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Douglas Young Appointed to the Advisory Board of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

March 1, 2016 Announcement

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP senior trial lawyer Douglas R. Young has been appointed by Chief Judge Sidney Thomas to the Advisory Board of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Advisory Board takes its direction from the Chief Circuit Judge and serves as a sounding board concerning issues facing the circuit. Advisory Board members also participate in the annual judicial conference. Young’s term began on February 23, 2016 and continues through September 30, 2019.

 

To learn more about Douglas Young, please visit http://www.fbm.com/Douglas_R_Young/.

 

Farella Braun + Martel represents clients throughout the United States and abroad in sophisticated business transactions and complex commercial, civil and criminal litigation. Farella lawyers are known for their imaginative legal solutions to today’s business challenges, dynamism and intellectual creativity. With an unwavering service ethic and interdisciplinary team approach, the firm is committed to advancing clients' objectives in the most effective, coordinated and efficient manner. Founded in 1962, the firm is headquartered in San Francisco and maintains an office in the Napa Valley focused on the wine industry. www.fbm.com

 

Contact:

Cheryl Loof

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

415.954.4433 / [email protected]

 

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