01.03.2020

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General News

Partners Scott Palmer, James Zimmerman, and Michael House were mentioned in the Officelovin article, "A Tour of Perkins Coie’s Elegant New Beijing Office", regarding Perkins Coie new office in Beijing, China.

“Perkins Coie’s youngest partner, Scott Palmer, insisted on a forward-thinking, modern office that combined elements of Chinese culture with an open, industrial vibe, even including a coffee bar open to the largest open office area. Jim Zimmerman, who literally 'wrote the book' on the practice of law in China (the ABA’s China Law Deskbook, now in its fourth edition as 'the ultimate reference and an indispensable tool for those involved or interested in the laws of the People’s Republic of China') brought tradition to and even allowed the use of his own collection of antique Chinese maps in the space.

Finally, Mike House, firmwide co-chair of international trade and transactions, helped tie together the two extremes with his appreciation of solid materials such as hardwood surfaces, natural stone flooring throughout the entirety of the open office areas and double-pane glass walls that keep communications private while maintaining the open feeling, culminating in a vibrant feeling while maintaining the traditional elegance appropriate for a firm with Perkins Coie’s 100+ year history and status as international 'Counsel to Great Companies'”.