Dennis Childs joined Koning Zollar as a partner in the employment law practice. Previously a partner at Cooley, Childs has three decades of experience representing employers and management. He will be based in Encinitas.

Duane Morris brought on Terry Ahearn and Stuart Bartow as partners in the intellectual property practice group. Both attorneys were previously partners at Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie. They will be based in the Silicon Valley office.