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Morning Roundup

joshua — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:15:48 +0000

Good morning everyone. Before we jump into the Monday grind, here’s a quick look back at Friday’s news…

Katten moved up the start dates for some of its incoming associates…

Altman Weil says 3rd quarter law firm mergers are up…

David Shapiro, founding partner of Dickstein Shapiro, has passed away…

Wildman Harrold has rescinded offers to some of its incoming associates…

and Cooley Godward has let some staffers go…

David Shapiro Passes Away

joshua — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:59:01 +0000

David Shapiro, founding partner of Dickstein Shapiro, has passed away. Shapiro died in London of a heart attack at age 81.

In addition to being a founding partner, Mr. Shapiro was a prominent figure at the Supreme Court where he argued several well known cases. In 1960, he successfully defended the 1st amendment rights of George Lincoln Rockwell, the head of the American Nazi Party.

He is survived by Carolyn, his wife of 29 years, along with five children and numerous grandchildren.

Dickstein Shapiro LLP, founded in 1953, is a multi-service law firm with more than 400 attorneys in Washington, DC, New York, and Los Angeles.

Two Former Treasury Officials Return to Private Practice

joshua — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:22:35 +0000

David Shapiro and Alan Holmer are returning to private practice.

Shapiro, who was senior counsel of domestic and international financial products in the Treasury’s Office of Tax Policy will be joining the firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers. He becomes a partner in its international tax services group in Washington where he will use his expertise in tax law to advise clients on tax implications in buying and selling financial products.

Holmer, who was Special Envoy to China, is joining the Washington DC botique firm of Saltman & Stevens. He has a diverse background including international trade, forestry issues and pharmaceuticals, along with expertise on matters relating to China.