Thelen Reid & Priest
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2nd Circuit, Bankruptcy, Biglaw, California, Dissolution, Lateral Moves, Partner Issues, Partner Profits, Robinson & Cole, S.D.N.Y., Thelen Reid & Priest, Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner
A Welcome Ruling for the New Law Firms of Refugees from Bankrupt Firms
A decision just handed down by a judge of the Southern District of New York has important implications for law firm dissolutions. -
Bankruptcy, Biglaw, Dewey & LeBoeuf, Dissolution, Heller Ehrman, Howrey LLP, In-House Counsel, Lateral Moves, Money, Partner Issues, Partner Profits, Thelen Reid & Priest, Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner
Inside Straight: Dewey Know Who's Next?
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Quote of the Day: Lawyer, Poet, Salesman
He was clearly the salesman-in-chief, and he did a darn good job at it. I remember being told that despite the fact that the economy was essentially collapsing around everyone’s heads, 2008 was going to come in well over budget with record revenues and profits. — Andrew Ness, former managing partner of the D.C. office […]
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Biglaw, Howrey LLP, Litigators, Musical Chairs, Thelen Reid & Priest, Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner
Howrey Met Your Mother (Then Lost Her to Another Firm)
Yesterday we reported on talks last week between Jones Day and key partners in the construction group of Howrey. It appears that the talks have borne fruit. As reported yesterday by the Daily Journal (subscription), a group of seven Howrey partners — led by prominent construction lawyer Steve O’Neal, former chairman of the now-defunct Thelen […] -
Biglaw, Howrey LLP, Intellectual Property, Litigators, Musical Chairs, Partner Issues, Thelen Reid & Priest, Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner
Howrey Losing More Partners? Construction Lawyers Might Be Next to Leave
After all, there are fewer partners for Howrey to lose with each passing day, as the Howrey lawyer diaspora continues to grow. Let’s review the recent activity — and discuss some possible future defections. On Friday we reported that IP litigator Mark Whitaker would be joining Baker Botts. That news has now been publicly announced. […] -
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Winston & Strawn Tries To Rewrite History By Editing Out a Problematic Partner
It’s clear that Winston & Strawn isn’t happy about all the publicity it’s getting over Jonathan Bristol, the Winston partner — or former partner? — who has gotten entangled with Kenneth Starr In case you haven’t been following the case of Kenneth Starr — not the one who brought us the delectable Starr Report, but […] -
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Musical Chairs: Holland & Knight Picks Up Richard Raysman
Former Thelen associates might still be scrambling to pick up the pieces of their aborted legal careers, but former Thelen partners continue to land on their feet. The latest partner refugee is an All-Star. Richard Raysman (of what used to be known as Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner) has ended up at Holland & […] -
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Ex-Thelen Employees Granted Class Status
Thelen dissolved, not that long ago. But some former employees claim that they did not get sufficient notice under the WARN act. Those employees are now allowed to pursue remedies as a certified class: Lawyers and staff for the now-defunct firm Thelen have won class certification of their suit claiming the firm failed to give […] - Sponsored
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Morning Docket 11.21.08
* Mukasey is going to be okay. He’s telling jokes and talking to the President. A GW doctor said “”The attorney general is conscious, conversant and alert.” [CNN] * Do you feel sorry for sex offenders? The California 4th district court does. They ruled that Jessica’s law, a law that prohibits sex offenders from living […]
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Dissolution, Musical Chairs, Thelen Reid & Priest, Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner
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 […] -
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Nixon Peabody Picks Up 90 Thelen Attorneys (This is Different From a Merger How?)
We’ve previously reported that Nixon Peabody was acquiring 60 ex-Thelen attorneys, but only Thelen refugees located in Manhattan. But now it is looking like Nixon is picking up 90 ex-Thelen lawyers (partners and associates), former Thelen support staff, and tripling its presence in Silicon Valley. Yesterday’s press release from Nixon reported: The new attorneys are […] -
Dissolution, Thelen Reid & Priest
Thelen Dissolution Committee Revealed
The Recorder has published the people who will be in charge of winding down operations at Thelen: The three members of Thelen’s dissolution committee are David Graybeal, Douglas Davidson and Thomas Hill. The firm has also hired as outside counsel Peter Gilhuly, the Latham & Watkins bankruptcy partner who advised Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison on […] -
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Buoy oh buoy! Five Things Hellerites Wished They Knew At The Start
[Ed Note: This post was written for ATL by “Heller Drone,” who created the blog Heller Highwater in response to a lack of information concerning Heller Ehrman’s dissolution. We asked Heller Drone for helpful advice to offer Thelen associates and staff. Good luck to everybody dealing with these difficult circumstances.] Being capsized is often something […]
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Dissolution, Layoffs, Thelen Reid & Priest
Thelen Officially Dissolves
Thelen has officially announced they will dissolve. According to the release, Thelen: [B]reached a partner departure covenant that restricts the number of partners who may depart the firm within any twelve month period. In other words, the bank pulled Thelen’s line of credit, much like they said was not going to happen. Most disturbingly, Thelen […] -
Dissolution, Thelen Reid & Priest
Breaking: Thelen's All Partner Meeting
After yesterday’s news that Thelen Chairman Stephen O’Neal was in talks to move to Howrey, the Thelen partnership met today. That meeting is still ongoing, but early reports are that a partnership committee recommended dissolution to the full partnership. The firm has been maintaining that they had a plan that would avoid dissolution ever since […] -
Dissolution, Thelen Reid & Priest
Weebles Wobble, But Does Thelen Fall Down?
We’ve spent the day collecting our Thelen rumors. This morning The Recorder reported that Thelen chairman Stephen O’Neal has been in talks to move to the D.C. firm Howrey. Apparently, he’s poised to take 30 attorneys with him. The firm is set to hold an all partner meeting on Tuesday to discuss their options: A […] -
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Thelen Associates: English M*therF%$#*r Do You Speak It?
If there are Thelen associates that are not actively trying to get another job, if there are “incoming” Thelen first years who are waiting for “concrete answers” from the firm: this is your last warning. Do not pass Go, do not collect $200, just remember that your closest exit might be behind you. This morning […] -
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Pillsbury Continues To Poach Thelen Partners
I don’t believe everything I read on ATL’s comment boards, but often accurate information is posted by our readers. Monday, we told you that Pillsbury had acquired Thelen’s China practice group. One reader said: Look for construction partners to start jumping ship by next week. You heard it here first. The only thing wrong about […] -
Law Firm Mergers, Thelen Reid & Priest
Is Thelen Next?
What’s going to happen to Thelen? That is the question many are asking in the wake of Heller Ehrman’s untimely demise. As we have previously reported, Thelen has not yet been able to merge with another firm, while suffering through a slew of partner defections. They’ve even canceled their 2009 summer program. Today brings more […] -
Law Firm Mergers, Thelen Reid & Priest
Law Firm Merger Mania: Nixon & Thelen You Don't Have To Go Home But You Can't Stay Here
Nixon Peabody and Thelen continue to make googly eyes at each other. But if Nixon keeps dancing and talking instead of making a move, there might not be any Thelen left to merge with. As The Recorder reports: Bingham McCutchen plans to announce on Monday that four D.C. attorneys from Thelen are moving over: Partner […]