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paul hastings represents kurt salmon associates, inc. in merger with management consulting group
paul hastings advises addax petroleum corporation on $ 1. 6 billion term loan facility
former supreme court clerk matthew stowe joins paul hastings in washington d. c .
paul hastings represents initial purchasers in fibra unos us $ 1. 75 billion offering
paul hastings represents madison capital partners in sale of coadvantage corp. to compass investment
paul hastings leads lotte chemical corporation to u. s. trade secrets litigation victory
paul hastings advises paragon biomedical, inc. in sale to clinipace, inc .
paul hastings represents gevo, inc. in two public offerings worth $ 100 million
paul hastings advises japanese amusement ride company sansei yusoki on u. s. acquisition
paul hastings represented r360 environmental solutions in the acquisition of prairie disposal, inc .
paul hastings advises the underwriters in haitong securities us $ 1. 68 billion ipo
paul hastings represents jacobs engineering group, inc. on its acquisition of unique world
paul hastings advises baha mar ltd. on $ 3. 5 billion resort project
paul hastings advises acumen in $ 1. 9 million investment in nrsp microfinance bank
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paul hastings advises catalina marketing corporation in $ 1. 7 billion buyout by valueact capital
paul hastings advises citigroup property investors on $ 1. 29 billion asia real estate fund
paul hastings represents franchise services of north america inc. in acquisition of assets from hertz
paul hastings represents leading brazilian transmission company taesa in brl 1. 76 billion equity offering
paul hastings advises ddi corp. in its $ 268m acquisition by viasystems group inc .
paul hastings representing equity lifestyle properties in $ 1. 43 billion real estate portfolio acquisition
paul hastings hosts first time ever seminar by u. s. law firm in cuba
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paul hastings advises davis investment ventures ii in final closing of $ 413. 5 million fund
paul hastings represents cowen and company in spartan stores, inc. s private placement of notes
paul hastings advises misumi group on acquisition of largest die components maker in the u. s
paul hastings advising ardea biosciences in its $ 1. 26b all - cash acquisition by astrazeneca
paul hastings represents lead arrangers in $ 1. 6 billion acquisition of 99 cents only stores
paul hastings advises j. p. morgan and credit suisse in china hotel sector acquisition financing
paul hastings advises wolters kluwer corporate legal services in acquisition of national registered agents, inc .
paul hastings advises kobe steel in its equity investment in chinas wuxi compressor co. ltd .
diversity columnist renwei chung chats with meg sullivan, corporate social responsibility officer at paul hastings .
paul hastings advises barclays bank plc in senior secured financing of press ganey holdings, inc .
paul hastings advises catalina marketing corporation in $ 1. 7 billion buyout by hellman & friedman llc
paul hastings boosts global private equity practice with addition of leading private equity lawyer william s. kirsch
paul hastings represents morgan stanley real estate in $ 1. 9 billion acquisition of glenborough realty trust
paul hastings represents suntrust in $ 120 million financing for wrm america intermediate holding company, inc .
paul hastings represents initial purchasers in chc helicopter s. a. s $ 200 million bond offering
paul hastings represents ge capital in $ 200m abl credit facility for global brass and copper inc .
paul hastings advises srs labs, inc. in its $ 148m sale to dts, inc .
paul hastings represents the city investment fund, l. p. in crowne plaza times square recapitalization
paul hastings represents rbc capital markets and fifth third bank in vantage specialty chemical inc. acquisition financing
paul hastings advises wells fargo capital finance in $ 2. 2 billion acquisition of novell by attachmate
paul hastings advises jp morgan on sbi holdings, inc. s listing of hong kong depositary receipts
paul hastings adds former assistant u. s. attorney to growing investigations and white collar defense practice
paul hastings represents fairpoint communications, inc. in $ 1. 5 billion acquisition by consolidated communications
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paul hastings' pro bono team succeeds in bringing enterprise shuttle to new york city ...
paul hastings will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws .
paul hastings secures u. s. supreme court victory in sprint / united management company v. mendelsohn
paul hastings advises lehman brothers on exit from joint venture ownership of sanderson and st. martins lane hotels
paul hastings represents linpac group limited in sale of its u. s. corrugated business to four m
paul hastings represents lexington corporate properties trust in its $ 4. 6 billion merger with newkirk realty trust
paul hastings represents jefferies finance llc in financing apaxs acquisition of cole haan llc from nike, inc .
