Reed Smith represents many of the world s largest leading companies in multi-jurisdictional litigation and other high-stakes disputes, strategic and cross-border transactions and crucial regulatory matters. With lawyers practicing from coast to coast in the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe, the firm is recognized for its knowledge and experience across a many industry sectors. Reed Smith serves as counsel to more than 25 of the top 30 United States banks, several pharmaceutical companies and medical products companies. Its practice areas include advertising, marketing, advocacy, life sciences, nonprofit, pro bono, public finance, government relations, higher education, homeland security, fraud, intellectual property, employment, technology, tax and communications. The firm was founded in 1877 and an office in Los Angeles.