Quarles combines with California firm.

• Position: Quarles & Brady

Byline: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF

Quarles & Brady has combined with Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton, effective Jan. 1.

The expansion establishes Quarles' presence in California bringing its national footprint to more than 500 attorneys across 11 U.S. offices and strengthens its Labor and Employment Practice Group.

The two firms share a cultural alignment, along with in-depth experience in key industry sectors, including life sciences, technology, research institutions, health care and higher education. The opening of a San Diego office also builds on Quarles' history and presence in Phoenix and Tucson, according to a news release from Quarles.

Paul, Plevin was formed in San Diego in 1998 by its four founding partners Richard Paul, Fred Plevin, Michael Sullivan and Joe Connaughton and has since developed a bench of labor and employment attorneys. The firm's lawyers advise and defend employers in a range of matters, including those involving discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour compliance, employee mobility, whistleblowing and retaliation, and unfair competition and trade secrets. The team also brings a track record litigating and resolving disputes having represented clients in jury trials, appeals, class actions, arbitrations...