Stagnant profit levels are given as one reason that partners have left; another is that the trend for partners to leave is itself motivating others to go. Departing partners have gone to Morgan Lewis & Bockius, McDermott Will & Emery and Holland & Knight. Offices in Dallas and San Francisco in particular have seen a number of departures. K&L Gates has confirmed that it is closing its 12 lawyer Spokane office. Source: Above the Law