Briggs and Morgan and Taft Stettinius & Hollister, two of the leading US-based law firms, signed a merger agreement. Financial terms were not disclosed. The newly combined firm will be comprised of more than 600 lawyers spanning 12 offices across the US Taft’s unique decentralized leadership structure does not have a designated headquarters. “This is an exciting and dynamic strategy, bringing two thriving firms together. The idea to join forces with Taft was driven by our clients and the desire to not just meet but anticipate their needs. The result is a firm that is greater than the sum of its parts.” Steve Ryan, Briggs President.