LOS ANGELES COUNTY - News from Feb. 14, 1989

John F. (Jack) Walker Jr. has been named managing partner of the law firm Latham & Watkins. He succeeds Clinton R. Stevenson, who has retired after serving as managing partner for 21 years. Walker most recently was a member of the firm’s executive committee. Latham & Watkins is headquartered in Los Angeles and has offices in Washington, Chicago, New York, Orange County and San Diego.