February 3, 2023
Media Coverage
PNC Scores a Win in Battle With USAA Over Mobile Check Deposit Patents
American Banker
Eugene Mar, intellectual property litigation partner and chair of the Technology Industry Group, spoke to Amerian Banker for the article "PNC Scores a Win in Battle With USAA Over Mobile Check Deposit Patents." "My general sense is that both...
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...
January 17, 2023
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Announces 2023 New Partner Class
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the elevation of three lawyers to the partnership effective January 1, 2023: Ashley Breakfield, Sushila Chanana, and Rebecca Stephens. “We are thrilled to congratulate and welcome these...
January 5, 2023
Announcement
Discovery Builders Wins Complete Defense Ruling at Trial
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel secured a complete defense victory at trial on behalf of developer Discovery Builders, Inc. and co-defendants in a lawsuit by the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office in response to the discovery of...
December 20, 2022
Announcement
Jaya Bajaj Named to Lawyers of Color Hot List 2022
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Jaya Bajaj has been named to Lawyers of Color’s 2022 Hot List. The annual list recognizes early- to mid-career attorneys excelling in the legal profession. Lawyers of Color is a...
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 8, 2022
Media Coverage
Planning Commission OKs Bella Union Winery at Former Provenance Facility in Rutherford
Wine Business
Katherine Philippakis was quoted in the Wine Business article, "Planning Commission OKs Bella Union Winery at Former Provenance Facility in Rutherford." The goal for the “foreseeable future” is for Bella Union to produce 110,000 cases a year, attorney Katherine...
December 7, 2022
Media Coverage
3 Keys to Succession Planning, According to People Who Do It
Law.com Pro Mid-Market
Brian Donnelly spoke to Law.com Pro Mid-Market for the article "3 Keys to Succession Planning, According to People Who Do It." Read the full article here (subscription required).
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 28, 2022
Announcement
Farella Represents Mission Clean Energy in Financing Deal
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel advised utility scale renewable energy developer Mission Clean Energy, LLC in connection with private equity firm Wafra Inc.’s acquisition of a controlling interest in Mission Clean Energy. Commentary from Mission Clean...
October 13, 2022
Announcement
Ashley Breakfield Elected 2023 President-Elect of CREW SF
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Ashley E. Breakfield has been elected president-elect of the Commercial Real Estate Women of San Francisco (CREW SF) Board of Directors. She will serve a one-year term beginning January 1...
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 11, 2022
Announcement
Farella Recognized by Leadership Council on Legal Diversity as a 2022 Compass Award Winner
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce it has been named a 2022 Compass Award winner for the third year in a row by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), recognizing law firms and corporations who show...
October 6, 2022
Announcement
Tim Horgan-Kobelski Named a Rising Star in IP by Managing IP
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Tim Horgan-Kobelski has been named among Managing IP ’s Rising Stars in IP for 2022. The special publication recognizes some of the best up-and-coming intellectual property practitioners in private practice who...
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
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...
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 27, 2022
Media Coverage
New Law Will Expand Pay Transparency Requirements in California
The Recorder
Holly Sutton and Hillary Marks spoke to The Recorder about California's pay transparency act, SB 1162, for the article "New Law Will Expand Pay Transparency Requirements in California." Read the article here (subscription required). Starting January 1, 2023, employers...
September 14, 2022
Announcement
Who’s Who Legal 2022 Recognizes Farella Lawyers
Five Farella Braun + Martel lawyers have been recommended by Who’s Who Legal 2022 as leading practitioners in their fields. Who’s Who Legal – Environment 2022 James Colopy – Environment Robert Hines – Environment David Lazerwitz – Environment Chris...
September 13, 2022
Announcement
Jeff Hamilton Listed Among Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers by Cannabis Law Report
Farella Partner Jeff Hamilton has been listed among the Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers 2022/2023 by Cannabis Law Report. In his cannabis practice, Jeff represents investors and investment funds, cultivators, manufacturers, distributors, and ancillary businesses in commercial transactions and general...
August 24, 2022
Media Coverage
Farella Braun's Doug Dexter on New ABA Role
Law360 Pulse
Doug Dexter was recently elected chair of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Labor and Employment Law Section. He spoke to Law360 about his plans for the role, issues affecting labor and employment lawyers, and his advice for how younger attorneys...
