April 22, 2024
Media Coverage
EPA Designates PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances
Chemical & Engineering News
Don Sobelman provided expert commentary in the Chemical & Engineering News article "EPA Designates PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances." Excerpt from the article: Lawyers are warning anyone purchasing an industrial site where PFOA and PFOS were used or...
April 18, 2024
Media Coverage
Burdened by Debt, Savvy SF Office Owners Get Creative
The San Francisco Standard
Restructuring, insolvency, and creditors rights partner Gary Kaplan provided expert commentary in The San Francisco Standard article, "Burdened by Debt, Savvy SF Office Owners Get Creative." In the article, Gary explained that in most cases, lenders are loath to take...
April 15, 2024
Announcement
Farella Awards 2024 Diversity Scholarships to Bay Area Law Students
Farella Braun + Martel’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2024 Diversity Scholarship grants totaling $45,000 to Bay Area first-year law students Marcus Albino, Saamia Haqiq, and Na Hye (Laurel) Kim...
March 26, 2024
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Earns San Francisco Green Business Recertification
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that it has again achieved recertification as a Green Business of the City and County of San Francisco, meeting the high environmental standards established by the California Green Business Network. In...
March 25, 2024
Media Coverage
JPMorgan Chase Accuses TransUnion of Stealing 'Trade Secrets'
American Banker
Intellectual property practice chair Eugene Mar provided expert commentary to American Banker for the article "JPMorgan Chase Accuses TransUnion of Stealing 'Trade Secrets'." In the article, he said: "By filing this as a trade secret case, Chase's lawsuit actually...
March 18, 2024
Announcement
Farella Announces 2024 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Pathfinders: Taylor Rottjakob and John Ugai
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that senior associates Taylor E. Rottjakob and John M. Ugai have been named 2024 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinders. Pathfinders have been identified as early-career emerging leaders who have...
March 18, 2024
Media Coverage
North Coast Industry Insiders Weigh In on Why California Cannabis Tax Revenue Slipped in 2023
North Bay Business Journal
Jeff Hamilton spoke to Susan Wood with the North Bay Business Journal for the article "North Coast Industry Insiders Weigh In on Why California Cannabis Tax Revenue Slipped in 2023." Read the article with Jeff's commentary here .
February 21, 2024
Media Coverage
Scraping Battles: Meta Loses Legal Effort to Halt Harvesting of Personal Profiles
Cybersecurity Law Report
Alex Reese spoke to Matt Fleischer-Black of Cybersecurity Law Report about the Meta v. Bright Data decision and its impact on U.S. scraping case law. Read the article here (paywall or trial).
February 16, 2024
Announcement
Winston Liaw Named a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Winston Liaw has been named a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellow for 2024. Winston joins a select group of experienced lawyers who have distinguished...
February 2, 2024
Announcement
Lawdragon Names 7 Farella Lawyers Among “Leaders in Environmental Law”
Lawdragon
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that seven lawyers were selected to The Lawdragon Green 500: 2024 Leaders in Environmental Law . Farella lawyers selected for inclusion: Sarah Bell – Environmental Litigation Ashley...
January 18, 2024
Media Coverage
Brookfield Forecloses on 2,150-Unit Veritas Portfolio With Uncontested $464M Bid
The Real Deal
Restructuring, insolvency, and creditors rights partner Gary Kaplan provided expert commentary in The Real Deal article, "Brookfield forecloses on 2,150-unit Veritas portfolio with uncontested $464M bid." Read the full article here (subscription may be required).
January 17, 2024
Announcement
Farella 2024 Partner Elevations: Cynthia Castillo and Greg LeSaint
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the election of two lawyers to partnership effective Jan. 1: Cynthia Castillo and Greg LeSaint. “We are thrilled to elevate Cynthia and Greg to the partnership. Both...
January 12, 2024
Announcement
Ashley Breakfield Elected 2024 President of CREW SF
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that real estate and land use partner Ashley E. Breakfield has been elected president of the Commercial Real Estate Women of San Francisco (CREW SF) Board of Directors. She will serve...
January 8, 2024
Media Coverage
Affordable Housing Outlook: What Challenges Will 2024 Pose?
