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The American Lawyer

Akin Elects Co-Chairs to Succeed Longtime Chair Kim Koopersmith

On April 1, 2025, London corporate partner Daniel Walsh and New York financial restructuring partner Abid Qureshi will put their firm leadership experience to use as the firm's new co-chairs.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Tesla Sues Ex-Supplier, Alleging It Stole EV Battery Trade Secrets

The electric carmaker's complaint, filed by its in-house counsel and Fish & Richardson on June 14 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, accuses Matthews of flouting several nondisclosure agreements, filing patents that co-opt Tesla's trade secrets and leaking confidential information to Tesla's rivals.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

King & Spalding Looks to Rebound From Private Credit Loss by Welcoming Familiar Faces From Milbank

In addition to bringing back former partners Martin Eid and Katie Weiss, the firm is adding a significant fund finance team in London. "We'll have doubled the size of this practice over the past 10 years," said finance and restructuring leader Carolyn Alford.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Randy Mastro's Attorney Supporters Fight Back Against Concerns Over Corp Counsel Role

A who's who of lawyers have issued statements praising the King & Spalding partner, seeking to quell city council concerns.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Foley Expands in Texas With 2 Jackson Walker Litigators, Jones Walker Finance Lawyer

Jackson Walker litigators Trey McDonald of Houston and James McFall of Dallas joined Foley & Lardner because their clients had needs better met at a firm with a larger platform.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

As New Chair Takes Reins of Winston, He Wants to Do Things a Little Differently

Steve D'Amore has implemented a small management team that includes four other partners to handle areas such as talent, branding and overall strategy.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Schulte Loses Investment Funds Partner to Morgan Lewis

Leonora Shalet said she was contacted by Morgan Lewis after sitting on the opposite side of negotiations from her new colleagues, representing fund managers and investors.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

The Goldilocks Solution to Law Firm Growth: Large Group Liftouts Prove 'Just Right'

Group hires are having a moment, as one-off laterals often fail to attract clients while whole-firm acquisitions carry significant risks.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Ex-Broker Sues Lewis Brisbois for $9M Over Alleged Wrongful Termination

Jonathan Larsen alleges the firm fired him abruptly and without cause.
4 minute read

The Recorder

'You Start Lower, You Stay Lower': Apple Hit With Class Action for Gender Bias

Women employees represented by Altshuler Berzon and Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll, alleged gender-based pay discrimination, biases against women in its performance evaluation system, and maintaining a hostile work environment.
4 minute read

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