Lawyer Exodus

Lewis Brisbois Continues to Struggle as Chair Resigns Amid Lawyer Exodus

Lewis Brisbois, which is facing an exodus of up to 140 lawyers, is dissolving its executive committee and creating an expanded management committee of 13 members. The firm's founding partner and co-chairman, Robert Lewis, is stepping down and will become chairman emeritus. Lewis Brisbois will elect a managing partner and other top managing or administrative partners as necessary. The firm is expected to rebuild its employment capabilities in California after the departure of lawyers to Barber Ranen, a boutique employment firm.