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October 23, 2024 | The Recorder

Less Investment by Big Law in the Bay Area: Lateral Partner Hiring Falls

Top firms have hired 75% fewer lateral partners in intellectual property practices so far this year, Macrae reported.

By Samson Amore

4 minute read

October 21, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Greenberg Traurig, on 'Growth Trajectory,' Adds Energy Trio From Brownstein in Denver

"We've grown with our clients, [and] we still have a unique position in Denver," said CEO Brian Duffy. "We're one of the 10 largest law firms in that market, probably sixth or seventh largest, and we're the one global law firm that charges local rates."

By Samson Amore

3 minute read

October 21, 2024 | The Recorder

Sidley Austin Adds Commercial Litigation Partner From Latham & Watkins

Nima Mohebbi was at Latham & Watkins for more than 12 years, beginning as counsel before becoming partner last year.

By Samson Amore

3 minute read

October 16, 2024 | The Recorder

Susman Godfrey Managing Partner Kalpana Srinivasan Wins Attorney of the Year

Srinivasan has presided over a period of profit growth for Susman Godfrey since she was named managing partner in 2020.

By Samson Amore

3 minute read

October 14, 2024 | The Recorder

Morgan Lewis Hires Baker Botts IP Leader in San Francisco

Sarah Guske joins the firm after more than eight years with Baker Botts.

By Samson Amore

3 minute read

October 14, 2024 | The Recorder

Attorney of the Year Winner: Kalpana Srinivasan, Susman Godfrey

California Legal Awards Attorney of the Year finalist Srinivasan pushed regulators to injunction before a consent order was finalized, paving the way for a critical client merger.

By Samson Amore

6 minute read

October 10, 2024 | The Recorder

'No Holds Barred': Why Alston & Bird Is Leaning Into Los Angeles

Alston wants to grow its new Century City office to the same as its DTLA footprint: "I'd like equal weight on both sides of town," LA partner in charge Jeff Rosenfeld said.

By Samson Amore

7 minute read

October 09, 2024 | The Recorder

Inside Frost Managing Partner Josh Stambaugh's Strategy for Growth

A Big Law alum, Stambaugh co-founded Los Angeles-based Frost LLP last June.

By Samson Amore

6 minute read

October 08, 2024 | The Recorder

Clients 'No Longer Need to Be Referred Out': Womble and Lewis Roca Eye Merger Benefits

"We have had extreme difficulty representing our client base from other jurisdictions in their work in California," Lewis Roca managing partner Kenneth Van Winkle says.

By Samson Amore

3 minute read

October 05, 2024 | The Recorder

Manatt Partner Michael Polentz Dies at 54

"We will miss Michael dearly and forever cherish his invaluable contributions to Manatt," the firm said in a statement Friday.

By Samson Amore

2 minute read


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