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“Working together to bring it together” fairly describes how our legacy firms have embraced the merger through the 18 months that have brought us to the end of 2025—and it’s true. Throughout the firm, there’s a growing sense that we’re delivering on our ambition to make A&O Shearman the truly global, integrated powerhouse that was envisaged when merger talks began almost three years ago.
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ALUMNI YEARBOOK 2025
Maura O'Sullivan
Partner, Co-Chair of Alumni Network
Co-Chair of Alumni Network
Boyan Wells
“Our members will continue to grow in influence as people recognize the depth of human capital—the knowledge, experience, and connectivity—that the alumni network represents.”
“Partners understand that collaboration is the secret sauce for a firm like ours to really excel and serve clients the best we possibly can.”
Partner, Co-Chair Executive Committee/Board and U.S. Chair
Adam Hakki
Senior Partner, Co-Chair Executive Committee/Board
Khalid Garousha
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A&O Shearman has come together as a powerful force among global elite law firms. Our leadership team, Khalid Garousha, Adam Hakki and Hervé Ekué, reflect on 18 months of steadfast progress and achievement.
We’re delivering on our ambition
INTERVIEW WITH SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Global Managing Partner
Hervé Ekué
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A more connected Europe
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Our European network provides regionally and locally informed knowledge, anticipating client needs and enabling us to support them across complex EU and national regulations, sectors and jurisdictions.
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Private capital is a busy sector in a challenging environment that plays to the firm’s strengths. At the same time, it demands flexibility and deep knowledge from our global teams, continually pushing them to achieve outstanding client outcomes.
Cross-border investment: Private capital is redefining global markets
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As our successful two-year partnership with Women for Women International comes to an end, A&O Shearman is launching a new youth mental health partnership alongside other social impact initiatives.
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Our commitment to justice, fairness, and equality
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Specializing early can be a career risk— or a launchpad. For alumnus Jean Morice, who chose securitization, it’s been the latter, as his latest promotion attests.
Beyond Paris: Leading across regions
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ALUMNI STORIES
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Amy Bohannon and Victoria Gillam share their perspectives on how the legacy Shearman & Sterling culture, ethos, and training shaped their careers; the challenges and opportunities of establishing a multijurisdictional private capital firm; and the benefits of working with the merged A&O Shearman.
A cross-jurisdictional private capital success story
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The alumni network remembers former colleagues and friends who passed away between October 18, 2023 and October 17, 2024.
In memoriam
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Amy Bohannon and Victoria Gillam share their perspectives on how the legacy Shearman & Sterling culture, ethos, and training shaped their careers; the challenges and opportunities of establishing a multijurisdictional private capital firm; and the benefits of working with the merged A&O Shearman.
A cross-jurisdictional private capital success story
Cairistiona Simmonds reflects on her journey from Allen & Overy to Bank of America, explaining how her early foundation in law and technology positioned her for a career in finance and ready to adopt AI.
A head start in legal AI
There are two strands to our world-class AI group: AI advisory, and our expertise in building and deploying AI-enabled solutions. Here, three partners explain how this strategy benefits the firm and our clients.
AI leadership: Practicing what we preach
Private capital is a busy sector in a challenging environment that plays to the firm’s strengths. At the same time, it demands flexibility and deep knowledge from our global teams, continually pushing them to achieve outstanding client outcomes.
Cross-border investment: Private capital is redefining global markets
There are two strands to our world-class AI group: AI advisory, and our expertise in building and deploying AI-enabled solutions. Here, three partners explain how this strategy benefits the firm and our clients.
