location, while Andy Hutchison joins the San Francisco office. Both attorneys have joined the firm's litigation and trial practice group to support its existing regional capabilities.
Timeline
The firm announced the hiring of the two lawyers on September 24, 2026.
Market Landscape
This move follows the established industry pattern of national firms strengthening their litigation capacity in California's primary commercial centers. It reflects a broader trend of maintaining localized trial expertise to serve clients with complex regional legal needs.
Business owners in California should monitor whether these hires lead to new practice area depth for their existing legal needs. Firms often signal their future trial strategy through these key leadership additions.
The takeaway
When firms announce partner-level additions, operators should evaluate if their current legal counsel provides sufficient regional coverage for upcoming trial needs. Review the firm's updated capabilities to determine if their trial practice expansion aligns with your operational risks.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Bloomberglaw.
