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Ryan Lowther Named to Top 40 Under 40 by Daily Journal

May 18, 2016 Announcement

SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to announce partner Ryan Lowther’s selection to the Daily Journal’s 2016 list of the “Top 40 Under 40” attorneys in California.

Lowther is recognized for his efforts to leverage Farella’s deep experience in emerging industries such as renewable energy and in highly regulated industries such as wine and beverage alcohol to establish a new practice around the cannabis industry. In his role as chair of the Cannabis Industry Practice, he represents all players in the industry, including cultivators, retailers, manufacturers and investors, in starting, funding and growing their businesses and addressing the significant legal and regulatory hurdles faced by businesses in this industry.

Lowther’s broad-based corporate transactions practice includes assisting early stage and mature companies meet their corporate, securities, financing and operational needs. He has extensive experience leading merger and acquisition transactions and working with investors in evaluating investment opportunities. To learn more about Ryan Lowther, please visit www.fbm.com/Ryan_Lowther.

Farella Braun + Martel represents clients throughout the United States and abroad in sophisticated business transactions and complex commercial, civil and criminal litigation. Farella lawyers are known for their imaginative legal solutions, dynamism and intellectual creativity. With an unwavering service ethic and interdisciplinary team approach, the firm is committed to advancing clients' objectives in the most effective, coordinated and efficient manner. Founded in 1962, Farella is headquartered in San Francisco and maintains an office in the Napa Valley focused on the wine industry. www.fbm.com

Contact:
Cheryl Loof
Farella Braun + Martel LLP
415.954.4433 / [email protected]

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