Notable renewable energy transaction and finance attorney Justin Boose has joined the firm’s Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon, offices and will be co-leader of the firm’s Renewable and Alternative Energy Team, alongside Partner Mark Kalpin in Boston. He joins with Partner Matthew Roberts in Holland & Knight’s Atlanta office. Mr. Boose and Mr. Roberts were formerly partners with Troutman Pepper.
O’Melveny Continues Private Equity Expansion by Adding Nationally Recognized Finance Partner
O’Melveny announced today that prominent private equity finance specialist, Ike Chidi, has joined the firm as a Corporate Finance partner based in Century City. Chidi joins from the Los Angeles office of McDermott, Will & Emery.
Tags: O'Melveny & Myers, LLP | Los AngelesProminent Litigator Ellyn S. Garofalo Joins Carlton Fields in Los Angeles
Carlton Fields is pleased to announce that experienced trial attorney Ellyn S. Garofalo has joined the firm’s Los Angeles office as a shareholder. Garofalo’s practice focuses on a wide range of complex civil litigation as well as criminal defense and regulatory matters. Prior to joining Carlton Fields, Garofalo was a partner at Venable.
Tags: Carlton Fields, P.A. | Los AngelesBakerHostetler Adds Data Privacy Lawyer in Los Angeles From Sony Pictures
BakerHostetler announced that Jennifer L. Mitchell joined the firm as a partner in its Los Angeles office. Mitchell, who was previously with Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., becomes a member of the firm’s Digital Assets and Data Management Practice Group.
Wilson Sonsini to Add Five Distinguished Litigators
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati announced today a dramatic step forward in the continued buildout of its national litigation practice with the addition of five decorated litigators from Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP. Luis Li, Matthew Macdonald, Fred Rowley, and Mark Yohalem have joined Wilson Sonsini, while Eric Tuttle will be joining the firm later this month. All five members of the group, who bring vast experience with high-stakes trials, investigations, and appeals, will be partners in the firm’s Los Angeles office.
Tags: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Los AngelesPolsinelli Adds Renowned Real Estate Attorney Robert J. Bello to Chicago & Los Angeles Offices
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli welcomes real estate attorney Robert J. Bello as a shareholder in the firm’s Chicago and Los Angeles offices. Bello joins the firm’s national Real Estate Practice, having a deep background in commercial real estate. Prior to joining Polsinelli, Bello was at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP.
Tags: Polsinelli PC | Chicago | Los AngelesO’Melveny Welcomes Leading Entertainment Dealmaker Lindsay Conner to Century City
O’Melveny announced today that renowned entertainment dealmaker Lindsay Conner has joined the firm as a partner based in Century City. Conner comes to O’Melveny from Manatt Phelps & Phillips, where he led the firm’s Entertainment Group.
Goodwin Adds Adrianne Marshack to Global Litigation Team in California
Global law firm Goodwin today announced that Adrianne Marshack joined the firm’s Complex Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice as partner, resident in the Santa Monica office. Marshack comes to the firm from Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP.
Susan Kay Leader Joins Wilson Sonsini’s Trial and Commercial Litigation Practices
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, announced today that Susan Kay Leader has joined its litigation department as a partner in the Los Angeles office. She joins the firm’s expanding trial and commercial litigation practices. Her addition represents Wilson Sonsini’s latest move to add first-chair trial experience as it continues to develop a national litigation department that represents clients in a growing range of high-profile, bet-the-company cases.
Tags: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Los Angeles | San FranciscoGreenberg Traurig Adds Shareholder Brian Kelly in Los Angeles; Expands Intellectual Property & Technology and Entertainment Practices
The Los Angeles office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its Intellectual Property & Technology and Entertainment Practices with the addition of Brian S. Kelly as shareholder. Kelly joins the firm from Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP where he was a partner in its digital and technology group.