paul hastings advises acadia realty trust in $ 261. 5 million sale of 12 self - storage properties
paul hastings advises cortec group in sale of performance health & wellness holdings, inc. to gridiron capital
paul hastings represents capital trust, inc. in connection with agreement to sell investment management platform to blackstone
paul hastings represents grupo petrotemex s. a. de c. v. in $ 275m bond buyback
paul hastings advising lin media in acquisition of network affiliates from new vision television for $ 330. 4m
paul hastings advises wells fargo capital finance in $ 100 million financing for jda software group, inc .
paul hastings expands washington, d. c. office with addition of m & a partner eric greenberg
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paul hastings advises con edison in $ 1. 477 billion sale of generation projects to north american energy alliance
paul hastings represents parent company of algeco in $ 2. 2 billion acquisition of williams scotsman, inc .
paul hastings represents ubs limited and banca imi on the listing of zignago vetro s. p. a .
paul hastings continues expansion of east coast employment practice with addition of john f. wymer iii to atlanta office
paul hastings represents banco continental s. a. e. c. a. in $ 200m notes offering
paul hastings advises lin media in acquisition of network affiliates from new vision television for $ 334. 9 million
paul hastings represents patron capital, l. p. iv in raising over $ 1. 1 billion fund
paul hastings advising abc - mart, inc. in us $ 138m acquisition of lacrosse footwear, inc .
paul hastings advises controladora mabe s. a. de c. v. on exchange offer and new issuance
paul hastings represents jpmorgan in $ 1. 5 billion credit facility for nustar logistics, l. p .
paul hastings represents h. i. g. whitehorse as a lender in financing of acella pharmaceuticals and affiliates
paul hastings represents strategic hotels & resorts, inc. in novel tender offers involving a deferred, contingent dividend
paul hastings represents sigma, s. a. de c. v. in €600 million senior notes offering
paul hastings’ ip growth continues with leading tech and life sciences partner additions in japan and u. s .
paul hastings' llp, formerly known as paul, hastings, janofsky & walker llp, is an international law firm with 19 offices across asia, europe, and the u. s. the ...
lee g. paul, robert p. hastings, and leonard s. janofsky founded the law firm of paul, hastings & janofsky in los angeles on november 1, 1951. janofsky, who had graduated from harvard law school in 1934, focused on employment law, while partners paul focused on litigation and hastings on business law .
paul hastings represents four m holdings affiliate in purchase of eight facilities from longview fibre paper and packaging, inc .
paul hastings advises macfarlane - chang, llc in acquisition of major league soccer' s d. c. united
paul hastings represents jbic in a us $ 1. 2 billion financing deal for the tangguh lng project, indonesia
paul hastings represents manugistics group, inc. in $ 213 million sale of all outstanding equity to jda software group
paul hastings represents bank of montreal in $ 150 million credit facility for new source energy partners l. p .
paul hastings represents lead arrangers in consolidated precision products corp. s acquisition of the turbine technologies group of esco corporation
paul hastings represents citigroup as sole book - running manager in sun communities, inc. follow - on public offering
paul hastings representing beecken petty o' keefe & co. in the acquisition of a stake in sunrise senior living
paul hastings advises j. p. morgan on china dayes very substantial acquisition, reverse takeover and deemed new listing
paul hastings represents samsung electronics in us $ 1. 4 billion sale of hard disk drive operations to seagate technology
new research by paul hastings shows non - cash payments across u. s. and uk to soar by 2026
paul hastings strengthens antitrust practice with addition of former federal trade commission official to the washington, d. c. office
paul hastings represents tokyo electric power in us $ 3. 42 billion acquisition of mirant' s power plants in philippines
paul hastings represents strategic hotels & resorts in the closing of approximately $ 1. 2 billion in deals over ten months
paul hastings first u. s. law firm to submit preliminary applications in relation to foreign legal consultant office in korea
paul hastings advises barrington broadcasting group llc in $ 370 million sale of tv stations to sinclair broadcast group, inc .
paul hastings closes $ 350 million debt exchange offer by axtel, s. a. b de c. v .
paul hastings represents alpek, s. a. b. de c. v. in $ 650m inaugural notes offering
paul hastings advises alpha investment partners limited in the hk $ 1. 2 billion disposition of shama serviced apartments causeway bay
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paul hastings represents caladrius biosciences, inc. in sale of its subsidiary pct to hitachi chemical co america, ltd .
