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...
July 6, 2023
Announcement
Farella Lawyers Recognized as 2023 IP STARS by Managing Intellectual Property
Farella Braun + Martel intellectual litigation partners Daniel Callaway , James Day , Jeffrey Fisher , Winston Liaw , and Eugene Mar were recognized by Managing Intellectual Property in the 2023 edition of IP STARS. Fisher was recognized as...
July 5, 2023
Announcement
Jim Day Named a 2023 IP Trailblazer by the National Law Journal
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner James L. Day was named a 2023 Intellectual Property Trailblazer by the National Law Journal for his work coordinating district court and patent office litigation. His strategic use of...
June 30, 2023
Media Coverage
Viewpoint: Why a San Francisco law firm recommitted to the Financial District
San Francisco Business Times
Farella Braun + Martel has been an institution in the San Francisco Financial District since its founding more than 60 years ago. We’ve seen inflation, deflation, recession, boom, bust, dot-com, earthquakes and natural disasters, and everything in between. While...
June 23, 2023
Media Coverage
Court Adopts Lawyer ‘Snitch Rule’
Los Angeles Times
Sarah Good, who serves as a member of the State Bar of California Board of Trustees, was quoted in the Los Angeles Times article "Court Adopts Lawyer ‘Snitch Rule.’" The article quotes Sarah from a State Bar trustees meeting...
June 22, 2023
Announcement
Legal 500 United States 2023 Ranks Farella Practices
The 2023 edition of Legal 500 United States recognized Farella Braun + Martel among the leading firms in the Cannabis, Construction, and Land Use/Zoning sections. Jeff Hamilton, Ryan Lowther, Mark Petersen, Richard Shapiro, and Richard Van Duzer are “Recommended...
June 22, 2023
Media Coverage
Litigators Strategically Deploy Remote Depositions
Law.com Barometer Newsletter
Karen Kimmey was quoted in Law.com's The Barometer newsletter article "Litigators Strategically Deploy Remote Depositions." Read the full article here (subscription may be required)
June 6, 2023
Announcement
Patrick Loi Selected to MCCA Sources of Success Program
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Senior Associate Patrick Loi was selected for the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) 2023-2024 Sources of Success program. MCCA’s 2023-2024 Sources of Success (SOS) cohort brings...
June 1, 2023
Announcement
Chambers USA 2023 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has recognized 16 lawyers and six practice areas in the legal directory’s 2023 edition. Individual California and Western U.S. Rankings: Sarah Bell – Environment Tyler Gerking – Insurance...
May 30, 2023
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Earns Mansfield Certification Plus Status
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that it has achieved Midsize Mansfield Certification Plus. The firm completed a rigorous 18-month collaboration with Diversity Lab—from September 15, 2021 to March 14, 2023—to track, measure, and achieve diversity in...
May 18, 2023
Media Coverage
Big Tech Breathes Sigh of Relief After Justices' Terror Rulings
Law360
Erik Olson spoke to Law360 for the article "Big Tech Breathes Sigh of Relief After Justices' Terror Rulings," covering the U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to review whether Section 230 insulates online platforms from claims that their algorithms amplified the...
May 18, 2023
Media Coverage
Legal experts say Google, Twitter and other tech companies dodged a bullet at the Supreme Court
Silicon Valley Business Journal
Erik Olson spoke to Silicon Valley Business Journal for the article "Legal experts say Google, Twitter and other tech companies dodged a bullet at the Supreme Court." The Supreme Court avoided taking a stand on Section 230 or putting in...
May 17, 2023
Announcement
Jim Day Named Among Daily Journal’s Top IP Lawyers in California
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner James L. Day was named one of the “Top Intellectual Property Lawyers” in California for 2023 by the Daily Journal . Head of Farella’s Patent Office Litigation practice, Jim...
May 9, 2023
Announcement
Farella Affirms Commitment to Downtown San Francisco With Office Move
10+-Year, Nearly 40K-Square-Foot Lease in Financial District, One Block from Previous Home Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce a relocation of its San Francisco office to One Bush Plaza, located on Bush Street...
May 5, 2023
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Named Among 2023 Best Places to Work
#1 Among Large Companies 3 rd Year in a Row Farella Braun + Martel is proud to be recognized among the 2023 Best Places to Work in the Bay Area and earn a #1 ranking in the large company...
April 27, 2023
Announcement
Farella Awards 2023 Diversity Scholarships to Bay Area Law Students
Farella Braun + Martel’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2023 Diversity Scholarship grants totaling $45,000 to Bay Area first-year law students Anna Judson, Ju Lee, and Lorena Ortega-Guerrero. For 23...
April 10, 2023
Announcement
Farella Names Carolina de Armas and Hilary Krase As Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Pathfinders
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that senior associates Carolina de Armas and Hilary Krase have been named Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinders for 2023. Pathfinders have been identified as diverse, early-career emerging leaders...
April 3, 2023
Media Coverage
Mid-Sized Firm Focus: What's on the minds of marketers?
KHS People Blog
David Bruns, Farella's director of client services, spoke to Kate Harry Shipham, principal at KHS People, for the blog post "Mid-Sized Firm Focus: What's on the minds of marketers?" Read the full article: http://www.khspeople.com/blog/april-02nd-2023
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