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June 2, 2026
Media Coverage
What I Heard at ACTL’s Trial Advocacy Program in SF: Better Crosses, Stronger Voices, Real Concern
Law.com Litigation Daily
Jeff Fisher was quoted in the June 2, 2026, Law.com Litigation Daily feature, "What I Heard at ACTL’s Trial Advocacy Program in SF: Better Crosses, Stronger Voices, Real Concern." The column was about the American College of Trial Lawyers’ Trial...
April 7, 2026
Announcement
James Colopy Elected a Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Partner James Colopy has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL). The ACOEL is a professional association of distinguished lawyers who practice in the field...
March 30, 2026
Announcement
Kelly Matayoshi: 2026 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association has named partner Kelly M. Matayoshi among 2026’s “Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40.” Each year, the LGBTQ+ Bar recognizes 40 legal professionals who have distinguished...
December 18, 2025
Media Coverage
LinkedIn's War Against Bot Scrapers Ramps Up as AI Gets Smarter
Bloomberg Law
Alex Reese was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article "LinkedIn's War Against Bot Scrapers Ramps Up as AI Gets Smarter." Read the article here .
November 6, 2025
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2026 Best Law Firms® Rankings
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel earned national and regional rankings across several practice areas in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms ® by Best Lawyers ® . National Rankings Tier 1 Appellate Practice Tier 2...
November 3, 2025
Announcement
Cynthia Castillo Receives SF La Raza Distinguished Leadership Award
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Cynthia Castillo received the Distinguished Leadership Award from the San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association at its annual Noche de Gala held on October 30, 2025. This award honors Cynthia...
August 21, 2025
Announcement
Farella Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Edition
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that 41 lawyers received recognition in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. Two Farella partners received prestigious Best Lawyers ® “Lawyer of the Year” awards in San...
June 30, 2025
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Thirty-one Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2025. 2025 Farella Northern California Super Lawyers: • Carly Alameda – Business Litigation • Sarah Bell...
April 4, 2025
Announcement
Kelly Matayoshi Named Alumni of the Year by UC Law San Francisco
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Kelly M. Matayoshi , a 2012 UC Law San Francisco graduate, was honored with the UC Law SF’s Alum of the Year Award. The award recognizes an individual whose...
February 19, 2025
Media Coverage
Corporate Transparency Act Rule Is in Effect After Texas Federal Court Decision
The National Law Journal
Alexis Loeb spoke to The National Law Journal about the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Corporate Transparency Act's reporting requirements, noting that Congress is closely monitoring the issue and may influence changes. Click here to read the article.
January 22, 2025
Announcement
Farella Expands Insurance Recovery Practice With Partner Jeremy Lawrence
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the addition of Jeremy A. Lawrence as a partner and member of its Insurance Recovery practice. “Insurance coverage and recovery work remains a vital service offering for...
January 9, 2025
Announcement
Farella’s Kelly Matayoshi Elected President of AABA
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Kelly M. Matayoshi has been elected President of the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area (AABA). As President, she is the first lesbian to lead AABA...
November 20, 2024
Announcement
Farella Welcomes Former Assistant U.S. Attorney and Deputy Chief Alexis Loeb as Partner
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the addition of former Assistant United States Attorney and Deputy Chief Alexis Loeb as a partner and member of its White Collar Criminal Defense and Internal Corporate...
November 15, 2024
Announcement
2024 Minority Bar Coalition Unity Award: Cynthia Castillo
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Cynthia Castillo received a 2024 Minority Coalition Unity Award from the San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association at the annual MBC Unity Awards on November 12, honoring leaders from...
November 7, 2024
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2025 Best Law Firms® Rankings
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel earned national and regional rankings across several practice areas in the 2025 edition of the United States Best Law Firms ® rankings by Best Lawyers ® . National Rankings Tier 1...
November 7, 2024
Announcement
NAPABA Best Under 40 Award: Kelly Matayoshi
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Kelly M. Matayoshi was honored among 2024’s “Best Under 40” by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA). This year NAPABA recognized 11 talented...
October 17, 2024
Announcement
2024 Housing Heroes Award: Tom Mayhew
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Tom Mayhew was honored with a Housing Heroes Award by the Housing Action Coalition (HAC) at its 22 nd Annual Housing Heroes Awards event on October 16 at the...
October 4, 2024
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2025
Farella Braun + Martel continues to be ranked among the top litigation firms in California in the Benchmark Litigation 2025 guide, where the firm was ranked “Highly Recommended” for Dispute Resolution.
August 19, 2024
Announcement
Lawyers on the Fast Track Award: Kelly Matayoshi
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Kelly M. Matayoshi was named among the “Lawyers on the Fast Track” winners by Law.com and The Recorder as part of the 2024 California Legal...
August 15, 2024
Media Coverage
City Threatened Over Housing Plan: Housing Advocacy Group Says City’s Goals Are Unrealistic
The Independent
Tom Mayhew, representing the Housing Action Coalition (HAC), spoke to The Independent about a letter threatening litigation against the City of Pleasanton. The letter says the city’s housing element plan is unrealistic and unlikely to result in the number of affordable...
August 15, 2024
Announcement
Farella Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Edition
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that 48 lawyers received recognition in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. Mark Petersen received a Best Lawyers® 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” award in the Litigation–Construction practice area...
June 21, 2024
Media Coverage
The Fight Over Building New Housing in San Mateo Co., Least Compliant in Bay Area To State Mandates
ABC News
Tom Mayhew spoke to ABC News about the lawsuit filed by Housing Action Coalition (HAC) and Farella against the City of San Mateo. The lawsuit challenges the city's recently adopted Housing Element in order to make it comply with state...
February 21, 2024
Media Coverage
Scraping Battles: Meta Loses Legal Effort to Halt Harvesting of Personal Profiles
Cybersecurity Law Report
Alex Reese spoke to Matt Fleischer-Black of Cybersecurity Law Report about the Meta v. Bright Data decision and its impact on U.S. scraping case law. Read the article here (paywall or trial).
January 17, 2024
Announcement
Farella 2024 Partner Elevations: Cynthia Castillo and Greg LeSaint
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the election of two lawyers to partnership effective Jan. 1: Cynthia Castillo and Greg LeSaint. “We are thrilled to elevate Cynthia and Greg to the partnership. Both...
January 8, 2024
Announcement
Farella Wins Complete Defense Ruling at Trial for Smart Meter Technology Company
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel secured a complete defense victory for a smart meter technology company following a two-week bench trial in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California. In the litigation, a technology...
November 7, 2023
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2024 Best Law Firms® Rankings
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel earned national and regional rankings across several practice areas in the 2024 edition of the United States Best Law Firms ® rankings by Best Lawyers ® . National Rankings Tier 1...
October 4, 2023
Announcement
Sarah Good Honored Among Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Partner and Chief Talent and Inclusion Officer Sarah A. Good was selected as one of the “2023 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the...
August 17, 2023
Announcement
Farella Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 Edition
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that 46 lawyers received recognition in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. Two Farella partners received prestigious Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” awards in San Francisco...
July 7, 2023
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Thirty-eight Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2023. 2023 Farella Northern California Super Lawyers: Carly Alameda – Business Litigation Amy Briggs – Business...
June 22, 2023
Media Coverage
Litigators Strategically Deploy Remote Depositions
Law.com Barometer Newsletter
Karen Kimmey was quoted in Law.com's The Barometer newsletter article "Litigators Strategically Deploy Remote Depositions." Read the full article here (subscription may be required)
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