Liebert Cassidy Whitmore continues to grow! We’re excited to welcome two talented new Associates whose experience further deepens our bench and strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional legal service to our clients. Suneeta H. Heyer joins our Los Angeles office, bringing significant courtroom experience as a former Deputy City Attorney, with deep expertise in jury trials, case management, and pretrial motions in both Federal and State Courts. Ethan Wicklund joins our San Francisco office, with a strong background in labor and employment litigation, and advising businesses on compliance and employment policies. Please join us in warmly welcoming Suneeta and Ethan to LCW! As we continue to grow, we’re looking for passionate legal professionals who want to build meaningful careers and make an impact through public sector and non-profit work.
We are proud to announce that Liebert Cassidy Whitmore has been ranked among the top 10 midsize law firms in the United States by SurePoint Technologies’ 2024 Law Firm Index Mid-Sized 200. The inaugural list highlights midsize law firms that excel in diversity, internal mobility, and sustainable attorney growth – metrics which reflect the holistic health and future-readiness of today’s legal organizations. This index, compiled by Leopard Solutions, focuses exclusively on midsize firms with between 50 and 150 attorneys – an often-overlooked but critically important segment of the legal industry. LCW’s inclusion in this ranking reinforces our firm’s long-standing commitment to equity, opportunity, and excellence within the legal profession. To view this Press Release in its entirety, please click the following link: https://lnkd.in/gDvcM-Zf
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore is excited to announce a pivotal leadership transition as Melanie Chaney, Los Angeles Office Managing Partner, assumes the role of Firmwide Co-Managing Partner, effective October 1, 2024. Chaney joins current Firmwide Managing Partner J. Scott Tiedemann, ushering in a new era for the firm. This strategic move sets the stage for Scott’s planned transition on October 1, 2025, when he will step down from his Managing Partner role after an impressive 15-year tenure to focus full-time on his legal practice. Strong and visionary leadership is at the core of LCW’s continued success. By prioritizing thoughtful succession planning, we demonstrate our commitment to the firm’s future and drive sustained growth, innovation, and stability. This proactive approach strengthens our internal leadership pipeline, fostering employee development, engagement, and retention. Chaney’s ascension to Firmwide Managing Partner marks a significant milestone, as she becomes the fourth leader in LCW’s distinguished 45-year history and the second woman to hold this prestigious position.
