On March 6, 2012, it combined its practices with McKenna Long & Aldridge, with the combined firm taking the name McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP.

[2][3] The firm's better-known alumni included former San Diego Mayor Dick Murphy.

[4] In terms of the number of attorneys, Luce Forward was one of the largest law firms in the state of California.

[6] Luce Forward had six offices: Former firm offices no longer in operation include: In 2011, 27 Luce Forward attorneys were listed in Best Lawyers in America.

[6] In the 2008 edition of Chambers USA, Luce Forward received top honors for its Family Wealth and Exempt Organizations practice group.