Three months after Goodwin Procter said it would slash 2 percent of its lawyers, the Am Law 100 firm with Boston roots announced three private equity hires Wednesday in its hometown and London.

The Am Law Daily caught up with chairman David Hashmall to discuss his plans for Goodwin Procter as he approaches the end of his first year as leader. Hashmall, 64, is the first litigator to head Goodwin Procter in its 103-year history. He succeeded Regina Pisa, the firm’s leader for the previous 16 years, last October. Hashmall shares leadership responsibilities with managing partner Robert Insolia, named to his role in 2012.