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4/13/2009
Jenner & Block LLP announced the opening of its new Los Angeles office, which will be led by two prominent local attorneys, Rick Richmond and Brent Caslin. Nationally recognized for core strengths in commercial and intellectual property litigation and its creative content and transactional practices, Jenner & Block now has approximately 470 attorneys in four growing offices: Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C, and Los Angeles. Jenner & Block’s new 11,000-square foot offices are located in downtown Los Angeles’ landmark Library Tower.
Jenner & Block Managing Partner Susan C. Levy said: “Client support for us to extend our presence to the West Coast has been and remains very strong, making this the right time for us to move forward. Jenner & Block has chosen to grow in a deliberate manner, managing its resources conservatively. Though current market conditions are affecting all firms, Jenner & Block’s conservative management, strong capital position, and institutional client base give it the flexibility to make this strategic move now.”
“We’re especially pleased to welcome Rick Richmond and Brent Caslin to Jenner & Block as the partners who will lead our new office in Los Angeles,” said Ms. Levy. “Their superb credentials and record of delivering outstanding results for clients are an excellent complement to our strengths.” Both attorneys come from Kirkland & Ellis, where they practiced in commercial and intellectual property litigation.
Mr. Richmond will serve as the Managing Partner for the new office. Noting that the new West Coast presence would enable the firm to continue growing strategically, he said, “Brent and I are thrilled to join Jenner & Block to support the continued growth of its impressive trial and appellate practice here on the West Coast. This is a quality firm with excellent lawyers and a great opportunity for both of us as well as for West Coast clients. We look forward to working with our new partners to build Jenner & Block’s West Coast presence.”
“Jenner & Block has a long history of public service and pro bono representation in its home communities, and certainly we expect to extend that tradition to Los Angeles, through active participation in the organized Bar, support of local charitable and cultural organizations, and pro bono representations. Both Rick and Brent have demonstrated deep commitments to public and community service,” said Ms. Levy. In 2008, Jenner & Block earned the top pro bono ranking by The American Lawyer. As a firm, Jenner & Block has long been committed to devoting at least 5% of its billable hours each year to pro bono matters, but has well exceeded this level in recent years.
Jenner & Block’s new offices will be downtown in the landmark Library Tower at 633 West Fifth Street—near the principal federal and state courthouses and within walking distance of prime cultural, entertainment, and dining venues.
Jenner & Block is a national law firm with approximately 470 attorneys and offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, DC. Founded in 1914, Jenner & Block is a values-based firm that has grown and prospered because of an unwavering commitment to its clients, to the Bar, to its attorneys and staff and to public service. The Firm has deep strength in the litigation areas of appellate, creative content, government contracts, insurance and reinsurance, intellectual property, product liability, professional responsibility, securities litigation, and white collar criminal defense & investigations. Jenner & Block has a substantial business and financial transactions practices with experienced groups of attorneys that focus on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities, bankruptcy and reorganization, commercial law, benefits, real estate, environmental, corporate finance and tax. Jenner & Block has also traditionally served as a leader in public service and pro bono advocacy, having been consistently ranked as one of the top ten pro bono firms in the country by The American Lawyer magazine.
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For purposes of certain state bar rules, this press release may be considered Attorney Advertising. The headquarters of the firm are Jenner & Block, 330 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611, 312-222-9350. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Susan Levy and Robert Graham are responsible for the content of this press release.
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