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Blackstone Strengthens Legal Team with Joshua Alexander-Passe Appointment
In the latest personnel moves within the financial industry, Blackstone has hired Joshua Alexander-Passe, a Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and private equity specialist, from White & Case. Mr. Alexander-Passe will lead legal coverage for private equity transactions, bolstering Blackstone's legal expertise in high-value deal-making.
Beyond Mr. Alexander-Passe's appointment, Blackstone is actively recruiting for various legal positions, including:
- A Corporate Legal associate in the AVP role, focusing on corporate governance, public company matters, and supporting business and corporate groups.
- A Senior Attorney for the Life Sciences business, overseeing all legal aspects while working closely with private equity strategy leadership.
- A Distribution Vice President for the Private Wealth Legal department, partnering with major private banks and wealth management firms to support Blackstone's private wealth initiatives.
In contrast, JPMorgan's legal teams do not appear to have recently welcomed any new hires, according to the available information.
Here's a summary of the recent legal hires and open roles at Blackstone and JPMorgan:
Blackstone:
- Joshua Alexander-Passe (from White & Case)
- Corporate Legal - AVP (open role)
- Life Sciences (BXLS) - Attorney, SVP (open role)
- Private Wealth Legal - Distribution VP (open role)
JPMorgan:- No specific hires reported
Sources:[1] Blackstone Recruits M&A Expert from White & Case (May 31, 2025)[2] Open Corporate Legal Role at Blackstone (May 27, 2025)[3] Life Sciences Legal Role Open at Blackstone (May 12, 2025)[4] Private Wealth Legal Distribution Role Open at Blackstone (May 15, 2025)[5] JPMorgan Fails to Report New Legal Appointments (May 30, 2025)
- With Joshua Alexander-Passe joining the team, Blackstone is enhancing its legal expertise in high-value trading and financial transactions.
- Blackstone's ongoing recruitment includes a Senior Attorney for the Life Sciences business, focusing on legal aspects related to finance and business strategy.
