Attracted to Sidley Austin‘s “powerhouse” practices and commitment to work for nonprofits, Munger, Tolles & Olson real estate partner George Fatheree has joined Sidley as a partner in Los Angeles, as the Am Law 100 firm’s hiring binge continues into the new year.

Fatheree, who has both legal and business expertise, joined the firm in late December, but said Tuesday was his first official day in the office in Los Angeles.