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Law Practice

Sep. 25, 2001

Two Days In the Valley

Following the massive attorney layoffs announced by Palo Alto-based Cooley Godward and Fenwick & West, California Law Business decided to visit the Silicon Valley to hear the stories of those affected. On a recent Monday night, a reporter gathered a group of laid-off associates for drinks, dinner and discussion. Doing so wasn't easy. Those who participated demanded confidentiality.

By John Ryan

        Following the massive attorney layoffs announced by Palo Alto-based Cooley Godward and Fenwick & West, I decided to visit the Silicon Valley to hear the stories of those affected. I wanted an honest perspective from the trenches of what was going on in the topsy-turvy Silicon Valley legal market.
        On a recent Monday night, I gathered a group of...

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