Top national law firm Akerman today announced the continued growth of its Los Angeles office with the addition of Labor and Employment Partner Emily Patajo, who joins from Epstein Becker & Green.
Cozen O’Connor Further Expands its Insurance Coverage Practice, Adding Litigators in Los Angeles and Houston
With insurance disputes continuing to rise throughout North America, Cozen O’Connor has further expanded its rapidly growing international Insurance Coverage practice with the addition of litigators Julie E. Van Wert, David M. Berke, Jerome P. Doctors, and Rangi Perera in Los Angeles and Christopher Tramonte in Houston. These attorneys represent a wide array of insurance clients — from primary and excess insurers, to brokers, agents, and independent adjustment companies — in every line of business.
Norton Rose Fulbright Grows With Employment and Labor Partner in Los Angeles
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that employment and labor lawyer Debbie Birndorf has joined its Los Angeles office as a partner. Birndorf is the third partner to join the firm’s Los Angeles office in the last month, following intellectual property lawyer Alesha Dominique and litigator Helen Kim. With more than 30 years of experience, Birndorf was previously the founding and managing partner at Birndorf Law Offices, an employment counselling and litigation boutique representing California employers and executives.
Husch Blackwell Expands Nationally Recognized Cannabis Team with Addition of Partner Hilary Bricken
National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Hilary Bricken has joined the firm as a partner in the Los Angeles office and as a member of its Food Systems industry group. Bricken arrives at the firm from Harris Bricken in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Office Grows With Leading IP Brands Partner
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that Alesha Dominique, an intellectual property lawyer focused on brands, has joined its Los Angeles office as a partner from Stroock.
Securities Litigation Partner Joins Los Angeles Office
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that trial lawyer Helen B. Kim, who focuses on securities and other complex commercial litigation, has joined its Los Angeles office as a partner. Kim arrives at the firm from K&L Gates.
Lewis Brisbois’ Los Angeles Office Welcomes Back Partner Ani Tolmoyan
Lewis Brisbois is pleased to welcome Ani Tolmoyan back to its Los Angeles office as a partner in the firm’s Consumer Warranty, Products Liability, and Class Action Practices. Ms. Tolmoyan defends Global 500 clients nationwide in products liability and class actions. Specifically, she has significant experience representing and strategizing for automotive manufacturers and distributors in warranty and fraud litigation. Ms. Tolmoyan has also handled defense work for several major public entities – including the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. She has served as trial counsel in federal and state court. Tolmoyan returns to the firm from Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough.
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ArentFox Schiff Adds Trio of Experienced Employment Litigators in Los Angeles
ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the addition of partners Morgan Forsey, Daniel McQueen, and Nora Stilestein to its Labor & Employment practice in the Los Angeles office. All three attorneys join ArentFox Schiff from Sheppard Mullin, where they were partners in the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group.
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Baker McKenzie Adds Experienced Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Lawyer Justine Phillips
Global law firm Baker McKenzie announced today that Justine Phillips has joined the Firm’s Intellectual Property and Technology Practice as a Partner in Los Angeles. She brings extensive experience navigating complex cybersecurity and data privacy issues, including risk and resiliency, cyberattack and data breach preparedness and response, compliance and investigation, and cyber litigation. Phillips arrives at Baker from DLA Piper.
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Gibson Dunn Adds Investment Funds Regulatory Partner Kevin Bettsteller
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Kevin Bettsteller will join the firm’s Los Angeles office. He will be a member of the firm’s Investment Funds Practice Group, and will continue his investment funds regulatory practice, which is focused on advising clients on a wide variety of investment management and securities law matters. Bettsteller arrives from DLA Piper.
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