June 20, 2013 | The Recorder
Facebook Taps Deputy for GC JobColin Stretch will replace Ted Ullyot, who recruited him from D.C. three years ago.
By Julia Love and Chelsea Allison
6 minute read
February 28, 2013 | Law.com
Sheppard Mullin Snags Two Partners in CaliforniaSheppard Mullin snagged two more lateral partners Monday, in addition to four hired earlier this year. David Randall, an IP partner who does both patent litigation and prosecution, joined the firm's Los Angeles office from Dickstein Shapiro. Litigation partner Robert Guite joins Sheppard Mullin in San Francisco from Squire Sanders.
By Julia Love
4 minute read
May 16, 2013 | Law.com
Fenwick Sets Course for ChinaFenwick & West has hired Covington & Burling's Eva Wang as a corporate partner to lay the groundwork for an office in Shanghai -- the Silicon Valley firm's first overseas. Fenwick has felt a great pull to China in recent years as its clients' activity has compelled the creation of new resources to serve them, said firm chair Gordon Davidson.
By Julia Love
3 minute read
November 16, 2012 | The Recorder
Summer Hiring Reflects Sluggish Demand at Most Bay Area FirmsAs many of its competitors have retrenched, Jones Day's Robert Mittelstaedt sees a chance to snap up top talent.
By Julia Love
9 minute read
March 11, 2013 | The Recorder
LegalForce Creator Shakes Things Up, AgainBy Julia Love
4 minute read
February 27, 2013 | Law.com
For 80-Year-Old San Francisco Firm, IP Is a Family TraditionAs it celebrates its 80th anniversary, nine-lawyer San Francisco IP shop Owen, Wickersham & Erickson carries on, serving a mix of startups and Fortune 500 clients. Through three generations, the intrigue of IP work -- and the satisfaction of practicing in their own small shop -- has never faded for the men of the Owen family.
By Julia Love
7 minute read
July 17, 2013 | Law.com
Five Partners Split From Allen Matkins to Launch Small FirmFive real estate veterans who have each spent more than a decade at Allen Matkins have splintered off to start a small firm in San Diego. Dana Schiffman explained that he and his colleagues broke away from Big Law so they could service their recession-bruised clients at more reasonable rates.
By Julia Love
4 minute read
August 13, 2013 | Law.com
Federal Circuit Upholds Sanctions for 'Vexatious Litigation Strategy'Weil Gotshal partner Edward Reines represented O2 Micro in its appeal of a $9 million fee award.
By Julia Love
5 minute read
November 20, 2012 | Law.com
Summer Hiring Reflects Sluggish Demand at Most San Francisco Bay Area FirmsFor law firms, demand is flat, revenue growth is expected to fall short of last year's small gains; billable hours and realization rates are down; and costs are rising -- and judging from recruitment for firms' 2013 summer class, no one is expecting the landscape to change dramatically anytime soon.
By Julia Love
9 minute read