Hinshaw & Culbertson (Chicago): Randy Aoyama joins the firm as partner in the Phoenix office and will focus on business litigation, commercial disputes, products liability and personal injury litigation. Previously, Aoyama was a partner at Renaud Cook Drury Mesaros.

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld: Michael Byrd joins the firm’s energy practice as partner in the Houston office and will focus on mergers and acquisitions. Previously, Byrd was a partner at Baker & McKenzie.