paul hastings represents nemak, s. a. b. de c. v. in €500 million senior notes offering
paul hastings bolsters bank regulatory practice with the addition of v. gerard comizio to the washington, d. c. office
paul hastings continues expansion of international ip practice with addition of five prominent patent litigation lawyers in washington, d. c .
paul hastings advises on the financing for gulf oil corp. s $ 1. 1 billion acquisition of hii holding co .
paul hastings advises cequel in closing of its $ 6. 6 billion sale to bcc partners, cpp investment board and management
paul hastings represents citigroup and bofa merrill lynch as joint book runners in sun communities, inc. public offering of preferred stock
paul hastings represents suntrust bank in financing halifax media holdings acquisition of freedom communications inc. s assets in florida and north carolina
paul hastings represents citigroup and bofa merrill lynch as joint book runners in sun communities, inc. follow - on public offering
paul hastings advises energy development corporation on its us $ 75 million new loan and php4. 1 billion existing loan with ifc
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paul hastings advises u. s. corrugated, inc. in private placement of $ 135 million 10% senior notes due 2013
paul hastings represents tenedora nemak, s. a. de c. v. in $ 500 million inaugural high yield notes offering
paul hastings advises bdoro europe ltd. , a subsidiary of bdo unibank, inc. , in the acquisition of strand bridge house
at paul hastings, we hire great people and provide them with opportunities to develop, challenge and broaden their skills while bringing innovative solutions to our clients. paul hastings is recognized as a best place to work, where the work you do makes a difference .
paul hastings advises bank of america on $ 1. 75 billion cross - border financing to fund ashtead group' s acquisition of nationsrent
paul hastings represents marathon asset management in $ 2. 1 billion asset acquisition of reckson real estate portfolio from sl green realty corp .
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paul hastings represents rbc capital markets, bmo capital markets and deutsche bank securities in $ 1. 6 billion acquisition of 99 cents only stores
some law firms, like paul hastings, have made a lucrative business serving as a designated lender counsel, aggressively marketing their services to the real client: the private equity firms. according to the thomson reuters deals intelligence, in 2010 paul hastings had virtually no relationship with banks making leveraged loans; today, it is the no. 2 ranked law firm in this business. a spokeswoman for paul hastings declined to comment .
paul hastings attorneys recognized as super lawyers in southern california, connecticut, georgia, new york, san diego and washington, d. c .
paul hastings represents rbc capital markets, bmo capital markets and deutsche bank securities inc. as initial purchasers on 99¢ only stores high - yield offering
senior cybersecurity official from u. s. department of homeland security joins paul hastings to help clients navigate cyber, investigations, and national security risks
the paul hastings diversity scholarship: established in 2013, provides a tuition scholarship to select second - year law students who demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity and contributing to the firm’s diversity goals and who receive an offer to join paul hastings in one of our u. s. offices .
at paul hastings, we are dedicated to the development and growth of our lawyers, and we are committed to providing the resources necessary for success .
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the attorneys at paul hastings are real experts in their areas of practice with a deep knowledge of international and global issues .
paul hastings represents rbc capital markets, j. p. morgan securities and ubs securities llc in $ 375 million bond issuance for triumph group, inc .
paul hastings represents rbc capital markets, ubs securities llc and suntrust robinson humphrey, inc. in financing harbour groups acquisition of cleaver - brooks, inc .
paul hastings represents urbi, desarrollos urbanos, s. a. b. de c. v. in $ 105 million loan from international finance corp .
paul hastings advises initial purchasers on us $ 350 million high yield bond offering by empresas ica, s. a. b. de c. v .
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paul hastings is a leading global law firm with a strong presence throughout asia, europe, latin america, and the united states. through a collaborative approach, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to client service, the professionals of paul hastings deliver innovative solutions to many of the world’s top financial institutions and fortune 500 companies .
in our video, corporate associate kallyn hunter discusses why she chose paul hastings, the importance of diversity, and what makes the firm a great place to work .
at paul hastings, our purpose is clear – to help our clients and people navigate new paths to growth. with a strong presence throughout asia, europe, latin america and the us, paul hastings is recognized as one of the world’s most innovative global law firms and a great place to work. the firm has been named
paul hastings has been conferred with several industry awards and recognitions. the firm has been ranked 3rd on the american lawyer' s a - list of the 20 most successful law firms in america. the financial times recently named paul hastings as one of the most innovative law firms in the u. s. in its innovative lawyers 2011 report. paul hastings has grown to become one of only two us firms founded after 1950 to reach the top 15 in the us. the animal legal defense fund awarded paul hastings the 2011 advancement in animal law pro bono achievement award, recognizing the firm' s pro bono work to advance the interests of animals through the legal system .
