Lewis Brisbois Head Takes Over Amid Chaotic Stretch for Firm (1)

June 23, 2023, 9:30 AM UTCUpdated: June 23, 2023, 12:37 PM UTC

The lawyer taking the reins of Lewis Brisbois as the firm faces a string of departures is seen by some as a facsimile of the longtime leader he’s replacing.

Gregory Katz steps into the firm’s top role at a critical juncture.

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith’s profits per equity partner fell by 17% in 2022, according to American Lawyer data. Then, hundreds of attorneys and staff—including nearly 140 labor and employment lawyers and practice group leaders—exited in a span of five months.

Katz was elected managing partner in May, replacing co-founder and longtime leader Bob Lewis. Weeks later, the firm ...

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