Perkins Coie LLP added Joydeep Dasmunshi as a partner in the mergers and acquisitions practice.Dasmunshi advises private equity firms, along with public and private corporate clients, on complex business transactions.He joins from Kirkland & Ellis LLP.• Priya J. Harjani was promoted to associate vice president at Northwestern University, effective July 1.Harjani has served as deputy general counsel since 2016.She will continue to help lead the Office of General Counsel, supervise attorneys and staff, manage areas …