Some law firms have recently focuses on expanding in Boston. Two firm’s based in Philadelphia have poached lawyers in Boston, many from Boston based firms. Over the span of 2009, Pepper Hamilton has taken on five new partners in Boston. Morgan Lewis laterally hired 13 lawyers from Bingham McCutchen. Before this move, Bingham’s Boston office consisted of two partners. A month ago, Cooley Godward Kronish moved into a larger space with the plan to expand. The Boston office now houses 29 attorneys.

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