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...
August 15, 2022
Announcement
Vault Ranks Farella Among the 2023 Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For in U.S.
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that for the third year in a row it has ranked highly among Vault’s "Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For" in the United States, placing #6...
August 9, 2022
Announcement
Farella’s Doug Dexter Elected Chair of the ABA’s Labor and Employment Law Section
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Partner Doug Dexter has been elected chair of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Labor and Employment Law Section. “With a diverse range of members and perspectives...
August 9, 2022
Media Coverage
Website lawsuits, events regulations, environmental rules: What’s new in California wine business law
North Bay Business Journal
Katherine Philippakis submitted commentary for the North Bay Business Journal article, "Website lawsuits, events regulations, environmental rules: What’s new in California wine business law." Read the full article here .
July 28, 2022
Announcement
Farella Represents Miller Family on Sale of The Silverado Vineyards
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel advised the Miller family on the sale of Napa Valley luxury wine producer The Silverado Vineyards to Foley Family Wines. The sale included a 73,000-square-foot winery and 300 acres of vineyards...
July 26, 2022
Media Coverage
Facing 'Changing of the Guard,' Midsize Law Is Readying the Next Generation of Talent
The Recorder
Brian Donnelly spoke to The Recorder for the article, "Facing 'Changing of the Guard,' Midsize Law Is Readying the Next Generation of Talent." Leaders at Keker, Van Nest & Peters and Farella Braun + Martel believe selective, client-based growth...
July 26, 2022
Media Coverage
What's Working For Mid-Law In Effort To Improve Diversity
Law360
Farella Partner and Chief Talent and Inclusion Officer Sarah Good was quoted in Law360 's article "What's Working For Mid-Law In Effort To Improve Diversity." In the article, she said "It's a marathon, not a sprint. I think what we're...
July 25, 2022
Announcement
Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource
Farella Braun + Martel's Exempt Organization Group is pleased to announce the launch of our podcast EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource . Hosted by Exempt Organization Partner Cynthia Rowland , the podcast is a modern-day...
July 21, 2022
Announcement
Chambers High Net Worth 2022 Ranks Farella Braun + Martel in Private Wealth Law
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that our Private Client Industry Group was again recognized in Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) as a leading practice in Private Wealth Law in Northern California along with Family Wealth Partner...
July 20, 2022
Announcement
Ryan Lowther Named Among Top Cannabis Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Ryan Lowther was named among the Daily Journal 's 2022 “Top Cannabis Lawyers” in California. Ryan is the founder of Farella’s Cannabis Industry practice group. He represents every kind of stakeholder in...
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...
July 5, 2022
Announcement
Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars 2022 Ranks Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers; Firm Recommended for Patent Litigation
Farella Braun + Martel’s Daniel Callaway , James L. Day , Jeffrey M. Fisher , Winston Liaw , Eugene Mar , and Stephanie P. Skaff were recognized by Managing Intellectual Property in the 2022 edition of IP STARS. Fisher...
June 23, 2022
Announcement
Farella’s Family Wealth and Private Client Offerings Bolstered by Two New Partners
Hons Yung Joins as Partner, Kristine Waggener Elevated Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Hons Yung has joined as a partner and Kristine Waggener has been elevated to partner from special counsel...
June 23, 2022
Announcement
Welcome to Upside: A podcast by Farella's Private Equity and Venture Capital Group
Farella Braun + Martel's Private Equity and Venture Capital Group is pleased to announce the launch of our podcast Upside . Through this podcast, we will discuss important business and legal issues impacting investors, sponsors, and managers of private...
June 21, 2022
Media Coverage
As Feds Step Up White-Collar Enforcement, Companies Face Heightened Risks
Corporate Counsel
Aviva Gilbert, Farella partner and co-chair of the firm's White Collar Criminal Defense and Internal Corporate Investigations Group, was quoted in the Corporate Counsel article "As Feds Step Up White-Collar Enforcement, Companies Face Heightened Risks." In the article, she said...
June 20, 2022
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked in Legal 500 United States 2022
The Legal 500 United States 2022 guide has recognized Farella Braun + Martel among the leading firms in the Cannabis, Construction, and Land Use/Zoning sections. Land use partner Steven Vettel is named to the Land Use/Zoning section’s Hall of Fame...
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