why do top law students come to paul hastings? opportunity. we understand the importance of training our lawyers to be great business advisors, not just outstanding legal advisors .
paul hastings represents ubs securities llc, barclays capital, deutsche bank securities inc. and bmo capital markets in $ 250 million bond offering by shale - inland holdings, llc
some 85 attorneys worked in paul, hastings' real estate department for clients involved in commercial development, land use regulation, zoning, real estate investing, and environment issues .
attracting and recruiting highly talented law students from top law schools to our summer associate program is a crucial component of paul hastings' strategy for growth ,
said seth zachary, chairman of paul hastings .
this year we substantially increased our class size to 181 students while not compromising the exceptional quality of the summer associates in our program .
paul hastings provides numerous opportunities for students to connect with our lawyers throughout the year. we sponsor student groups, host panels and events on campus and may also offer informational interviews .
at paul hastings, we are committed to the professional development and career aspirations of our associates. we hire great people and provide them with opportunities to broaden their skills from day one .
with leading lawyers serving our clients throughout asia, europe, latin america, and the u. s. , paul hastings is recognized as one of the world’s most innovative global law firms .
note to search firms: all agencies must sign a paul hastings search firm agreement. our search firm agreements are office specific. candidates submitted by a search firm without an executed search firm agreement with the appropriate office will not be considered an applicant. all applicants must be submitted to a job posting through our online process. resumes sent directly to paul hastings attorneys or the talent acquisition & development department will not be accepted or considered an applicant. if you would like to sign a paul hastings search firm agreement, please send a request to careeropportunities @ paulhastings. com .
also during this time, the firm stepped up its efforts to use the latest in computer technology. to give clients better access to information, paul, hastings' michael stanko, director of information services in the los angeles office, designed proprietary software called valumaker, which all paul, hastings offices began using. this electronic system provided detailed billing records and project management data online .
new york, ny (may 17, 2007) - paul, hastings, janofsky & walker llp (paul hastings), a leading international law firm, announced today the arrival of 181 law students to its 2007 summer associate program, the largest summer class in the firm' s history. the size of the summer class has grown 26% since last year and a remarkable 65% since 2005 .
in the 1990s, paul hastings reorganized its practice around five core specialties: real estate, business, employment, litigation, and tax. of these, employment was considered the firm' s greatest strength. paul hastings' expertise in this field dated back to the firm' s beginnings and the reputation developed by founding partner leonard janofsky, who was the first employment lawyer to serve as president of the american bar association .
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associates reckoned prior work experience “can only be a plus” for candidates to demonstrate these kind of attributes, but for many newbies paul hastings is “their first real job. we come from all over the board. ”
the american lawyer named paul hastings its transatlantic ip team of the year at the 2018 transatlantic legal awards. the awards honor the top legal work between the u. s. and the uk and european legal markets .
paul hastings is committed to the success of diverse lawyers now and in the future. through our partnerships with leading centers for diversity research, we are investing in the next generation of women, lgbt, and minority attorneys .
founded in 1951, paul hastings has grown strategically to anticipate and respond to our clients' needs in markets across the globe. we have a strong presence throughout asia, europe, latin america, and the u. s .
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paul, hastings' business law department dealt with a wide range of corporate legal issues, from mergers, acquisitions, antitrust, government regulations, and bankruptcy to technology licensing, capital formation, franchising, and entertainment industry transactions .
the paul, hastings tax department, its smallest with about 25 attorneys in 1991, advised clients on complex taxation issues involving international operations, off - shore incorporation, mergers and acquisitions, estate planning, and state and federal taxes .
many other law firms expanded about the same time as paul, hastings. in 1975, before the boom time, less than 48 american law firms had at least 100 lawyers, but by 1993 over 250 firms had that minimum number .
in what was widely viewed as the post - crisis relaunch of the european commercial mortgage - backed securitization (cmbs) market, paul hastings advised deutsche bank london branch, in the first cmbs placed into the market since 2007. the new
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paul hastings has a 25 - year history of helping a wide - range of korea - based clients with complex legal challenges ,
said jong han kim, a partner at paul hastings who will serve as korean office chair when the firm opens its' seoul office .
we are looking forward to providing on the ground legal expertise to our existing clients and are excited by the growth opportunities our korea office presents ,
he added. paul hastings commitment to asia is a long standing part of the firms history. the firm opened offices in tokyo in 1988, in beijing and hong kong in 2002 and in shanghai in 2003. investing in asia and developing relationships with asian companies is a central part of the firms growth and success .
