McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP Appoints New Managing Partner In San Diego
San Diego, CA (February 3, 2009) - McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Humphreys as the new Office Managing Partner in San Diego. Humphreys, 43, who joined the firm in 1994, is a trial lawyer who focuses on commercial litigation, complex business disputes, and white collar defense. He was honored as a Super Lawyer in the San Diego Super Lawyers Magazine in 2007 and 2008.
“Chris is a talented litigator with deep ties to the business and legal communities in San Diego.” stated Chairman Jeff Haidet. “He brings a wealth of experience to the role, and his leadership, judgment, and dedication to growing our San Diego presence will further bolster our ambitions to raise the profile of our San Diego office.”
Humphreys replaces former MLA partner Robert Brewer. “Bob led the San Diego office for 18 years and did a fantastic job building it into what it is today,” said Humphreys. “I am honored to take the helm of the San Diego office and to build on the momentum of Bob’s work. MLA is among the stronger litigation practices in San Diego, playing prominent roles in numerous high profile cases. Our firm’s diversity of talent and depth of experience well position us to take advantage of current market opportunities," said Humphreys.
The San Diego litigation practice has been recognized by Chambers USA. The litigation practice includes not only traditional civil and white collar litigation, but also our leading construction litigation group headed by Peter Ippolito.
About McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP is an international law firm of more than 450 attorneys and public policy advisors with offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Denver, Atlanta, Washington, DC., New York, Albany, Philadelphia, and Brussels. The firm provides business solutions in the areas of environmental regulation, international law, public policy and regulatory affairs, corporate law, government contracts, intellectual property and technology, complex litigation, real estate, energy and finance. To learn more about the firm and its services, log on to http://www.mckennalong.com.