As reported by the Los Angeles Daily Journal, if the California law community were a pick-up scene, Russ August & Kabat would be the most eligible at the bar. “There are not that many midsize firms out there. They’ve all been acquired by the big firms,” said Larry Russ, a founding partner of the West Los Angeles firm. “We get hit on all the time, but we will not even consider it.” At the same time, Russ said, being a strong player in the competitive legal world means the firm must draw on its strengths in order to attract top talent and keep its client roster strong. Read more.