Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is proud to announce that corporate attorney, Kirt W. Shuldberg has joined the firm’s San Diego/Del Mar office. He devotes his practice to corporate and securities law. Previously, Shuldberg was with Heller Ehrman. He makes Sheppard’s 12th partner to join from Heller Ehrman this year.

Winston & Strawn has added Maria Rodriguez to its Los Angeles office. Rodriguez, an labor and employment litigaiton, will join as partner. She joins from Seyfarth Shaw, where she was also partner.

Covington & Burling has expanded its firm with 50 lawyers from Heller Ehrman. The attorneys joining the firm are widespread: 14 partners, six counsel, and even more associates. Covington has also announced their plans to launch two new offices in California: Silicon Valley and San Diego. But, that is not the last we will hear of Covington’s additions. There are still more potential laterals waiting in the wings.

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