Latham & Watkins’ former global vice chair of litigation has been hired by WilmerHale. Robert J. Gunther joins WilmerHale’s New York office as a partner in the intellectual property litigation group. Gunther, a veteran patent trial lawyer, was previously also the global chair of Latham’s IP, media and technology practice. WilmerHale has long been known for its strength in IP and IP litigation; the firm is looking to expand its 150-lawyer NY office.
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