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...
June 24, 2025
Announcement
U.S. District Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Against Trump Administration Over Canceled UC Research Grants
Judge Rita F. Lin of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has granted a preliminary injunction on behalf of six University of California (UC) faculty and other researchers whose grants were terminated in their class...
June 18, 2025
Announcement
Farella Lawyers Recognized as 2025 IP STARS by Managing Intellectual Property
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Managing Intellectual Property has recognized partners Daniel Callaway , James Day , Jeffrey Fisher , Winston Liaw , and Eugene Mar in the 2025 edition of IP STARS. Fisher was recognized...
June 18, 2025
Announcement
Katherine Philippakis Named Among Top Real Estate & Development Lawyers by the Daily Journal
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Katherine Philippakis has been honored as one of the Daily Journal ’s 2025 "Top Real Estate and Development Lawyers." The inaugural list recognizes lawyers for their significant contributions to...
June 13, 2025
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Named a Best Place to Work in the Bay Area for 2025
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to be named one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal for 2025, marking the 19th time Farella has...
June 5, 2025
Announcement
Chambers USA 2025 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has recognized 12 lawyers and six practice areas in the legal directory’s 2025 edition. Individual California and Western U.S. Rankings: Sarah Bell – Environment Amy Briggs – Insurance...
June 5, 2025
Announcement
Class Action Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Canceled UC Research Grants
Today, Farella Braun + Martel LLP, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP, and the U.C. Berkeley School of Law, filed a class action lawsuit against the Trump Administration, challenging the recent termination of University of California (UC) research grants...
June 3, 2025
Announcement
DHS Investigation Confirms Tent Facilities Used During President Trump’s First Term Were Unsafe
ACLU of Southern California
Findings come as Trump administration seeks to revive same tent facilities for mass deportation program WASHINGTON – New documents obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union affirm widespread media reports of unsafe and inhumane conditions at tent facilities used...
June 2, 2025
Announcement
Farella Adds Real Estate Heavyweights Louis Haas and Robert Nicholas
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel has added Louis N. Haas and Robert C. Nicholas as Special Counsel. Haas and Nicholas join Farella after spending the past 47 years together as colleagues at Haas & Najarian LLP...
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 27, 2025
Announcement
Julie Treppa Named to Inaugural Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Lawdragon has named Julie Treppa to its inaugural 2025 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers . The inaugural guide recognizes “outstanding leaders who specialize in the tax...
May 8, 2025
Media Coverage
Oversight Project Targeted DC Law Firms in Collective Billion-Dollar Pro Bono Ask
The American Lawyer
Farella Co-Managing Partner Karen Kimmey was quoted in The American Lawyer article, "Oversight Project Targeted DC Law Firms in Collective Billion-Dollar Pro Bono Ask." In the article, Karen notes, “whether Trump's behind this particular one or not, it's clearly tied to...
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...
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 9, 2025
Media Coverage
Senator warns interim U.S. attorney Martin against changing disclosure policies
The Washington Post
Alexis Loeb was quoted in The Washington Post regarding concerns over D.C. interim U.S. Attorney Ed Martin’s proposal to restrict the disclosure of law enforcement witness credibility issues. “It’s not the U.S. attorney’s idea to turn over that information...
April 4, 2025
Announcement
Kelly Matayoshi Named Alumni of the Year by UC Law San Francisco
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Kelly M. Matayoshi , a 2012 UC Law San Francisco graduate, was honored with the UC Law SF’s Alum of the Year Award. The award recognizes an individual whose...
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...
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...
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 19, 2025
Media Coverage
Corporate Transparency Act Rule Is in Effect After Texas Federal Court Decision
The National Law Journal
Alexis Loeb spoke to The National Law Journal about the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Corporate Transparency Act's reporting requirements, noting that Congress is closely monitoring the issue and may influence changes. Click here to read the article.
February 13, 2025
Announcement
Farella Announces 2025 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Pathfinders
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Victoria Huang and Jaya Narang have been named 2025 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinders. Pathfinders are selected by the leaders at LCLD Member corporations and law firms and...
February 7, 2025
Announcement
Farella Advises Qualia Labs in Strategic Partnership With Old Republic National Title Holding Company
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel advised Qualia Labs, Inc. , the leading comprehensive real estate digital closing platform, in forming a strategic partnership with Old Republic National Title Holding Company, one of the largest title insurance groups...
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...
January 22, 2025
Announcement
Farella Expands Insurance Recovery Practice With Partner Jeremy Lawrence
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the addition of Jeremy A. Lawrence as a partner and member of its Insurance Recovery practice. “Insurance coverage and recovery work remains a vital service offering for...
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...
December 11, 2024
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Receives Dell Technologies’ 2024 Law Firm Diversity Award
Farella Braun + Martel is honored to receive Dell Technologies’ 2024 Law Firm Diversity Award. The award is given annually to a Dell partner firm in recognition of the firm’s dedication to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the...
November 20, 2024
Announcement
Farella Welcomes Former Assistant U.S. Attorney and Deputy Chief Alexis Loeb as Partner
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the addition of former Assistant United States Attorney and Deputy Chief Alexis Loeb as a partner and member of its White Collar Criminal Defense and Internal Corporate...
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 23, 2024
Announcement
ACLU Sues Federal Agencies for Records Unveiling Conditions at Federal Prisons and Tent-Like Structures Used to Detain Immigrants
ACLU
LOS ANGELES — The American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Southern California, and Farella Braun + Martel LLP today filed a lawsuit against several federal agencies to obtain records revealing the policies and standards at...
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...
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...
October 4, 2024
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2025
Farella Braun + Martel continues to be ranked among the top litigation firms in California in the Benchmark Litigation 2025 guide, where the firm was ranked “Highly Recommended” for Dispute Resolution.
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