New Faces to Fill Posts at Manhattan D.A.’s Office

When Cyrus R. Vance Jr. takes office Friday as Manhattan district attorney, several new faces will be replacing office veterans as senior staff members, according to a press release from Vance. Among the newcomers are Daniel R. Alonso, a Kaye Scholer partner who will take over as chief assistant district attorney from Mark Dwyer. Also joining Vance's executive staff will be Caitlin J. Halligan, a Weil, Gotshal & Manges partner who will serve as general counsel.