News
November 5, 2020
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked Among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO, November 5, 2020: Farella Braun + Martel earned national and regional rankings across a number of practice areas in the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® release of the “Best Law Firms” rankings for 2021...
October 12, 2020
Announcement
Benchmark Litigation 2021 Ranks Farella Among Top Litigation Firms in California
SAN FRANCISCO, October 12, 2020: Farella Braun + Martel continues to be ranked among the top litigation firms in California in the Benchmark Litigation 2021 guide. Farella was ranked “Highly Recommended” for Dispute Resolution in California and earned a...
August 20, 2020
Announcement
52 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, CA, August 20, 2020: Fifty-two Farella Braun + Martel attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . Two partners received “Lawyer of the Year” Awards...
May 5, 2020
Media Coverage
Coronavirus: Can tech allay the dangers of the Bay Area office of the future?
San Francisco Chronicle
Rebecca Stephens spoke to the San Francisco Chronicle about legal considerations that could potentially hinder a return to physical work as much as technological ones. Link to the article: https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/Coronavirus-Can-tech-allay-the-dangers-of-the-15246378.php
December 19, 2019
Announcement
Kelly Matayoshi Named President of the Barristers Club of the Bar Association of San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, December 19, 2019: Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Kelly Matayoshi was installed as president of the Barristers Club of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) for a one-year term beginning January 1...
November 1, 2019
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked Among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
Farella Braun + Martel earned national and regional rankings across a number of practice areas in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2020 Edition. According to U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers ® the...
October 16, 2019
Accolades
Benchmark California 2020 Ranks Farella Among Top Litigation Firms
Doug Young named among Top 20 Trial Lawyers in California SAN FRANCISCO, October 16, 2019: Farella Braun + Martel continues to be ranked among the top litigation firms by Benchmark California 2020, a guide to California’s leading litigation firms...
September 17, 2019
Announcement
Kelly Matayoshi Installed as President of UC Hastings College of the Law Alumni Association Board of Governors
Farella Braun + Martel Senior Associate Kelly Matayoshi was installed as president of the UC Hastings College of the Law Alumni Association Board of Governors for a one-year term. The Alumni Association Board of Governors supports the furtherance of...
August 12, 2019
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020
Best Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, CA, August 15, 2019: Forty-six Farella Braun + Martel attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . San Francisco: Carly O. Alameda: Real...
July 29, 2019
Announcement
Farella Adds Technology Industry Group Depth
SAN FRANCISCO, July 29, 2019: Regional legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel LLP is pleased to announce the addition of three attorneys to its Technology Industry Group . Joining the firm as a partner, Raymond H. Sheen represents policyholders...
July 9, 2019
Accolades
40 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO, July 8, 2019: Forty Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2019. Farella attorneys named among 2019 Northern California...
March 15, 2019
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Wins Benchmark Litigation 2019 San Francisco Firm of the Year Award
SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2019: Farella Braun + Martel announces it has been named “San Francisco Firm of the Year” by Benchmark Litigation . Farella Partner Douglas Young accepted the award on behalf of the firm at the U.S...
November 1, 2018
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked Among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO, November 1, 2018: Farella Braun + Martel LLP has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers 2019 “Best Law Firms” rankings. According to U.S. News and Best Lawyers ® , “Firms included...
October 31, 2018
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2019
SAN FRANCISCO (October 31, 2018): Farella Braun + Martel LLP continues to be ranked among the top litigation firms in California by Benchmark Litigation . In its 2019 edition, Farella is ranked “Highly Recommended” for litigation in California and...
October 24, 2018
Media Coverage
Women on Boards: New Law Could Shape the Makeup of CRE Boardrooms
Bisnow October 24, 2018 "Women on Boards: New Law Could Shape the Makeup of CRE Boardrooms" Holly Sutton, employment law partner at Farella, commented in the article on the impact of California SB 826 on the commercial real estate...
August 15, 2018
Accolades
44 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, August 15, 2018: Forty-four Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© . Two Farella attorneys earned “Lawyer of the Year&rdquo...
July 10, 2018
Accolades
48 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2018 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 10, 2018): Forty eight Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2018. Farella attorneys named among 2018 Northern...
May 16, 2018
Media Coverage
New Restrictions on Employers in California, Potentially Other States, Mean ‘Significant Changes’ to Hiring Practices
Cook County Record May 16, 2018 "New Restrictions on Employers in California, Potentially Other States, Mean ‘Significant Changes’ to Hiring Practices" Farella employment attorney Rebecca Stephens discussed two new California employment laws, which prevent employers from looking at either...
April 23, 2018
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names New Litigation Practice Leaders
SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2018: Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces the appointment of new litigation practice area leadership. Partner Thomas B. Mayhew has been promoted to chair of the Complex Litigation Department, which includes the Business Litigation, Employment...
March 27, 2018
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises World Energy on Its Acquisition of California Renewable Fuel Assets
San Francisco, March 27, 2018: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented World Energy, LLC , one of the largest advanced biofuel suppliers in North America, in its acquisition of Delek US Holdings, Inc.’s interests in renewable jet fuel and...
August 15, 2017
Accolades
41 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, August 15, 2017: Forty-one Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . George T. Argyris: Trusts and Estates Deborah...
July 7, 2017
Accolades
50 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Fifty Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2017. Farella attorneys named among 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers: George Argyris...
July 8, 2016
Accolades
53 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2016 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 8, 2016) – Fifty-three Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2016. Farella attorneys named among 2016...
May 2, 2016
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents Huneeus Vintners in Constellation Brands Deal
SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Huneeus Vintners, a Napa-based fine wine company, in its $285 million sale of The Prisoner Wine Company’s portfolio of luxury wine brands to Constellation Brands, Inc. The transaction...
March 30, 2016
Media Coverage
San Francisco Firm Starts Cannabis Practice Group
Daily Journal March 30, 2016 "San Francisco Firm Starts Cannabis Practice Group" Farella Braun + Martel formally launches a Cannabis Industry Practice Group, making it one of the largest and most prominent firms to wade into the practice area. Business...
March 30, 2016
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Launches Cannabis Industry Practice
SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 30, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces the launch of a practice group dedicated to one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S.: the Cannabis Industry Practice . The practice is led by Transactional...
November 23, 2015
Media Coverage
California Employers Face High Threat of Liability
North Bay Business Journal
North Bay Business Journal November 23, 2015 "California Employers Face High Threat of Liability" Holly Sutton, employment partner at Farella Braun + Martel, comments on the risks of employment lawsuits and best practices to minimize the risks and cost...
October 14, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists Treasury Wine Estates in Its Acquisition of Diageo's Wine Business
Farella Braun + Martel served as U.S. counsel to Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. in its acquisition of Diageo Plc’s U.S. wine operations. The Farella deal team was led by business transactions partner Daniel Cohn and included business transactions attorneys Jeffrey...
October 6, 2015
Media Coverage
Employment Lawyers Brace for Fair Pay Act
The Recorder October 6, 2015 "Employment Lawyers Brace for Fair Pay Act" Farella Braun + Martel employment law partner Douglas Dexter provided commentary on the impact of California's Fair Pay Act on employers. According to the article, Mr. Dexter said he'll...
July 9, 2015
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2015 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 9, 2015) – Fifty-three Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2015. Mary McCutcheon received special recognition...