Reed Smith will look to expand into Austin, Dallas, and Houston, adding to its current U.S. presence on the East Coast and in California. The expansion would likely come as a merger with an existing firm already established in these markets, following the method of their 2003 move into California. Reed Smith currently Source:www.nylawyer.com
Tags: Reed Smith LLP | AustinCadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, LLP Add Three Special Counsel
Glen P. Barrentine, James Frazier and Susan R. Nevas have been named as Special Counsel for the international law firm Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, LLP. Glen Barrentine joined the firm in January as special counsel in the Securities and Financial Institutions Regulation Department. In February James Frazier joined as Special Counsel in the Tax Department. In January Susan Nevas rejoined the firm as Special Counsel in the Private Client Department. Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, LLP, has offices in Beijing, Charlotte, London, New York, and Washington. Source:www.cadwalader.com
Tags: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP | BeijingFirst-Year Associate Pay Raised at DLA Piper Philadelphia
In the Philadelphia office of DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary first-year associates will make $125,000 per year. Second-year associates will earn $130,000, third-year associates will make $135,000, and fourth-years will reach $140,000. The increase places DLA Piper first-year salaries among the highest in the city. Source: www.law.com
Tags: DLA PiperLindahl Gross Lievois Joins McDonald Hopkins Co.
On January 1, 2006 the Cleveland-based law firm McDonald Hopkins Co., LPA acquired Lindahl Gross Lievois. The merger, McDonald’s third expansion in two years, gives McDonald an office in Detroit along with more attorneys to serve Detroit-area clients. McDonald Hopkins Co. has offices in Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, and West Palm Beach. -www.mcdonaldhopkins.com
Tags: McDonald HopkinsSughrue Mion Opens Office in San Diego
Sughrue Mion has opened an office in San Diego – its third in the US. The firm specializes in managing intellectual property. The expansion was part of a strategic plan to serve industries with intellectual property to protect – industries such as biotechnology and medical devices, which have a large presence in the San Diego area. Two litigators were added in the expansion move. Source:www.managingip.com
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