NEW YORK – Global law firm Reed Smith announced today that Jeffrey Stern has joined as a partner in its Financial Industry Group, based in the firm’s New York office. Stern, previously co-head of the structured finance practice at Winston & Strawn LLP, has represented a diverse range of clients, including financial institutions, corporations, and private equity firms, in matters involving asset-backed securities (ABS), collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), and other sophisticated financial instruments and esoteric asset classes.

NEW YORK – Global law firm Reed Smith announced today that Josephine Chang has joined as counsel in its Financial Industry Group, based in the firm’s New York office. Chang’s arrival marks a significant addition to Reed Smith’s asset and equipment finance practice and adds depth to the firm’s transportation practice and other financial services capabilities

NEW YORK – Global law firm Reed Smith announced today that Jackson Abbeduto has joined as counsel in its Global Entertainment and Media Industry Group, based in the firm’s Century City, CA office.

HOUSTON – Global law firm Reed Smith announced today capital markets and corporate lawyer Anne Peetz has joined the firm as a partner in its Global Corporate Group, based in Houston. Peetz was previously a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

SAN FRANCISCO – Global law firm Reed Smith announced today that noted transactional lawyer Teresa M. L. Tate has joined the firm’s Global Corporate Group as a partner based in its San Francisco office and the chair of the firm’s U.S. Emerging Growth / Venture Capital team.