Buchalter announced the addition of two new shareholders in San Diego: Jose L. Patiño and Craig Nickerson. Patiño joins Buchalter’s intellectual property and litigation practice groups, while Nickerson joins the labor and employment practice group. A patent litigator with experience in high-stakes intellectual property disputes, Patiño has argued cases before the courts in 20 different states. Nickerson’s practice primarily centers around litigation, with a strong focus on representing and defending employers in cases related to wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour matters, breach of contract, and other employment-related claims.

Polsinelli announced the election of 30 new shareholders, effective Nov. 7, including Taylor Maun in Los Angeles. Maun’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and reorganizations, joint venture transactions, capital raises, and outside general counsel matters. Her experience representing health care organizations in complex transactions allows her to anticipate the unique challenges faced by clients in this industry. She works with clients in various stages of growth across a range of industries, including health care, technology and food service, to help them navigate their operational needs, strategic partnerships, and ultimate acquisitions and divestitures.