Reed Smith Sets Its Sights on Silicon Valley
Big out-of-town law firms can't seem to resist the allure of Silicon Valley. Now, Pittsburgh-based Reed Smith is poised to open an office there with the addition of Richard Scudellari, a veteran corporate lawyer from Morrison & Foerster, according to people familiar with the move. Legal observers say it can be difficult for out-of-town firms to land a corporate lawyer like Scudellari. But what can be even more challenging is building beyond the initial lateral hires.
