News
February 16, 2023
Media Coverage
Judges Are Trying to Squeeze in More Trial Dates to Clear Court Backlogs
The Recorder
Farella partner and trial lawyer Karen Kimmey spoke to The Recorder for the article, "Judges Are Trying to Squeeze in More Trial Dates to Clear Court Backlogs," discussing how lawyers are changing how they prepare for trial, turning to technology and communicating...
February 2, 2023
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Partner Sarah Good Appointed to California State Bar Board of Trustees
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Partner and Chief Talent and Inclusion Officer Sarah A. Good has been appointed to the State Bar of California’s Board of Trustees – the bar’s governing...
December 14, 2022
Announcement
Tony Schoenberg Receives Award of Merit From Bar Association of San Francisco
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Tony Schoenberg has received an Award of Merit from the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) at the association’s Annual Membership Luncheon today. The honor recognizes his dedication to...
December 1, 2022
Accolades
Kelly Matayoshi Receives 2022 Barristers Diversity Award
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Kelly Matayoshi has received the 2022 Barristers Diversity Award from the Bar Association of San Francisco’s (BASF) Barristers Club. The award was presented at the 14th Annual Barristers Club...
November 4, 2022
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" Rankings
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel earned national and regional rankings across several practice areas in the 2023 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® "Best Law Firms." The U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® "Best...
November 3, 2022
Announcement
Farella Receives American Antitrust Institute 2022 Antitrust Enforcement Award
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that it has received a 2022 Antitrust Enforcement Award for “Outstanding Antitrust Litigation Achievement in Private Law Practice” from the American Antitrust Institute (AAI). Farella lawyers Christopher...
October 13, 2022
Media Coverage
Section 230's Broad Liability Shield Seen as Living on Borrowed Time
Communications Litigation Today
Erik Olson spoke to Communications Litigation Today for the article, "Section 230's Broad Liability Shield Seen as Living on Borrowed Time," discussing the implications of the coming SCOTUS decision in Gonzalez . In the article, Erik said SCOTUS justices...
October 3, 2022
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2023
Farella Braun + Martel continues to be ranked among the top litigation firms in California in the Benchmark Litigation 2023 guide. Farella was ranked “Highly Recommended” for Dispute Resolution in California and earned a Tier 1 San Francisco ranking...
September 29, 2022
Announcement
William Keane Elected Regent of the American College of Trial Lawyers
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Partner William P. Keane has been elected to the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) Board of Regents to serve Region 2 (California-Northern, Nevada) for a...
September 29, 2022
Announcement
Lawyers on the Fast Track: Aviva Gilbert and Janice Reicher
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partners Aviva J. Gilbert and Janice W. Reicher were named among The Recorder ’s “Lawyers on the Fast Track” as part of the publication’s 2022 California...
August 22, 2022
Announcement
Karen Kimmey Named Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Partner Karen Kimmey has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA). Karen litigates a wide variety of commercial disputes, with particular...
August 18, 2022
Announcement
50 Farella Lawyers in 2023 The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™; 4 Lawyer of the Year Awards
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to have 50 lawyers listed in the 2023 editions of The Best Lawyers in America ® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America ™. Four Farella lawyers received Best Lawyers ® “Lawyer...
July 14, 2022
Announcement
Farella Attorneys Named to 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Thirty-four Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2022. Super Lawyers: Carly Alameda – Business Litigation George Argyris – Estate Planning & Probate Amy...
March 2, 2022
Announcement
Farella Names Ashley Breakfield and Cynthia Castillo As Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Pathfinders
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that senior associates Ashley Breakfield and Cynthia Castillo were selected to be members of the 2022 class of Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinders. The Pathfinders Program is designed to...
February 18, 2022
Announcement
Janice Reicher Named a 2022 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Janice Reicher has been named a member of the 2022 class of Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellows. Janice joins a select group of experienced attorneys from diverse backgrounds...