Multi-Housing News
Real estate partner CJ Higley provided expert commentary in the Multi-Housing News article "Affordable Housing Outlook: What Challenges Will 2024 Pose?" The article is available here .
January 8, 2024
Announcement
Farella Wins Complete Defense Ruling at Trial for Smart Meter Technology Company
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel secured a complete defense victory for a smart meter technology company following a two-week bench trial in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California. In the litigation, a technology...
January 5, 2024
Media Coverage
This Real Estate Company Dumped Its Downtown San Francisco Mall. Now It’s Gobbling Up Apartments
The San Francisco Standard
Restructuring, insolvency, and creditors rights partner Gary Kaplan provided expert commentary in The San Francisco Standard article, "This Real Estate Company Dumped Its Downtown San Francisco Mall. Now It’s Gobbling Up Apartments." Read the full article here .
January 2, 2024
Media Coverage
Brookfield Poised To Take Ownership of Massive Veritas-Owned San Francisco Residential Portfolio
San Francisco Business Times
Restructuring, insolvency, and creditors rights partner Gary Kaplan provided expert commentary in the San Francisco Business Times article, "Brookfield Poised To Take Ownership of Massive Veritas-Owned San Francisco Residential Portfolio." Read the full article here (subscription may be required).
November 18, 2023
Media Coverage
State Bar of California Board of Trustees Approves Plan to Pilot Portfolio Bar Exam
KQED Newscast
Sarah Good, a member of the State Bar of California Board of Trustees, spoke to KQED Newscast about the Board of Trustees's proposal to pilot a Portfolio Bar Exam.
November 16, 2023
Media Coverage
Proposal for Bar Exam Alternative Goes to California Supreme Court
The Recorder
Sarah Good, a member of the State Bar of California Board of Trustees, was quoted in The Recorder article, "Proposal for Bar Exam Alternative Goes to California Supreme Court." Read the article here (subscription required).
November 7, 2023
Media Coverage
Co-Working Startup WeWork’s Bankruptcy Leaves Clients, Landlords Hanging
The San Francisco Standard
Restructuring, insolvency, and creditors rights partner Gary Kaplan provided expert commentary in The San Francisco Standard article, "Co-Working Startup WeWork’s Bankruptcy Leaves Clients, Landlords Hanging." Read the article here .
November 7, 2023
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2024 Best Law Firms® Rankings
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel earned national and regional rankings across several practice areas in the 2024 edition of the United States Best Law Firms ® rankings by Best Lawyers ® . National Rankings Tier 1...
November 2, 2023
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Welcomes Benjamin Buchwalter to Growing Employment Group
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the addition of Benjamin R. Buchwalter as special counsel in its Employment Group. “We are delighted to welcome Ben to Farella and to our team of talented employment law lawyers,” said...
October 31, 2023
Media Coverage
55 New Montgomery Is in Lender’s Hands Following Foreclosure Auction
San Francisco Business Times
Restructuring, insolvency, and creditors rights partner Gary Kaplan provided expert commentary in the San Francisco Business Times article, "55 New Montgomery Is in Lender’s Hands Following Foreclosure Auction." Read the full article here (subscription may be required).
October 25, 2023
Media Coverage
How Farella Notched Top Workplace Rankings Under Brian Donnelly's Leadership
The Recorder
Farella Managing Partner Brian Donnelly is a California Legal Award‘s Distinguished Leaders Award finalist. He spoke to The Recorder about the evolution of the legal profession and how attorneys can stay ahead. Read the Q&A, "How Farella Notched Top Workplace Rankings...
October 9, 2023
Ripple Effects of the Supreme Court’s 2023 Decision on Affirmative Action
San Francisco Attorney Magazine
Kelly Matayoshi was quoted in the article "Ripple Effects of the Supreme Court’s 2023 Decision on Affirmative Action" in the Bar Association of San Francisco's fall issue of San Francisco Attorney Magazine . Read the article and her comments: ...
October 4, 2023
Announcement
Sarah Good Honored Among Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Partner and Chief Talent and Inclusion Officer Sarah A. Good was selected as one of the “2023 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the...
