Arent Fox (Washington): Russell McRory joins the firm’s automotive group as partner in the New York office and will focus on representing auto dealerships on regulatory compliance, relations with factories and suppliers, and ­franchising. Previously, McRory was a partner at Robinson Brog.

Baker & Hostetler: Poe Leggette joins the firm as partner in the Denver office and as co-chairman of the firm’s energy practice and will focus on representing clients in regulatory proceedings, and other matters. Previously, Leggette was a partner at Norton Rose Fulbright.