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November 22, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Gibson Dunn Sued By Crypto Client After Lateral Hire Causes Conflict of Interest

Swan Bitcoin, which retained Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in September as counsel in trade secrets litigation, claims the firm "betrayed its client for Tether’s billions."

By Samson Amore

3 minute read

November 22, 2024 | The Recorder

Southern California Law Firms Boast Industry-Leading Revenue, Demand Through Q3

In addition to Southern California firms' “really, really strong growth in revenue” through the first nine months of the year, Citi senior client specialist Gloria Gomez-O’Rourke said the region is “outperforming most regions in almost all categories.”

By Samson Amore

5 minute read

November 22, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Perkins Coie Boasts Diverse Partner Class

A total of 23 counsel and senior counsel will be elevated to partnership at Perkins Coie.

By Samson Amore

3 minute read

November 20, 2024 | The Recorder

Farella Hires Former AUSA, Jan. 6 Prosecutor

Farella Braun + Martel has added former Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexis Loeb to its white-collar criminal defense group.

By Samson Amore

3 minute read

November 19, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Weil Practice Leaders Expected to Leave for Paul Weiss, Latham

In a statement, Paul Weiss chair Brad Karp called Elizabeth Stotland Weiswasser and Anish Desai "two of the most accomplished and respected litigators in the country."

By Samson Amore and Patrick Smith

2 minute read

November 19, 2024 | The Recorder

Bolstering Southern California Presence, Sidley Austin Settles Into Revitalized Downtown LA Office

“We're super proud of downtown LA and the investment we've made, but it’s part of a greater investment in California generally,” said Sidley's Dan Clivner.

By Samson Amore

5 minute read

November 15, 2024 | The Recorder

Big Law Beefs Up in California

Greenberg Traurig, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, Baker & Hostetler and other firms have added to their partner ranks this month.

By Samson Amore

4 minute read

November 15, 2024 | The Recorder

Wilson Sonsini Promotes 16 Lawyers to Partner

The new class includes seven from the firm's corporate department and five from its litigation department.

By Samson Amore

2 minute read

November 13, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Cravath Elevates 7 to Partnership, Up From Last Year

Six of the firm's seven new partners are in the corporate practice group.

By Samson Amore

3 minute read

November 13, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland Tech Transactions Partner Heads to Polsinelli

Laila Paszti joins Polsinelli after more than two years at Kirkland’s San Francisco office.

By Samson Amore

3 minute read