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paul, hastings continued its expansion as the new decade began. by 1991 it included over 400 lawyers from over 12 nations representing about 60 law schools. the firm grew without a single merger or acquisition of another law firm. no more than three attorneys from another firm joined paul, hastings, and most lateral hires came as individuals. the firm' s partners were relatively young; only three of the more than 100 partners were over 60 years old. all partners shared equally in making decisions about the firm .
diversity is a fundamental part of the paul hastings history. when the firm was first established, our founding partners correctly believed that diverse talent would give the firm a competitive advantage. over the past 60 years, paul hastings has established itself as one of the world' s leading law firms and a leader in global diversity. we collaborate with leading diversity organizations, law schools, and clients to fulfill a mission of consistent excellence in legal practice, equality in the workplace, and promotion and advancement for all people .
congratulations to the paul hastings team for being named
finance team of the year
at the lawyer awards 2018, held in london last night. the team was recognized for their work on the high profile £700m capital raising plan for the co - operative bank .
paul hastings' summer associate program provides law school students with a wide variety of legal experiences and significant interaction with firm attorneys. each summer associate is paired with an associate -
mentor
who helps with transition and serves as a valuable resource for the summer associate .
paul hastings has a hours policy in place to determine the performance of the employee. the annual target for billable hours is 2000 in the u. s. some of the positives to work at paul hastings are good working environment, associate get real work to do at the most junior level and strong leadership. however, some have pointed out some negative aspects such as poor communication from partners, long hours to work and the firm is seen as more demanding but does not provide many incentives. associates get interesting projects from day one .
who continues to burnish his cv with excellent results; in february 2017, he succeeded in blocking three generic manufacturers from going to market with generic versions of sunovion’s blockbuster latuda drug. paul hastings also flexes transactional expertise and has a prominent ip and technology - focused corporate partner in
law360, new york (march 1, 2016, 2: 26 pm est) - - paul hastings llp saw more than $ 1 billion in revenue last year, marking another record year as it saw growth in a number of areas, the firm told law360 on tuesday .
when the chips are down, technology and life sciences innovators immediately pick up the phone to paul hastings; the firm provides comfort with its reservoir of litigation talent, tenacity and superb track record. pharmaceutical and biotech litigation is the metier of the formidable 90 - strong new york contingent led by
at paul hastings, it’s smart business to build diverse teams rich in talent, experiences, and creativity. we seek students who exemplify the hallmarks of successful paul hastings associates: innovative, strong communication skills, achievement drive, interpersonal savvy, client service excellence and ability to be collaborative team members. students should be committed to work for a dynamic and entrepreneurial law firm on complex legal matters across practices and offices to help our clients overcome challenges and move their business forward. law students with outstanding academic credentials, superior writing skills, law review, journal or moot court membership are preferred .
in 1951, harvard law grads bob hastings, lee paul and leonard janofsky pooled their ambition to form a new firm in los angeles. they divided the workload three ways: janofsky handled employment law matters, paul dealt with litigation, and hastings managed business law. in 1962, charles walker joined the trio as a partner, adding his name to the masthead and establishing a tax practice. walker took a brief sojourn from the firm in the 1970s to accept a position in the ford administration as assistant secretary of the treasury for tax policy but soon returned to his tax work at the firm .
hong kong (march 6, 2012) - paul hastings, a leading global law firm, announced today that it has become the first u. s. law firm to submit preliminary applications to the ministry of justice of korea in relation to the establishment of a foreign legal consultant office in korea .
currently, paul hastings is advising facebook on a number of matters as the company continues to grow and extend its global reach into new service and product areas. one key area of the firm' s work relates to the burgeoning market of online social commerce and the development of a global virtual currency .
paul hastings' summer associate program serves is considered important not only for the associates but also for the firm itself. during the program, summer associates in each of the firm' s u. s. offices have the opportunity to work on several projects with different lawyers in a variety of practice areas. summer associates also observe and assist in trials, hearings, depositions, and negotiations, and participate in client meetings and closings. the summer associate program provides an opportunity to gain a realistic view of what it is like to practice law at paul hastings on a day - to - day basis .
in today’s world of transformative change, our purpose is clear — to help our clients and people navigate new paths to growth. with a strong presence throughout asia, europe, latin america, and the u. s. , paul hastings is recognized as one of the world’s most innovative global law firms .
