Paul Hastings Drops Ex-Proskauer COO Accused of Stealing Secrets

The former Proskauer Rose executive accused of stealing sensitive business secrets from the law firm has lost his job at rival Paul Hastings in wake of Proskauer’s lawsuit against him.

Jonathan O’Brien, who resigned as Proskauer’s chief operating officer in December, had been set to join Paul Hastings, according to a person familiar with the matter, who said the firm was not aware of any of O’Brien’s alleged activities until they were made public.

“Mr. O’Brien is not joining Paul Hastings and we do not comment on any firms’ personnel matters,” a Paul Hastings spokesman said in a statement.

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