January 21, 2022
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Shortlisted for 2022 Benchmark Litigation Awards
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel has been shortlisted for two 2022 Benchmark Litigation Awards. The firm was shortlisted for “San Francisco Firm of the Year” and Douglas R. Young was shortlisted for “San Francisco Litigator of...
January 18, 2022
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Announces Five New Partners
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the election of five lawyers to partnership effective January 1, 2022: Elizabeth Dorsi, Shanti Eagle, Aviva J. Gilbert, Drew N. Goodwin, and Jeffrey Hamilton. “Our 2022 partners...
January 3, 2022
Announcement
Kelly Matayoshi Recognized With 2021 Outstanding Barristers Award
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Kelly Matayoshi was recognized with a 2021 Outstanding Barristers Award by the Barristers Club at the Bar Association of San Francisco's (BASF) Annual Membership Luncheon. BASF's press release described...
December 9, 2021
Announcement
Tony Schoenberg Appointed to Bar Association of San Francisco Board of Directors
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Tony Schoenberg has been appointed to the Bar Association of San Francisco’s (BASF) Board of Directors as of January 1, 2022, for a three-year term. BASF is a nonprofit voluntary...
November 5, 2021
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" Rankings
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel earned national and regional rankings across several practice areas in the 2022 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® "Best Law Firms." The U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® "Best...
October 1, 2021
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2022
Farella Braun + Martel is ranked among the top litigation firms in California in the Benchmark Litigation 2022 guide. Farella was ranked “Highly Recommended” for Dispute Resolution in California and earned a Tier 1 San Francisco ranking. Additional California...
August 19, 2021
Announcement
51 Farella Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Forty-six Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . Five Farella lawyers were named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. This recognition is awarded...
July 8, 2021
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Thirty-seven Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2021. 2021 Farella Northern California Super Lawyers: George Argyris – Estate Planning & Probate James Bruen...
June 16, 2021
Announcement
Kelly Matayoshi Appointed to San Francisco Superior Court Elimination of Bias Committee
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Kelly Matayoshi has been appointed to serve on the newly formed San Francisco Superior Court Committee on the Elimination of Bias. Kelly is one of four non-judicial members selected...
May 21, 2021
Announcement
Douglas Young Receives 2021 Judge Learned Hand Award From AJC San Francisco
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Partner Douglas R. Young was honored with the prestigious Judge Learned Hand Award by the American Jewish Committee of San Francisco at a virtual ceremony held on May 20. AJC is the...
May 20, 2021
Announcement
Chambers USA 2021 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys, Practices
Farella Braun + Martel announces that Chambers USA has recognized 13 lawyers and 6 practice areas in the legal directory’s 2021 edition. Individual Rankings: Tyler Gerking – Insurance: Policyholders Jeffrey Hamilton – Cannabis Law: Western United States Robert Hines...
May 12, 2021
Announcement
Kelly Matayoshi Joins UC Hastings Law Center for Litigation and Courts Advisory Board
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Kelly Matayoshi has joined the five-member advisory board for the UC Hastings Law Center for Litigation and Courts . The nonpartisan Center for Litigation and Courts was established in...
April 27, 2021
Announcement
Farella Names Rebecca Stephens and Nadia Arid As LCLD 2021 Pathfinders
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that senior associate Rebecca Stephens and associate Nadia Arid were selected to be members of the 2021 class of Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinders. The Pathfinders Program is designed...
March 26, 2021
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Shortlisted for Three 2021 Benchmark Litigation Awards
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel has been shortlisted for three 2021 Benchmark Litigation awards. The firm was shortlisted for “San Francisco Firm of the Year” and in the California White-Collar Crime practice area. Partner Douglas R...
February 26, 2021
Announcement
Nevada Links Wins Summary Judgment Motion in Case Brought by United States
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel successfully defended Nevada Links, Inc., the owner of a championship golf course in Las Vegas, Nevada, in a $100 million lawsuit brought by the United States alleging that a land lease...
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