Wake Up Call: Regional Firms to Create Top 200 Law Operation

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• Ulmer & Berne and Greensfelder Hemker & Gale announced that they voted to merge and will result in a new Am Law 200 firm. They will operate under the new name UB Greensfelder LLP and will have approximately 275 attorneys in nine offices. (UB Greensfelder LLP)
• Companies are using law firms to help minimize damages from cyber attacks and prevent future attacks from hackers. Cyber crime specialists at law firms are playing the role of negotiator and ...