Xiumei Dong
Xiumei Dong covers the business of law from the West Coast. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @XiumeiDong.
October 28, 2019 | Law.com
As Hackers Get Smarter, Can Law Firms Keep Up?"It's not the hardware you worry about. It's the mistake that someone makes that inadvertently gives a bad actor access," said one law firm cybersecurity partner.
By Christine Simmons | Xiumei Dong
10 minute read
October 23, 2019 | The Recorder
Toot Your Own Horn: Women Attorneys Share Tips on Self-AdvocacyThe Northern District of California's Women Attorneys Advocacy Project, which aims to address issues women face in the legal profession, presented a panel discussion entitled "Toot Your Own Horn: Mastering The Art Of Self-Advocacy" Tuesday night.
By Xiumei Dong
1 minute read
October 22, 2019 | The Recorder
Squire Patton Boggs Adds Partner Pair From CKR Law in SFSquire Patton Boggs has added two former CKR Law partners, Charlotte Westfall and Victor Marquez, in its cross-border corporate and real estate practices.
By Xiumei Dong
3 minute read
October 21, 2019 | The Recorder
As a Startup Hurtles Toward IPO, When Should Outside Counsel Say No?What lessons can be learned from WeWork's IPO debacle?
By Xiumei Dong
5 minute read
October 17, 2019 | Law.com
How Vendor Data Breaches Are Putting Law Firms at RiskRecords show that law firms' relationships with third-party vendors are a frequent point of exposure to cyber breaches and accidental leaks.
By Christine Simmons | Xiumei Dong | Ben Hancock
10 minute read
October 16, 2019 | The Recorder
White & Case Hires Cooley Partner to Rebuild Silicon Valley Corporate PracticeWhite & Case has hired longtime Cooley corporate partner Tali Sealman in Silicon Valley.
By Xiumei Dong
3 minute read
October 16, 2019 | National Law Journal
Wilson Sonsini Takes Antitrust Partner From O'Melveny in DCWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has hired longtime O'Melveny & Myers partner Kenneth O'Rourke to expand its antitrust practice in Washington, D.C.
By Xiumei Dong
3 minute read
October 16, 2019 | Pro Mid Market
'Generational Changes,' 'Emphasis on Culture' Drive Buchalter, Leader Says"We went from a founder's firm to family of founders succeeding leadership," Adam J. Bass said. "Over the last 30 years, Buchalter completely transitioned to professional leadership. We continue to develop organic leadership internally to ensure our future success."
By Xiumei Dong
4 minute read
October 16, 2019 | The Recorder
Fenwick & West Adds Corporate Partners in Silicon Valley, Silicon BeachFenwick & West strengthened its corporate practice with the addition of two partners in Silicon Valley and Silicon Beach, who come from O'Melveny & Myers and Stradling Yocca.
By Xiumei Dong
3 minute read
October 15, 2019 | Law.com
Law Firm Cybersecurity: See Which Firms Reported a Data BreachLaw.com obtained data breach reports from more than 100 law firms—searchable here—but cybersecurity experts warn that far more firms are falling victim.
By Christine Simmons | Xiumei Dong | Ben Hancock
2 minute read
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