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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.

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2 minute read

October 04, 2024 | The Recorder

Wilmer, Greenberg, Foley and Others Beef Up Partner Ranks in California

Numerous Big Law firms have beefed up their partner ranks with lateral hires throughout California in recent weeks.

By Samson Amore

6 minute read

October 03, 2024 | The Recorder

Perkins Coie Renovates Portland Office With Focus on Equal Attorney Space, Hoteling

The firm's recently renewed 12-year lease in Portland reduced its footprint to under 30,000 square feet.

By Samson Amore

4 minute read

October 03, 2024 | The Recorder

Dickinson Wright Opens San Diego Office with Focus on Life Sciences Practice

The firm also hired Jing Liu as member and chair of its life sciences group, along with two members and two patent agents.

By Samson Amore

4 minute read

October 03, 2024 | The Recorder

Reed Smith Partner Todd Maiden Dies at 65

Maiden was an environmental lawyer and partner at Reed Smith for 20 years.

By Samson Amore

3 minute read

October 02, 2024 | The Recorder

Stoel Rives Adds 7-Lawyer Group to Environmental Practice in Northern California

"There is an increased demand for environmental services in California, but not just California, it's really a busy practice for us throughout our firm," said managing partner Melissa Jones.

By Samson Amore

4 minute read

September 27, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Startup Investors Sue Cooley Claiming Negligent Representation, Fraud Cover-Up

Gould Ventures alleges that Cooley withheld details about Carbon IQ CEO Benjamin Cantey's fraudulent activities.

By Samson Amore

5 minute read