April 11, 2025 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel's Support of the Legal Industry
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to be among the first law firms to join the amicus brief opposing this Administration’s unlawful retaliation against Perkins Coie and other law firms solely because those firms hired lawyers or represented parties...
May 31, 2025 Media Coverage
Kousisis May Boost Fraud Cases, But Questions Remain
Law360
Alexis Loeb spoke to Law360 for the article "Kousisis May Boost Fraud Cases, But Questions Remain" about the U.S. Supreme Court's finding in Kousisis v. U.S . that using deceptive means to induce a business transaction may still be a crime...
May 5, 2025 Media Coverage
Perkins Coie Ruling Could Offer 'Persuasive Force' for Other EO Litigation
The National Law Journal
Farella Co-Managing Partner Holly Sutton was quoted in The National Law Journal article, " Perkins Coie Ruling Could Offer 'Persuasive Force' for Other EO Litigation ." On May 2, Perkins Coie obtained summary judgment in their court case against the...
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April 21, 2025 Announcement
In Memoriam: Frank E. Farella (1929-2025)
Farella Braun + Martel mourns firm founder Frank Farella , who passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on a beautiful spring Sunday afternoon, surrounded by family.  Frank was an integral part of the firm family and was loved by...
April 18, 2025 Media Coverage
Q&A With Leaders in Wine Law
North Bay Business Journal
Katherine Philippakis was one of the wine law experts to provide comments on what the tariff war means for the wine industry and how bankruptcy and debt restructuring laws come into play for struggling businesses amid declining demand in...
April 4, 2025 Media Coverage
More than 500 Law Firms Sign Amicus Brief in Support of Perkins Coie
The American Lawyer
Holly Sutton spoke to  The American Lawyer  about the amicus brief filed Friday in support of Perkins Coie’s challenge to President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting the firm. “At this critical juncture, as our fellow attorneys are targeted with devastating retaliation...
April 3, 2025 Announcement
Where We Stand – Committed to the Integrity of the Rule of Law
Farella Braun + Martel is proud that it was among the first law firms to join the amicus brief opposing this administration’s unlawful retaliation against Perkins Coie and other law firms solely because those firms hired lawyers or represented...
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April 2, 2025 Announcement
Winston Liaw Named Among Daily Journal’s Top IP Lawyers
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Winston Liaw was named one of the “Top Intellectual Property Lawyers” in California for 2025 by the Daily Journal . Winston represents technology companies in patent infringement litigation and...
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March 20, 2025 Announcement
Brent Saldaña Named a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Brent Saldaña has been named a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellow for 2025. Brent joins a select group of experienced lawyers who have distinguished themselves within their...
March 20, 2025 Announcement
Farella Advises XL Industries in Combination With Graham Construction
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel represented XL Industries Inc., a leading Northern California builder, in its combination with Graham Construction, a Canadian-based employee-owned construction solutions provider. The transaction positions the unified, employee-owned business to deliver a...
February 4, 2025 Announcement
Lawdragon Names Farella Lawyers Among Leading Environmental Lawyers
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that five lawyers were selected for inclusion in the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers list. The Farella lawyers recognized are: Sarah Bell – Environmental Litigation Ashley...
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January 16, 2025 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Elevates Linda Sobczynski Gilleran to Partner
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the election of senior associate Linda Sobczynski Gilleran to the partnership effective January 1, 2025. “We are thrilled to congratulate Linda on this significant career achievement honoring...
January 15, 2025 Announcement
Farella Elects New Firm Co-Chairs Karen Kimmey and Holly Sutton
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the election of Karen P. Kimmey and Holly L. Sutton as co-chairs and co-managing partners of the firm, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Together, Karen and Holly succeed...
January 9, 2025 Announcement
Farella’s Kelly Matayoshi Elected President of AABA
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Kelly M. Matayoshi has been elected President of the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area (AABA). As President, she is the first lesbian to lead AABA...
December 12, 2024 Announcement
Farella Lawyers Take on 2025 BASF Board Leadership Roles
Erica Villanueva Elected Secretary and Jaya Bajaj Narang Elected to Barristers Club Board of Directors Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Insurance Recovery Partner Erica Villanueva has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Bar Association of...
November 15, 2024 Announcement
2024 Minority Bar Coalition Unity Award: Cynthia Castillo
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Cynthia Castillo received a 2024 Minority Coalition Unity Award from the San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association at the annual MBC Unity Awards on November 12, honoring leaders from...
November 7, 2024 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2025 Best Law Firms® Rankings
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel earned national and regional rankings across several practice areas in the 2025 edition of the United States Best Law Firms ® rankings by Best Lawyers ® . National Rankings Tier 1...
November 7, 2024 Announcement
NAPABA Best Under 40 Award: Kelly Matayoshi
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Kelly M. Matayoshi was honored among 2024’s “Best Under 40” by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA). This year NAPABA recognized 11 talented...
October 21, 2024 Announcement
EO Radio Show Podcast Reaches 100th Episode Milestone
Modern-day audio guide to charity legal issues Farella Braun + Martel’s Private Client Group is pleased to announce that its podcast EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource published its 100th episode today. Launched on July 25, 2022, the...
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October 17, 2024 Announcement
2024 Housing Heroes Award: Tom Mayhew
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Tom Mayhew was honored with a Housing Heroes Award by the Housing Action Coalition (HAC) at its 22 nd Annual Housing Heroes Awards event on October 16 at the...