Brendan V. Johnson of Robins Kaplan. Courtesy photo Brendan Johnson, Partner and National Chair of Business Litigation Group, Robins Kaplan
Year Graduated, Law School: 2001, University of Virginia School of LawHow I Made Practice Group Chair: 'There Must Be Room for Both Expertise and Specialization,' Says Brendan Johnson of Robins Kaplan
"Clients expect a high level of expertise, and that is important. But too often big law firms lack attorneys who specialize in solving problems and trying cases. There must be room for both."
April 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM
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How I Made It Brendan V. Johnson of Robins Kaplan. Courtesy photo
Brendan Johnson, Partner and National Chair of Business Litigation Group, Robins Kaplan
Year Graduated, Law School: 2001, University of Virginia School of Law
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