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12.23.2022Tammy Baldwin Quoted in The Wall Street Journal—Law Firms Trade Corner Offices for Hot Desks and Hybrid WorkGeneral News
The Wall Street Journal
Chief of Business Operations Tammy Baldwin was quoted in “Law Firms Trade Corner Offices for Hot Desks and Hybrid Work,” an article in The Wall Street Journal, regarding hybrid work for law firms. -
01.14.2022Bradley Dlatt Quoted in Law360—Attys Say State High Courts Should Weigh COVID IssuesGeneral News
Law360
Bradley Dlatt was quoted in “Attys Say State High Courts Should Weigh COVID Issues,” an article in Law360, regarding COVID-19 coverage. -
09.24.2021Christopher Wilkinson Quoted in Bloomberg Law—Contractor Workers Must Get Vaccine by Dec. 8, White House SaysGeneral NewsChristopher Wilkinson was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article, "Contractor Workers Must Get Vaccine by Dec. 8, White House Says," regarding the White House guidance from the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force.
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07.30.2021Heather Sager Quoted in SHRM—Certain California Employers Face Hurdles When Recalling Laid-Off WorkersGeneral NewsPartner Heather Sager was quoted in “Certain California Employers Face Hurdles When Recalling Laid-Off Workers,” an article in SHRM, regarding a new California law, SB 93, recalling workers who were laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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04.19.2021James Zimmerman Quoted in The Washington Post—China to Recognize Western Shots for Its Vaccine Passports, as It Seeks to ReopenGeneral NewsPartner James Zimmerman was quoted in “China to Recognize Western Shots for Its Vaccine Passports, as It Seeks to Reopen,” an article in The Washington Post, regarding China beginning to accept U.S. coronavirus vaccination records in travel applications to the country.
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03.04.2021Allan Low Quoted in San Francisco Chronicle—S.F. Japantown Businesses Owe Tens of Thousands in Rent. Can the Area Survive Without Them?General NewsAllan Low was quoted in a San Francisco Chronicle article titled “S.F. Japantown Businesses Owe Tens of Thousands in Rent. Can the Area Survive Without Them?” regarding how the pandemic has hit the small family-owned businesses and restaurants in Japantown.
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02.19.2021Deborah Ruffins Quoted in Thomson Reuters—Business Development Blog: Showing up in a Virtual WorldGeneral NewsChief Marketing Officer Deborah Ruffins was quoted in “Business Development Blog: Showing up in a Virtual World,” an article in Thomson Reuters, regarding how to thrive in a virtual world.
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02.19.2021Jennifer Bluestein Highlighted in Law360–BigLaw Wellness Efforts Have Shifted as Pandemic ContinuesGeneral News
Law360
Chief Talent Officer Jennifer Bluestein and the firm were highlighted throughout the Law360 article,“BigLaw Wellness Efforts Have Shifted as Pandemic Continues” regarding the firms comment to helping attorneys and staff through the continued pandemic through resources the firm offers. -
02.05.2021Chief of Business Operations Tammy Baldwin Quoted in The American Lawyer—Avoiding Office Return Dates, Firms Point to Vaccine Delays, Comfort With Remote WorkGeneral News
The American Lawyer
Tammy Baldwin was quoted in “Avoiding Office Return Dates, Firms Point to Vaccine Delays, Comfort With Remote Work,” an article in The American Lawyer,* regarding remote work. -
11.30.2020Ed Baum Quoted in Agenda—Needed: Virus-Driven Securities Litigation Shield?General News
Agenda
Ed Baum was quoted in the Agenda article, “Needed: Virus-Driven Securities Litigation Shield?” regarding the U.S. Chamber of Commerce asking the Securities and Exchange Commission to curb a potential wave of securities class action suits spurred by COVID-19. -
11.17.2020Jennifer Bluestein Featured in U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Education and Workforce VideoGeneral NewsJennifer Bluestein was featured in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Workforce and Education video via YouTube, where she and other senior corporate HR executives explain how they have addressed employee childcare challenges brought on by the impact of COVID-19.
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08.01.2020Partner John Penn Quoted in ABA Journal - Law Firms Are Staffing Up on Bankruptcy Lawyers in Anticipation of a Post-COVID-19 BoomGeneral NewsJohn Penn was quoted in “Law Firms Are Staffing Up on Bankruptcy Lawyers in Anticipation of a Post-COVID-19 Boom,” an article in the ABA Journal, regarding the expected increase in bankruptcy and restructuring in a post COVID-19 world.
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07.03.2020Perkins Coie Attorneys Quoted in Risk & Insurance - 3 Critical Questions You Need to Ask Before Testing Employees for COVID-19General NewsCecily Barclay and Ann Marie Painter were quoted in the Risk & Insurance article, "3 Critical Questions You Need to Ask Before Testing Employees for COVID-19," regarding how employers can implement COVID-19 testing or screening procedures as they reopen and tips to help organizations avoid putting themselves at legal risk in the process.
