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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Pillsbury Adds Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Kimberly D. Jaimez in Los Angeles

Pillsbury has recruited former federal prosecutor Kimberly D. Jaimez as a partner in the firm’s Litigation practice in Los Angeles. Jaimez was most recently an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles, having served two years in the General Crimes section and five years in the Major Frauds Section. At Pillsbury, Jaimez plans to focus on corporate investigations, government enforcement, white-collar defense and general litigation.

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