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May 29, 2026 Announcement
Farella’s Chris Hamborsky Honored for Pro Bono Asylum Work
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that insurance recovery associate Chris Hamborsky  has received the Nina L. Frankel Award for his significant contributions to the Asylum Program of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San...
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May 21, 2026 Announcement
Linda Gilleran Named LCLD Fellow
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Linda Sobczynski Gilleran  has been named an LCLD Fellow for 2026. Linda joins a select group of experienced lawyers who have distinguished themselves within their organizations by being deeply engaged...
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May 20, 2026 Announcement
Farella’s Eugene Mar Named Among Daily Journal’s Top IP Lawyers
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that intellectual property partner Eugene Mar was named one of the Daily Journal ’s 2026 "Top Intellectual Property Lawyers" in California. Eugene specializes in handling complex litigation for technology companies, focusing primarily...
May 1, 2026 Announcement
Farella Announces 2026 LCLD Pathfinders
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that senior associates Gabi Hasson and Kevin Jones have been named 2026 LCLD Pathfinders. Designed for high-potential, early-career attorneys, the Pathfinder Program offers a year-long curriculum that helps participants develop leadership...
April 29, 2026 Media Coverage
James Comey in Court for 2nd Trump DOJ Indictment
MS NOW/The Beat
Alexis Loeb was a guest on MS NOW's The Beat to speak about James Comey's second Trump DOJ indictment.  Listen to the podcast recording of the broadcast  here .  Alexis joins the show at the 37:33 minute mark.
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...
February 25, 2026 Media Coverage
Wine Tariffs Still Up in the Air
Wine Searcher
Katherine Philippakis, chair of Farella's Wine Industry Group, spoke to Wine Searcher  for the article, "Wine Tariffs Still Up in the Air." In the article, Katherine said, "I don't expect anything to get resolved quickly. There's clearly going to...
February 23, 2026 Media Coverage
Local Winemakers React to the Tariff Ruling: ‘The Future Is Still Cloudy'
Silicon Valley Business Journal
Katherine Philippakis, chair of Farella's Wine Industry Group, spoke to the Silicon Valley Business Journal for the article, "Local Winemakers React to the Tariff Ruling: ‘The Future Is Still Cloudy'." Read the article here (subscription required).
January 27, 2026 Announcement
Support for Minnesota
As a firm, we are deeply troubled by recent events in Minnesota and around the nation. As members of the legal profession, we stand for due process and the protection of constitutional rights, including the rights to free speech...
December 11, 2025 Announcement
Rebecca Stephens Receives 2025 Outstanding Barristers Award
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Rebecca Stephens received the 2025 Outstanding Barristers Award from the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) at today’s Annual Membership Luncheon. BASF highlighted Rebecca’s contributions: Rebecca has been an...
December 5, 2025 Media Coverage
Environmentalists Criticize EPA’s Support for Narrower PFAS Definition
Inside PFAS Policy
Christopher Rendall-Jackson commented on the EPA's overall stance on the PFAS definition  in  Inside  PFAS Policy' s article "Environmentalists Criticize EPA’s Support for Narrower PFAS Definition." Read the full Inside PFAS Policy  article here . See Farella's related Perspective post...
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November 21, 2025 Media Coverage
Farella’s Beverage Practice Gets Creative During Alcohol Market Slump
Law.com Pro Mid-Market
Law.com Pro Mid-Market featured Farella's wine industry practice in "Farella's Beverage Practice Gets Creative During Alcohol Market Slump." The reporter spoke with Wine Industry Group chair Katherine Philippakis and Lauren Galbraith, a family wealth partner based in the firm's Napa...
November 19, 2025 Media Coverage
The Briefing with Jen Psaki
MS Now
Alexis Loeb appeared on MS Now's The Briefing with Jen Psaki  to discuss the James Comey case and developments at the DOJ. The podcast of the show is available  here .  Alexis joins the show at 24:15 minutes.
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...
October 16, 2025 Media Coverage
DC Sandwich Thrower Latest to Call DOJ Charges ‘Vindictive’
Bloomberg
Alexis Loeb was quoted in the  Bloomberg  article "DC Sandwich Thrower Latest to Call DOJ Charges 'Vindictive.'" In the article, Alexis noted that it’s hard for defendants to get charges dismissed for vindictive or selective prosecution because defense lawyers rarely...