GD Counsel Joins Jenner & Block

Mark Nackman, formerly vice president and general counsel for General Dynamics' advanced information systems unit, is joining Jenner & Block's government contracts practice, the law firm announced today.

The hire, the firm added, is meant to bolster its cybersecurity work. Nackman also worked for General Dynamics' Fidelis Cybersecurity Solutions business, which General Dynamics recently sold.

Before joining General Dynamics in 2011, Nackman was vice president and associate general counsel at ATK.