A lateral partner hire of this kind is decided by what the practice can carry across, not on a headline number.

Seeking a partner to join a major U.S. firm’s Los Angeles office to lead and grow a high‑value patent litigation practice while collaborating across finance-related practices. The role suits a rainmaker with deep patent litigation experience and interest in cross-practice opportunities with leveraged and structured finance teams.

The partner will take responsibility for originating and managing complex IP disputes, supervising teams, and developing new client relationships. This is an opportunity to shape a market-facing practice within a large, multidisciplinary platform.

Proven track record in patent litigation and client origination
Experience managing litigation teams and high‑stakes matters
Ability to develop and cross‑sell to finance-related practice areas (leveraged/structured finance)
Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)

If the fit is not obvious on paper, it is usually still worth talking — the specification tends to follow the practice.

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