Samson Amore

Los Angeles

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Articles

Sheppard Mullin Continues Troutman Pepper Hiring Blitz With Addition of New York Energy Partner

1 week ago | law.com | Samson Amore

Who Got The Work J. Brugh Lower of Gibbons has entered an appearance for industrial equipment supplier Devco Corporation in a pending trademark infringement lawsuit. The suit, accusing the defendant of selling knock-off Graco products, was filed Dec. 18 in New Jersey District Court by Rivkin Radler on behalf of Graco Inc. and Graco Minnesota. The case, assigned to U.S. District Judge Zahid N. Quraishi, is 3:24-cv-11294, Graco Inc. et al v. Devco Corporation.
Fenwick & West Opens Boston Office with Three Partners From Cooley

1 week ago | law.com | Samson Amore

The firm opened a new office in the city Monday with the hiring of three life sciences partners formerly at Cooley.
Over 800 Law Firms, Solos Put Names On New Amici Briefs Backing Jenner & Block, Wilmer

1 week ago | law.com | Samson Amore

Munger, Tolles & Olsen filed two amici briefs in solidarity with two law firms targeted by President Donald Trump this Friday. Munger Tolles partner and former U.S. Solicitor General Donald Verrilli, and Nathan Eimer of Eimer Stahl filed the amici briefs on April 11 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The briefs in support of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr and Jenner & Block each received more than 800 signatures.
Big Law Prioritizes Tax, Transactional Hiring in California

2 weeks ago | law.com | Samson Amore

Who Got The Work J. Brugh Lower of Gibbons has entered an appearance for industrial equipment supplier Devco Corporation in a pending trademark infringement lawsuit. The suit, accusing the defendant of selling knock-off Graco products, was filed Dec. 18 in New Jersey District Court by Rivkin Radler on behalf of Graco Inc. and Graco Minnesota. The case, assigned to U.S. District Judge Zahid N. Quraishi, is 3:24-cv-11294, Graco Inc. et al v. Devco Corporation.
Weil Promotes Litigator to Silicon Valley Co-Managing Partner

2 weeks ago | law.com | Samson Amore

Weil, Gotshal & Manges appointed partner Bambo Obaro as co-managing partner of its Silicon Valley office, making him the fifth Black partner to hold a leadership role at the firm. Obaro assumes the role alongside co-managing partner Craig Adas, a longtime partner at Weil.
Brown Rudnick to Open LA Office With Four-Partner Hire

2 weeks ago | law.com | Samson Amore

Brown Rudnick is opening its first office in Los Angeles with six lawyers, including four partners, who joined this week from Stubbs Alderton & Markiles. The firm hired partners Daniel Rozansky, Nicholas Rozansky, Jonathan Friedman and John De La Merced to open an office in Century City. The office will service a range of clients across practices, including global litigation, brand and reputation management, technology, life sciences and crisis management.
Perkins Coie's Revenue and Profts Rose in 2024, Firm Sees 'Momentum' in 2025 Even Amid Executive Order Threat

3 weeks ago | law.com | Samson Amore

Perkins Coie, locked in litigation with the Trump administration over a revenue-threatening executive order, is still optimistic about 2025, the firm’s managing partner said in an interview this week. In court filings, Perkins Coie has said the firm has already lost significant revenue this year due to the loss of clients after Trump signed an executive order, with its lawyer calling the order “life-threatening.”
Perkins Coie Sees 'Momentum' in 2025, Even Amid Executive Order Threat

3 weeks ago | law.com | Samson Amore

Perkins Coie, locked in litigation with the Trump administration over a revenue-threatening executive order, is still optimistic about 2025, the firm’s chair said in an interview this week. In court filings, Perkins Coie has said the firm has already lost significant revenue this year due to the loss of clients after Trump signed an executive order, with its lawyer calling the order “life-threatening.”
Orrick Breaks $1.5B in Revenue in Strong 2024

3 weeks ago | law.com | Samson Amore

Bolstered by strong transactional demand, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe saw a stellar year of growth in 2024, surpassing a new milestone for revenue in its fourth consecutive year of top-line growth. Orrick generated $1.59 billion in revenue in 2024, up 8.8% year-over-year, and $470.74 million in net income, reflecting a 14.8% jump from the prior year.
Quinn Emanuel Sees Double-Digit Spike in Revenue, Profits for Second Consecutive Year

4 weeks ago | law.com | Samson Amore

Steady demand in key practices like patent litigation kept billable hours high at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan in 2024, helping propel the firm to another banner year of growth. Quinn's revenue and net income each rose just over 18%, to $2.46 billion and $1.59 billion, respectively, as profits per equity partner swelled 22.8% to $8.92 million in 2024—the second consecutive year the firm has seen double-digit spikes in all three figures, after facing losses in 2022.