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Reed Smith set for Silicon Valley office launch

Author: Sofia Lind

Published: 01/08/2008 15:12

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Reed Smith is set to open an office in Silicon Valley with the hire of corporate partner Rich Scudellari from Morrison & Foerster’s Palo Alto office.

Scudellari will initially be the only full-time partner based in the new office when it launches in early autumn. The office will become Reed Smith’s fourth California base, in addition to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Oakland.

Scudellari will join the firmwide corporate and securities group. He represents clients in the electronics, software, internet, health sciences and biotechnology sectors, with a practice focus including venture capital financing, M&A and public offerings.

Commenting on the hire and office launch, firm managing partner Gregory Jordan said: “This new office reflects our success in expanding our transactional practice in California, and in attracting several top laterals who have significant client relationships in the Silicon Valley. Adding an office there will help us serve many existing clients in the market, as well as attract new opportunities.

“Rich’s more than two decades of experience in the region and his management and leadership skills will provide key support for the expansion of our presence”

Scudellari said: “I am excited by the unique opportunity of being the first partner in a newly-opened Silicon Valley office. Reed Smith has many components that are important to my practice.”

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