After leaving Kirkland & Ellis in June to fly her own flag, former partner Joanna Ritcey-Donohue has launched a new solo firm in Washington, JRD Law, providing cross-border risk and compliance advice.

Ritcey-Donohue said the timing was right to strike out on her own. She exited Kirkland as partner after more than seven years, following nearly 13 years as an associate at White & Case.