April 11, 2025
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...
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...
September 27, 2024 Media Coverage
Estate Planning: Farella Braun + Martel Shares Methods to Minimize Taxes
Wine Business
Lauren Galbraith spoke at a Farella Wine Industry Education Series program exploring estate planning techniques you should consider implementing today while they are still available and while the gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption amounts are at an all-time high. ...
September 20, 2024 Announcement
Sarah Good Reappointed to State Bar of California 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 reappointed to the State Bar of California’s Board of Trustees by the Supreme Court...
August 26, 2024 Announcement
Farella Earns Gold Tier State Bar DEI Leadership Seal
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that we have earned a Gold DEI Leadership Seal from the State Bar of California, recognizing Farella’s efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and legal profession. To...
August 22, 2024 Announcement
Farella Advises Mission Clean Energy in Strategic Partnership With Ørsted
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel advised utility-scale renewable energy and storage developer Mission Clean Energy, LLC in forming a unique strategic partnership with Denmark-based global clean energy company Ørsted to advance four standalone battery energy storage...
August 19, 2024 Announcement
Lawyers on the Fast Track Award: Kelly Matayoshi
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Kelly M. Matayoshi was named among the “Lawyers on the Fast Track” winners by Law.com and  The Recorder  as part of the 2024 California Legal...
July 18, 2024 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked in Chambers High Net Worth 2024
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  2024 in the Private Wealth Law in Northern California section. See Farella’s...
July 10, 2024 Media Coverage
On Managing Leave and Accommodation Requests
AccelPro Employment Law
Holly Sutton was interviewed by Matt Crossman of the  AccelPro Employment Law podcast for the episode "On Managing Leave and Accommodation Requests" where they talked about the do’s and don’ts of effectively managing leave rules and regulations. Click  here  to listen to the podcast.