Gibson Dunn promote compensation & benefits specialist to partner

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has announced that the firm has named 11 new partners, effective January 1, 2007. These promotions include Michael J. Collins, a Washington based comp & bens specialist.

Collins’ practice focuses on all aspects of executive compensation and employee benefits. Resident in the Washington, D.C. office, he graduated summa cum laude from Notre Dame Law School in 1995.

“We are pleased to welcome as partners such an accomplished and talented group of attorneys,” said Ken Doran, Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn. “They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience that will help ensure that we will continue to provide the best legal services to our clients. They also exemplify our firm’s core values of excellence, professionalism and collegiality.”