The arrival of Mark Herring and Martine Cicconi marks the first time Akin Gump has had a dedicated state AG practice with co-leadership.
(L-R) Mark Herring and Martine Cicconi at Akin. Courtesy photos Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld has added former Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring and former Virginia Deputy Solicitor General Martine Cicconi as co-leads in its state attorneys general practice, as the firm continues to lean into what is expected to be a strong environment for regulatory and investigation work moving forward.
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