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.

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Polsinelli 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.

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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.

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Greenberg 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.

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Withers Grows California Real Estate team With Partner Loretta Thompson in LA

Worldwide law firm Withers has welcomed real estate partner Loretta Thompson to its Los Angeles office, adding significant experience and capabilities to its California property team. Loretta joins the firm from Greenspoon Marder LLP, and has previously worked at Eisner LLP and Loeb & Loeb LLP. She joins the firm with Diana Ozolins, a certified real estate paralegal.

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