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Xiumei Dong

Xiumei Dong

Xiumei Dong covers the business of law from the West Coast. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @XiumeiDong.

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September 03, 2019 | The Recorder

Confronting the Caste System, Some California Staffers Say Specialization Helps

Professional staff say appreciation for their skills is increasing, though progress remains slow at some firms.

By Xiumei Dong

5 minute read

August 28, 2019 | The Recorder

Sidley Austin Hires Shareholder Activism Practice Co-Leader in Silicon Valley

Derek Zaba, the head of contested situations at PJT Camberview, has moved back to the law firm side at Sidley Austin.

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3 minute read

August 27, 2019 | The Recorder

Fenwick & West, Latham & Watkins Lead on Peloton's IPO

Fenwick & West has grabbed the lead role in Peloton's IPO. Latham & Watkins represents the underwriters. The filing disclosed that CLO Hisao Kushi sold $4.6 million in stock last year.

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2 minute read

August 27, 2019 | The Recorder

Midlevel Associates Are Happier in the Golden State

Midlevel associates in California are happier on average than most of their peers, especially those who live on the sunny side of the Golden State.

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5 minute read

August 22, 2019 | The Recorder

Ballard Spahr Absorbs LA Media Law Boutique

Ballard Spahr has added seven attorneys from Century City media law firm Leopold, Petrich & Smith.

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3 minute read

August 22, 2019 | The Recorder

Citi: Northern California Firms Lead Industry in First Half

Northern Californian law firms saw the most revenue and demand growth in the first half of 2019, according to a recent analysis by Citi Private Bank's Law Firm Group.

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3 minute read

August 20, 2019 | The Recorder

Blank Rome Takes Bicoastal Insurance Recovery Group From Kilpatrick Townsend

Blank Rome bolstered its insurance recovery practice with the addition of four Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton attorneys on both coasts.

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3 minute read

August 19, 2019 | The Recorder

Baker McKenzie Takes Skadden’s Corporate Leader in Silicon Valley

Leif King, who led Skadden’s corporate practice in Silicon Valley, has decamped the New York firm to join Baker McKenzie.

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3 minute read

August 19, 2019 | The Recorder

Paul Hastings Nabs Skadden Capital Markets Pro in LA

Longtime Skadden partner Jonathan Ko has left the New York firm to join Paul Hastings’ Los Angeles office.

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3 minute read

August 15, 2019 | The Recorder

Kirkland & Ellis Takes Longtime Paul Hastings Real Estate Partner in LA

Robert Keane Jr., a former vice chair of Paul Hastings’ real estate practice, has joined Kirkland & Ellis' Los Angeles office.

By Xiumei Dong

2 minute read