Morrison & Foerster Partners John Carlin and David Newman have been named to “Day One” Department of Justice leadership roles, the law firm announced.

Carlin will serve as acting deputy attorney general until the Senate confirmation of Lisa Monaco, after which he will assume the role of principal associate deputy attorney general. Newman will hold the title of associate deputy attorney general, and his duties will cover national security, cyber-security, and crisis management, Morrison & Foerster said.