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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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February 04, 2019 | The Recorder

Silicon Valley Dealmakers Mostly Upbeat About Tech M&A in 2019

Even considering the possibility of a downturn, M&A lawyers say they are cautiously optimistic about tech-related activity this year.

By Xiumei Dong

6 minute read

February 04, 2019 | The Recorder

Morgan Lewis Takes 8-Lawyer L&E Group From Sidley Austin

Adding to its Los Angeles employment litigation capabilities, Morgan Lewis has added three partners and five other lawyers from Sidley Austin.

By Xiumei Dong

3 minute read

February 04, 2019 | Law.com

Data Snapshot: Big Law Competition in the Heart of the Tech Industry

Fenwick & West and Silicon Valley grew up together. But as the number of firms in the San Francisco Bay Area increases — and as Fenwick's tech industry clients jostle on the world stage — the firm's strategy is being put to the test.

By Xiumei Dong

2 minute read

February 01, 2019 | The Recorder

Benesch Opens First West Coast Office in San Francisco

Benesch's new location is led by a partner who joined the firm from Winston & Strawn late last year.

By Xiumei Dong

3 minute read

January 31, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Everyone Wants a Piece of Fenwick & West

Silicon Valley's tech companies helped establish Fenwick as a force. Now outside law firms have eyes on the region, the work and Fenwick's lawyers.

By Xiumei Dong

11 minute read

January 29, 2019 | The Recorder

Skadden Litigator Jumps to Sidley Austin's LA Office

Complex civil litigator Lisa Gilford said she was drawn to Sidley Austin's global platform.

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3 minute read

January 29, 2019 | Litigation Daily

Sidley Snags Skadden Litigator in LA

Complex civil litigator Lisa Gilford said she was drawn to Sidley Austin's global platform.

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3 minute read

January 25, 2019 | The Recorder

Gibson Dunn Nabs Longtime Simpson Thacher Litigator in LA

Deborah Stein, after 17 years building out Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's litigation practice in Los Angeles, has made a move to Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher.

By Xiumei Dong

3 minute read

January 25, 2019 | The Recorder

Pillsbury Hits Record High Revenue as Partner Profits Soar

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman grew revenue by 9.6 percent, while profits per equity partner jumped 17.6 percent.

By Xiumei Dong

4 minute read

January 24, 2019 | The Recorder

Silicon Valley Employment Lawyer Leaves Jones Day for Coblentz

Fred Alvarez has returned to San Francisco to join Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass.

By Xiumei Dong

3 minute read