November 04, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Latham, Kirkland Alums Land the Top GC Posts—Here's What It Means for Business GenerationLatham and Kirkland have the most alumni in the top 100 paying corporate in-house leader roles. And these firms have often landed on new matters after their lawyers arrived in-house.
By Samson Amore | Trudy Knockless
10 minute read
October 31, 2024 | The Recorder
Procopio Elects Managing PartnerDennis Doucette succeeds John Alessio, who served in the role for nearly seven years before his death in September.
By Samson Amore
4 minute read
October 23, 2024 | The Recorder
Less Investment by Big Law in the Bay Area: Lateral Partner Hiring FallsTop firms have hired 75% fewer lateral partners in intellectual property practices so far this year, Macrae reported.
By Samson Amore
4 minute read
October 21, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Greenberg Traurig, on 'Growth Trajectory,' Adds Energy Trio From Brownstein in Denver"We've grown with our clients, [and] we still have a unique position in Denver," said CEO Brian Duffy. "We're one of the 10 largest law firms in that market, probably sixth or seventh largest, and we're the one global law firm that charges local rates."
By Samson Amore
3 minute read
October 21, 2024 | The Recorder
Sidley Austin Adds Commercial Litigation Partner From Latham & WatkinsNima Mohebbi was at Latham & Watkins for more than 12 years, beginning as counsel before becoming partner last year.
By Samson Amore
3 minute read
October 16, 2024 | The Recorder
Susman Godfrey Managing Partner Kalpana Srinivasan Wins Attorney of the YearSrinivasan has presided over a period of profit growth for Susman Godfrey since she was named managing partner in 2020.
By Samson Amore
3 minute read
October 14, 2024 | The Recorder
Morgan Lewis Hires Baker Botts IP Leader in San FranciscoSarah Guske joins the firm after more than eight years with Baker Botts.
By Samson Amore
3 minute read
October 14, 2024 | The Recorder
Attorney of the Year Winner: Kalpana Srinivasan, Susman GodfreyCalifornia Legal Awards Attorney of the Year finalist Srinivasan pushed regulators to injunction before a consent order was finalized, paving the way for a critical client merger.
By Samson Amore
6 minute read
October 10, 2024 | The Recorder
'No Holds Barred': Why Alston & Bird Is Leaning Into Los AngelesAlston wants to grow its new Century City office to the same as its DTLA footprint: "I'd like equal weight on both sides of town," LA partner in charge Jeff Rosenfeld said.
By Samson Amore
7 minute read
October 09, 2024 | The Recorder
Inside Frost Managing Partner Josh Stambaugh's Strategy for GrowthA Big Law alum, Stambaugh co-founded Los Angeles-based Frost LLP last June.
By Samson Amore
6 minute read