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Ethics/Professional Responsibility,
Civil Litigation

Jul. 8, 2021

Dentons’ CEO steps away and fired partner claims vindication

Last week, the firm said the CEO, Mike McNamara, would step away from his leadership role. The firm denied any connection between the fraud allegations and McNamara's move.

In June, a former Los Angeles-based partner sued Dentons US, claiming he was fired for blowing the whistle on a forgery scheme involving the firm's chief executive officer to collect contingency fees without client authorization. Then last week, the firm said the CEO, Mike McNamara, would step away from his leadership role.

The firm denied any connection between the fraud allegations and McNamara's move.

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