Nothing like a fresh start for the new year. Prominent litigators around the country made lateral moves this month, including a 23-lawyer group to launch Drinker Biddle’s office in Dallas.

Meanwhile, firms continued to scoop up outgoing government lawyers. Prize hires include the SEC’s Andrew Ceresney, who went back to Debevoise & Plimpton. Here’s a look at a dozen of the most noteworthy litigator moves in January.