Gibson Dunn to Defend California in Redistricting Legal Battles (Correct)

Law firms Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and Strumwasser & Woocher LP are on track to be selected as the outside attorneys for the California Citizens Redistricting Commission as the group draws new congressional, legislative, and tax districts for the next 10 years.

The bipartisan commission oversees creation of new district maps that will influence political power in California for a decade and likely spark intense partisan court battles. Commissioners voted Thursday to allow the legal affairs committee to start negotiating terms of the deals, and will make a final decision on hiring the firms the week of April 12. ...