In a strategic expansion to meet the rising demand for employment law, Am Law 200 firm Thompson Hine has established its first West Coast office. The firm has integrated 11 lawyers and 14 staff members from the Southern California-based litigation boutique Conkle, Kremer & Engel. Currently, the newly added team will operate out of Conkle Kremer’s Santa Monica office while Thompson Hine determines the ideal location for its California outpost. Managing partner Anthony White mentioned that they are evaluating potential sites in downtown Los Angeles and Century City. For additional details, click here.