July 21, 2022
Announcement
Chambers High Net Worth 2022 Ranks Farella Braun + Martel in Private Wealth Law
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that our Private Client Industry Group was again recognized in Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) as a leading practice in Private Wealth Law in Northern California along with Family Wealth Partner...
July 20, 2022
Announcement
Ryan Lowther Named Among Top Cannabis Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Ryan Lowther was named among the Daily Journal 's 2022 “Top Cannabis Lawyers” in California. Ryan is the founder of Farella’s Cannabis Industry practice group. He represents every kind of stakeholder in...
July 14, 2022
Announcement
Farella Attorneys Named to 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Thirty-four Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2022. Super Lawyers: Carly Alameda – Business Litigation George Argyris – Estate Planning & Probate Amy...
July 5, 2022
Announcement
Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars 2022 Ranks Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers; Firm Recommended for Patent Litigation
Farella Braun + Martel’s Daniel Callaway , James L. Day , Jeffrey M. Fisher , Winston Liaw , Eugene Mar , and Stephanie P. Skaff were recognized by Managing Intellectual Property in the 2022 edition of IP STARS. Fisher...
June 23, 2022
Announcement
Farella’s Family Wealth and Private Client Offerings Bolstered by Two New Partners
Hons Yung Joins as Partner, Kristine Waggener Elevated Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Hons Yung has joined as a partner and Kristine Waggener has been elevated to partner from special counsel...
June 23, 2022
Announcement
Welcome to Upside: A podcast by Farella's Private Equity and Venture Capital Group
Farella Braun + Martel's Private Equity and Venture Capital Group is pleased to announce the launch of our podcast Upside . Through this podcast, we will discuss important business and legal issues impacting investors, sponsors, and managers of private...
June 21, 2022
Media Coverage
As Feds Step Up White-Collar Enforcement, Companies Face Heightened Risks
Corporate Counsel
Aviva Gilbert, Farella partner and co-chair of the firm's White Collar Criminal Defense and Internal Corporate Investigations Group, was quoted in the Corporate Counsel article "As Feds Step Up White-Collar Enforcement, Companies Face Heightened Risks." In the article, she said...
June 20, 2022
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked in Legal 500 United States 2022
The Legal 500 United States 2022 guide has recognized Farella Braun + Martel among the leading firms in the Cannabis, Construction, and Land Use/Zoning sections. Land use partner Steven Vettel is named to the Land Use/Zoning section’s Hall of Fame...
June 17, 2022
Media Coverage
Law Firms Are Trading Dead Space for New Digs
The Recorder
Farella Managing Partner Brian Donnelly spoke to The Recorder for the article " Law Firms Are Trading Dead Space for New Digs." In the article, Brian said, “This was a chance to look at, ‘Are we in the right space for...
June 15, 2022
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Awards 2022 Diversity Scholarships to Bay Area Law Students
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2022 Diversity Scholarship grants totaling $45,000 to Bay Area first-year law students Heidi Kong, Alyosha Maggin, and Maripau Paz. For 22 years, the scholarships have been at...
June 7, 2022
Announcement
Julie Treppa Elected Fellow of American College of Tax Counsel
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Partner Julie Treppa has been elected a fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel (ACTC), the preeminent professional association of tax attorneys. Julie was one...
June 6, 2022
Media Coverage
Will Other States Follow in California's Footsteps Regarding Cryptocurrency Regulation?
Daily Business Review
Aviva Gilbert, partner and co-chair of Farella's White Collar Criminal Defense and Internal Corporate Investigations Group, was quoted in the Daily Business Review article, "Will Other States Follow in California's Footsteps Regarding Cryptocurrency Regulation?" In one of her comments, Aviva...
June 1, 2022
Announcement
Chambers USA 2022 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has recognized 14 lawyers and 6 practice areas in the legal directory’s 2022 edition. Individual California and Western U.S. Rankings: Sarah Bell – Environment Tyler Gerking – Insurance...
