Robinson & Cole/Heller Drone Comes to the Aid of Thelen Attorneys
Thelen attorneys in NYC and Hartford have a new landing spot. Robinson & Cole picked up 30 displaced Thelen attorneys. According to the Connecticut Law Tribune:
The move adds heft to Robinson & Cole's construction, real estate, employment and finance practice groups, among others."It's a smart move and good pick-up," said Connecticut-based law firm consultant Peter Giuliani, but not one that challenges Day Pitney's status as the leading law firm in the state.
Of course, the Robinson & Cole press release shows no signs of Pitney envy:
The addition of these accomplished attorneys to Robinson & Cole speaks to our strength as a regional firm and will add considerable value to expansion of our New York City office, expansion of our intellectual property practice, and the addition of a prominent construction practice, all goals of the firm's strategic plan," said Robinson & Cole's managing partner, Eric D. Daniels.
Meanwhile, back at the artist formerly known as Thelen, the situation continues to be fluid and confusing:
"At this point it is every group for themselves and not a coordinated top-down plan," said San Francisco-based Thelen spokesman Kevin Livingston. "Thelen really doesn't exist anymore. I barely know what is going on in San Francisco."
Heller Drone comes to the rescue of a disorganized Thelen response, after the jump.
Heller Drone -- the staffer who organized the extremely helpful Heller Highwater website in the wake of Heller Ehrman's dissolution -- has partnered with displaced Thelen attorneys to provide them with the post-dissolution information they need. He has already offered some advice to ATL readers.
What's more, he has finally revealed himself to the world. Thomas MacEntee was a techie at Heller when the end came. Legal Pad reports:
Turns out, MacEntee is a legal world vet. For the past 25 years, he was a techie at Heller, developing applications and training staff to use them. He also lists Skadden, Latham & Watkins and the USDA on his resume. He's been a litigation secretary, a manager, a trainer, and applications analyst.
MacEntee has created Thelen the Pain for displaced Thelen employees:
[T]he emerging theme for Thelen's support blog is medical, sporting the title "Thelen The Pain." It will offer similar information, MacEntee said, including how to do Cobra, and how to find insurance on your own, as well as job postings and recruiter info.
Welcome to the wonderful world of having disgruntled lawyers know your real name, Mr. MacEntee. We're sure you'll be able to provide some great advice as ex-Thelen people find their way.
Robinson & Cole Nabs N.Y. and Conn. Attorneys From Thelen [Law.com]
Robinson & Cole Gains Over 30 Former Thelen Attorneys in Hartford, Connecticut and New York City [Robinson & Cole]
Heller Blogger Launches Thelen Staff Site [Legal Pad]
Welcome - What Are You Thelen? [Thelen the Pain]
Earlier: Buoy oh buoy! Five Things Hellerites Wished They Knew At The Start
Prior ATL coverage of Thelen's dissolution.
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Lame.
Is Nervous 1L hot?
*makes plans for nervous 1L's website in preparation for the upcoming 1L job hunt...adds this to my 'executive experience' on my resume*
-nervous T-10 1L
email job leads to nervoust101l@yahoo.com
6: you bet your balls i'm hot...and pretty smart too. i'm just really nervous about getting a job.
-nervous T-10 1L
email job leads to nervoust101l@yahoo.com
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want to take a peek at nervous t-10 1L's cock
So does Tom Glasscock... his nervous, sweaty little 1L balls too.
Exactly when did gay nights start as a tradition around here? Or, all of you cock fans chicks?
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12 - i'm not a chick, but I do love cock
10, 11, 13 and 14,
Fail.
Alhough I'm an ardent gay rights supporter and will happily attend gay weddings, etc., can we at least maintain some decorum around here.
I'm entirely supportive of equal rights for gays, but the cock references (with the exception of Mr. Glascock ((aka Glass cock))) are getting a tid annoying.
15 - I actually find the childish cock comments kinda funny. Jesus, you need a dumb laugh every once in a while, especially nowadays.
I love a good cock burst, but let's try to keep it civil, eh?
I can't deal with this stress. I am a BigLaw real estate associate with no fucking work, a huge fucking mortgage and a baby to feed. This really sucks.
16 and 17,
15 here. Ok then. You both make good points.
18,
Good luck dude...or dude-ette. How old is your child? Mine is three weeks old.
15, agreed. where is Glass Cock.
19 - better keep him/her off the computer. Clearly (s)he managed to squeeze in a few posts between naps (see 9, 13 etc.)
I am not an associate at Heller or Thelen but have read HH's blog. It's great and he should be praised for his efforts. Many people think only of themselves in such situations and I am happy to see that is not always the case.
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I'm glad to see some out of work attys got picked up. 18: sorry - about the same here.
WTF!?!?!
I totally wouldn't be saying cock here, but I'm a chick and feel the need to balance out some of the homophobia...
