Key players: Goodwin Procter LLP (expanding firm with West Coast offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Silicon Valley); former Jones Day partners Richard Grabowski, John Vogt, and Ryan Ball (now at Goodwin's Complex Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice); firm leaders including Anthony McCusker (Chair) and Caroline Bullerjahn (co-chair).[2][6][11]
Context and timeline: This launch accelerates Goodwin's long-term West Coast expansion, which began with San Francisco (1998) and Los Angeles (2005) openings to target tech, life sciences, and private equity, followed by Santa Monica and Silicon Valley.[7][9] The trio's move builds on their prior successes, like a 2021 trade secrets summary judgment, amid rising cybersecurity demands; the office quickly added Michelle Blum (another ex-Jones Day partner) by March 23, 2026, for consumer protection litigation.[1][2][6][11]
Newsworthiness: Announced amid booming Southern California tech disputes and data privacy risks (e.g., SEC Reg S-P amendments, AI disclosures), it positions Goodwin as a litigation powerhouse in a key innovation hub, snagging elite talent from rival Jones Day to dominate high-stakes sectors like consumer financial services and tech.[2][4][10][11]