Brobeck’s sole remaining knowledge manager, Jeff Rovner, also hopped on the Clifford Chance bandwagon.

The exodus began July 1 when 18 former Brobeck partners, led by former firm chairman Tower Snow Jr., opened Clifford Chance’s California office. Snow was expelled from the firm in May; the others were free to leave Brobeck on June 28 when their 30-day notice expired. At that time they were also able to solicit associates and staff to come with them.