in the 2000s, paul hastings merged and reorganized to continue its growth overseas. it combined with chinese firm koo and partners in 2002, gaining offices in hong kong and beijing, and then opened another location in shanghai the following year. after building a presence in paris, brussels, and milan, the firm set its sights on frankfurt through a merger with local firm smeets haas wolff. in the 2010s, paul hastings continued to expand to meet clients demands, opening new offices in houston, seoul, and - most recently - a century city office in 2018 to help clients in the entertainment and media sector .
paul hastings represented credit suisse as global coordinator and credit suisse and citigroup as initial purchasers in the mexico city airport fibra e' s us $ 1. 64b initial public offering on the mexican stock exchange and internationally in accordance with rule 144a and regulation s. this offering is the largest ipo from mexico since 2013 .
. on the branded side of the drug industry, they are “extremely aggressive, but they play fair and also have a sense of humour”. there is no denying that paul hastings is also among the top ptab players in the country; in a perfect example of marrying skillsets, flattmann and dc’s naveen modi recently won four
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although most partners at paul, hastings continued to rise through the ranks on an eight - year associate track requiring about 50 hours per week, managing partner robert g. lane in the january 2, 1989 los angeles business journal said that hiring
key lateral partners
from outside the firm had also been an effective management tool .
paul hastings is recognized as one of the elite global law firms, ranking among the top 5 on the american lawyer’s prestigious a - list of the most successful law firms in the u. s. for six consecutive years. the firm has received numerous accolades, including being ranked # 4 in the financial times innovative lawyers report for north america, top 5 for “overall best firm to work for” for four consecutive years by vault, and # 1 on the american lawyer’ s midlevel associate satisfaction survey for the past two years. to learn more about paul hastings, highlights of our recent client successes, and the industries we serve, take a look at our annual review .
london office chair: ronan o’sullivan number of partners: 30 assistant solicitors: 50 other fee - earners: 15 the firm founded in 1951, paul hastings has grown strategically to anticipate and responds to its clients’ needs in markets across the globe. the firm has a strong presence throughout asia, europe, latin america, and the us .
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paul hastings represented the underwriters in the us $ 1b gdr offering by kakao corp. , the operator of leading mobile and online platforms in korea. this marks the largest overseas - listed equity offering by a korean issuer in a decade. the gdrs will be listed on the singapore exchange, while the underlying common shares will be listed on the korea exchange .
paul hastings has long partnered with the acumen fund, a nonprofit that pairs business with philanthropy by investing in start - ups that aspire to solve global social issues related to world poverty. most recently, acumen has connected paul hastings with the learners guild, a public benefit corporation that trains individuals to become professional software developers. the learners guild program provides a rigorous alternative to a traditional four - year university program—which is out of reach for many people for financial or other reasons—preparing each “learner” for a career in web development by the end of the 40 - week session. we are working with the learners guild to establish a financing facility that will sustain its continued operations, including monitoring the loan documentation process and negotiating the agreement .
over the last few decades, paul hastings has grown from a mid - market u. s. firm to an international outfit with strengths in employment, tax, and business law and big name clients in more than 80 countries. with offices in beijing, hong kong, seoul, shanghai, and tokyo, the firm has become especially strong in asian market dealings .
as the century drew to a close, the attorneys of paul, hastings faced many challenges, in the forms of increased competition and a well - informed public. specifically, consumers asked more questions of professionals than in the past, gained information easily from the internet, and could use software for simple legal forms, thus reducing the need for some professional legal services .
in 1986 barton' s team at paul, hastings was involved in venture capital funding with capital commitments of $ 500 million, and barton noted in the june 15, 1987 los angeles business journal that ,
i am not aware of any other law firm as active as we in this area (venture capital) or that has devoted as much resources to it .
by january 1989, the end of paul, hastings' fiscal year, the firm had grown to almost 350 lawyers and had for the first time reached the milestones of 100 partners and $ 100 million in annual revenues. it was los angeles' fourth largest law firm, exceeded only by gibson, dunn & crutcher, o' melveny & myers, and latham & watkins .
by 1989 paul, hastings maintained eight offices, including the original in los angeles and others in costa mesa, orange county, established in 1974; atlanta (1980), washington, d. c. (1980); santa monica, california (1983), stamford, connecticut (1983), new york city (1986), and the newly opened tokyo office .
