Goodwin Procter, which has been growing fast in California, is setting up shop in Santa Monica to strengthen its ties in technology and private equity.

The Santa Monica office, set to officially open this summer, will be the firm’s second in Southern California, and its fourth in the Golden State. It will be led by partner A.J. Weidhaas, who has been with Goodwin for over 25 years and currently co-chairs the firm’s private equity practice.