Quarles & Brady is the latest Am Law 200 firm to set up shop in California via a merger, joining with San Diego-based labor and employment firm Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton.

The combination, effective Jan. 1, 2023, will add 12 partners, 18 associates and 25 legal professionals from Paul Plevin to Quarles, which will surpass the 500-attorney mark.