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06.05.2020Partner Mark Wicker Quoted in Bloomberg Law - Pharma Collaborations in the COVID-19 Era Come with Legal RisksGeneral NewsMark Wicker was quoted in “Pharma Collaborations in the COVID-19 Era Come with Legal Risks,” an article in Bloomberg Law, regarding the collaborations surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
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06.02.2020Fiona Brophy Quoted in Pitchbook - Facing Crisis, Venture Capitalists Follow a New ScriptGeneral NewsFiona Brophy was quoted in “Facing Crisis, Venture Capitalists Follow a New Script,” an article in Pitchbook, regarding venture capitalists and how funding is going to be affected because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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05.29.2020Partner Sunita Bali Interviewed by Bloomberg Technology Business TV - Court Backlogs During the PandemicGeneral NewsSunita Bali was interviewed in “Court Backlogs During the Pandemic,” by Bloomberg Technology Business TV, regarding the backlog in the court system due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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05.05.2020Deborah Ruffins Quoted in Bloomberg Law - COVID-19 Pivot Point—Top Law Firm CMOs Give Communication TipsGeneral NewsDeborah Ruffins was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article, "COVID-19 Pivot Point—Top Law Firm CMOs Give Communication Tips," regarding strategies for communicating during the pandemic and firm growth after COVID-19.
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04.23.2020Jessica Everett-Garcia and Geof Vance Quoted in Law.com - The Law Firm Disrupted: Remote Depositions Are Here (and They're Cheaper)General News
Law.com
Jessica Everett-Garcia and Geof Vance were quoted in the Law.com article, "The Law Firm Disrupted: Remote Depositions Are Here (and They're Cheaper)," regarding how cost-effective remote depositions can be. -
04.06.2020Rick Howell and Jennifer Bluestein Interviewed in Law.com - How Perkins Coie Went Fully Virtual in 10 DaysGeneral NewsRick Howell and Jennifer Bluestein were interviewed in "How Perkins Coie Went Fully Virtual in 10 Days," an article in Law.com, regarding the firm's reaction to the coronavirus pandemic and working remotely.
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04.03.2020Brent Bullock Interviewed by Technology Association of Oregon - Perkins Coie Provides an Update on Potential Insurance Coverage for Businesses During the COIVD OutbreakGeneral NewsBrent Bullock was interviewed by Technology Association of Oregon for an article, "Perkins Coie Provides an Update on Potential Insurance Coverage for Businesses During the COIVD Outbreak," regarding how Perkins Coie is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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04.02.2020Sara Chenetz Quoted in The Wall Street Journal - Bankruptcy Lawyers Gear Up for Surge in Filings Due to Coronavirus FalloutGeneral News
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal’s Jonathan Randles talked with Sara Chenetz for an article looking at how the coronavirus pandemic is expected to cause a significant increase in debt restructurings and Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings across the economy.
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03.27.2020Partners Gwendolyn Williamson and Jesse Kanach Quoted in HFM Global - HFM Compliance: Style DriftGeneral News
HFM Global
Partners Gwendolyn Williamson and Jesse Kanach were quoted in the HFM Global article, "HFM Compliance: Style Drift," discussing how hedge funds may address "style drift" amid financial market volatility caused by the coronavirus pandemic. -
03.25.2020Jim Davis and Bradley Dlatt Quoted in Reactions - COVID-19: The Risk Manager PerspectiveGeneral News
Reactions
Partner Jim Davis was quoted in the Reactions article "COVID-19: The Risk Manager Perspective," regarding the risk manager perspective on insurance coverage for COVID-19. -
03.18.2020Marc Martin Quoted in Law360 - WiFi May Slow, But Low-Income Access Is Key COVID-19 IssueGeneral News
Law360
Marc Martin was quoted in the Law360 article, "WiFi May Slow, But Low-Income Access Is Key COVID-19 Issue," regarding the FCC's response to internet capacity issues due to the coronavirus pandemic. -
03.16.2020Selena Linde Extensively Quoted in Risk & Insurance - Can Insurance Really Save Retail and Hospitality From the Coronavirus Pandemic?General NewsSelena Linde was extensively quoted in “Can Insurance Really Save Retail and Hospitality From the Coronavirus Pandemic?” an article in Risk & Insurance, regarding how insurance policies can help companies in the coronavirus pandemic.
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03.13.2020Partner Nate Kelley Quoted in Bloomberg Law - Patent Office to Hold Remote Meetings ‘Until Further Notice’General News
Bloomberg Law
Nate Kelley was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article, "Patent Office to Hold Remote Meetings ‘Until Further Notice,’" regarding the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's decision to conduct all in-person meetings remotely. -
03.12.2020Dan Bagatell Quoted in Law360 - Attys Prep for Phone Hearings as Fed. Circ. Braces for VirusGeneral News
Law360
Dan Bagatell was quoted in the Law360 article, "Attys Prep for Phone Hearings as Fed. Circ. Braces for Virus," regarding the impact of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit cancelling numerous oral arguments slated for next month and ordering others to be conducted over the phone due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak. -
03.09.2020Rick Howell Mentioned in Multiple Publications Regarding Firm's Response to Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)General News
Rick Howell was mentioned in multiple publications regarding the firm's response to remote work with the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Perkins Coie is currently implementing business resiliency plans that were drafted months prior to the appearance of the virus.
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03.06.2020Perkins Coie Mentioned in Reuters Legal - K&L Gates Asks Seattle Employees to Work From Home Because of Coronavirus ConcernsGeneral News
Reuters Legal
Perkins Coie was mentioned in the Reuters Legal article, "K&L Gates Asks Seattle Employees to Work From Home Because of Coronavirus Concerns," regarding the impact of coronavirus on in-office work and employee travel. -
01.31.2020James Zimmerman Quoted in The Washington Post - Live Updates: Coronavirus Deaths Soar as U.S. Warns Against China TravelGeneral NewsJames Zimmerman was quoted in The Washington Post article, "Live Updates: Coronavirus Deaths Soar as U.S. Warns Against China Travel," regarding the U.S. travel advisory urging Americans not to visit China.