Blank Rome has tacked on five attorneys to its New York office from white-collar boutique Spears & Imes, which ceased operations at the end of 2023 after 17 years.

Although not all of the firm’s attorneys decided to join Blank Rome, with firm co-founder Linda Imes noting that others opted to go in-house or take a different opportunity, four of Spears & Imes’ support staff will be joining the group in the move.