Xiumei Dong
Xiumei Dong covers the business of law from the West Coast. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @XiumeiDong.
November 18, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Ogletree Deakins Opens Second Canadian Office in MontréalOgletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart has opened its second Canadian office in Montréal, Québec, marking the firm's 54th office worldwide.
By Xiumei Dong
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November 15, 2019 | The Recorder
Polsinelli Sees IP as Essential for Seattle Growth, Adding 4 Local Patent LawyersShareholder Emily Peyser joined Polsinelli in July, coming from a local IP firm, and just brought along three other patent attorneys who were drawn to the firm's program for women in IP.
By Xiumei Dong
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November 14, 2019 | The Recorder
In California, Demand Growth Continues to Fuel Revenue GainsDemand for legal services in California continued to pick up into the third quarter, fueling strong revenue growth, according to Citi's latest survey.
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November 13, 2019 | The Recorder
Baker Botts' Bay Area Blitz Adds 5 New Partners in 2 MonthsPatricia Stanton, the head of Baker Botts' San Francisco office, said local lateral recruits are paying more and more attention to the firm's pitch.
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5 minute read
November 11, 2019 | The Recorder
Longtime Simpson Thacher Litigator Joins Goodwin's Growing Silicon Valley PracticeGoodwin Procter continues adding to its California offices, which now have well over 200 lawyers, bringing on partner Alexis Coll-Very.
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November 08, 2019 | The Recorder
New International Association of Lawyers President, a Munger Tolles Partner, Puts Democracy, Diversity on AgendaSan Francisco-based Munger, Tolles & Olson litigation partner Jerome "Jerry" Roth will start his one-year term as president of the Paris-based UIA on Saturday.
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2 minute read
November 07, 2019 | The Recorder
Judge to Let Cooley Bow Out of Representing Elizabeth Holmes in Theranos Civil CaseThe firm in late September asked to withdraw from a civil case in Arizona federal court, saying Holmes hasn't paid them in more than a year and likely won't be able to going forward.
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November 06, 2019 | Pro Mid Market
Tyson & Mendes: 'We Are Trying to Change the Entire Defense Industry'"We are trying to be the best defense firm in America," founding partner Bob Tyson says. "We are developing the best trial lawyers who can implement a proven approach to controlling damages and winning jury trials."
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8 minute read
November 06, 2019 | The Recorder
California IP Boutique Acuminis Takes Allen & Overy Lawyer, Opens in MilanCarmen Castellano, who was the head of Allen & Overy's Italian intellectual property practice, will lead the new location.
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2 minute read
November 05, 2019 | The Recorder
Boies Schiller Moves Out of Oakland, Into San FranciscoAfter nearly two decades in the East Bay area, Boies Schiller Flexner has relocated from Oakland to San Francisco in hopes of strengthening client relationships.
By Xiumei Dong
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