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Craig Courter Joins Perkins Coie as Chief Operating Officer
Press Release
CHICAGO (July 10, 2007) -- Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Craig Courter has joined the firm as its new chief operating officer. He succeeds Graham Fernald, who recently retired. Courter joins Perkins Coie from Baker & McKenzie, where he served as COO for four years.
A former practicing attorney, Courter has more than 20 years' legal experience in administrative and technology management, including six years' experience in management of Baker & McKenzie, a 10,000-employee global firm. Prior to serving as Baker & McKenzie's COO, he was its Chief Technology Officer.
"We are delighted that Craig is joining the firm," said Robert Giles, firmwide managing partner. "His strong management and leadership skills will help guide Perkins Coie through its next stage of growth."
As COO at Baker & McKenzie, Courter was responsible to the Chairman and the Executive Committee for all aspects of the firm's operations, including benefits, business development, firm meetings, human resources, knowledge management, marketing, professional development, public relations, strategic planning and technology.
Prior to Baker & McKenzie, he worked at Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek, where he served as both a partner and the Chief Information Officer.
"I am thrilled to be joining Perkins Coie during this exciting period in the firm's history," said Courter. "As it continues its strategic growth in key markets, there will be new opportunities to serve its impressive list of clients. This is a wonderful next step in my career."
About Perkins Coie: Perkins Coie serves great companies ranging in size from FORTUNE 100 companies to start-ups. The firm has more than 600 attorneys in 15 offices across the United States and in China and has historically represented market leaders in traditional and cutting-edge technology industries.
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