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September 26, 2017 Media Coverage
Challenged by a Housing Developer, Truchard Winery Wins Napa County Approval
Napa Valley Register September 22, 2017 "Challenged by a Housing Developer, Truchard Winery Wins Napa County Approval" Katherine Philippakis was mentioned for her work assisting long-time local grape-growing family Truchard Winery to navigate a disagreement with a housing developer to win...
April 20, 2016 Announcement
Katherine Philippakis Named Among Daily Journal’s Top Women Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, April 20, 2016 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to announce Katherine Philippakis’ selection to the Daily Journal ’s 2016 list of California’s “Top Women Lawyers.” The annual list recognizes 100 leading women lawyers...
June 16, 2010 Media Coverage
Vineyard Owners Get Hints
Wines & Vines June 16, 2010 "Vineyard Owners Get Hints" Farella Braun + Martel's Wine Industry Group chair Katherine Philippakis, spoke on financial options for vineyards at the Napa Valley Grapegrowers "Vineyard Owners' Seminar" on June 15, 2010. 
May 28, 2010 Media Coverage
Wineries fight proposed federal shipping law
San Francisco Business Journal May 28, 2010 "Wineries fight proposed federal shipping law" Farella Braun + Martel wine industry group chair Katherine Philippakis was quoted on the potential  impact of the proposed federal shipping legislation, H.B. 5034, on California wineries. 
January 26, 2009 Media Coverage
Who's Who in Wine Law
North Bay Business Journal January 26, 2009 "Who's Who in Wine Law" Kate Ohlandt and Katherine Philippakis were featured in the North Bay Business Journal 's list of Who's Who in Wine Law.
October 1, 2008 Media Coverage
Tapping Money: New options for tight times
Wines & Vines October 2008 "Tapping Money: New options for tight times" Farella Braun + Martel's Matt Lewis and Katherine Philippakis were quoted in the cover story on alternatives in financing a wine business.  Click here to read article...
December 6, 2005 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Elevates Three To Partnership
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 6, 2005):  Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces today that three attorneys have been elevated to the partnership, effective January 1, 2006. The new partners are: Katherine Philippakis, Kevin Poloncarz, and Anthony P. Schoenberg. “As Farella Braun...