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Bill Taylor of Hanson Bridgett LLP Named President of Globalaw

December 5, 2013 (SAN FRANCISCO, CA) — Hanson Bridgett LLP is pleased to announce that William "Bill" Taylor has been named to a two-year term as president of Globalaw, an international legal network. Bill is a partner and head of the firm's Sacramento office. Bill succeeds Michael Hatchwell, a partner at Davenport Lyons in London.

While we value our California heritage and maintain a strategic focus within the region, our attorneys frequently work on matters that cross international borders. As part of our initiative to meet our clients' evolving needs, we have forged an alliance with the firms in the Globalaw international legal network. As members, we can provide our clients with legal expertise on the ground in more than 80 countries worldwide.

"Our clients' needs often take us across state lines and international borders," said Bill Taylor. "Our membership in Globalaw ensures that we can serve our clients on a global platform with trusted firms who have all been thoroughly vetted to ensure a top level client solutions and service. I am honored to be at the helm of such a prestigious and world-wide organization."

About Globalaw

Globalaw, established in 1994, is now one of the world’s leading law firm networks. Comprising more than 111 independent law firms with approximately 5,200 lawyers practicing in more than 80 countries worldwide, Globalaw is now the go-to network for businesses seeking to do business globally.

Globalaw firms provide excellent local knowledge and local expertise accessible on a global scale. Most member firms are well known and established firms within their jurisdiction and provide a full service. Direct partner contact is important and firms will be pleased to provide access for their clients to their local business community. Globalaw members have not just contributed legal expertise but in many cases have created or located successful business opportunities for their clients. Visit www.globalaw.net for more information.