Law Practice
Jun. 16, 2025
Bridging coasts, building California's legal future
See more on Bridging coasts, building California's legal futureCalifornia law firms launch in many ways--from small local teams to all-in partner groups or relocated home-office squads. Success often hinges on embracing California's unique culture and local practices.
Kate Reder Sheikh
Partner
Major, Lindsey & Africa
Associate Practice Group
Kate Reder Sheikh is a partner in the Associate Practice Group at Major, Lindsey & Africa, an Allegis Group company.
There are so many different ways to launch a law firm in California.
We've seen an explosion of new offices of major firms in the last five years, and a notable uptick in the last 18 months. Every firm has done it differently, but is one launch method better than another? Or has every firm established itself here in a way that is true to itself? As with most things, there is no valid case for a one-size-fits-all approach.
Some firms expanded into California by recruiti...
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