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Allan Ackerman to Leave Blagojevich Defense Team

Allan Ackerman to Leave Blagojevich Defense Team

Chicago defense attorney Allan Ackerman filed papers in federal court asking permission to withdraw from former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich’s defense team on Thursday. Ackerman said he is “No longer…

Layoffs at Seyfarth Shaw

Layoffs at Seyfarth Shaw

Seyfarth Shaw is letting go of approximately 40 people, 20 lawyers and 20 staff. It’s been rough over at Seyfarth over the past year and they’ve taken several steps to…

Butler Rubin Adds Partner

Butler Rubin Adds Partner

Butler Rubin Salatarelli & Boyd has named Andrew D. Shapiro a new partner in the Chicago-based boutique firm. Shapiro, who was named a 2010 Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers,…

Brinks Hofer Opens DC Office

Brinks Hofer Opens DC Office

Brinks Hofer has closed it’s office in Arlington, Va, which was staffed by three paralegals and no lawyers, and opened its doors in Washington DC. The new office will be…

New Leadership at Skadden Arps Chicago Office

New Leadership at Skadden Arps Chicago Office

Wayne Whalen has stepped down as head of Skadden‘s Chicago office. Whalen has been with Skadden since leaving Mayer Brown in 1984 to help set up the Chicago office, which…

Changing of the Guard at Kirkland & Ellis

Changing of the Guard at Kirkland & Ellis

Kirkland & Ellis built its reputation on the backs of trial attorneys Thomas Yannucci, who has headed the firm’s worldwide management committee since 2001. He is being replaced by Jeffrey…

Sidley Austin Opens in Silicon Valley

Sidley Austin Opens in Silicon Valley

Sidley Austin is opening an office in Silicon Valley and picking up four laterals in the process. Thomas DeFilipps is joining the firm from Wilson Sonsini and will be the…

Greenberg Traurig Adds 3

Greenberg Traurig Adds 3

Arthur Don and Nancy Schimmel have joined Greeberg Traurig as partners in the firm’s Chicago office. Don and Schimmel are both part of the coporate and securities practice group. In…

Wildman Harrold Rescinds Offers

Wildman Harrold Rescinds Offers

Wildman rescinded the offers it had made to 10 of its 14 incoming associates yesterday. Unlike other firms that we’ve reported on, Wildman Harrold is not offering a stipend to…

6 Lawyers Move to K&L Gates from Kelley Drye

6 Lawyers Move to K&L Gates from Kelley Drye

Kelley, Drye & Warren lost about 25 percent of its Chicago office to Chicago newcomer K&L Gatesthis week. Partners David Rammelt and Susan Greenspon, along with one of counsel and…

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