Xiumei Dong
Xiumei Dong covers the business of law from the West Coast. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @XiumeiDong.
June 27, 2018 | The Recorder
Proskauer Picks Up Kirkland Litigation Partner for LA GrowthKirkland & Ellis commercial litigation partner Jonathan Weiss, who has been with the firm's Los Angeles office since 2015, has decamped for Proskauer Rose.
By Xiumei Dong
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June 26, 2018 | The Recorder
Sidley, Pro Bono Group Enter National Immigration FrayThe Am Law 100 firm and Public Counsel are representing a group of asylum seekers suing in an effort to reunite with their children.
By Xiumei Dong
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June 22, 2018 | The Recorder
Big Law Celebrates 'Generations of Strength' at SF Pride ParadeOn Sunday, June 24, Am Law 100 firms with roots in California have organized events for their staffs to march alongside those advocating for diversity and equality.
By Xiumei Dong
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June 20, 2018 | The Recorder
Mintz Levin Hires Morrison & Foerster Corporate ProScott Stanton, a former head of the corporate practice at Morrison & Foerster, has joined Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo as a partner in San Diego.
By Xiumei Dong
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June 19, 2018 | The Recorder
DLA Piper Adds Partners in Silicon Valley, Los AngelesThe global legal giant has bolstered its Golden State operations with new hires in two cities.
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June 19, 2018 | The Recorder
Cooley Nabs McDermott's LA Tax HeadAlexander "Xander" Lee will now head Cooley's global tax practice on the West Coast.
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June 19, 2018 | The Recorder
Lathrop Gage Bolts on Four-Lawyer Boutique for LA GrowthOnly a few months after seeking to rebuild a ravaged Los Angeles office, Lathrop Gage has acquired the Scheidemantle Law Group, a four-lawyer outfit based in nearby Pasadena.
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June 15, 2018 | The Recorder
White & Case Welcomes Back Senior In-House Technology LawyerHoward Wettan, a former counsel at White & Case, has returned to the firm as a partner in Silicon Valley after serving as an associate general counsel at Visa Inc.
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June 15, 2018 | The Recorder
Nonprofit Program Seeks to Mentor Next Generation of Women LawyersWomen leaders in technology law are trying to tackle a pipeline problem by hosting a two-day program to introduce 30 high school students and graduates to legal career opportunities in the Bay Area.
By Xiumei Dong
5 minute read
June 14, 2018 | Legaltech News
Wilson Sonsini Names First 'Corporate Strategic Innovation Counsel'Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has promoted associate David Yi Wang to lead innovation efforts, while also nabbing Squire Patton Boggs corporate and securities partner Kenji Funahashi.
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