law // BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
A JOHN BOUMA Partner // Snell & Wilmer // swlaw.com After serving more than 30 years as chairman of Snell & Wilmer, Bouma stepped down from the position in early 2015. He remains active in his practice, which emphasizes complex business litigation, including antitrust and legal malpractice defense, and continues to serve on the firm’s executive and compensation committees. Throughout more than five decades at the firm, he has helped influence economic development, public policy and cultural life across Snell & Wilmer’s geographic footprint. Personal qualities: “I place great importance on listening, being candid, developing consensus and helping others succeed. These qualities foster meaningful relationships and a working environment that encourages open communication, mutual respect, initiative, teamwork and loyalty.”
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B JOHN DEWULF Partner // Coppersmith Brockelman // cblawyers.com DeWulf has extensive experience with complex business litigation, including contracts, business torts, securities trade secrets, intellectual property, partnership disputes and officer and director liability. He has represented multinational clients, as well as regional and local businesses and individuals. Personal strengths: “I am energetic, conscientious, resilient and have a sense of humor. A large part of my success is due to the fact that clients and colleagues know I care, will do my best, will do what is right and can handle the stresses and volatility of this business.” Professional advice: “As lawyers, we are here to serve. Treat each client as you would a family member or friend. Do what it takes. Be a problem solver. This is not a 9-to-5 job.” C
C WILLIAM DRURY Shareholder // Renaud Cook Drury Mesaros // rcdmlaw.com Drury is an experienced trial attorney who has successfully tried more than 150 jurycases throughout his 39-year career with a notable record of success in matters rangingfrom product liability, healthcare liability, catastrophic injury and transportation litigation,including cases that have been nationally and regionally recognized. Professional advice: “I encourage attorneys who want to be trial lawyers to join law firms that regularlytake cases to verdict. Courtroom experience matters in litigation.” Industry outlook: “Technology and alternative dispute resolution continue to change the practice oflaw, but neither can replace the need for experienced litigation and trial attorneys.We must continue to utilize new resources available to us, while maintainingour skill sets.”
D BEN HIMMELSTEIN Partner // Radix Law // radixlaw.com
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Himmelstein practices business law, focusing on business disputes and transactions, including business dissolutions, misappropriation of trade secrets, business torts, sales contracts, buy and sell agreements, and non-compete agreements. Prized possession: “Right now my most prized possession is my Peloton. Working out in the morning keeps me sane and healthy. My wife appreciates it, too.” Industry outlook: “I would like to say it is positive, but many experts are saying that we are headed into a recession in 2019. With respect to law specifically, there seem to be less and less jobs out there for young attorneys because the older generation is not retiring at the same rate that young attorneys are passing the bar.”
E CHARLES PRICE Member // Dickinson Wright // dickinsonwright.com Price is a civil litigator and mediator in the areas of intellectual property, securities fraud litigation, contract, insurance, healthcare, antitrust law and corporate investigations. He has taught negotiation at the W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU and teaches negotiation to lawyers and non-lawyers across the country through LATZ Negotiation. Professional advice: “Study history, psychology and literature and develop writing and critical thinking skills, so you can be a successful lawyer.” Industry outlook: “Financial pressures on lawyers are increasing. Successful lawyers will respond by reflecting on the importance of putting clients first; on the inherent satisfactions of a professional practice; and on the skills and mindset that lead to true professionalism and increased life satisfaction.”
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