June 1, 2022
Announcement
Farella Joins Legal Alliance for Reproductive Rights to Defend Abortion Rights
Legal Community Launches Initiative to Defend Abortion Rights As the U.S. Supreme Court looks poised to strike down Roe v. Wade, Bay Area attorneys band together to provide legal assistance to those seeking abortions SAN FRANCISCO (June 1, 2022...
May 26, 2022
Announcement
ACTL's First Diversity in the Trial Bar Program
The AmLaw Litigation Daily
Farella’s Doug Young, a fellow and past president of the American College of Trial Lawyers, participated in ACTL’s first Diversity in the Trial Bar program bringing together its fellows and 50 participants — women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ lawyers &mdash...
May 18, 2022
Media Coverage
Companies Increasingly Investigating Their Own Cultures—Even When There Are No Complaints
Corporate Counsel
Aviva Gilbert, Farella partner and co-chair of the firm's White Collar Criminal Defense and Internal Corporate Investigations practice, spoke to Corporate Counsel for the article "Companies Increasingly Investigating Their Own Cultures—Even When There Are No Complaints." Read the full...
May 18, 2022
Announcement
Katherine Philippakis Named Among the Top Women Lawyers in California by Daily Journal
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce the selection of partner Katherine Philippakis to the Daily Journal ’s 2022 list of California’s "Top Women Lawyers." The annual list honors the achievements of leading women lawyers statewide. This is...
May 6, 2022
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Named Among 2022 Best Places to Work
#1 Among Large Companies 2 nd Year in a Row Farella Braun + Martel is proud to be recognized among the 2022 Best Places to Work in the Bay Area and earn a #1 ranking for the second year in...
April 21, 2022
Media Coverage
Legal Experts Say Opioid Coverage Disputes Far From Over
Law360
Shanti Eagle was quoted in Law360 's article "Legal Experts Say Opioid Coverage Disputes Far From Over." Read the article here (subscription required).
April 21, 2022
Media Coverage
LinkedIn Loses Data Appeal
CDR Magazine
Erik Olson was quoted in the article "LinkedIn Loses Data Appeal" in CDR Magazine . In the article, Erik said: We are pleased to see that the Ninth Circuit has again affirmed, in light of the Supreme Court’s decision...
April 20, 2022
2022 Cannabis Insurance Market Update
PropertyCasualty360
Tyler Gerking was quoted in PropertyCasualty360 's article "2022 Cannabis Insurance Market Update." Read the full article here (subscription required). Watch the webinar "Cyber Insurance for the Cannabis Industry" here .
March 30, 2022
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Expands Employment Practice
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel announces the addition of associates Jeffrey Briggs and JaeWook "Jerry" Lee to its growing employment law practice. Farella continues to invest in its employment practice to meet the growing demand of...
March 30, 2022
Announcement
Farella Lawyers Win 2022 California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year Award for Landmark Antitrust Class Action
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Christopher Wheeler and Karen Kimmey were honored among the 2022 “California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year” by the Daily Journal for their role in the landmark antitrust class action against...
March 16, 2022
Announcement
Farella Client MedMen Enterprises Inc. Opens Second San Francisco Retail Store
Farella Braun + Martel provided MedMen Enterprises Inc. , a leading cannabis retailer with operations across the nation, with land use and permitting advice to win approval to open its MedMen Union Street retail store in San Francisco's Cow...
March 16, 2022
Media Coverage
How I Made It: 5 Benefits of Having a Mentor To Avoid Career Stalls and Flame-Outs
Winston Liaw was quoted in the Law.com article, "How I Made It: 5 Benefits of Having a Mentor To Avoid Career Stalls and Flame-Outs." In the article, Winston said, "Your friends and colleagues will often tell you what you...
March 2, 2022
Announcement
Farella Names Ashley Breakfield and Cynthia Castillo As Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Pathfinders
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that senior associates Ashley Breakfield and Cynthia Castillo were selected to be members of the 2022 class of Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinders. The Pathfinders Program is designed to...
