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May 9, 2023 Announcement
Farella Affirms Commitment to Downtown San Francisco With Office Move
10+-Year, Nearly 40K-Square-Foot Lease in Financial District, One Block from Previous Home Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce a relocation of its San Francisco office to One Bush Plaza, located on Bush Street...
June 17, 2022 Media Coverage
Law Firms Are Trading Dead Space for New Digs
The Recorder
Farella Managing Partner Brian Donnelly spoke to The Recorder for the article " Law Firms Are Trading Dead Space for New Digs."  In the article, Brian said, “This was a chance to look at, ‘Are we in the right space for...
September 13, 2021 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Pursues Midsize Mansfield Rule Certification
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that it is participating in the second iteration of the Midsize Mansfield Rule certification process, which aims to increase the representation of diverse lawyers in leadership. The Midsize Mansfield certification process...
May 31, 2021 Announcement
Farella Managing Partner Statement in Support of the Jewish Community
Farella Braun + Martel Managing Partner Brian Donnelly’s message to the firm honoring Memorial Day and statement in support of our Jewish colleagues, clients, and communities. Memorial Day is a time to pay tribute to the fallen. Memorial Day is a time to...
Brian Donnelly Headshot
May 21, 2021 Media Coverage
Farella's Talent Strategy Focuses On Sponsorship—Not Just Mentorship
ALM Mid-Market Report
Farella Braun + Martel was a featured firm in the  Mid-Market Report  Q&A series, which aims to help readers get to know midsize law firms around the country, and how they are innovating in an ever-changing legal landscape. Read the...
March 22, 2021 Announcement
Farella Managing Partner Statement on Attacks on the AAPI Communities
Farella Braun + Martel Managing Partner Brian Donnelly’s statement to the firm about the recent horrific escalation of violence against the AAPI communities, including multiple attacks just blocks from the firm’s office near Market Street in San Francisco. This...
March 18, 2020 Announcement
Farella COVID-19 Update: A Message From the Managing Partner
To our clients, alumni and friends, During these unsettling times, Farella Braun + Martel is focused on protecting the health and safety of our firm members, clients, and communities and doing our part to help contain the spread of...
February 28, 2020 Media Coverage
As In-House Counsel Ramp Up Secondment Requests, How Are Firms Responding?
Corporate Counsel
In the Corporate Counsel article "As In-House Counsel Ramp Up Secondment Requests, How Are Firms Responding?", Farella Managing Partner Brian Donnelly discussed the costs and benefits of secondment programs. Link to read the full article (subscription may be required...
September 29, 2017 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises True-Tech on Sale to Jabil
SAN FRANCISCO, September 29, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented long-time client True-Tech Corporation, a manufacturing provider specializing in high precision machining, mechanical assembly and clean room assembly for semiconductor and aerospace customers, in its sale to Jabil...
May 12, 2017 Media Coverage
What Trump's Tax Plan Could Mean for Your California Business
San Francisco Business Times May 12, 2017 "What Trump's Tax Plan Could Mean for Your California Business" Brian Donnelly, a tax partner and firm chair at Farella Braun + Martel, commented on what the White House's proposed federal tax plan...
September 21, 2016 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Elects Brian Donnelly as New Firm Chair
SAN FRANCISCO, September 21, 2016 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces the election of Partner Brian P. Donnelly as the firm's new chair effective January 3, 2017. He succeeds Steven Lowenthal, who has served in the role since...
April 29, 2010 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Hosts Fourth Annual Developers Conference
SAN FRANCISCO , April 29, 2010 :   Farella Braun + Martel LLP recently hosted its Fourth Annual Developers Conference.  The half-day seminar, "Opportunity Awaits: Preparing for the Recovery," was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco...
March 20, 2006 Media Coverage
Time to Decide Tax Tactics
The San Francisco Examiner
The San Francisco Examiner March 20, 2006 “Time to Decide Tax Tactics” Farella Braun + Martel’s Brian Donnelly is quoted regarding potential issues for California taxpayers this year.