Dick Wiley, Bert Rein Taking Emeritus Posts

Wiley Rein’s two founders, Richard Wiley and Bert Rein, will effectively retire from the strategic management of the Washington law firm on Jan. 1. Wiley will become chair emeritus and Rein will become vice chair emeritus. Two partners, Kathleen Kirby and Kimberly Melvin, will replace them on the firm’s executive committee.