Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney has made a notable expansion by establishing a new office in Chicago, prompted by the onboarding of 17 attorneys from Locke Lord. This strategic move seeks to enhance Buchanan Ingersoll’s intellectual property litigation capabilities.
The prominent figure heading this initiative is Michael Gaertner, a seasoned partner and former executive committee member at Locke Lord. Gaertner, who previously held the role of co-chair for Locke Lord’s business litigation and arbitration practice group, is set to lead Buchanan Ingersoll’s Chicago office. Gaertner highlighted the firm’s criteria for selecting a partner, emphasizing the need for a robust national presence, a dedicated IP practice, and involvement in the life sciences sector.
For further details, readers can consult the Bloomberg Law article covering this development.