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October 3, 2024
Announcement
Farella Achieves “2023-2024 Mansfield Certification Plus” for Its Commitment to Inclusive Legal Leadership
Farella Braun + Martel has achieved “2023-2024 Mansfield Certification Plus” for the second consecutive year through Diversity Lab. This recognition reflects the firm’s intentional efforts to ensure that all talent, regardless of background, has equal opportunities for advancement into...
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 15, 2024
Announcement
Farella Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Edition
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that 48 lawyers received recognition in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. Mark Petersen received a Best Lawyers® 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” award in the Litigation–Construction practice area...
July 12, 2024
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2024 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 2024. 2024 Farella Northern California Super Lawyers: Amy Briggs – Business Litigation James Colopy – Environmental...
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).
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
February 13, 2023
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Accepting Diversity Scholarship Program Applications
23-Year Program Provides Financial Assistance to Diverse Bay Area 1L Law Students Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications now through March 2 for its “2023 Diversity Scholarship Program,&rdquo...
February 2, 2023
Announcement
Sarah Good Appointed to California State Bar 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 appointed to the State Bar of California’s Board of Trustees – the bar’s governing...
August 18, 2022
Announcement
50 Farella Lawyers in 2023 The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™; 4 Lawyer of the Year Awards
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to have 50 lawyers listed in the 2023 editions of The Best Lawyers in America ® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America ™. Four Farella lawyers received Best Lawyers ® “Lawyer...
July 26, 2022
Media Coverage
What's Working For Mid-Law In Effort To Improve Diversity
Law360
Farella Partner and Chief Talent and Inclusion Officer Sarah Good was quoted in Law360 's article "What's Working For Mid-Law In Effort To Improve Diversity." In the article, she said "It's a marathon, not a sprint. I think what we're...
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...
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...
September 23, 2021
Announcement
For Midsize Firms, The Mansfield Program Brings Community and Rigor
The Mid-Market Report
Farella Braun + Martel is participating in the second iteration of the Midsize Mansfield Rule certification process ( see announcement ). In The Mid-Market Report article, "For Midsize Firms, The Mansfield Program Brings Community and Rigor," Farella Partner and Chief Talent...
September 13, 2021
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Pursues Midsize Mansfield Rule Certification
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that it is participating in the second iteration of the Midsize Mansfield Rule certification process, which aims to increase the representation of diverse lawyers in leadership. The Midsize Mansfield certification process...
August 19, 2021
Announcement
51 Farella Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Forty-six Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . Five Farella lawyers were named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. This recognition is awarded...
July 20, 2021
Media Coverage
NCRC Applauds Administration’s Announced Move To Rescind Disastrous Trump-Era CRA Rule Changes
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced it will propose to rescind its controversial Trump-era rules weakening the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and work with other banking regulators to adopt a clear, strong, and consistent update to the...
July 8, 2021
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Thirty-seven Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2021. 2021 Farella Northern California Super Lawyers: George Argyris – Estate Planning & Probate James Bruen...
February 1, 2021
Announcement
Federal Court Rejects Trump Admin’s Effort to Evade Accountability for Unlawfully Gutting Anti-Redlining Protections
San Francisco, CA — On Friday, January 29, a federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit challenging its unlawful June 2020 rollback of essential Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) anti-redlining protections. The lawsuit was brought by...
January 26, 2021
Announcement
Sarah Good Appointed to California State Bar's Ad Hoc Commission on the Discipline System
The California State Bar Board of Trustees has appointed Farella Braun + Martel Partner Sarah A. Good to its new Ad Hoc Commission on the Discipline System. The 21-member commission is charged with taking a comprehensive look at California’s...
September 25, 2020
Announcement
Farella’s Sarah Good Appointed to Council on Access and Fairness
SAN FRANCISCO, September 25, 2020: Farella Braun + Martel congratulates Sarah A. Good on her appointment to the State Bar of California’s Council on Access and Fairness for a four-year term beginning on September 25. The 10-member Council on Access...
August 20, 2020
Announcement
52 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, CA, August 20, 2020: Fifty-two Farella Braun + Martel attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . Two partners received “Lawyer of the Year” Awards...
July 8, 2020
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Forty-one Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2020. Farella attorneys named among 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers: George Argyris &ndash...
June 25, 2020
Announcement
Community Reinvestment Groups Sue Trump Administration for Unlawfully Gutting Anti-Redlining Rules
Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, OCC’s Rushed Rule Lessens Accountability for Banks, Silences Communities Impacted by Systemic Lending Discrimination National Community Reinvestment Coalition, California Reinvestment Coalition Seek to Halt Unlawful Rule, Protect Vulnerable Communities Federal Reserve, FDIC Declined to Join OCC...
August 12, 2019
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020
Best Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, CA, August 15, 2019: Forty-six Farella Braun + Martel attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . San Francisco: Carly O. Alameda: Real...
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