Two partners at Los Angeles’ Manatt, Phelps,...
Two partners at Los Angeles’ Manatt, Phelps, Rothenberg & Phillips law firm who have been devoting time to other ventures are returning to the firm full time. George David Kieffer, who has been associated with the firm since 1973, has agreed to return after spending time writing, managing a private business and serving on civic boards. Lisa Specht, a partner since 1986 who took a leave in 1988 to explore a run for the Los Angeles City Council, will also resume her duties. Manatt Phelps on Wednesday lost a senior partner, California State Bar President Alan I. Rothenberg, to the national Latham & Watkins firm.
