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May 20, 2026 Announcement
Farella’s Eugene Mar Named Among Daily Journal’s Top IP Lawyers
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that intellectual property partner Eugene Mar was named one of the Daily Journal ’s 2026 "Top Intellectual Property Lawyers" in California. Eugene specializes in handling complex litigation for technology companies, focusing primarily...
March 30, 2026 Announcement
Kelly Matayoshi: 2026 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association has named partner Kelly M. Matayoshi among 2026’s “Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40.” Each year, the LGBTQ+ Bar recognizes 40 legal professionals who have distinguished...
November 3, 2025 Announcement
Cynthia Castillo Receives SF La Raza Distinguished Leadership Award
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Cynthia Castillo  received the Distinguished Leadership Award from the San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association at its annual Noche de Gala held on October 30, 2025. This award honors Cynthia...
August 27, 2025 Announcement
Farella Achieves 2024-2025 Mansfield Certification
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to have achieved Mansfield Certification for 2024-2025, reflecting our steadfast commitment to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity. Looking ahead, we’re also pleased to confirm our renewed commitment to the 2025–2026 certification cycle, joining...
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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...
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
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...
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 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 8, 2024 Announcement
Patrick Loi Named MCCA Sources of Success Alumni Chair
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Patrick Loi was named a Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) 2023-2024 Sources of Success Alumni Chair. Patrick was a member of MCCA’s 2023-2024  Sources of Success...
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...
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...
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...
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...