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Morning Roundup

joshua — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:27:19 +0000

Today is Friday, November 13th, and here’s a look back at yesterday’s news.

Foley & Lardner snag a prominent IP lawyerfrom Sheppard Mullin…

Baker Hostetler open an office in Chicago…

Intel and AMD have reached a $1.2 billion settlement…

and according to a survey from PWC, UK firms are feeling the pinch…

Anyone interested in the history of the superstitions surrounding Friday the 13th might enjoy this article…

UK Firms Feel the Pinch

joshua — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:58:00 +0000

The top 100 UK firms by revenue dropped saw profits decline by an average of 30% last year, according to a new report out from PricewaterhouseCoopers. The largest decline in income came in the second tier of firms, those listed at #11-25, where partner per partner profits were down by 28%. Firms in the “magic circle”, the top ten, had per partner profits ranging from 850,000 to 1.4 million pounds, which was still a 21% drop from last year.

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.

Ventantonio & Wildenhain Brings on Lawyers

Erik Even — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:25:06 +0000

Warren, New-Jersey-based law firm Ventantonio & Wildenhain has brought on two new attorneys.

Vincent D. Commisa joins as of counsel. He practices in bankruptcy and commercial litigation. Commisa is a United States Military Academy Liaison Officer and a member of West Point’s Admissions/Field Force, where he is the 9th Congressional District Coordinator. His JD is from the Seton Hall University School of Law.

Duncan J. Campbell joins as an associate in the firm’s Litigation Department, with a concentration in corporate defense litigation. Before practicing law, he was a management/IT consultant for PricewaterhouseCoopers. His JD is also from Seton.

Ventantonio & Wildenhain concentrates its practice in litigation, corporate law, and governmental entities. Located in Warren, New Jersey, the firm also maintains a New York office.

PwC Launches Law Firm Diversity Study

Erik Even — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:31:23 +0000

The Law Firm Services group of PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Private Company Services practice today launched the firm’s first-ever survey focused on diversity at law firms.

The “Cultural Awareness and Inclusion Survey” was developed over the past year with significant input from PwC’s Diversity Advisory Group, various attorneys and organizations, and law firms recognized for their public commitment to expanding diversity efforts.

Questionnaires were distributed on February 6th, and survey results will be made available to participating firms in July 2009.

To ensure the survey provides a broad picture of a Firm’s diversity efforts, the final report will include two sections. One will provide detailed gender and minority statistics for law firm timekeepers in areas such as headcount ratios, utilization, revenue, and promotion and turnover. The second will summarize firm-wide diversity efforts in five key areas, including leadership, programs/initiatives, recruitment, retention and promotions, and client management.

Big Four auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers is the world’s largest professional services firm. It was formed in 1998 from a merger between Price Waterhouse and Coopers & Lybrand.