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Law Practice

Aug. 8, 2013

Former Thelen attorneys who stuck together have thrived

At its peak in 2006, Thelen LLP employed more than 600 lawyers and had offices abroad. Since its dissolution in 2008, many of its former lawyers have found long-term homes at new firms.


By Joshua Sebold


Daily Journal Staff Writer


At its peak in 2006, Thelen LLP employed more than 600 lawyers and even had a few offices abroad. But after a failed merger and amid a tanking economy, the firm shed 200 attorneys and then dissolved in 2008. Large groups of California-based attorneys made their way to Nixon Peabody LLP, Winston & Strawn LLP, Reed Smith LLP and Howrey LLP. Although Howrey turned out to be another sinking ship, Thelen's ...

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