Five partners and three associates joined Brown Rudnick, including NJBIZ Law Power 50 list alum David Sorin, who had been with the office since 2014.

The appointments are among 19 the firm announced nationwide.

The promoted attorneys work in the firm's labor, employment and employee benefits; and wills, trusts and estates practice groups, respectively.

Hackensack-based Randi Kochman will serve alongside Samuel Weiner and Warren Usatine.

Kevin Hayes comes on board as a partner at the firm.

The judges were confirmed by the state Senate Jan. 10.

Charles Newman comes from Sills Cummis & Gross PC, where he was of counsel in the firm’s health care group.

This name change, the firm's first in more than 40 years, recognizes the contributions of CEO William Barrett, who has led the firm for the last four years.

Steven Mlenak concentrates his practice in the areas including zoning and real estate development, providing guidance from initial project concept through to construction.

Christopher Gerold comes on board as a partner in the firm's securities litigation practice.

Adam Sandler works in the firm's wills, trusts and estates and taxation groups.

The former McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter partner joined the firm last year.