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Buchalter Adds White Collar Attorney Michael Kilgarriff in Denver
Buchalter has just announced that Michael (“Mike”) Kilgarriff has joined the firm as a shareholder in its white collar and investigations group in Denver. Mike will also Co-Chair the firm’s State Attorneys General group.
Eversheds Sutherland Opens Silicon Valley Office, Adds Bradford Newman
Eversheds Sutherland is opening a new office in Silicon Valley, California. The office is anchored by the addition of renowned litigator Bradford Newman, a leading authority in high-stakes trade secret cases with deep experience in emerging technologies, who joins the firm as a partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group and the Head of Complex Technology Disputes (US).
Loren Lembo Joins Katten as Tax Partner in New York
Katten announced today that Loren R. Lembo has joined as a partner in the firm’s Transactional Tax Planning practice, growing the roster of talented attorneys based in the New York office.
David Akere Joins Dallas Litigation Firm of Crawford, Wishnew & Lang
David Akere joins Crawford, Wishnew & Lang PLLC
Lawyer Michael Owen Joins Dykema in Chicago as Senior Counsel
Dykema announced that Michael Owen has joined as a Senior Counsel in the firm’s Corporate Finance Group, resident in Chicago. Owen comes to Dykema after more than 35 years of practice.
Foley Adds Matt Caplan as Litigation Partner in San Francisco
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Matt Caplan has joined the firm’s San Francisco office as a partner in its Commercial Litigation Practice Group and Innovative Technology and Health Care & Life Sciences Sectors. Caplan’s addition builds on Foley’s recent growth in California and is the latest in a series of strategic hires that deepen the firm’s capabilities across priority sectors and key markets.
David Morris Joins Foley & Lardner’s Salt Lake City Office as Partner
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that David Morris has joined the firm’s Salt Lake City office as a partner in its Taxation Practice Group.
H. James Abe Joins Buchalter as IP Shareholder in Los Angeles
Buchalter has just announced that H. James Abe has joined the firm as an intellectual property shareholder in their Los Angeles office. He is also a member of the firm’s Japan group.
Beck Redden Welcomes Appellate Lawyer Chris Dove as Of Counsel
Beck Redden LLP is pleased to announce that Chris Dove has joined the firm’s nationally recognized Appellate practice as Of Counsel.
Dowling and Oleson Named Fellows of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
Donald C. Dowling and Nathan J. Oleson have been elected as fellows of the College of Labor & Employment Lawyers as part of its 2025 class.
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William B. Tate Joins Norton Rose Fulbright’s LA office as Partner
NRF Doubles Down on West Coast & Real Estate Strategy; New Partner Added in LA
New MI Federal Ruling on Mackinac Island Ferry Operations
Yesterday afternoon, Judge Robert Jonker ruled in favor of the primary ferry operators to Mackinac, blocking significant new regulatory controls set to take place at the height of the tourist season.
I’ve included a press release below with more information. Dykema attorney Mark Magyar, who led the ferry companies’ legal teams in this matter, is also available to provide additional context into the case and its potential implications in other municipalities. Please let me know if you’d like me to help coordinate a call.
Buchalter Announces Three Leadership Appointments Across Firm
Amanda Hyland, Leah Lively, and Steve Segal have all been appointed to leadership roles at law firm Buchalter.
Buchalter Welcomes Kendall Woods in Chicago as a Shareholder
Kendall Woods has joined law firm Buchalter as a shareholder in Chicago.
Saxe Doernberger & Vita, Ranks 1 from Chambers and Partners USA 2025
Key Highlights:
• Chambers and Partners Band 1 recognition
• International collaboration with Fenchurch Law
• Quote from Chairman: “We remain dedicated to providing the highest level of advocacy and service to policyholders and are grateful to Chambers and Partners for acknowledging the work we are so passionate about.”
Blank Rome Adds Sarah M. Luetto as a Partner in Los Angeles
Sarah M. Luetto joined Blank Rome LLP’s Los Angeles office as a partner in the Matrimonial & Family Law group.
Buchalter Adds Cara Thornton as Shareholder to Denver Office
Cara Thornton has joined Buchalter as a Shareholder in their Denver office.
Noel Cook Joins Buchalter as Shareholder in San Francisco
Noel Cook has just joined Buchalter as Shareholder in their Intellectual Property Practice Group. He is based in their San Francisco Office.
