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Aurelie Binisti has joined Hecker Fink LLP as Human Resources Director.

Ms. Binisti is a motivated, personable and results-driven professional with more than 15 years of strategic and operational human resources experience in various industries including media and financial services.

Prior to joining Hecker Fink, Ms. Binisti was Executive Director/Human Resources, OMD for Omnicom. Ms. Binisti received a master’s degree in human resources from SUP RH in Paris, France.

Director Sarah Mitchell conducted and completed this search.


“Aurelie combines the right mix of functional skills with high emotional intelligence and adaptability to lead and thrive within this growing, dynamic environment,” said Sarah Mitchell, Director, The Alexander Group.

Since its founding in 2017, Hecker Fink LLP (HF) has quickly grown into one of the country’s elite litigation boutiques. It fuses a high-stakes, cutting-edge litigation practice with a groundbreaking commitment to serving the public interest.

HF’s highly experienced litigators help clients navigate their most pressing legal challenges, from complex commercial litigation for some of the country’s biggest companies to high-profile white-collar criminal defense, sensitive internal investigations, and intricate regulatory and securities matters.

The firm leads some of the nation’s most prominent public interest litigation and frequently files amicus briefs at all judiciary levels to support the most vulnerable. 

Tony Capecci has joined Haynes and Boone, LLP as Director of Practice Innovation.

Mr. Capecci is an experienced legal technology leader with two decades of experience in legal technology and more than a decade of experience spearheading the procurement, development, and implementation of legal systems in fast-paced environments.

Prior to joining Haynes & Boone, Mr. Capecci was Associate Director, Litigation & Practice Delivery at Kirkland & Ellis. Mr. Capecci received a Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Multimedia from Columbia College Chicago.

Director Sarah Mitchell and Senior Associate Michael Doering conducted and completed this search.

“Tony has a deep understanding of the technology needs of a practicing lawyer, coupled with the leadership, intellectual curiosity, and passion for innovation needed to succeed in this role,” said Mitchell.

Haynes and Boone, LLP is a highly respected American Lawyer top 100 law firm, with more than 600 lawyers and 425 non-lawyer employees in 18 domestic and three international offices, and over 40 major practices.

The firm has grown from a two-person firm in 1970 to a global leader through its client-first focus, which informs its decisions and processes, and the collaborative nature of its people, which makes the work environment healthy and pleasant.

The firm’s culture focuses on teamwork, an environment of mutual respect, and a long-term view that supports investing in the future.

Brian Gross has been named Chief Operating Officer at Morrison & Foerster LLP.

Mr. Gross is a proven strategic and operational leader in the professional services industry.

Prior to joining MoFo, Mr. Gross was Managing Director, Partner, and Chief Operating Officer in North America for the global firm Boston Consulting Group. He started at BCG as a Consultant and Project Leader before turning his talents and passion for combining operations and people to internal management roles.

Mr. Gross received an MBA from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and a BA in Business and Marketing from the University of Puget Sound.

Managing Director John Lamar and Director Sarah Mitchell conducted and completed this search.

“Brian has the executive presence, modern leadership style, and strategic vision to lead MoFo successfully through the challenges and opportunities ahead in the legal industry,” said John Lamar, Managing Director of The Alexander Group.