Cadwalader has elevated 24 lawyers to partner, special counsel and counsel, effective January 1, 2026.

Special congratulations to the fund finance lawyers promoted in this class: Katie McShane (Partner, New York), Jordan Ballard (Counsel, Charlotte), Jonny Byrne-Leitch (Counsel, Charlotte), Brian Kettmer (Counsel, Charlotte), Brian Kurpis (Special Counsel, New York), Olivia Stewart (Special Counsel, Charlotte) and Clay Talley (Special Counsel, Charlotte).