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Kelly M. Matayoshi,
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Kelly M. Matayoshi
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kmatayoshi@fbm.com
San Francisco 415.954.4946
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Services

  • Business Litigation
  • Consumer Products + Manufacturing
  • Employment

Education

  • University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings)  (J.D., 2012)
    • magna cum laude; Hastings Law Journal; Thurston Society
  • Wellesley College  (B.A., 2008)

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  • California

Publications

June 29, 2021 Articles
The FASTER Act: What Companies Need To Know About the New Food Allergy Law
Food Safety Magazine
April 21, 2021 Articles
New Restrictions on Sales and Delivery of E-Cigarettes and Vaping Products
July 20, 2020 Articles
The Pandemic’s Impact on Junior Attorneys and Diversity
BASF Legal by the Bay
January 14, 2019 Articles
Construction ADR - A Comprehensive Resource from the Top Legal Minds in the Construction Industry
January 14, 2019 Articles
Advancing the Right to Civil Counsel
January 14, 2019 Articles
Supreme Court Clarifies Severance Payment Tax Rules
January 14, 2019 Articles
Supreme Court Clarifies Tax Rules for Certain Severance Payments
January 14, 2019 Articles
New San Francisco Ordinance Requires Employers To Discuss Family Life Accommodations
January 14, 2019 Articles
12 New Laws California Employers Need To Know
May 5, 2016 Articles
San Francisco Enacts Nation’s First Fully Paid Parental Leave Ordinance
September 9, 2015 Articles
California to Enact Strongest Equal Pay Law in Nation
August 4, 2015 Articles
Wineries Often Overlook Harassment Liability
North Bay Business Journal
October 7, 2014 Articles
New California Law Holds Employers Liable for Labor Contractor’s Wage Violations
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Thakur vs. Trump Team Wins 2026 Trailblazer Award From CLA Environmental Law Section

Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that the lawyers representing University of California researchers in the class action case Thakur v. Trump have received the California Lawyers Association Environmental Law Section’s 2026...

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California’s New AI Employment Bills: What Employers Need To Know

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California Court of Appeal Holds Employer Not Strictly Liable Under FEHA for Harassment by Supervisor Who Did Not Supervise Plaintiff

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The Compliance Checklist: This Year's Employment Law Update

Rebecca Stephens is presenting the session "The Compliance Checklist: This Year's Employment Law Update" at the annual winejobs.com SUMMIT in Napa. Overview:  The annual rundown of what's shifted in employment law over the past year — and...

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Patent Litigation: Two Years of Changes

Erik Olson is a moderator on the "Patent Litigation: Two Years of Changes" panel at Unified Patent's 2026 Corporate IP Strategy Conference in Santa Clara, CA.  Click here to register. 

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The Art of Giving Art, Part 1: Qualifying for a Charitable Deduction

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Hundreds of Californians Just Sued Carefree Over PFAS. Now the Case Hinges on 2 Words

Sarah Bell was quoted in the  Inc . Magazine  article "Hundreds of Californians Just Sued Carefree Over PFAS. Now the Case Hinges on 2 Words." In the article, Sarah noted that the presence of PFOA...

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CAA Has Submitted Its Draft SB 54 Extended Producer Responsibility Plan to CalRecycle

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Planning the Next Chapter: Winery Succession and Trust Tax Reporting

Lauren Galbraith will speak at the 2026  Wine Industry Financial Symposium session, "Planning the Next Chapter: Winery Succession and Trust Tax Reporting," on November 10, 2026. The session will explore succession-planning considerations for winery...

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Farella Grows Insurance Recovery Practice With Partner Alex Roje

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