McDermott Will & Emery has officially opened a new office in Austin, Texas, poaching a team of intellectual property lawyers from rival Baker Botts.
“Austin is a vibrant and exciting market for both clients and top talent and we are delighted to be part of its strong growth trajectory—it’s a natural fit for us” Ira Coleman, McDermott’s chairman, said in a statement.
Big Law firms have flocked to Austin in the last three years, citing the city’s growing tech presence and desirability among lawyers as a place to live. Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, Quinn Emanuel, Urquhart & Sullivan, ...
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