WILEY REIN — STATEMENT OF PETER D. SHIELDS
At the beginning of 2014, to maintain Wiley Rein’s competitive advantage in the marketplace, we undertook a thorough, year-long business review that resulted in the firm launching a strategic plan focusing on client service, practice management, strategic growth, and social responsibility. As part of this process, and in response to changes in client demand in certain areas, we needed to take steps to ensure our professional and staff resources were aligned with our strategic and practice area goals.
As a result of this comprehensive effort, we decided to take this difficult step to ensure the firm continues to grow strategically, while serving clients successfully and efficiently.
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Wiley Rein is a strong, innovative, and entrepreneurial firm. We remain committed to maintaining our sterling and historic reputation as a Washington, DC regulatory, national litigation, and public policy powerhouse. We have a great culture and we highly value our role as a prominent regional employer. We sincerely appreciate the work and dedication that all of our employees bring to the firm each day. We made this very challenging decision after careful consideration and review of the firm’s current and future needs, and we are doing everything we can to assist our staff and lawyers who are affected during this transition.
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