Type: Private - Partnership
On the web: http://www.pepperlaw.com

Wouldn't you like to be a Pepper, too? One of Philadelphia's largest law firms, Pepper Hamilton (formerly Pepper, Hamilton & Scheetz) provides legal services to national and international clients, including large corporations, small businesses, and individuals. Its more than 500 lawyers counsel clients in commercial litigation, intellectual property, mergers, and securities, among other areas. The firm, founded in 1890, has more than 10 offices primarily in the northeastern US. Clients have included private equity firm Advent International Corp. and drugmaker Eli Lilly.

Officers:
Chair, Executive Committee: Nina M. Gussack
Executive Partner: Robert E. Heideck
Chief Administrative Officer: John E. Pooler Jr.

Competitors:
Dechert
Morgan, Lewis
Skadden, Arps

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