September 28, 2023
Media Coverage
How I Made Partner: 'Remember That You Have Agency and a Voice!' Says Ashley E. Breakfield of Farella Braun + Martel
Law.com
Ashley Breakfield was featured in Law.com's "How I Made Partner" Q&A series. Read her Q&A, "How I Made Partner: 'Remember That You Have Agency and a Voice!' Says Ashley E. Breakfield of Farella Braun + Martel," here (subscription may be...
September 26, 2023
Announcement
Chris Locke Recognized for Jack London State Historic Park Pro Bono Work
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Environmental Law Partner Chris Locke was honored as a Park Advocate for his pro bono efforts at Jack London Park Partners’ Jack’s Bohemian Groove fundraising gala on September 23. Proceeds...
September 19, 2023
Announcement
Who’s Who Legal 2023 Recognizes Farella Lawyers
Six Farella Braun + Martel lawyers have been recommended by Who’s Who Legal 2023 as leading practitioners in their fields. Who’s Who Legal – Environment 2023 James Colopy Robert Hines David Lazerwitz Chris Locke Who’s Who Legal – Insurance...
September 8, 2023
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked in Chambers High Net Worth 2023
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that our Private Client Industry Group and Family Wealth Partner Mark Weaver were recognized in Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide 2023 in the Private Wealth Law in Northern California section...
September 6, 2023
Announcement
Brian Donnelly Named a Distinguished Leader Award Finalist by The Recorder
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Managing Partner Brian P. Donnelly has been named a “Distinguished Leader” award finalist as part of The Recorder ’s 2023 California Legal Awards . The California Legal Awards celebrate the...
August 30, 2023
Announcement
Farella Advises K.R. Rombauer in Sale of Rombauer Vineyards
Farella Braun + Martel represented K.R. Rombauer III, a principal owner of Napa Valley’s Rombauer Vineyards, in the sale of the company to E. & J. Gallo’s Luxury Wine Group. E. & J. Gallo’s acquisition included the Rombauer Vineyards...
August 30, 2023
Media Coverage
USAA Wins Patent Agreement With Discover, Vows To Keep Going After Banks
American Banker
Eugene Mar spoke to American Banker for the article, "USAA Wins Patent Agreement With Discover, Vows To Keep Going After Banks." Link (subscription required): https://www.americanbanker.com/news/usaa-wins-patent-agreement-with-discover-vows-to-keep-going-after-banks Eugene said this becomes a business decision for a company like Discover. "You're looking at...
August 17, 2023
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Moves Up Law360’s Diversity Snapshot Rankings
Farella Braun + Martel was ranked among the most diverse law firms nationally in its size category, 101 to 250 attorneys, in Law360’s 2023 Diversity Snapshot, earning a #7 ranking and moving up from 16 th place in the...
August 17, 2023
Announcement
Farella Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 Edition
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that 46 lawyers received recognition in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. Two Farella partners received prestigious Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” awards in San Francisco...
July 19, 2023
Media Coverage
Midsize Firms Scrutinize Sporadic Partner Attendance in Return to Office Push
ALM Pro Mid-Market
Brian Donnelly spoke to Jessie Yount for the ALM Pro Mid-Market article, "Midsize Firms Scrutinize Sporadic Partner Attendance in Return to Office Push." The article mentioned that since the firm moved to One Bush Plaza, it has seen office attendance...
July 19, 2023
Announcement
Vault Ranks Farella Among 2024 Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that for the fourth year in a row, it has ranked highly among Vault’s "Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For" in the United States, placing #7...
July 12, 2023
Media Coverage
A Hoteling Success Story? A Look Inside Farella's New San Francisco Office
The Recorder
Managing Partner Brian Donnelly and Real Estate Partner Tony Ratner spoke to The Recorder about Farella's move to One Bush Plaza in San Francisco and adopting office space hoteling. In the article, Tony noted that the firm doubled its office...
July 10, 2023
Announcement
Welcome to Uncorked - A Farella Podcast
Farella Braun + Martel’s Wine Industry Group is pleased to announce the launch of the podcast Uncorked , an insider's look at the wine industry. Our goal is for this to be an intimate and informative podcast where we...
July 7, 2023
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Thirty-eight Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2023. 2023 Farella Northern California Super Lawyers: Carly Alameda – Business Litigation Amy Briggs – Business...
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