musical chairs

Musical Chairs: High Profile Kirkland Hire Draws Criticism

David Lat
December 10, 2008 21:09

When you have a chance to hire a high profile U.S. attorney from the Southern District, it's a move you almost have to make. Kirkland & Ellis snapped up U.S. attorney Michael Garcia, who is best known for his role in hounding "Client #9" out of town. Garcia could make between $3 million and $4...

Musical Chairs: Bankruptcy Lawyers on the Move

David Lat
October 28, 2008 20:09

This is not the best time to be losing Bankruptcy rainmakers. But according to the ABA Journal, that is exactly what is happening to Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel. The three partners are: David Feldman, Eric Wise and Matthew Williams. David Feldman was formerly the co-chair of Kramer Levin's...

Musical Chairs: Gilbert Randolph To Add Jerry Oshinsky Dickstein Shapiro, 'Morin & Oshinsky' To Change Stationery

David Lat
October 10, 2008 18:43

Gilbert Randolph has added Jerry Oshinsky to their partnership ranks. The firm will change its name to "Gilbert Oshinsky" to highlight this new acquisition. Firm chairman Scott Gilbert announced the new hire via a firm-wide email: I have a number of exciting announcements. First, I am...

Blake Cassels raises stakes in fight for India business

October 02, 2008 14:31

Blake Cassels & Graydon has beefed up its India practice by hiring Kam Rathee, president and executive director of The the Canada-India Business Council. He is now a special adviser at the firm.Mr. Rathee is well connected in the India business world and is a strong addition for the Blakes...

Musical Chairs: Seyfarth Shaw Adds Attorneys

David Lat
September 30, 2008 18:30

Last week we brought you the rumor that Seyfarth Shaw and Squire Sanders were thinking of merging into "The Super S4 League of Justice." Seyfarth has declined to comment on the rumor, but they have added a whole slew of attorneys in Los Angeles. Ken Youmans, managing partner of Seyfarth L.A.,...