Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie has named Lauren Schneider, a partner in the firm's intellectual property group, as office managing partner in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley, among other leadership moves.

"We're excited for the opportunity to grow our footprint in California, in terms of manpower, client base and the diversity and services provided out of our California offices," Schneider said in an interview, noting the uber-competitive market that exists right now for recruitment and retention of top-tier talent.