“I got the sense that the firm, despite being global in nature, really tried to be cohesive and collaborative across borders.”
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Chicago-based partner Robert Newman says that Reed Smith’s industry focus attracted him to the firm, noting that Reed Smith is among a small handful of global firms with a dedicated entertainment and media practice. During the lateral process, he was struck by the firm’s collaborative culture and unusually accessible senior management team.