The story has been updated to include accurate information about Winston & Strawn partner Stephen Kong. 

Washington, D.C.-based Arent Fox made headlines this week as a potential suitor for Chicago-based Schiff Hardin, which is seeking a merger partner according to a report by Law.com. But aside from possible mergers, the D.C. firm is not letting up on growth via lateral hiring, announcing this week that it has made four hires in two markets.