Continuing the trend of expansion in California, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP welcomes Robert G. Marasco to the firm’s San Diego office. He will practice out of the Litigation Department and handle internal and government investigations with expertise in the healthcare and data privacy areas, and litigate white collar criminal matters. More >>

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton announced today the addition of distinguished attorney Nancy Stagg to the firm’s San Diego office. Ms. Stagg is joining as partner in the firm’s Complex Commercial Litigation Team in the firm’s Litigation Department. More >>

The global law firm Jones Day has announced the arrival of John Wehrli, a veteran IP transaction lawyer, to the Firm’s global Intellectual Property Practice in San Diego. 　 More >>

Adam Rosenthal has joined the Del Mar (San Diego) office of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP as a partner in the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group. Rosenthal joins from Littler Mendelson. More >>

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton announced today the addition of prominent attorney Marty Lorenzo to the firm’s San Diego office. Mr. Lorenzo joins the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions and Securities Team as a partner. He is the fourth lateral partner since December to join Kilpatrick Townsend’s growing Mergers & Acquisitions and Securities Team. Recent additions include Dan Bell, Sandy Smith and Lou Barbieri. More >>

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Mark R. Wicker has joined the firm’s Technology Transactions & Privacy practice as a partner in San Diego. Previously, Mark was a partner at Morrison Foerster. More >>

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP expands in California, welcoming Adriana Cara as a partner to the firm. Cara brings extensive employment law experience to the San Diego office. Her addition provides enhanced services to our clients and broadens the experience in the San Diego office.

Cara advises her clients on compliance with all federal and California employment laws. She also defends claims brought against employers including wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour disputes. Cara assists clients in developing clear policies and educates clients’ employees through training seminars.

“We are thrilled to strengthen our employment law capabilities with the addition of Adriana to our office,” said Joe Leventhal, San Diego Office Managing Partner. “It can be challenging to stay compliant with evolving employment regulations and requirements in California, and our clients can now turn to Dinsmore for guidance. Adriana has many years of experience in this area.”

Cara also serves as an instructor at the University of San Diego Paralegal Program and frequently writes on employment issues. She earned her J.D. from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles.

Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Beni Surpin has joined the firm’s Technology Transactions & Outsourcing Practice as a partner in the San Diego office. More >>

Troutman Sanders LLP announced today that Justin M. Barnes and Lara S. Garner have joined the firm as partners in the Intellectual Property practice in the San Diego office. Both lawyers join the firm from Fish & Richardson. More >>