February 25, 2022
Media Coverage
Annual Conference Seeks to Inspire Fil-Am Law Students
TFC News California
Janice Reicher was interviewed by TFC News (The Filipino Channel) about a conference she is helping put on for Filipino-American law students as a Director of the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California. TFC News is owned by ABS-CBN, which...
February 18, 2022
Announcement
Janice Reicher Named a 2022 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Janice Reicher has been named a member of the 2022 class of Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellows. Janice joins a select group of experienced attorneys from diverse backgrounds...
February 3, 2022
Media Coverage
Selling a Wine Business? Here’s What You Need to Know
Wine Industry Advisor
Lauren Galbraith was quoted in the Wine Industry Advisor article "Selling a Wine Business? Here’s What You Need to Know." Read the full article here .
February 1, 2022
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Midsize firm commemorates 60 th anniversary with yearlong volunteer challenge SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1, 2022: Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel proudly celebrates its 60 th anniversary today. “In today’s competitive market, we are incredibly fortunate as...
February 1, 2022
Announcement
John Ugai Joins ELI’s Emerging Leaders Initiative
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that John Ugai, an associate in the firm’s Environmental Law and Energy + Infrastructure Industry groups, was selected to join the 2022 cohort of the Environmental Law Institute’s (ELI) Emerging Leaders...
February 1, 2022
Successful Succession Planning for Family-Owned Wine Businesses
Wine Industry Network
Family Wealth Partner Lauren Galbraith spoke with Jeff Siegel for the Wine Industry Network article "Successful Succession Planning for Family-Owned Wine Businesses." Read the full article here .
January 25, 2022
Media Coverage
'A Culture That Gives You Your Evenings and Weekends': Why Some Associates Are Jumping to Midsize Firms
The Recorder
Brian Donnelly was quoted in The Recorder article, "'A Culture That Gives You Your Evenings and Weekends': Why Some Associates Are Jumping to Midsize Firms." In the article, Brian said, “We’re stressing the ability to practice and do incredibly sophisticated legal...
January 21, 2022
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Shortlisted for 2022 Benchmark Litigation Awards
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel has been shortlisted for two 2022 Benchmark Litigation Awards. The firm was shortlisted for “San Francisco Firm of the Year” and Douglas R. Young was shortlisted for “San Francisco Litigator of...
January 18, 2022
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Announces Five New Partners
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the election of five lawyers to partnership effective January 1, 2022: Elizabeth Dorsi, Shanti Eagle, Aviva J. Gilbert, Drew N. Goodwin, and Jeffrey Hamilton. “Our 2022 partners...
January 11, 2022
Announcement
Farella Represents Community Groups in Successful Challenge of Disastrous Trump-Era CRA Rule Changes
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released its final rule on December 14 completely rescinding the agency's harmful 2020 Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rule that unlawful gutted anti-redlining rules. The OCC will revert to prior regulations...
January 5, 2022
Announcement
Farella Represents Next Green Wave in Agreement to Sell to Planet 13
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel acted as U.S. counsel in representing California seed-to-shelf cannabis producer Next Green Wave Holdings (NGW) in its definitive arrangement agreement to be sold to Nevada-based cannabis company Planet 13 Holdings Inc...
January 5, 2022
Announcement
Swinerton Completes Sale of Renewable Energy Division and SOLV, Inc.
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel represented Swinerton Incorporated in the disposition of its renewable energy division Swinerton Renewable Energy (SRE) and wholly-owned subsidiary SOLV, Inc. to private equity firm American Securities LLC. The transaction, finalized on...
January 3, 2022
Announcement
Kelly Matayoshi Recognized With 2021 Outstanding Barristers Award
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Kelly Matayoshi was recognized with a 2021 Outstanding Barristers Award by the Barristers Club at the Bar Association of San Francisco's (BASF) Annual Membership Luncheon. BASF's press release described...
December 9, 2021
Announcement
Tony Schoenberg Appointed to Bar Association of San Francisco Board of Directors
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Tony Schoenberg has been appointed to the Bar Association of San Francisco’s (BASF) Board of Directors as of January 1, 2022, for a three-year term. BASF is a nonprofit voluntary...
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