in 1974 the firm opened a second office in orange county; locations in atlanta, washington dc, new york, and connecticut followed. during the 1980s, paul hastings ventured into the world of venture capital transactions, working from offices in los angeles, costa mesa, and santa monica. the firm grew over the next few decades organically, rather than merging or acquiring other firms .
the firm' s employment attorneys often contributed their expert knowledge to state legislatures, congress, courts, the national chamber of commerce, and others. and paul, hastings' literature pointed out that ,
perhaps as a testament to our particular expertise, we are frequently called upon by many of the nation' s leading law firms to represent them in connection with their employment law matters .
paul hastings represented j. p. morgan as the sole sponsor and depositary on the secondary listing of hdrs of coach, inc. on the main board of the hong kong stock exchange. the deal is seen as a landmark to make coach the first u. s. public company to list in hong kong and opened the door to other u. s. companies seeking to list their shares .
paul hastings is a big international legal brand with strategic bases in the world' s economic hubs. once a californian firm, paul hastings' identity has shifted as it has grown: new york has emerged as the firm' s largest office and the natural epicenter for its global network. although the cali factor can be felt in some top clients – disney, google, blizzard – several others – goldman sachs, united airlines – signal the firm' s eastward trajectory. the culture, too, is decidedly un - californian and quite
fast - paced ,
said one la associate .
they have extremely high expectations .
as one associate put it: “you' re playing with the dodgers! there' s a mentality that we have to be the best and do the best. and we need people who can sprint with us. ”
two events in the 1970s influenced law firms like paul, hastings to become more business - oriented and expand their practices in competition against other law firms. first, in 1975 the u. s. supreme court decided in the case goldfarb v. virginia bar association that most attempts by professional societies to restrict advertising violated antitrust laws. thus lawyers, doctors, and other professionals began or increased their advertising, just like other businesses .
after a two - week orientation that' s “a bit repetitive, ” first - years will go to the (almost unpronounceable ?)' phthrive', “a three - day workshop in chicago for all first - years to meet each other and get the basic skills; interfacing with clients, firm policies, and also sessions on group - specific training. ” anyone who' s trained at paul hastings will know the firm plays on its ph acronym with gusto –
we have a lot of quirky names! ” the overall training program gets the catchy acronym ph dna (paul hastings developing new associates). many agreed that the best thing about these initial sessions is making new' phriends': “while the training programs are slightly helpful, the main purpose is to meet everyone and do some inter - firm networking. that part i did really appreciate. ”
paul, hastings' attorneys helped the national association of manufacturers (nam) win a pro bono lawsuit in the u. s. district court for the district of columbia against the u. s. department of labor. the department had tried to tighten rules concerning temporary employment of foreign skilled workers, a nationwide controversy in which many high - tech firms argued they needed more skilled immigrants because they could not find enough american programmers and engineers .
the big apple base is paul hastings' largest office, followed by la and washington, dc. the firm' s other offices also take juniors in varying numbers: atlanta, chicago, orange county, palo alto, san francisco, san diego and houston. as one associate put it: “it' s hard to describe the culture of the whole firm at all. the culture differs office to office, department to department, floor to floor. ”
paul hastings represented goldman sachs and citigroup as arrangers in the financing for the recommended public - to - private acquisition by advent international of laird plc for approximately £1b. ai ladder limited (bidco), a wholly - owned indirect subsidiary of funds managed by advent international corporation, and u. k. electronics and technology business laird reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash acquisition of the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of laird by bidco .
we understand that the true power of diversity is only realized in an environment where everyone feels able to share their differences and achieve their potential. at paul hastings, our inclusive work environment enables our people to be themselves and bring their diverse perspectives to the table. we recognize diversity as an opportunity to leverage the power of differences. cultivating a talented workforce reflective of the diverse global communities we serve enables us to better understand the needs of our clients and deliver exceptional value .
paul hastings' policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. the firm does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, military service, disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law .
paul hastings has a dedicated korea practice with over 25 years of experience advising both korean and international clients in cross - border korean transactions and litigation and has been involved in some of the most innovative and high - profile transactions and litigation. following the office opening, korea practice head jong han kim and partner daniel kim, who are both currently based in hong kong, will relocate to seoul. the firm plans to have 15 - 20 attorneys in the seoul office within the next few years .
our paul hastings affinity networks (phans) are open to all people at the firm, regardless of their background and include both attorneys and professional staff. these groups, which are led by associates with guidance from one or more partner advisors, work on programs that align with our firm strategy. the groups specifically serve as a resource for mentoring, networking, and professional development, help raise awareness of different backgrounds and cultures across the firm, and help identifying programs to increase diversity at the firm .
