Paul Hastings has announced the hiring of Roberto Gonzalez, a litigation partner who previously worked at Paul Weiss in Washington, D.C. Gonzalez’s departure is part of a trend of recent exits from Paul Weiss’ litigation department, which has seen several high-profile partners leave for other firms. At Paul Weiss, Gonzalez co-chaired the economic sanctions and anti-money laundering practice group and represented major clients including Amazon, BlackRock, and JPMorgan. His extensive experience in regulatory and compliance issues aligns well with Paul Hastings’ focus on financial services, as noted by the firm’s leadership. Gonzalez’s background includes significant government roles, such as Deputy General Counsel of the Treasury Department and a clerkship for U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens. His move is part of Paul Hastings’ broader strategy to expand its litigation group, which has been growing rapidly in recent years.