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.
Blank Rome Welcomes Intellectual Property & Technology Partner in Los Angeles
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Todd M. Malynn has joined the firm’s Los Angeles office as a partner in the Intellectual Property & Technology practice group. With more than 25 years of experience, Todd’s practice spans nearly every aspect of intellectual property law. He joins Blank Rome from Polsinelli LLP.
Tags: Blank Rome LLP | Los AngelesMcKool Smith Bolsters Entertainment Litigation Practice with Arrival of Grant Maxwell in Los Angeles
McKool Smith, one of the nation’s leading trial firms, has announced that entertainment litigator Grant Maxwell has joined the firm as a Principal in its Los Angeles office. Mr. Maxwell focuses on general business litigation with an emphasis on complex disputes in the entertainment industry.