the firm' s go - getting attitude shows in the chambers usa rankings it hauls in by the dozen. in chicago, texas and georgia, paul hastings is recognized mainly for its corporate, finance and real estate work. in dc, california and new york, a much more diverse array of practices win applause: ip; antitrust; media & entertainment; latin american investment; and environment to name a few. nationwide and globally, the firm receives acclaim for its labor & employment practice .
the firm started its tokyo office in 1988. it was founded by kaoruhiko suzuki, a japanese citizen who came to the united states as a high school exchange student and later received an a. b. from harvard college. after receiving a j. d. from harvard law school, suzuki joined paul, hastings as an associate and then in 1984 became a partner. the firm' s toyko office was one of 20 in japan in 1989 and was one of the first to hire a japanese national .
in the 1990s paul, hastings closed its santa monica office and opened two new offices. in february 1997 it started its san francisco office by attracting key attorneys from other firms. the new office emphasized commercial litigation, especially in securities and high - tech issues. later that year, the firm opened another international office - - in london' s international financial center on old broad street. this office focused on international business concerns, such as those involved when american firms start up european subsidiaries and vise versa .
what else are recruiters on the hunt for? “i' m looking for the kind of traits that show inquisitiveness, ” one junior told us. one way to illustrate a curious mind can be “doing your homework and arriving ready to ask specific questions about the firm, ” which has the added benefit of allowing you to interview paul hastings. as we' re so often told by recruiters, fit is important. one key thing the firm looks for is what it calls' achievement drive', reflecting its entrepreneurial culture .
, a young lawyer who is taking on the world. “it is hard to make partner at paul weiss, but jennifer did so very quickly. she is incredibly smart and doing a fantastic job in the biologics space. ” the group’s style – also showcased by
our summer program serves as a cornerstone for the recruitment of outstanding associates and the future success of our firm. we are fully committed to the professional development and advancement of each summer associate. summer associates are given substantive and challenging work with a variety of lawyers and a realistic view of practicing law at paul hastings. our summer associates observe and, when possible, assist in trials, hearings, depositions and negotiations, and participate in client meetings and closings. summer associates can also expect exceptional training and development in a collaborative work environment .
paul hastings recruits the best and brightest talent from the world’s leading law schools and law firms to ensure our future diversity. we benchmark ourselves not only against our peer law firms but against corporate clients to ensure our programs are progressive and our numbers are increasing. our diversity team works closely with our phans to ensure members are engaged, our programs are beneficial and to have open and honest dialogues. from large diversity recruiting events to individualized networking and referrals, we recognize the importance of obtaining the finest lawyers available to provide our clients with unmatched legal service .
candidates need to be able to “express an interest in why they want to be in this particular department in biglaw in general” and demonstrate that they’re “good with time management and working long hours. ” however, equally important is the personality match. associates involved in hiring told us that they’re looking for “someone i' d want to be working with late at night, someone you want to be in the trenches with. ” the paul hastings personality type “tends to be somewhat extroverted, wanting to socialize, wanting to go to happy hours – though that' s definitely not universal! ”
at paul hastings, our purpose is clear—to help our clients and people navigate new paths to growth. with a strong presence in 21 offices throughout asia, europe, latin america, and the u. s. , we are recognized as one of the world’s most innovative global law firms. we understand the imperative for innovation, efficiency, and breakthrough performance facing today’s leading companies—and what it takes to help them succeed. from practice achievements and press accolades, to diversity recognition, our global awards and rankings reflect our dedication to both superior client service and the development of our 2, 500 professionals.
paul hastings llp , formerly known as paul , hastings , janofsky & walker llp , is an international law firm with 21 offices worldwide . paul hastings serves a diverse client base that includes many of the top financial institutions and fortune 500 companies . it is one of the largest law firms in the united states , with over $ 1 billion of revenue in 2015 . 
paul hastings llp, formerly known as paul, hastings, janofsky & walker llp, is an international law firm with 21 offices worldwide. paul hastings serves a diverse client base that includes many of the top financial institutions and fortune 500 companies. it is one of the largest law firms in the united states, with over $ 1 billion of revenue in 2015.
paul hastings llp, formerly known as paul, hastings, janofsky & walker llp, is an international law firm with 21 offices worldwide. paul hastings serves a diverse client base that includes many of the top financial institutions and fortune 500 companies. it is one of the largest law firms in the united states, with over $ 1 billion of revenue in 2015.