U.S. firms are eyeing Chicago for expansion, attracted by its corporate clientele and rich pool of attorneys. Paul Hastings wants to open an office, and Dykema Gossett aims to double the size of its current one. Though many firms tackled expansions on the coasts first, Chicago's growing importance as a financial center now grabs their attention. While the market was once considered difficult to enter because of larger firms based there, less localism in client needs is helping to break down those barriers.
October 03, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
Major U.S. law firms looking to muscle up their national networks are eyeing Chicago for expansion, attracted by the city’s corporate clientele and seasoned pool of attorneys.
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker and Reed Smith are among those firms looking to open a Chicago office, while Dykema Gossett; Drinker Biddle & Reath; Morgan, Lewis & Bockius; and LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae want to double the size of their offices in the Windy City.
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