To me this demonstrates what a crap firm Robinson and Cole is, which has been shrinking its headcount and profits even during the boom year of '07. The fact that these clowns from Thelen HF landed at RC means that the better firms didn't want them. Day Pitney has been a merger machine but passed, Bingham and others could have taken them on, and even Wiggin (smaller and more profitable) obviously didn't want them either. It also demonstrates that many of these "branch" offices of formerly prestigious bi-coastal firms are basically crap. I know there's plenty of dead weight in this motley crew heading for RC.
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Construction? In CT?!
CT is gay. Who gives a flyin fck about CT?
CT is so gay, it's full of good looking, smooth vagina
27 could not be more right! bingam is the powerhouse in hartford, as it's an international beast. But Day Pitney has lawyers every bit as good as Bing. The rest of the CT players are in a much lower league.
Former Thelen and current Orrick partner the Glass Cock here, giving my loyal fans the stiff, glassy cock they crave.
Much like John Mellencrap did with Cougar, I am transitioning to my given name of Glass Cock, leaving behind the Tom Glascock moniker but for a few random reminders.
Glass Cock returns!
We need a Wicker Vagina to compliment Glass Cock
what the fuck is Northern Virginia by the way, and why do so many big firms have offices there?
26,
So...does that mean you are discussing cock? I am one of those not thrilled with the discussion of cock, unless of course you are discussing the subject. Anyway...I don't think I'm homophobic.
For a long time, I've been thinking we need more posts about mid-size Connecticut firms. Enough reporting on biglaw already!
36,
Lots and lots of companies have offices in Northern VA. It is an economic powerhouse...THAT is what it is.
39 - I'd rather have an economic cockhouse. Or vagina shack
Too much talk about cocks, vaginas, gays and gay marriage is the reason our economy has collapsed!! It is not a coincidence that our economy becomes worse with every state that allows gay marriage. Thank God for Prop 8.
- GWB Disciple.
Mr. Glascock (AKA Glass Cock),
Mellencamp became Cougar
Cougar became Cougar Mellencamp
Cougar Mellencamp became Mellencamp
Are you sure you want to become Glassock as opposed to Glascock (AKA Glass Cock)?
Glass Cock is a traitor to fragile, transparent, silica-based male members everywhere, He has broken from his roots. You might even call him an Uncle Tom Glass Cock.
Marriage is between one cock and one vagina. Honeymoons nights are only for once cock, one vagina, and another vagina only after a few drinks.
I wonder who has the better cock, Lat or MysTTTal? My money's on Kash.
36/39 -- it is a powerhouse. and firms have offices in northern virginia because 1) the rocket docket of the EDVA is there and 2) the USPTO is in alexandria, va.
43 - say what you will about Glass Cock, but at least he's transparent.
*reads comments, makes mental note to bring up cock a lot in my firm interviews...lawyers seem to like to talk about two things: money and cock*
-nervous T-10 1L
email job leads to nervoust101l@yahoo.com
SkaddenDC is now aggressively hiring associates.
LaTTT and MysTTTal!
Goodness....
Has the Skadden troll gone positive? Is 49 indicative of a market bottom?
SkaddenDC now has AIDS.
nervous T-10 10L should have a VERY "firm" interview with Glass Cock.
I love beating a dead horse. Especially with a Glass Cock.
18 is a fake
53 - LOL
slurp that cock!
Cockadoodledoo.
- CLS 2L Stud
For God's sakes, this post has turned into a juvenile boy's puberty post. Grow up, guys. You'll never make Biglaw - guaranteed.
58 - been there, done that, have the shards of shattered Biglaw Glass Cock speckling my luscious tushy to prove it.
how is this a good move on Robinson's part. These attorneys will be dumped soon.
this is the worst blog ever
58 - ever thought that maybe some people don't want BigLaw? fucking idiot
but the summers and incoming 1st years all got fucked
15 -
Got
Aids
Yet?
Fuck Hogan DC. Bunch of picklesniffers.
Fuck Hogan DC. Bunch of picklesniffers.
Skadden DC is taking on several departing Cadwalader partners
Skadden DC is taking the Glass Cock deep in their brown Flom.
OMG! the 1L boys have lost their fucking minds. Many cock-related nervous breakdowns ahead.
What a ricockulous move on RC's part.
Friday should be interesting at Thelen - all the people will start at Nixon, etc.
The boats will all have left, and any attorneys left on board should consider all possible opportunities. Good luck kiddies. Pretty grim out there.
Friday should be interesting at Thelen - all the people will start at Nixon, etc.
The boats will all have left, and any attorneys left on board should consider all possible opportunities. Good luck kiddies. Pretty grim out there.
Friday should be interesting at Thelen - all the people will start at Nixon, etc.
The boats will all have left, and any attorneys left on board should consider all possible opportunities. Good luck kiddies. Pretty grim out there.
Shame that most of management seems to have landed jobs -- they run this fine firm into the ground, take every penny they can, offer no vision, and move on. There mothers are not proud of them.
MysTTTal
Pretty grim out there
There once was a time when Thelen actually mattered
Skadden DC is relocating to Dubai.
And taking this blog with them.