San Jose, CA (October 1, 2024) — Today, as Lathrop GPM and Hopkins Carley officially combine under the Lathrop GPM name, Dori Yob Kilmer, former executive director of Hopkins Carley, will serve as the first Chief of Legal Operations for the newly combined Lathrop GPM.
“Dori brings a wealth of experience as a former Litigation partner and Executive Director at Hopkins Carley. In her new role, she will lead our Knowledge Management, Legal Recruiting and Practice Management teams as they continue to expand their support of our attorneys and the firm in continuing to offer the high quality of legal services for which we are known,” said Court Landon, Chief Operating Officer of Lathrop GPM.
Kilmer was recognized by The Recorder in its California Million Dollar Verdicts edition as part of the legal team that secured a verdict exceeding $14 million for a client. She has been named a Northern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers®, included among the 100 Most Influential Women in Silicon Valley, honored as a Rising Star in the Silicon Valley Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list and acknowledged by her peers in The Best Lawyers in America® for her work in Land Use and Zoning Litigation.
As a dedicated community leader, Kilmer is a past chair of the San Jose Planning Commission. She oversaw long-term planning initiatives like the Envision San Jose 2040 General Plan and guided land development reviews to align with the City’s strategic goals. She is a long-time member of the women’s volunteer organization, Junior League of San Jose, and served on the Board of Directors of Notre Dame High School. She is also a graduate of Community Leadership San Jose. She earned her bachelor’s degree in justice studies and political science, graduating magna cum laude from Arizona State University and subsequently obtained her law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law.
About Lathrop GPM LLP
Lathrop GPM is a full-service, Am Law 200 law firm with more than 360 attorneys and other legal professionals in 13 offices. Meeting the legal needs of businesses, organizations and high-net worth individuals, our attorneys provide a full spectrum of corporate legal services: corporate, tax and business transactions, labor, employment and franchise law, litigation, intellectual property, private client services, real estate, and trusts and estates. We help clients grow and succeed, anticipate trends, plan for challenges and bring their visions to life. Clients recognize Lathrop GPM for our commitment to client service, legal project management and innovative pricing capabilities. The firm is nationally recognized for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with a Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification Plus status and Top Performer and Compass Award Winner recognitions by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity. A Multilaw and Employment Law Alliance affiliate, we have the resources of more than 90 independent law firms in 100 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.lathropgpm.com.