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The Churn: Lateral Moves in The Am Law 200
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June 20, 2013
Polsinelli Banks on Healthy Living
The firm's health care practice has expanded from Washington, D.C., to Los Angeles. But will the move to high-cost markets harm its Midwestern price advantage?
In Wake of Polsinelli Raid, Husch Unveils Texas Tie-Up
St. Louis-based Husch Blackwell announced Wednesday that it is merging with Texas's Brown McCarroll. The news comes two days after Polsinelli snagged 11 lawyers from the firm, which appears to have touched a nerve with Husch Blackwell's managing partner.
Dykema Pro Bono Team Hits Right Note in Death Row Case
A previously unseen piece of evidence uncovered by Dykema Gossett partner Patrick Hickey and lawyers working with him produces a "Holy Smokes!" moment in a convicted killer's long-running appeal.
The Careerist: Alpha Males Want Mani/Pedis
What's up with the new grooming regimen for men? Sign of liberation? Or something silly?
The Churn: Lateral Moves in The Am Law 200
Debevoise & Plimpton expands its bankruptcy and restructuring group; Littler Mendelson poaches from labor and employment rival Jackson Lewis; and DLA Piper sheds an insurance group in England. The Churn is constant. Please send all announcements to thechurn@alm.com.
New Orrick Leader Adds to Team with CMO from Shearman
Continuing to revamp the firm's executive ranks, Mitchell Zuklie has hired Betsy Donovan, Shearman & Sterling's chief marketing officer since 2010, to fill a similar role at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe.
Brookfield Taps Stoel Rives for Pair of Big Deals
The Portland, Oregon–based Am Law 200 firm is advising Canada's Brookfield Asset Management on the $2.65 billion sale of timberlands in Oregon and Washington to forestry giant Weyerhaeuser Co. and the $1.025 billion sale of another paper and packaging business to KapStone Paper and Packaging. Cravath, Swaine & Moore and Sidley Austin, respectively, are representing the buyers.
Willkie, Clifford Chance Lead on Cinven's CeramTec Buy
European private equity firm Cinven announced Sunday that it has agreed to acquire German ceramics company CeramTec from Rockwood Holdings Inc. for roughly $2 billion.
The Score: Jones Day's Nager on Back Nine as USGA Head
Last week was filled with 18-hour days for Glen Nager, but the Jones Day issues and appeals chair and U.S. Golf Association president wasn't complaining. After all, despite some weather delays, the U.S. Open— the USGA's signature event— was under way in suburban Philadelphia.
Proskauer, Former CFO Settle Bias Suit
In a suit filed in November 2011, former Proskauer Rose chief financial officer Elly Rosenthal accused the firm of discriminating against her—and, ultimately, firing her—because of her age, her gender, and a medical leave she took after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Rosenthal dropped the age and gender claims earlier this year.
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